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Art Galleries of Monteverde
Visitors and neighbours become artists, discovering their abilities and using them with freedom and beauty. The House of Art is more than just a gallery; it is a place where an artist shares his or her secrets... where he or she becomes a teacher... where his or her talent becomes a legacy. "A creative garden in a natural paradise". Art House Gallery - Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Atmosphera Art Gallery boasts of a permanent exhibition from the best wood sculpture artists in Costa Rica, all of them incomparable works, due to the fact than all these artists use the most precious and finest recycled wood pieces, of incredible colors and of great natural beauty, employing as models of our people and our flora and fauna. Many of the artists and artisans that exhibit their work at Atmosphera Art Gallery are self taught.Therefore, the originality and talent is reflected in each piece, affirming that the inspiration in our small country is unequaled. In short, Atmosphera Art Gallery is the essence of Costa Rican art. Atmosphera Art Gallery - Open daily 9a.m. - 6p.m. Diagonal a la Escuela Cerro Plano Phone/Fax: (00506) 645-6555
The Colibri Gallery is showing the photographies of the biologists Patricia and Michael Fodge, who work for the famous magazine National Geographic. There is also an exhibition of paintings by the artist Sarah Dowell, and selected handicraft from different groups of Indians of the country. In the gardens of the gallery, you will find a great variety of hummingbirds with its amazing color and excellent models for your photos. The gallery is located 50 meters before the entry of the Monteverde's Reserve. Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone: 645 5030 Gallery Extasis
Dedicated to art for more than 12 years, Marco continues developing his talents of wood relief and turning, painting, ceramics and others. Beginning in 1993, he has devoted a large part of his time to teaching art in his community with such organizations as the Monteverde Institute and the Monteverde Studios of the Arts. At the same time, he has gained national and international attention for his craftsmanship, and was recently awarded "Best Piece Neo-Artesan" in the FERCORI National Crafts Fair. Marco yearns to foster harmony between nature and humankind by salvaging old wooden fence posts and decomposing woods partially affected by himidity, fungi, and insects, and transforming them into exquisite boxes, bowls and sculptures. Frequently, Marco must select and work woods with surgical care because his raw materials are often fragile and unpredictable. In his desire to reduce and/or avoid the use of endangered tropical woods, Marco has been a pioneer in the search for new beautiful fine woods that have not been used previously by other craftsmen. With his professional techniques and natural finishes, the wood will retain its beauty for a great length of time. In his conscious use of resources, Marco allows the tropical forests to grow and fill us with life and inspiration. The Gallery offers three stories of year-round exhibits in an unusual contruction of his design. Balconies and stairs climb outside the gallery, allowing one to peer into the canopy and refresh before reaching another floor. Join us in this unique setting and experience some of Costa Rica's most stunning artwork. Galeria Extasis - Open daily 9a.m. - 6p.m. Phone/Fax: (00506) 645-5548:
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Through time, Monteverde turned into a cradle of art, and Atmosphera Art Gallery gathers the best of Costa Rica for art lovers from all over the world. 
Marco tulio Brenes was born Dec. 4, 1966 in the province of Puntarenas, and grew up in the foothills adjacent to the cloud forest in Monteverde, which serves as a continual source of inspiration. In 1985, he apprenticed with two famous wood crafters: Barry Biesanz and Rololfo Morales, who helped Marco further his artistic professionalism. Marco also studied at the well-known Casa del Artista (House of the Artist) in San Jose. 
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