In April and May of 2005, Yucatan artist, Julio Castillo, completed his first art tour in the United States, receiving an incredible response!

Partnering with A Promise of Health, to raise money to bring healthcare to the Yucatan Maya who are portrayed in his art, Julio Castillo and his art were enthusiastically received in Sacramento and Davis, California!

In only 3 events in just two weeks, Julio has sold 10 originals, 21 Giclee prints and 31 sets of note cards! From these sales, Mr Castillo donated 80 percent to A Promise of Health for their healthcare programs. Click here for more information about A Promise of Health!

In July 2006, Julio Castillo returned to the U.S. The purpose of the trip was to prospect for venues for his art in Colorado and New Mexico. The result was a huge success!

His work will be on display at the Sangre de Cristo Art Gallery in Pueblo, Colorado in February 2007 as part of an exhibition of Mexican artists. The paintings will be on display for 3 months. In May 2007, Julio will be the “Artist of the Month” at the Koshare Indian Museum and Gallery in La Junta, Colorado.

While in New Mexico, Julio learned of the Artist in Residency program at the Harwood Museum of Art in Taos, New Mexico. He will be applying for a three-month stay, to draw and paint the pueblo Indians of New Mexico for a combined showing of his works sometime next year.

“Julio’s art is certainly impressive,” said Jane Jeffries at the R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery in Taos. “I will certainly try to find galleries here, in advance of his visit, that he can contact with his portfolio.”

Paintings and pastels by the artist will continue to be offered to the public by A Promise of Health.  Click Artworks to preview his works. Signed and numbered Giclee prints are available for $150.00. Each original is priced on the webpages.

To purchase originals, or signed and numbered Giclee prints click here.