Welcome to the
Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild

Who Are We?

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

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

Our Collective Exhibitions

Information about our group's upcoming exhibitions and events

Exhibition at Plaza Bugambilias Dec 18
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Holiday Fine Art Sale

The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild is proud to announce that we will be having a group exhibition and sale of fine art for the holidays. This will be a one-day event on Wednesday, December 18 from 9am to 4pm. It is being held at the Plaza Bugambilias shopping mall in Ajijic, in conjunction with the nearby Holiday Tianguis (Wednesday Street Market). Be sure to drop by, meet our artists, and see some amazing art!

The artists will be displaying their work on the street level and the upstairs mezzanine.

Why not treat a loved one (or yourself!) to a piece of quality fine art – the perfect gift to enhance any home this holiday season!

Admission is free. Don't miss out!


More Shows Coming Up – Mark Your Calendars!

Ajijic Cultural Center

Our Guild show will occupy the entire lower floor,
and will be held from Saturday January 11 through Wednesday, January 22.

Ajijic Museo de Arte

Our Guild show will be held from Saturday, February 15 to Friday, February 28.

When we have more details about future shows, they will be posted here...
check back regularly so you don't miss out — or better yet, subscribe below!

Visit our art wall at

BRAVO! Theatre

The guild is pleased to announce that we have a display wall of art from our members in the lobby of the BRAVO! Theatre in Riberas del Pilar. Pieces are available for sale, and are changed about every two months.

Please browse our art before you enjoy your next performance, or at intermission

BRAVO! Theatre
A photo of our current art wall at BRAVO!

Our Member's Exhibitions

Guild member Karen Spencer is showing her amazing photography at Sol y Luna. The venue is at Rio Bravo #10A in Ajijic, and the exhibition will run until January 1 2025. 50% of all sales will benefit the Centro Educativo Jaltepec – an accredited technical school for women.

Karen Spencer Exhibition at Sol y Luna

 

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Selected Slides From Our Past Exhibitions

Photos courtesy of Michele Naquaiya and Stephany Andrews
People at Show
George Treadwell
George Treadwell - Abstract Art
Gwynne Lott
Gwynne Lott - Acrylic & Mixed Media
Gwynne Lott Work
Close-up of one of Gwynne Lott's fantasy paintings
Judy Miller
Judy Miller - Pastels
Judy Miller
Close-up of one of Judy Miller's pieces
Kathryn Thaggart
Kathryn Thaggart - Mixed-Media
Kathryn Thaggart Frida
Close-up of Kathryn Thaggart's Frida - over 60 applied hand-painted butterflies
Rigaberto Navarro
Rigaberto Navarro - Stone Sculpture
Stephany Andrews
Stephany Andrews - Chinese Brush Painting

Some of Our Past Exhibitions or Events

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.

Resources on This Website

You can see a gallery of selected art from Guild members here:
Gallery of Members' Art

You can find web links to art resources here:
Art Resource Links

Let us know what you think about our artists,
our exhibitions, or just ask a question:
Get in Touch With Us

Other Guild Resources

Our FaceBook page: Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild