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 art exhibitions in the Lake Chapala area,
as an alternative to handicraft art markets and solo artist exhibitions.
We have expanded our focus to include additional fine art mediums besides just painting – but we still do not include crafts.
At our exhibitions you'll see just art — 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 are vetted for the quality of their work.
All of this ensures the highest quality of art at our exhibitions.
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 non-gallery shows, we invite young student artists from the Efrén González Children's Art Program
to exhibit their art – and gain experience interacting with the public.
In addition, we sell their art cards and original art at these shows, as well as at the receptions for our gallery shows.
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
Photography
Digital
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Information about our group's upcoming exhibitions and events
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Exhibition at La Estación
The Lake Chapala Fine Artists Guild's group is thrilled to announce that we will be holding a 23-day group exhibition at La Estación Restaurant (Hidalgo #75 in Riberas – above Pancho's East) from Friday, Nov 7 through Saturday, Nov 29, 2025.
Our opening reception will be on Friday, Nov 7 from 3pm to 6pm. Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere with live music, wine, and refreshing agua fresca. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our artists, socialise, and immerse yourself in an inspiring collection of art for your home.
As part of our commitment to the community, the Guild proudly supports the Efrén González Children's Art Program. During the reception, you’ll find art cards and original works by these talented young students available for purchase. Want to explore more of the children's art? Visit AjijicChildrensArt.org.
More Guild Shows Coming Up – Mark Your Calendars!
December 2025: Plaza Bugambilias – Dec 17 (Christmas show) January 2026: Sol y Luna – Jan 8 - Feb 5 February 2026: Plaza Bugambilias – Feb 11 (Valentines show) March 2026: Centro Cultural Ajijic – Feb 28 - Mar 17
When we have more details about these future shows, they will be posted here...
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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.
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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
Garry Musgrave (Garr) - Digital Painting (non-AI)
George Treadwell - Abstract Art
Gwynne Lott - Acrylic & Mixed Media
Close-up of one of Gwynne Lott's fantasy paintings
More of Gwynne Lott's paintings
Judy Miller - Pastels
Close-up of one of Judy Miller's pieces
Kathryn Thaggart - Mixed-Media
More of Kathryn Thaggart's work
Close-up of Kathryn Thaggart's Frida - over 60 applied hand-painted butterflies
Oscar Orlando Ibarra - Acrylic
Pat Apt - Print Making
Rigaberto Navarro - Sculpture
More of Rigaberto's Work
Robina Nicol – Abstract Painting
Stephany Andrews - Chinese Brush Painting
Photos courtesy of Michele Naquaiya, Stephany Andrews, and Gwynne Lott
Some of Our Past Exhibitions or Events
We returned for our fourth exhibition at the Centro para la Cultura y las Artes de la Ribera in Ajijic on Friday and Saturday October 24/25 2025. We were pleased to have been asked back to this important local arts venue.
We held a group exhibition at Sol y Luna (Rio Bravo #10 in West Ajijic) from Friday, Mar 14 through Monday, May 5, 2025.
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 respected 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.
The re-launched Guild's 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.
Garry Musgrave (Garr) - Digital Painting (non-AI)
George Treadwell - Abstract Art
Gwynne Lott - Acrylic & Mixed Media
Close-up of one of Gwynne Lott's fantasy paintings
More of Gwynne Lott's paintings
Judy Miller - Pastels
Close-up of one of Judy Miller's pieces
Kathryn Thaggart - Mixed-Media
More of Kathryn Thaggart's work
Close-up of Kathryn Thaggart's Frida - over 60 applied hand-painted butterflies
Oscar Orlando Ibarra - Acrylic
Pat Apt - Print Making
Rigaberto Navarro - Sculpture
More of Rigaberto's Work
Robina Nicol – Abstract Painting
Stephany Andrews - Chinese Brush Painting