If you are looking for something beyond the usual tourist fare in Cabo San Lucas, this might be your chance. Local artist Carlos Álvarez, known as “Crac,” is opening a solo exhibit called “Creativo Nativo” at Galería del Cerrito del Timbre. The show opens Friday, August 7, at 7 p.m., with free admission.
The exhibit will run through August 28, open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. For anyone who has followed local art events in Los Cabos, this is another sign that the area’s cultural offerings continue to expand beyond the usual resort and marina scene.
Workshops and Artist Talks Included
Unlike some exhibits that simply hang work on a wall and call it a day, Álvarez’s show comes with a program. On Saturdays, August 15 and 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., he will teach a workshop called “Digital Illustration with Sticker Output.” The session is limited to 12 people, and participants need to bring either a tablet with design software or a laptop. Registration is required in advance by calling 624 143 0749.
The Los Cabos cultural institute is also hosting three artist talks titled “The Creative Process” on Wednesdays, August 12, 19, and 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. These sessions are free and open to 30 people per talk. For expats or visitors interested in the local creative community, this is a rare chance to hear an artist explain how the work actually gets made.
What This Says About Cabo’s Art Scene
The Instituto de la Cultura y las Artes (ICA) Los Cabos, led by Tanya Covarrubias Martínez, said the goal is to bring new visual expressions to the public and create opportunities to learn about the work of local artists. Translation: they want people to actually engage with the art instead of just walking past it.
For residents who have watched art exhibits come and go in La Paz and elsewhere in Baja Sur, the addition of workshops and structured talks is a step in the right direction. It turns a gallery show into something more interactive, which is especially useful for families or anyone trying to learn a new skill.
The exhibit is free. The workshops require registration. The artist talks are open seating. Whether the work itself will resonate with your taste is something you will need to decide for yourself. But if you have been looking for a way to spend an evening in Cabo San Lucas that does not involve a bar tab or a time-share pitch, this could be it.
