University of the Arts

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Aiming at making Vallarta a city of arts and culture, with the support of the city government and the Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUC), the University of the Arts project was presented to the local media by professors Adriana Quinto, Philip Beamish, as well as Nina Janik and Claudio Giovannelli. Also present were Juan Carlos Peralta Cabrales, Puerto Vallarta's municipal Social Communication Director, and Jorge Vargas Moreno, CUC's Extension Coordinator.
The objective of this project is to turn Puerto Vallarta into a breeding ground for artistic expressions, generating professionals in the various fields of art, while offering the general public with the cultural spaces that promote these disciplines mainly among Vallarta's youth.

This way the region would benefit from an established school of arts in which, as stated by Adriana Quinto, the first stage will include careers on contemporary dancing, classical ballet and scenic production, with durations depending on the academic level; beginner, intermediate and advanced; for the formation of a great artistic movement for the city.

The University of the Arts could start its courses next September and later integrate other disciplines, such as music and theater. Besides CUC and city Hall the University seeks the participation of the local society as well as private enterprise for a greater coverage and difussion of culture.

P.V. city hall's head of Social Communication mentioned the city's interest and total support to this important project that will generate many more artistic talents and will provide the city with quality performances.

Finally, it was announced that the project will tentatively be located in the former facilities of Ignacio Jacobo Regional Prep School, on Francisco Villa in Col. Versalles.

Representatives of CUC (Coastal Campus of the University of Guadalajara) and Puerto Vallarta civic officials meet Wednesday to propose a University of the Arts here.