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Our generous donor, Ricardo Sánchez Corona, has an exhibition opening at Sol y Luna Gallery (Rio Bravo #10A, Ajijic) this Friday at 5pm. At 7:30pm the winning ticket will be drawn for the raffle to benefit the LCS Children's Art Program Summer Art Camp. There are still tickets available at LCS from 10am to Noon each day this week until Friday at Noon – don't miss out! Please buy a ticket and help us reach our goal to have the most successful Art Camp for the kids ever... The winner will be drawn by Santiago Rubio, our Children's Art Program's 9-year old rising star! You don't have to be present at the draw to win the magnificent watercolour painted by Ricardo titled, "La Vuelta del Jefe (sobre ejidos de Anenecuilco." It depicts the revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata, and would be a welcome addition to the walls of any home. Please come out and support this talented (and generous) artist, as well as the LCS Children's Art Program.

Our two-day LCS Art Fair is the last (and largest) art show of this high season. This annual event will be held in the gardens of the Lake Chapala Society (16 de septiembre #16A in Ajijic) on Friday and Saturday, March 8 & 9 from 10am to 3pm. Our Art Shows for the next high season will resume in October 2024. There will be over 70 artists and artisans. Admission is free, and you'll find ample parking on the lake front. Any profit from the participation fee paid by the artists will benefit our community outreach programs. Our LCS art shows feature local art and handicrafts, and are not restricted to members of any specific art groups. We provide a much-needed sales venue for Mexican artisans and artists who do not normally have access to such opportunities. In addition, these shows provide a sales platform for the LCS Children’s Art Program to sell original art plus their famous art cards featuring the kid's artwork. This is an important revenue source for the youngsters and their families. Come on out and support children's art, local art, and handicrafts while enjoying a delightful day in our gardens and grounds. You can also take a break in our café for a snack, cold drink, or a meal, and we have an on-site ATM for your convenience. Don't miss this final garden art event!

A beautifully framed and matted original watercolour by Ricardo Sánchez Corona has been donated by the artist as a raffle prize to benefit the LCS Children's Art Program. This work is titled, “La Vuelta del Jefe (sobre ejidos de Anenecuilco).” It is framed in a modern black art frame with a white mat, and the size of the painting (including frame) is 67x85cm (26" x 33"). This masterpiece is valued at $30,000 pesos! The proceeds from this raffle will help fund the annual LCS Children's Art Program Summer Art Camp where each year about 120 local children attend five days of workshops in various art mediums – the classes and all materials are provided to the children free of charge. You can see a reproduction of this painting on display at LCS near where the raffle tickets are being sold . Raffle tickets are on sale at LCS inside the main entrance. They are being sold Monday to Saturday (except holidays) from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. They will be on sale from Monday February 12 until Friday April 5. Tickets cost $100 pesos each, or 10 for $900 pesos. The winner need not be present! This is really a win-win! By buying one or more raffle tickets, you can help fund the Children's Art Annual Art Camp this summer, and have the opportunity to win a gorgeous watercolour painting to proudly grace your home. For more details on the raffle plus a bio of the artist, visit this web page: LakeChapalaSociety.com/public/CAP_Raffle.php

A special Valentine's Day edition of the LCS Art in the Garden shows will be held in the gardens of the Lake Chapala Society on Saturday, February 10 from 10am to 3pm (16 de septiembre #16A in Ajijic). Admission is free, and you'll find ample parking on the lake front. Any profit from the participation fee paid by the artists will benefit our community outreach programs. This will be the last one-day art show of this high season. Our show will cover the entire LCS grounds front and back – the back part is even larger than the front part. Please explore, or you might miss half of the exhibition! If you're looking for a perfect Valentine gift that will show that special someone how much you love them, look no further! There will be about 70 craftspeople showing a variety of fine art and handicrafts – there's something for every taste and budget! Also, the LCS Children’s Art Program will be selling original art, plus their art cards featuring the kids' work (including Valentine's Day cards!). This provides important income for these young artists and their families. Please come to our show and support local handicrafts and art, as well as children's art, during a pleasant day in the LCS gardens. You can refresh yourself in our café for a snack, a cold drink, or lunch. We also have an ATM machine for your convenience when buying that special item. Don't miss out!

One-Day Art in the Garden Show The next one-day Art in the Garden show of this season will be held on Saturday, January 13 from 10am to 3pm in the gardens of the Lake Chapala Society, 16 de septiembre #16A in Ajijic. These are the original garden art shows in Ajijic. There's free admission and ample parking on the lake front. Profits from the artist participation fees will benefit the LCS community outreach programs. Our show will cover the entire LCS grounds front and back – the back part is even larger than the front part. Please explore, or you might miss half of the exhibition! There will be about 70 craftspeople showing a variety of fine art and handicrafts – there's something for every taste and budget! Also, the LCS Children’s Art Program will be selling original art, plus their art cards featuring the kids' work (including their famous Christmas cards!). This provides important income for these young artists and their families, as well as giving them a lesson about the "business of art." Please come to the show and support local handicrafts and art, as well as children's art, during a pleasant day in the LCS gardens. You can refresh yourself in our café for a snack, a cold drink, or lunch. We also have an ATM machine for your convenience when buying that special item. Don't miss out!

This is a two-day event being held on Friday December 8 and Saturday December 9 from Noon to 5pm each day at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) located at 16 de septiembre #16A in Ajijic. Looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Look no further... the annual LCS Christmas Fair is the largest holiday fair for handicrafts and art held in our region. There are about 100 artisans and artists displaying a huge variety of gifts – big and small. You'll even find hand-made decorations. There's something for every taste, and something for every budget. To get you in the festive spirit, LCS will be decorated for Christmas. We'll also have European-style food featuring German bratwurst or pork steaks on a bun, plus muffins and cupcakes. We will also have a cash bar with wine and soft drinks. In addition, our "Casa Linda in the Garden" restaurant will be open until 3pm each day. This massive Christmas Fair covers the entire LCS grounds – front and back. Make sure you go all the way to the back, and all the way to the front, or you could miss half the Fair! The entry fee is still only $50 pesos... children under 12 are admitted free of charge... see you there!

The original garden art shows are back for another season! The first of these one-day art exhibitions will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 10am to 3pm at LCS (the Lake Chapala Society, 16 de septiembre #16 in Ajijic). Admission is free. This huge exhibition with more than 60 artists and artisans will cover the entire grounds of LCS. Please explore both the front and back of LCS or you might miss half the show! The LCS Children's Art Program will also be there selling the kid's art cards as well a their famous Christmas cards. There will be several new Mexican artists. Please come out and support local handicrafts, artists, and children's art in a beautiful garden setting.

Garden Art shows have returned to LCS for the next high-season (October through March)! The start of the high season art shows at LCS kicks off with a huge two-day LCS Art Fair to be held on Friday and Saturday, October 13/14 from 10am to 3pm each day. The theme of this show will be "Day of the Dead." This show will be in the gardens of the Lake Chapala Society, 16 de septiembre #16A in Ajijic, and will cover the entire LCS grounds front and back – so please explore, or you might miss part of the exhibition! There's free admission and ample parking on the lake front. Profits from the artist participation fees will benefit our LCS community outreach programs. Our regular one-day Art in the Garden Shows will resume on November 4, 2023 – the theme of this show will be "Día de la Revolución." The following shows will be on: January 13, 2024 (theme: "A Brand New Year"), and February 10, 2024 (theme: "Valentine's Day"). A final two-day Art Fair will wrap up the season on March 9/10, 2024. Because of LCS' commitment to local community support, these shows highlight handicrafts and art from the Chapala and Ajijic area. Our shows are not restricted to members of local art groups, but exhibit art from all artists, and give a needed location for local Mexican artisans and artists who do not typically have opportunities to sell their art. There will be over 70 artisans and artists at these art events. Also, the LCS Children’s Art Program will be selling original art, plus their art cards featuring the kids' work – this provides important income for the young artists and their families. Please come to the show and support local handicrafts and art, as well as children's art, during a pleasant day in the LCS gardens. You can refresh yourself in our newly renovated café for a snack, a cold drink, or lunch. There's also an on-site ATM for your convenience. Don't miss out!

Only a few days away – "An Evening of Art and Music" Date: Saturday, August 12, 2PM - 9PM Location: Auditorio de la Ribera Cost: Free Admission to art exhibition – $300 pesos for the concert! The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild and the Festival del Lago are joining forces to bring you an “Evening of Art and Music” on Saturday, August 12 at the Auditorio de la Ribera in Ajijic (Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec #168 in La Floresta – the building with the large brick facade on the lake side of the highway). From 2pm until 8pm, you can enjoy an exhibition of fine art in a variety of mediums from some of the best-known Lakeside artists, plus three talented young artists from the LCS Children’s Art Program (the Guild supports this important program). The Guild’s art exhibitions feature only established, professional artists. Membership is purposely kept small, is by invitation only, and new artists who want to join are vetted for the quality of their work. A special “Meet the Artists Event” will be held from 5pm until 7pm featuring guest artist Enrique Velazqez and live music – meet and talk to the artists! A raffle for some art will be held during this event. Admission to the art exhibition is free. At 8pm, the Festival del Lago presents a “Rising Stars Concert” where the talented students of Festival del Lago take centre stage. Witness their exceptional skills and passion as they showcase their musical prowess, leaving you mesmerised by their talent. Tickets for the concert can be purchased online at www.FestivalDelLago.com. A preview exhibition of art only will be held on Friday, August 11 from 2pm to 6pm. Admission is free. You can subscribe online to receive updates about the Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild exhibitions and events here: tinyurl.com/Subscribe-FineArtChpala. Mark your calendars! You don't want to miss this exciting evening of culture in Ajijic.

This is a sale of some of the kids' work from our 9th annual Art Camp being held from August 7 through 11. Our Art Camp takes place over five days, and features workshops in watercolour, acrylics, corn husk flowers, drawing, abstract art, pottery, sketching, mosaics, aluminum art, painting, embroidery, and projects for kids under 6. Come out and support the children of Ajijic! Our kids get a large portion of the proceeds from this sale, and the rest buys more art for the LCS Children's Art Program.

I'm not clear why this was moved from the Ajijic/Chapala/Guadalajara category. We are NOT a charity. This is an event of interest to all at Lakeside, especially newcomers and those deciding whether to move here (it shows the diversity of the attractions Lakeside). There are other events listed in this category. There are no obvious posting rules that prohibit this. The number of views this post got shows that there is interest in this category. Can the moderator's please explain this to me for future reference? Thank you.

Sorry, but the exact make-up of the exhibition is evolving up to the show date. That said, if you visit the Guild's website at FineArtChapala.com you can see profiles on some of our members, as well as samples of their work in our gallery. I hope this helps.

Come out and see three young artists from the LCS Children's Art Program at an art exhibition on Friday and Saturday April 21/22. The three artists are: Ramón Carranza, Carlos Antonio Blas, and Samantha Sánchez Gárcia. This is an exhibition by the Lake Chapala Fine artists Guild, who support the Children's Art Program. The Guild has been asked to return to the new Ajijic auditorium for another fine art collective exhibition. The fist day of the show is Friday, April 21 from 2pm to 6pm. There is a "Meet the Artists" event from 3pm to 5pm that day – come and watch our young artists at work! The second day is Saturday, April 22 from 10am to 4pm. The event is being held at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera, Carretera #168, Ajijic. This was previously known simply as the "auditorio," and is on the south side (lake side) of the street, and has a huge red brick facade. Admission is free, and there's ample parking along the lateral (service road) in front of the auditorio, as well as in the lateral on the opposite side of the carretera.

The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild (a re-boot of the Lake Chapala Painting Guild started in 2011) is very proud that we have been asked to return to the Ajijic auditorium for a second fine art exhibition. The show starts on Friday, April 21 from 2pm to 6pm. There's a special "Meet the Artists" event from 3pm to 5pm that same day. The second exhibition day is Saturday, April 22, and the hours are from 10am to 4pm. This exhibition is being held at the newly opened Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera, located in Ajijic at Carretera #168. In the past, this was simply known as the "auditorio," and it is the building with the huge brick front on the south side (lake side) of the carretera. The Guild's exhibitions feature only fine art by established, professional artists. This group is purposely kept small, membership is by invitation only, and new artists who want to join are vetted for the quality of their work. If you're looking for high-quality art for your business or home, please visit to this exhibition and see what the Guild is all about – you won't be disappointed! Admission is always free, and there's ample parking along the service road in front of the auditorio, as well as on the opposite side of the street. For more information, please visit our website at FineArtChapala.com. Don't forget the "Meet the Artists" event on Friday, April 21 from 3pm to 5pm.

The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild is proud to announce that we will be returning to the new auditorium in Ajijic with another fine art collective exhibition. The fist day of the show will be on Friday, April 21 from 2pm to 6pm, with a special "Meet the Artists" event from 3pm to 5pm. The hours on the second day (Saturday, April 22) are from 10am to 4pm. The event is being held at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera, Carretera #168, Ajijic. This was previously known simply as the "auditorio," is on the south side (lake side) of the street, and has a huge red brick facade. At the Guild's exhibitions you'll see only fine art by established, professional artists. Our art group is purposely kept small, our membership is by invitation only, and new artists who want to join us are vetted for the quality of their work. If you're looking for high-quality art for your home or business, please come to our exhibition and see what we're all about – you will not be disappointed! Admission is free, and there's ample parking along the lateral (service road) in front of the auditorio, as well as in the lateral on the opposite side of the carretera. You can also visit our website at FineArtChapala.com or our FaceBook page @FineArtChapala. Don't forget our "Meet the Artists" event on Friday, April 21 from 3pm to 5pm.

There is loads of parking along the lateral in front of the auditorio. Also on the lateral across the street.

The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild is proud to announce that it will be the holding the first art collective exhibition ever held at the newly renovated auditorium in Ajijic. The fist day of the show will be on Friday, March 3 from 2pm to 6pm, with a special "Meet the Artists" event from 3pm to 5pm. The hours on the second day (Saturday, March 4) are from 10am to 4pm. The event is being held at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera, Carretera #168, Ajijic. It is on the south side (lake side) of the street, and has a huge brick facade. At the Guild's exhibitions you'll see only fine art by established, professional artists. Our art group is purposely kept small, our membership is by invitation only, and new artists who want to join us are vetted for the quality of their work. If you're looking for high-quality art for your home or business, please come to our exhibition and see what we're all about – you will not be disappointed! Admission is free, and there's ample parking. You can also visit our website at FineArtChapala.com and our Facebook page at @FineArtChapalal. Don't forget our "Meet the Artists" event on Friday, March 4 from 3pm to 5pm.

The last big art show of the high season takes place at LCS this weekend! A two-day Art Fair featuring over 60 local artists and artisans. Come on out and browse through the incredible handicrafts and art works.

Join us to celebrate Valentine’s Day at our special exhibition and sale by local artists from ASA on Saturday, February 12 from 10am to 2pm! We will have over 30 artists and artisans showing: cards, paintings, handicrafts, jewelry, mosaics, glass art, masks, collectibles, ceramics, ‘T’-shirts, fabrics, LCS Children’s Art cards, and more! Come and browse – you might just find that perfect gift for someone special! Admission is FREE, all COVID protocols will be followed, and you do NOT need proof of vaccination.

Come and celebrate Valentine’s Day at a special exhibition and sale by local artists from ASA on Saturday, February 12 from 10am to 2pm at the Lake Chapala Society (16 de septiembre #16, Ajijic)! There will be over 30 artists and artisans from the Ajijic Society of the Arts – find that perfect gift for someone special. Don't miss it! We'll have on hand: cards, paintings, handicrafts, jewelry, mosaics, glass art, masks, collectibles, ceramics, ‘T’-shirts, fabrics, LCS Children’s Art cards, and more! Admission is FREE, all COVID protocols will be followed, and you do NOT need proof of vaccination

The first ASA art event of 2022 is being held at LCS on Saturday January 15 from 10am to 2pm. Come out and support our artists and enjoy a great setting!

We're starting the year off with a bang! ASA (Ajijic Society of the Arts) is holding anoher Garden Show at LCS on Saturday January 15 from 10am to 2pm. There will be about 30 local artists and artisans showing art in a wide variety of mediums in a beautiful and safe setting. Why not come and see why Ajijic is renowned as an arts community?

Visit LCS on Saturday, December 11 for the final ASA Garden Show of the year! You'll be able to find that perfect gift by browsing over 25 local artists and artisans. Admission is free of charge!

Does anyone know if this organisation is still active? They have a website (riberasauthors.com), plus a Facebook page, a YouTube channel, and a Pinterest page. Before COVID-19 they held events at LCS. They are doing an excellent job of promoting about 160 local authors. As a local author who has published two non-fiction books that are available on Amazon, I wanted to have my work listed. I have sent an email message, filled in the contact form on their website, sent them a Facebook message, and sent them a Pinterest message. I have had no response whatsoever. Does anyone out there know how to contact this excellent resource? Any help would be greatly appreciated... Garry Musgrave

The 9th Annual ASA Studio Art Walk is being held on Saturday & Sunday February 22 & 23, 2020. This year we have almost 100 talented local artists showing their work at over 30 locations around Ajijic. You'll find a huge selection of art including mixed media, oils, acrylics, photography, sculpture, jewelry, handicrafts... and so much more. Put on by the Ajijic Society of the Arts (ASA), some of the proceeds from the event help support the LCS Children's Art Program. You can buy your admission booklet (admits one) for only $50 pesos at Diane Pearl, Superlake, LCS, the Ken Gosh Gallery (Guadalupe Victoria #30), and Art Connection (Centro Laguna). The admission booklet has a directory of the artists with a sample of their work, a listing of where each is showing, and maps to all the locations. Please join us this year, and support the Children's Art Program. Bring your visitors, friends, and neighbours... there's something for everyone! For more information, visit our website at ASAartWalk.com.