INSTITUTO ALLENDE, originally named the Escuela Universitaria de Bellas Artes was originally founded by Felipe Cossio del Pomar, a Peruvian Artist and Diplomat in exile, and his intellectual comrades Albonso Reyes and Jose Vasconcelos.
Over the past 50 years, INSTITUTO ALLENDE has earned the international recognition of being Mexico’s most respected art school. Instituto Allende’s Master of Fine Arts Program is endorsed by the University of Guanajuato and recognized by several U.S. universities. Instituto Allende offers BFA/MFA programs related to visual arts, communication and culture.
San Miguel’s perfect climate, cultural events and art schools attract international tourists and is home to a large ex-pat community that is very involved in the health and well-being of the locals.
Visit San Miguel and enjoy a Spanish, comprehensive painting and drawing, photography, stone sculpture, papier mache, Eastern laquerwork, silverwork, weaving experience at INSTITUTO ALLENDE and discover the heart and soul of ‘Old Mexico’!
For complete information on attending Instituto Allende’s Courses & Workshops for Adults and Children, visit: INSTITUTO ALLENDE (Please mention CanGoMexico)
Instituto Allende
Ancha de San Antonio 22, Zona Centro
San Miguel de Allende
Guanajuato Mexico
(415) 152-0190 (Mexico)
Email: fundacion@instituto-allende.edu.mx 
