The Cunning Canary

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ExpoMeloneras Art Fair

November 9th, 2010 · 2 Comments

If you are an art lover, you will be pleased to know about the upcoming art fair on November 12th 2010. This will take place at ExpoMeloneras at 7pm. Entrance is free and artists include Alvaro Henriquez, Ines Melado, Kumoki and Olimpia Peco. The exhibition itself is on until December 12th but it begins on [...]

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New Monday Art Market in Mogan

July 9th, 2009 · No Comments

An extra market in Gran Canaria has been given the go ahead by both the mayor and market councillor of Mogan. Markets are great for tourists and also for the local Canarian communities who are feeling the credit crisis pinch this year. This market, which is on Mondays, is an artisan market and you can [...]

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Canarian Art and Crafts

February 11th, 2009 · No Comments

There are more examples of native art and culture in Gran Canaria than in any of the other Canary Islands. If you are interested in native art, rather than the newer stuff, you might like to check out the painted cave in Gáldar in the north of the island. The Cueva Pintada, or painted cave, [...]

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