By Colleen Sorenson Yazmin Prescott is well known for her beautiful murals on the streets throughout San Miguel and also in many private homes. She is equally well known, along with her sister Linzee, for painting the dance floors commissioned by many of the best wedding planners in town. They keep very busy. "For 4 or 5 years now, dance floors for weddings are the main income. We paint in a team of artists and graphic designers, working on-site and finished all in one day.

By Charles Woollett Artists find their way into our hearts and minds with stories captured from their vivid experiences that are somehow relatable. Seared into our memories as if by some mutual alliance. In this case, William Martin brings his still life, portrait paintings, seascapes, and western images from his mind of imagination and the land of enchantment. Having lived in Taos, we can identify with the Native Indian and artist community there. Like Pueblo amigo, Standi

By Pascual Hijuelos In San Miguel, there are individuals who have had rich, fulfilling careers in the creative realm while also pursuing other interests. Nathan Schneider is one such person. For over 20 years Nathan was the Chief Architect for the City of Austin. He was responsible for the planning and design of the city's physical and aesthetic environment, but his true passion has always been ceramics. He has created exceptional ceramic pieces that reflect his architectura

By Catherine Marenghi Last month, this column explored the economic and cultural benefits that the San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival brings to San Miguel. This month we spotlight four young Mexican writers who got a career boost from the Conference’s Scholarship Program. Each year the Conference invites local educational institutions to nominate talented young people with an interest in writing. These students receive a full scholarship to participate in

By Carolina de la Cajiga “So far, the best I’ve heard in 2026 is: ‘Nos encanta tocar las flautas dulces!’” (We love playing recorders!). This is what two of my fourth-grade students yelled when they saw me coming on a recent cold morning.” Since 2019, Barbara Lee Ungar , Barbarita , has been a volunteer music teacher at Pedro Moreno Primary School, in Salitrillo, a poor, rural community on the outskirts of San Miguel. “I teach a recorder class and a general music class using

By Felecia Ford Mexican vocalist Alain Arroyo grew up listening to the voices of Pedro Vargas and Jorge Negrete, alongside artists like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Ray Charles. His voice was also shaped by country, soul, blues, pop, and even hip-hop. We are fortunate to hear his voice resonating through the streets of San Miguel de Allende on any given night. FF: When I first heard your voice, I thought to myself, who is this guy, and why is he not famous? What first in

By Natalie Taylor A great city deserves a great museum. San Miguel de Allende, with all its history, culture, and art lacks museums to showcase them. Certainly, the Allende house museum—home of the eponymous hero—informs about his life and times. Within it, Sala Izquinapan has a fantastic (though by no means complete) collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts from the area. There are a few small, specialized museums, but not a comprehensive repository of the history and art of San

By Meryl Truett The past few weeks in San Miguel de Allende have been a happy little whirl of art openings— those golden-hour evenings when the streets feel extra cinematic, the galleries glow like lanterns, and you can’t walk two blocks without running into a familiar face (or a new one holding a plastic cup of vino blanco with a happy story about how they arrived to our unique pueblecito ). I’ve been popping into several shows around town—drifting from courtyard to white wa

By Colleen Sorenson ASfii RUbnck is a San Miguel artist who truly loves his job at CASA A.C. Center for Adolescents in Santa Julia, where he teaches graffiti art and promotes the projects of the Ranchero Pandillero Program . This program was started in 2018 by artists from different neighborhoods with unique painting styles. The goal is to reduce the rates of violence among young people through art and hip-hop, and a focus on promoting peace between neighborhoods with respec

By Staff Writer Just how does a sculptor get the sculpting bug? There are many avenues that lead to the creation of art in three dimensions, but the most prevalent is undoubtedly the natural progression from making functional pottery to sculpting with clay. Jane sold her own original tableware designs and pottery successfully all across Canada for twenty-five years. Then, after being inspired by visiting the Mask Museum in San Miguel in 2008, she began creating her first cla

By Pascual Hijuelos Paper has long been regarded the handmaiden for conveying the written word and visual imagery. Its rich history spans over 2,000 years, originating in ancient China. From its inception in China, paper has evolved to become both a physical object and a central theme in the world of art. Terry Tomlinson , an artist specializing in paper-based creations, has been crafting remarkable art using paper for 23 years. Her extensive experience culminated in a recent

By Cathi House The Jardín Principal of San Miguel is the beating heart of this beautiful town, in which the past and the future are linked with the joys of daily life. Leafy trees carefully shaped meld together to create an embracing ceiling for those seated on the many benches of the Jardin. Birds twitter overhead, the rustle of the leaves in a gentle breeze, soft sounds of water in fountains that cool the air - all work together to create a peaceful space in which to gat

By Alan Jacobson On Sunday, January 18 th at 7:00 p.m., JC3/CHESMA will present a special staged reading of The Dumbwaiter , Harold Pinter’s acclaimed one-act play. This darkly comic drama stars two accomplished performers: Fil Formicola and Alan Jacobson , both longtime Actor’s Equity and SAG members bringing decades of experience to this intimate production. The Dumbwaiter is about two hitmen, Ben and Gus, who are waiting in a dingy basement room for their next assignme

By Catherine Marenghi Atención News is launching a new book club for San Miguel book lovers. Recognizing the vibrant literary community in San Miguel de Allende, Atención will focus on titles by talented local authors, with a preference for fiction, memoir, and short stories. Monthly book club meetings will be held at 3:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month beginning February 24th , at Casa Nigromante , the historic birthplace of Ignacio Ramirez located on Umaran #38. A

By Carole Schor For over two decades, ProMusica San Miguel de Allende has stood at the center of SanMiguel’s cultural life, bringing world-class classical music and opera to audiences in intimate, historic settings. Under the leadership of president Michael Pearl, ProMusica has become renowned for its ambitious programming and commitment to artistic excellence including life-changing opportunities for young musicians. Pearl, a passionate music impresario since childhood, say

By Felecia Ford Elihú Catalán , better known as “Blue Beard” is one of México’s most distinctive and accomplished harmonica players. Born and raised in México City, he was shaped early on by the music his parents played at home and later refined through his lifelong dedication to the blues. Although guitar was his first instrument (he ROCK’S the guitar), the harmonica ultimately has became his true love and passion. FF: Thank you for this opportunity to share your story. W

By Judith Jenya Few artistic partnerships are as intertwined—in life, in work, and in spirit—as that of painters Ray Miller and William Martin . Their paths began miles apart, shaped by very different landscapes and early influences, yet converged years later in the creative corridors of San Miguel de Allende’s Fábrica La Aurora. Today, after years of movement, reinvention, and dedication to their craft, the couple have returned to San Miguel i with renewed plans: to teach, t

By Karina Álvarez As the high season of English-languagetheatre begins in San Miguel de Allende, Teatro Santa Ana welcomes a dynamic blend of independent producers and long-standing theatre companies who continue to make our stage their artistic home. Over the next three months, these artists—many of whom perform with us regularly—bring creativity, commitment, and passion that enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors alike. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the prod

By Carolina de la Cajiga Aura Moreno came to San Miguel de Allende for a short visit but ended up staying. “Seeing San Miguel through the eyes of a tourist and those of a resident are two very different things. Since 2020, I’ve been wandering around town calmly—chatting with the lady in the parking lot, the neighbor at a concert, or anyone I meet along the way. My life here is full of unexpected surprises and stories. One day I realized San Miguel had become my home, and my

By Pascual Hijuelos In 1819, Théodore Géricault exhibited “The Raft of the Medusa” in the annual Paris Salon. From the onset, the painting stirred intense controversy. It was a bold political critique of the monarchy, but more significantly, it was the first painting to depict a contemporary disaster. Géricault meticulously researched the incident that had taken place at sea. He used the survivors as models and even reconstructed the raft. It can be said that Géricault may