“Héctor Puig’s collection of hand-carved wooden saints captures the spirit of Puerto Rico’s rich cultural history.”

Fundraising Mixer for the Harn Museum of Art.

North Central Florida’s premier fall festival of the arts, the 34th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kicking off University Gallery’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2015 is “Come Home; Selections from the Collection of Hector Puig,” featuring selections from the art collection of Hector Puig.

“Meet the Orta family, a santos dynasty, explore the Puerto Rican affinity for the Virgin of Montserrat, and get a collector’s perspective on santos from Gainesville, Florida-based aficionado Hector Puig.”