Galeria Pacifico was opened on November 27^th, 1987, by its founder, Gary Thompson, based largely on the premise that Puerto Vallarta presented a unique window to the world to showcase the incredible artistic talent and heritage of Mexico. From the beginning, Mexican artists were given the greatest emphasis, and the few foreign painters and sculptors included were selected based not only on having Mexico as a major residence but also on their level of reflecting the artistic sensibilities and historical antecedents of the country.