Galeria Bellas Artes – the art of Sergio Ladron de Guevara

When Sergio and Karen Ladrón de Guevara saw the charming mission-inspired building on the main thoroughfare of Cave Creek, Arizona - they decided it was time to open an art gallery. Their first thought was to create a space to feature Sergio Ladrón de Guevara's considerable artistic output and accomplishments from a lifelong career as an artist, and to highlight, in particular, his current work. It was clear that they could easily keep the gallery filled this way; but as their thinking evolved over time, they realized that they also wished to create an environment that allowed for a variety of artistic interactions, one that would foster distinct artistic voices in a harmonious setting and create a complement to Ladrón de Guevara's work. Thus for the first six years of the gallery’s existence this is what was done. In the summer of 2007 however, they changed their minds. They decided it was now time to devote the entire space of the gallery to Sergio’s work. The many people interested in Sergio’s art now have one place to go to see the paintings, etchings, silverpoint drawings as well as his Fine Art Giclee prints of many of his originals.

The gallery, still named Galeria Bellas Artes (gallery of beautiful/fine art), and the space has been revived and transformed to include Sergio’s etching studio in the back section. A rich ochre still covers the exterior walls which are complemented with flowering plants, a terrace and latilla. The light filled gallery creates a perfect setting for art, against pale maize hues accented with white. The space is an inspired and intimate environment, particularly well suited to showcase paintings and prints. The diminutive garden allows for a conversations on art and a glass of wine or receptions for Sergio’s newest show.

Karen and Sergio hope that those who visit this lovely part of central Arizona, conveniently situated near northeastern Phoenix, will find their way to the doors of Galeria Bellas Artes. The Ladrón de Guevaras plan on at least six changing exhibitions per year. For many years they have provided a superior artistic experience for their clients and friends and will continue to do so in the renewed space. They invite you to visit both their gallery and web site to see the changing selection of featured new works; and to see why their effort is being recognized for its superior quality and as an incomparable gallery experience in the desert.