GALLERY & WORKING STUDIO · SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO
Frank Arnold GalleryA world of feeling,
in paint and bronze.
Frank Arnold Gallery brings abstract painting, bronze sculpture and a working studio together in San José del Cabo’s Gallery District. Step inside, then discover the sculpture plaza just across the street.
Oil paintings · Bronze sculpture · Artist’s studio
A DIFFERENT WAY TO LOOK
Start with what you see.
Stay with what you feel.
A figure seems to emerge from a field of color. A bronze silhouette changes as you walk around it. Here, the pleasure is in looking closely: large oil paintings, sculptural forms and the surroundings where an artist develops his work.
You can visit beyond the Thursday Art Walk. Check the gallery’s regular hours below.
A CLOSER LOOK
Color. Shape. A human presence.
These examples from the artist’s online collection introduce two sides of his practice: expressive oil paintings and cast bronze figures. They are a starting point for looking, rather than a promise of what is currently on display or available.
Dejado 8
Oil on canvas · 72 × 60 in.
Way To 3
Oil on canvas · 95 × 40 in.
Neuvoa Lifesize
Bronze · 95 in. tall
INSIDE THE GALLERY
Art, with room to breathe.
See the paintings in a gallery setting, then look into the working studio. These photographs offer a glimpse of the space; the artworks on view may change.
Frank Arnold · Painter & sculptor
A childhood eye for color.
In his 2018 International Artist Day interview, Arnold recalls winning a flower-arranging contest as a child. The possibilities of combining colors helped spark the interest that later led him into fine art. He trained in realistic painting and drawing before developing his abstract approach.
Read his 2018 interviewFrom racing to painting.
Arnold also raced cars professionally. In his MAC interview, he connects racing and art through the concentration and willingness to take risks that both demand.
Frank on his earlier careerMEET THE ARTIST
The artist behind the forms.
Born in Long Beach, California, and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, Frank Arnold works in abstract figurative painting and sculpture. His practice spans painting in San José del Cabo and sculpting in Mexico City.
He calls his recurring figures “Messengers.” In a published MAC Art Galleries interview, he traces them back to art school and explains that their meaning develops through the viewer’s own experience. He describes his creative process as intuitive, allowing images to emerge rather than planning a scene in advance.
“Abstract art is silent music.”
— Frank Arnold
Look for the 8.
The number recurs throughout his work. In the artist’s own explanation, it connects to a discovery about his adoption at age eight and the independence he built from that experience. It offers a personal clue to paintings that can first seem mysterious.
Why San José del Cabo?
Asked why he chose a studio here, Arnold spoke of his lifelong affection for Mexico, the value placed on art, and the beauty, people and sense of community that drew him to San José. Those are his own reasons, shared in his 2018 interview.
Read Frank’s answerA book that began in the gallery.
Your Creative Imagination Unlocked grew from conversations in Arnold’s Mexican gallery with depth psychologist Dr. Jim Manganiello, as Boston University’s profile of Manganiello records. It brings together writing and artwork to explore creative imagination. Arnold has also published a bilingual biography about his life and work.
Explore the story behind the bookFrom the artist’s published interviews and official biography.
More about the artistJUST ACROSS THE STREET
Let the visit continue outdoors.
Plaza Frank Arnold is the gallery’s sculpture garden across the street. Moving from canvas to an outdoor figure changes the encounter: light, sky and your own viewpoint become part of what you notice.
Look for Alma de Cabo.
The bronze figure on the plaza pedestal is identified as Alma de Cabo. Arnold’s own catalogue lists the sculpture at 150 inches tall—about 3.8 meters. Take a few steps around it to see how its silhouette changes.
See the sculpture in Frank’s catalogueInclude both sides of the street in your visit. For current access to the sculpture plaza, contact the gallery directly.
DIRECT GALLERY CONTACT
Hours, directions
& gallery contact.
Head to Calle Comonfort in the historic center of San José del Cabo. This gallery is in San José del Cabo, a different town from Cabo San Lucas; use the full address when arranging a ride.
For a Thursday visit, use our San José del Cabo Art Walk guide for the current season, the wider gallery walk and practical planning. Allow time to explore other artists and galleries nearby.
San José del Cabo Art Walk guideBEFORE YOU GO
A few useful answers.
Where is Frank Arnold Gallery?
At 1137 Calle Comonfort, in the Gallery District of San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur. It is not in Cabo San Lucas. Use the directions link for the gallery’s specific address.
Can I visit outside the Art Walk?
Yes. The official gallery site lists Tuesday–Sunday, 2–7 pm, closed Mondays, and a separate Art Walk Thursday schedule of 5–9 pm. Ring the bell for entry and confirm the hours before making a separate trip.
What kind of art will I find?
The gallery focuses on Frank Arnold’s abstract figurative work, including oil paintings and cast bronze sculpture. His official collection also includes fine art prints and books. The selection on display can change.
Why does the number 8 appear in Frank Arnold’s art?
In his own account, Arnold connects the number to learning he was adopted at age eight and his commitment to becoming self-reliant. He describes it as a personal connection to his work. Look for it as you explore the paintings.
Is the sculpture plaza in the same place?
Plaza Frank Arnold is across the street from the gallery. It adds an outdoor sculpture stop to the visit; ask the gallery about access when planning.
Will Frank Arnold be there?
Artist availability varies. Frank works in San José del Cabo and Mexico City; contact Frank Arnold Gallery directly by phone or email to ask about his current availability.
Can I ask about buying a painting or sculpture?
Contact the gallery directly about a specific work. Ask about originals versus prints or editions, current availability, dimensions and the full cost of packing, insurance, shipping and any destination charges before deciding.
KEEP EXPLORING
