Art lovers visiting Mérida this winter will find a special invitation waiting for them: a chance to step inside the city’s thriving creative world during the Mérida English Library’s annual Artist Studio Tour, taking place February 20–22.
Now in its 13th year, the three-day event opens the doors to more than 40 studios across the city, offering an intimate look at the working spaces of over 60 local and international artists. Many studios are located in Mérida’s historic Centro district, making the tour an easy and enriching way to explore both the city’s architecture and its artistic energy.
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Visitors can meet artists in their own environments and discover a wide range of disciplines, from painting and murals to ceramics, weaving, papermaking, photography, and fused glass. It’s a rare opportunity to see how—and where—Mérida’s creative spirit comes to life.
The flexible schedule allows travelers to explore at their own pace:
- Thursday, February 20, from 4 to 8 p.m
- Friday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
- Saturday, February 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Each ticket includes a detailed map to help plan routes by neighborhood orartistic medium.
Tickets will be available starting February 3!
Each ticket includes a helpful map of all the studios. Priced at 500 pesos, one ticket covers all 3 days and can be purchased at:
- Merida English Library located at Calle 53 #524, x 66 y 68, from 9 am to 1 pm, Monday through Saturday.
- Soho Gallery, Calle 60 #400-Ax 43 y 41, Centro
- Centro Cultural Hartii, Av. del Rogers Hall 135 por 36 y 38 Campestre
- Online at the MEL Shop.
For travelers seeking culture beyond the beaches and ruins, the Artist Studio Tour offers an unforgettable way to experience Mérida—through the eyes of its artists.
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