As Mérida’s art community continues to flourish, November brings a wave of exciting exhibitions and events that celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the power of visual storytelling. From luminous glass installations inspired by water to collective showcases of international and local talent, the city’s galleries are alive with color, emotion, and innovation. Here’s your guide to the must-see art happenings this month.
KIN HA Galería — A Journey of Water & Light
Opening November 6, KIN HA Galería invites visitors into a space where water and light merge into art. This exhibition transforms the natural language of water — its reflections, movements, and depths — into luminous fused-glass works that seem to glow from within. Each piece bridges science, craft, and beauty, creating a meditative experience that is both contemplative and radiant.
📅 Opening night: November 6
📍 KIN HA Galería | Instagram: @kinha.art
Av. Paseo De Montejo, Calle 56-a 479
Galería Secreta — Territorios en Tránsito
Seven international artists who have made the Yucatán Peninsula their creative home come together in this thought-provoking exhibition curated by Francisco Pechán. Territorios en Tránsito traces the journey of artists — how they arrive, adapt, and flourish in a new land. Expect a rich mix of perspectives from Randy Shull, Monica Rezman, Ernesto García, Jeff Colson, Lourdes Sanchez, Trey Speegle, and Terrence Jon.
📅 Opening: November 5 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Galería Secreta, Mérida Centro Calle 59 x 70
💵 Free admission
📸 Instagram: @galeriasecretamx
Santiago Zona de Galerías
On November 7, the Santiago neighborhood once again transforms into Mérida’s artistic heartbeat with its open gallery night. Starting at 7:00 p.m., visitors can stroll through several spaces including Le Cirque, Galería Juan Pablo Bavio, Anónimo, El Zapote, Praxis Havana, and CC MID Guía. Expect to meet artists, discover new exhibitions, and enjoy the energy that makes this one of Mérida’s most beloved art nights.
📅 Friday, November 7 | From 7:00 p.m.
📍 Around Parque Santiago check Instagram for the locations of each gallery
📸 Instagram: @santiagozonadegalerias
Maya Lan – Mara Sánchez Renero
Curated by Alberto Ríos de la Rosa
Photographer Mara Sánchez Renero presents Maya Lan, a visually striking exploration of identity, nature, and technology within the contemporary Maya world. Her work merges photography, installation, and narrative to portray new imaginaries of the region—where ancestral roots and modern realities converge.
🗓 Opening: Thursday, November 7, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Salón Gallos, Calle 63 #459-B, Parque de La Mejorada, Centro, Mérida
🗓 On view: November 7, 2025 – January 15, 2026
🎤 Artist Talk (Charla): 6:00 p.m. with Sofía Broid, Donají, Colectivo Marcial & Última Hora
🎟 Organized by FOCO Lab, supported by Secretaría de Cultura (Sistema de Apoyos a la Creación y Proyectos Culturales)
Museo de la Ciudad — Guided Tours with Bryan Portillo
Photographer Bryan Portillo takes us on a journey through memory and movement in his exhibition Ciudad en Movimiento: Sociedad de la Entropía. Through Polaroids and urban archives, Portillo captures fleeting silences and overlooked corners of the city. Join the guided tours to hear about his creative process and reflections on contemporary urban life.
📅 Friday, November 7 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, November 8 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Museo de la Ciudad de Mérida https://maps.app.goo.gl/8XNoMQPoAj8gubmJ6
📸 Instagram: @museocdmerida
Casa Escuela
Hot Served Cold – Milena Muzquiz
Presented by Travesía Cuatro and Casa Escuela
Experience Hot Served Cold, a new exhibition by artist Milena Muzquiz, opening this November in Mérida. Known for her vibrant and experimental approach, Muzquiz invites viewers into a world of color, texture, and transformation — where warmth and coolness, chaos and harmony, coexist in her signature playful style.
🗓 Open House: Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Calle 65 #530 x 66 y 68, Col. Centro, Mérida, Yucatán
🗓 Exhibition Dates: November 2025 – March 2026
Hosted in the creative space Casa Escuela in collaboration with Travesía Cuatro, this exhibition marks another exciting addition to Mérida’s dynamic contemporary art season.
Entre Huesos, Cielos y Recuerdos
Presented by Viajes Misterio in collaboration with Casa Damiana
An evocative exhibition that reflects on memory, death, and rebirth, bringing together art, conversation, and ritual. Featuring works that intertwine Yucatecan traditions with cosmic contemplation, the show invites reflection on the cycles of life and the enduring presence of those who came before us.
- Pomuch by Marta Navarro Cabane — captures the moving Yucatecan custom of cleaning and caring for the bones of loved ones as an act of love and permanence.
- Cielo Ancestral by Chinomoro — blends astrophotography and reflection on the universe, reminding us that the stars continue to shine after death.
🗓 Open House: Monday, November 10 & Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Damiana – C. 18 #202, García Ginerés, Mérida, Yucatán
🗓 The exhibition will remain open for one month by appointment.
Lux Perpetua Art Centre — Intersecciones: Poesía y Geografía
In this powerful collective exhibition, 14 women artists from Mexico and abroad reinterpret landscape as a space for memory, identity, and transformation. Spanning two floors of the gallery, Intersecciones showcases painting, textiles, sculpture, and installation works that connect poetry and geography.
Participating artists include Alejandra Gómez, Ericka Harrsch, Esmeralda Torres, Fernanda Rivero, Franca Álvarez, Genoveva Kelleher, Lorena Ancona, Menchu Oroz, Orlanda Broom, Patricia Álvarez, Samantha Michell, Sandra Contreras, Valerie Campos, and Yasmín Sierra Palomeque.
📍 Calle 20 #87E x 15, Col. Itzimná, Mérida
🕒 Mon–Fri: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. & 4–7 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
💵 Free admission
📸 Instagram: @luxperpetua_art
Student Art Show — Artscool at Otoch (Caimede) Children’s Home
Art meets purpose at this heartfelt student art show hosted at Hennessy’s Irish Pub. All proceeds go directly to the student artists, supporting their education and creativity. Expect charming, whimsical works full of imagination and color.
📅 Tuesday, November 18 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 Hennessy’s Irish Pub, Paseo de Montejo x 41 y 43, Centro Histórico
💚 Organized by Yucatán Giving Outreach
📞 999 509 7089
SoHo Galleries — Florecer by Layda Rodríguez
Florecer, meaning “to blossom,” is a beautiful exploration of resilience and renewal by Yucatecan artist Layda Rodríguez. Her paintings move through moments of searching, silence, and transformation — offering a deeply emotional and inspiring evening surrounded by art, music, and conversation.
📅 Opening: November 21 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 SoHo Galleries – Calle 60 #400A x 41 & 43, Centro, Mérida
🥂 Drinks and light bites included
The New Decameron or The Death of the Ego – Víctor Pavón León
Presented at Centro Cultural Hartii
A multimedia work by Víctor Pavón León, visual artist and communicator whose projects connect aesthetic experimentation with social reflection. Cofounder of the collective Deisy Loría, Pavón León is a key figure in Yucatán’s contemporary art scene. His practice moves between video, photography, and sound — expanding the boundaries of conceptual art in dialogue with the digital age.
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 Centro Cultural Hartii, C. 21 #135 x 36 y 38, Col. Campestre, Mérida
💵 Donation: $70 MXN (includes a glass of wine)
📞 Reservations: 999 250 0569
Open Studio — Amelia Opalinska & Jessica Maan
Peek behind the creative curtain at this intimate Open Studio day with artists Amelia Opalinska and Jessica Maan. Explore their workspace, see works in progress, and experience art-making up close in Mérida’s Centro Histórico.
📅 November 22 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Calle 45 No. 558F x 74 y 76, Mérida Centro
MEY Festival — Winter Edition
Round out the month with MEY Festival Winter Edition, a vibrant weekend of art, design, live music, and family activities at Delfina Boutique Hotel. The event features workshops, favorite local brands, and a Kids Club — the perfect mix of culture and community.
📅 November 22–23
🕒 Saturday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. | Sunday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
📍 Delfina Boutique Hotel
💵 Free entry | Family-friendly
📸 Instagram: @mey_peninsula
The Creative Pulse of Mérida
From intimate studio visits to expansive collective exhibitions, Mérida continues to affirm its place as a hub of artistic energy in Mexico’s southeast. November’s lineup offers something for every art lover — whether you’re drawn to glass, photography, textiles, or painting. Step out, connect with the community, and experience the beauty of a city in creative bloom.
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