By Meryl Truett At Estudio Mario Oliva, color becomes more than pigment. It becomes memory, atmosphere, language, and emotion. A Través del Círculo Cromático is an evolving series of exhibitions exploring the emotional and symbolic power of color through the work of contemporary artists whose practices move fluidly between abstraction, figuration, photography, and mixed media experimentation. Each exhibition inhabits a different point on the chromatic wheel—sometimes vibrant

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey When Pascual Hijuelos opened the door to his home, I expected an hour of conversation. He gave me two. What unfolded was not an interview, but an invitation into his world, his work, and the quiet interior landscape that shapes both. His home, with its clean lines and expansive light, feels like a sanctuary built with intention. Vivid paintings — one stretching more than twenty feet — pulse against white walls. Deep, vivid colors and tonal shifts

By Catherine Marenghi Organizers of the annual San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival announced the establishment of the San Miguel Global Literary Institute, a new umbrella organization designed to offer expanded year-round programs and a global reach for San Miguel’s bilingual and multi-cultural literary organization. Because the new Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in the U.S., contributions are now tax-deductible for U.S. donors. “This is one o

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey When artist Glen Rogers arrived in San Miguel de Allende in 2016, she felt an immediate recognition—this was where the next chapter of her creative life wanted to unfold. San Miguel’s vibrant arts community, and its unmistakably feminine energy drew her in. “It felt like the spot for me at this moment in time,” she says. Rogers’ work is rooted in a lifelong devotion to the Sacred Feminine, a path she began in her thirties while living in the San F

By Felecia Ford Sekouna Conté was born into a lineage of musical and dance tradition. He demonstrated exceptional talent from an early age, quickly assuming leading roles in the ensembles he joined and establishing himself as a devoted guardian of ancestral musical knowledge. Originally from Forecariah, Guinea, Sekou was raised in a culture not unlike México, where music and dance are a way of life. He was supported by his family, who valued both his education and his artisti

By Randolph Rogers The two gentlemen whom I refer to are men who have contributed greatly to the fabric of San Miguel de Allende, and specifically to Colonia San Antonio. Their contributions prove that one can make a difference at any stage of life. Fortunately for San Migue, they chose this place, and we are all the beneficiaries. In many ways, they’ve led parallel lives, but that’s where the similarities end. Their journeys were very different, but the common thread is thei

By Alan Jacobson What happens when the spotlight fades? That’s the question at the heart of Quartet , Ronald Harwood’s insightful and often very funny play about four retired opera singers sharing life in a home for musicians. But beyond its elegant setting, the play becomes a reflection on something much more universal—how we hold onto identity, relationships, and purpose as time moves forward. What makes Quartet so engaging is its honesty. These characters are accomplished,

By Colleen Sorenson An ancient stream runs through our city. For centuries, its waters sustained people and wildlife, enabling settlement, nourishing orchards and livelihoods, and shaping daily life. To celebrate this ancient stream and our local artists, La Vida de Las Cachinches is a captivating new mural project along the arroyo , promoting respect and the beauty of our urban nature. Twelve San Miguel artists are coming together in April 19 th through 22 nd , partnering wi

By Natalie Taylor Stephanie Hough Lanier grew up in Philadelphia. She began with a Catholic school education, but in the sixth grade, she convinced her mother to let her go her to a school run by Jewish mothers, with a more open education she loved. From a young age, Stephanie’s passion was ballet, and she got a scholarship to Elmira College in New York, dreaming of a dance career. But a ballet teacher gave her a reality check: “Have you ever seen a Black prima ballerina?”

By Alan Jordan Live theater, since the beginning of time, has been, and remains, the cultural spine of a community, whether story telling around a campfire, on the Broadway stage or in magical San Miguel de Allende. For fifteen years, Caja Negra , professional repertory theater group of actors and technicians has strived to present thoughtful, dynamic theater to San Miguel. I believe that quality theater can be presented in a grand space or a street corner. Life is theater a

By Colleen Sorenson I first met artist Merle Herrera way back at the very beginning of San Miguel's Street Art movement when painting on the street was not yet allowed. Together, we reminisced about the very magical weekend in 2013 when she painted in the first Muros en Blanco festival in Colonia Guadalupe, securing the permission for legal painting on the streets. She was invited to paint by Francisco (Nadie) Vega who was in charge of artist invitations. Merle then invited

By Judith Jenya In a sunlit house tucked into the rhythms of San Miguel de Allende, art is everywhere. It hangs on the walls, leans against furniture, spills across tables in the form of drawings and half-finished ideas. More than that, it animates the life shared by Britt Zaist and Henry Vermillion —two artists whose love story is inseparable from the creative paths that brought them together and kept them together for more than four decades. Zaist, born in Jamaica, New Yor

By Charles Woollett It’s the life of a photographer and none other than globe trotter Ian Gough - capturing the world, as it unfolds in front of his lens and that split second shutter. Ian Gough has a plethora of images that are, what’s the word, timeless. As a young boy he left Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England. At 19 he picked up sticks and headed for the South of France, for several years, hopping all through Europe doing odd jobs and skiing, his favorite sport

By Catherine Marenghi When you think of places that attract the world’s top writers, you might think of Paris in the 1920s, Dublin, or New York. Or you might recall the famous Algonquin Round Table , a group of literary figures who met daily at the Algonquin Hotel, New York, in the 1920s and 1930s. Also known as the Vicious Circle, the group included Dorothy Parker , George S. Kaufman , and Robert Benchley , as well as occasional members like Noël Coward . Who would imagine t

By Meryl Truett San Miguel's vibrant art scene burst to life this past January with one of the city’s most anticipated community-driven cultural events: the Guadalupe Art Walk. In 2026, artists, neighbors, collectors, and visitors alike gathered in the colorful streets of Colonia Guadalupe on January 24 th and 25 th for a weekend of open studios, lively encounters with art, and an authentic celebration of creative expression that reflects the heart and soul of this artisti

By Staff Writer This exhibition is the first of its kind. It is a glimpse behind the scenes to unexpected moments of the Easter week; each image sheds light on to intimate, powerful and passionate expressions of faith. The exhibition is offered as an expression of gratitude to the community of El Oratorio and the people of San Miguel who have graciously welcomed Martha Gabriela Dressen and her lens without hesitation. In the style of street photography, Martha’s work shows a

By Pascual Hijuelos The art world is made up of many isms . The most recent is Metamodernism , a movement that describes how contemporary culture, art, and ideas have evolved after postmodernism. In simple terms, Metamodernism reflects how many people today live and think: moving between belief and doubt, seriousness and humor, without needing a single fixed answer. In the arts, these concepts are represented in an eclectic manner, borrowing from historically important moveme

By Felecia Ford With decades of work across jazz, rock, and classical composition, San Diegueño mega-pianist Doug Robinson has been one of San Miguel de Allende’s musical heavyweights for over 20 years. FF: Your group, The DVR Trio just returned from a huge music festival in Cuba. How was your experience? DR: It was an amazing trip, profound and beautiful, and filled with contradictions. Such a vibrant and joyous culture, despite so many layers of hardship and oppressio

By Carolina de la Cajiga “My full name feels like a litany: María del Socorro Magdalena Aguilar Uriarte. Honoring my two grandmothers resulted in an administrative sentence,” she begins. At university in San Francisco, her name never fit on class rosters; professors called out cryptic abbreviations wrapped in a gringo accent that made them unrecognizable—even to her. “I ended that bureaucratic via crucis by calling myself simply Soco.” She grew up in Celaya and México City, b

By Meryl Truett This March, the Museo de Arte de Querétaro will open its doors to a powerful and deeply humanistic exhibition by celebrated artist and art therapist Kate Van Doren . Titled The Healing Words Project , the show marks a major solo museum presentation of Van Doren’s visionary work—a culmination of years of collaboration, storytelling, and artistic exploration rooted in empowerment, resilience, and connection. This is more than an art exhibition—it’s a global init