The Art Scene of Loja Ecuador

GALLERY - Galeria De Arte "Aguilar" Lots of art in one place. Majority of paintings by the owner Angel Aguilar, who offers art instruction courses for children during summer vacation from school. Reported open hours: Monday through Saturday:  8 am - 7 pm Sunday:  closed Phone:  +593 098 583-7407 email:  aguilarte58@latinmail.com Facebook messenger:   m.me/355574007808307 facebook.com/Galeria-De-ARTE-Aguilar On Lourdes, corner of Antonio José de Sucre, Loja, Ecuador

COMMERCIAL GALLERY - Pinceladas Casa de Arte Located on Quito between Bernardo Valdiviezo and Bolivar, this gallery packs a lot of contemporary art into a small space. As a bonus, there is also a complete art supply store with everything available from the canvas right on through to the framing. The owner - Yorqui Llacxaguanga Ramírez - is a world-class artist in his own right and offers classes. Open hours: Monday through Friday:  9 am - 1 pm, and 2 pm - 7 pm Saturday:  9 am - 1 pm Sunday:  closed E-mail:  llacxaguanga@hotmail.com Telephone:  +593 07 258-1326, or +593 098 772-1002 facebook.com/Pinceladas viveloja.com/arte/pinceladas-yorqui-llacxaguanga/ Art supplies store On Calle Quito between Bernardo Valdiviezo and Bolivar

GALLERY - Madriguera Café - Art Shop.  This delightful hybrid cafe - art shop - gallery is a beehive of activity located on Loja's historic Lourdes Street. Lourdes, a one-time tourist mecca, is transforming itself into an alternative arts and dining destination after converting to a pedestrian mall as part of the recent grand re-design and renovation of Loja's streets and sidewalks. With his partners, Madriguera is overseen by energetic young printmaker and graphic designer,  Luis Miguel Cisneros Galindo . The pocket-sized gallery and shop with coffee bar has a constant program of exhibitions, music, small theater, and classes, hosted by the best emerging artists, performers, and musicians in the city. Worth a visit. Luis will banter with you in English while disarming you with his infectious smile.  Visit the gallery and gift shop  on Lourdes Street between Bolivar and Sucre in  Loja, Ecuador, or contact them at: +593 098 786 4861 madriguera.c...