The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild is a relaunch of the original Lake Chapala Painting Guild established in 2011.
Our goal is to promote fine art through collective exhibitions in the Lake Chapala area,
as an alternative to handicraft art markets and solo exhibitions.
Our new group's focus has been expanded to include additional fine art mediums besides just painting – but we still do not include crafts.
At our exhibitions you'll see only fine art by established, professional artists.
To ensure the quality of the art we exhibit, 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 one of our exhibitions
and see what we're all about – you will not be disappointed!
Admission to our exhibitions is always free! Click here to see our latest exhibitions
Our Guild believes in supporting the local Mexican community.
At each of our shows, we invite young student artists to exhibit their art.
This gives them valuable experience, builds their confidence, and provides them with exposure to art buyers.
Meet Some Guild Artists...
Some selected Guild members' art profiles
All Artists
Acrylic
Oil
Watercolour
Pastels
Ink
Mixed-Media
Prints
Digital
Select a category above to see only artists working with that medium
Hover over any photo below to see the name and medium of the artist Click on any photo below to visit that artist's profile
Information about our group's upcoming exhibitions and events
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Exhibition at Sol y Luna
The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild's group exhibition at Sol y Luna (Rio Bravo #10 in West Ajijic) will end on Monday, May 5, 2025. This is our final show of the season!
Don't miss out on this unique exhibition!
The Guild thanks everyone who supported our artists during the last year.
We'll hold more exhibitions in the Fall... stay tuned!
Photos From This Exhibition
Photos courtesy of Garry Musgrave
When we have more details about future shows, they will be posted here...
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Visit our art wall at
The BRAVO! Theatre is now closed for the low season. Their wonderful performances, and our art wall, will return in mid-September 2025
Our Member's Exhibitions & Events
As soon as we know about Guild Member's personal exhibitions and events, the details will be posted here.
Robina Nicol's Abstract Art Classes
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Guild member, Robina Nicol, is offering weekly classes in abstract art. She has two locations and dates you can choose from. Lessons are only $500 pesos each – you will receive instruction tailored to your skill level and needs.
If you want more info, please leave a message for Robina using the contact form on this website's Contact Us page.
Diane Pearl Exhibition
Guild member, Diane Pearl, is holding a two-month exhibition called “Pearl's Pearls” featuring drawings that are part of a four-year long series honoring her father. Both black and white illustrations plus beautiful color work.
Her exhibition will run from Friday, March 7 through the end of April at the Casa del Sol Inn – Javier Mina #7, Ajijic.
Cynthia du Bois Exhibition
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Guild member, Cynthia du Bois, is holding a two-month exhibition called “Traveling Through Mexico” featuring oil paintings in her plein air technique. She is a master of this technique, which involves painting an outdoor scene in situ. These are typically completed in one sitting.
Her exhibition will run from Friday, May 2 through the end of June at the Casa del Sol Inn – Javier Mina #7, Ajijic.
The opening reception will be held on May 2 from 4pm to 6pm. This is a unique opportunity to meet the artist in person, and discuss her work and techniques. Mark your calendar and don't miss out! Admission is free.
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Selected Slides From Our Past Exhibitions
Our Exhibition at the Ajijic Museo de Arte – February 2025
Photos courtesy of Garry Musgrave
Past Exhibitions at Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera
George Treadwell - Abstract Art
Gwynne Lott - Acrylic & Mixed Media
Close-up of one of Gwynne Lott's fantasy paintings
Judy Miller - Pastels
Close-up of one of Judy Miller's pieces
Kathryn Thaggart - Mixed-Media
Close-up of Kathryn Thaggart's Frida - over 60 applied hand-painted butterflies
Rigaberto Navarro - Stone Sculpture
Stephany Andrews - Chinese Brush Painting
Photos courtesy of Michele Naquaiya and Stephany Andrews
Some of Our Past Exhibitions or Events
We were proud to hold a group exhibition at Efrén González' Ajijic Museo de Arte (Flores Magón #3 in West Ajijic) from Saturday, February 15 through Wednesday, February 26, 2025.This was the first time that a collective exhibition was featured at this prestigious art venue.
We were pleased to hold a group exhibition at the Ajijic Cultural Center (in the Ajijic Plaza) from Saturday, January 11 through Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This show was a critical success, with many comments about the high quality of the art presented.
The Guild held a special Holiday Fine Art Sale as a one-day event on Wednesday, December 18 2024 at the Plaza Bugambilias shopping mall in Ajijic, in conjunction with the nearby Holiday Tianguis (Wednesday Street Market). our artists occupied the entire mall, displaying their work on both the street level and the upstairs mezzanine.
A unique exhibition was also held at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera in Ajijic on Friday and Saturday August 11/12 2023 in conjunction with the Festival del Lago, and was billed as an “Evening of Art and Music”.
We held another exhibition at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera in Ajijic on Friday and Saturday April 21/22 2023. We were proud to have been asked back to this community arts venue.
Our first exhibition at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera (formerly known as the “auditorio,”) was held in Ajijic on Friday and Saturday March 3/4 2023. This was the first fine arts collective show at this prestigious venue.
Our inaugural exhibition was held at Robina's Art House in Ajijic on Friday and Saturday January 21/22 2023. This was hugely successful, and served to introduce our Guild to the local community.
George Treadwell - Abstract Art
Gwynne Lott - Acrylic & Mixed Media
Close-up of one of Gwynne Lott's fantasy paintings
Judy Miller - Pastels
Close-up of one of Judy Miller's pieces
Kathryn Thaggart - Mixed-Media
Close-up of Kathryn Thaggart's Frida - over 60 applied hand-painted butterflies
Rigaberto Navarro - Stone Sculpture
Stephany Andrews - Chinese Brush Painting