Cubano Gallery offers the Midwest the most comprehensive, stunning collection of rarely seen, original Cuban art. We showcase paintings, posters, and crafts.
One cannot visit Cuba as a tourist due to strict travel limitations imposed by the United States government. The importation of Cuban art, however, is an exception to that embargo.
Dr. M. Avrom Appleman, founder and CEO, Cubano Gallery, has been involved in Cuban art and humanitarian work for 20 years. Cubano Gallery has been written about in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
See numerous published articles.
Dr. Appleman received his Masters and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Prior to founding Cubano Gallery, he was an educational administrator, director of a psychology clinic, and CEO of a medical imaging company. He was awarded Educator of the year by the State of Minnesota for fighting for student rights.
His mission is to bring the message of the dire situation of the Cuban people and the creative talent of Cuban artists to Americans.
Appleman led a 20 member mission to Cuba in 2009. He has had the largest Cuban exhibit and auction in the Midwest. He has exhibited at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul, Minnesota. He has raised thousands of dollars, supporting Cuban artists and humanitarian causes.
Two decades ago, when he first donated a few euros to children of the Hebrew school children at Beth Shalom Synagogue, Havana, he received letters in Spanish from the children thanking him for their first pair of tennis shoes, notebooks, or backpacks. This dire situation was the window of opportunity for Appleman to launch multiple humanitarian trips and Cubano Art Gallery.
You cannot ship items directly from Cuba. Each piece of Cuban art has been individually brought by Appleman over the course of 20 years. The art is original and accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
Your purchase of Cuban art supports humanitarian work and Cuban artist. We invite you to the gallery for an individual appointment: appleman.michael@gmail.com or 612-719-3314.
Certificates of authenticity, signed by the artist and a provenance, accompany each piece of art.
Private viewings can be scheduled in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paintings are shipped promptly via FedEx and are insured. We exhibit a premier group of Cuban artists of international acclaim. As agent and publisher for Jose Fuster and other artists.
Cubano Gallery promotes the legal cultural and art exchanges between Cuba and the United States, abiding by its rules and regulations. Cubano Gallery is legally licensed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, Washington D.C.
Location
Art Gallery
5101 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 2000
Golden Valley, MN 55422