Peter Gray Art Museum will add new paintings to its already extensive collection thanks to new donors who will be honored with a reception next Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 5 pm at the Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUC), the museum’s location. The free-admission event is open to the public.

The late Peter Gray was an important benefactor of many charitable and cultural activities during his 15 years living in Puerto Vallarta. He himself started the museum that would be named after him in 2005. After his passing last year, the museum management was left to a civil association headed by his widow Buri Gray and restauranteur Nacho Cadena, along with board members from Puerto Vallarta’s cultural circles. The museum's goal is to remain open, offering unique art exhibitions to benefit both college students and the general public.

The paintings, sculptures and drawings that are displayed in the museum date from the eighteenth century until today, and have been produced by Mexican and foreign artists. All artworks have been donated by Peter Gray himself, local artists and galleries, as well as generous benefactors of the city. The collection shows art work by top artists such as Joan Miró, Manuel Felguérez, José Luis Cuevas, and Manuel Lepe, among others.

For more information on the event, call 221-5285.