Art & Crafts of Instituto Allende — A Weekend of Handmade Treasures in San Miguel
This Easter weekend, Instituto Allende opens its doors for a wonderful two-day Art and Crafts fair on Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Ancha de San Antonio #20 in the heart of downtown San Miguel de Allende. Inspired by the work of master tin and alpaca artisan Julio Miguel Pérez Rodríguez, the event celebrates the richness of Mexican handcraft traditions alongside a curated selection of art, music and food — making it the perfect way to spend a holiday weekend surrounded by beauty, creativity and community.
The fair is pet-friendly and open to everyone, whether you’re looking to discover unique handmade pieces, support local artists, or simply enjoy a relaxed afternoon in one of San Miguel’s most iconic cultural spaces. Free to browse, full of character, and set in a stunning colonial venue — this is the kind of weekend market that reminds you why San Miguel is one of the most creative cities in Mexico.
Organizer
Instituto Allende is a historic art school and cultural center in San Miguel de Allende that also operates as a landmark venue for public and private events. As an organizer, it hosts art fairs, concerts, museum nights, and festivals, and offers its cloistered courtyards, terraces, and house-museum spaces for weddings, receptions, and cultural gatherings, combining colonial architecture, professional event support, and an active artistic community in one setting.
Venue
Instituto Allende is a historic art school and cultural center housed in a 17th‑century former hacienda at Ancha de San Antonio 22, Zona Centro, C.P. 37700, in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, a short walk from the Jardín Principal. With its grand central courtyard framed by stone arches, studios, galleries, and classrooms, the institute offers visual arts degrees, workshops, Spanish courses, and a Lifelong Learning Program, making it a landmark venue where education, heritage, and contemporary creative practice converge in one of Mexico’s most artistic cities.
