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Below you will find information on:
Organizations Promoting Folk & Indigenous Art, Cultural Diversity
and/or Cultural Solutions
Tours to Mexico
Where to Buy Mexican Folk Art
Books, Publications, Videos
Lakeside Information
Places to Stay/Things to Do at Lake Chapala
Places to Stay/Things to Do in Guadalajara
Other Mexico Websites/Information
Art Websites
Travel Websites

Organizations Promoting Folk & Indigenous Art Cultural Diversity and/or Cultural Solutions
	Los Amigos del Arte Popular LADAP is a national, non-profit organization comprised of collectors and aficionados of Mexican folk art.
	Austin Friends of Folk Art AFFA is dedicated to the knowledge, promotion and preservation of folk arts and world cultures and is based in Austin, Texas.
	Friends of Mexican Art FOMA was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1963 to strengthen cultural ties with mexican & to increase knowledge and understanding of Mexican art. To contact FOMA's president, Susan Klecka, call 480 964 0200.
	ASA (Ajijic Society of the Arts) a membership organization for artists working in all media in the Lake Chapala area of Mexico.
	Mexico by Hand features unique high quality folk art by award-winning artisans from the Mexican state of Michoacán.
	Santa Fe International Folk Art Market The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is the largest international folk art market in the world.
	Yucatan Living Art from the Yucatan in Mexico.
	Compassion Beyond Borders Funds the education of impoverished girls and women in Latin America, South Asia and East Africa.
	Aid to Artisans Create economic opportunities for artisan groups around the world.
	Craft Revival Quarterly S afeguarding the intangible heritage of crafts, textiles, folk and tribal arts and the oral knowledge systems.
	The Crafts Center Undertakes development work in over 25 countries around the world partnering with communities to enable them to direct their own development for a sustainable future.
	Vital Voices M ission is to identify, invest in and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world.
	World of Good Four projects aimed at improving the lives of women and girls living on less than $2 a day.
	Women for Women P rovides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies.
	World Women Work Supporting women and the conservation of endangered species around the world.
	Cross Cultural Solutions Volunteers can work side-by-side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you.
	Cultural Survival Partners with Indigenous Peoples around the world to help them defend their lands, languages, and cultures.
	Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship Cultural entrepreneurship creates cultural value and economic wealth, self-determination, and cultural diversity in communities across the globe.
	Club de Yates de Chapala (Chapala Yacht Club) This is the venue where Feria Maestros del Arte is held each year. The yacht club has been a splendid supporter of the Feria by allowing us to use their facility.
	Gobierno Municipal de Chapala The municipal government of Chapala who is working hard to bring new tourism into the Lake Chapala area as well as cultural events such as the Feria.


Tours in/to Mexico
	Tia Stephanie Tours Cultural and Educational Journeys to Mexico with a focus on Art History, Textile Traditions, Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica and Present-day Indigenous Communities, Natural Wonders, Festivals and Holidays. Their unique approach combines education with off the path itineraries, designed to build greater understanding of and appreciation for the richness and complexity of Mexico and the Mexican people, our neighbors to the South.
	Folk Art Fantasy There are hundreds of families practicing their art in the state of Oaxaca. Many have won national and international acclaim, as well as awards, for their work. Linda Hanna of Folk Art Fantasy provides custom Folk Art Tours - visit homes and studios of local artists and artist studios throughout the Central Valleys of Oaxaca (includes transportation).
	Art and Soul Adventures Specializes in “artful” tours. Every tour combines art, culture , great shopping and great food . We travel in a small group of 10-18 fellow travelers, so that you have the opportunity to take part in cooking classes, visit artists homes and studios, see private collections, and can experience a level of attention, not possible in a large group..
	Go Mexico Way Your gateway to paradise at Mexico’s best kept secret. Get to know sunny Ajijic with a Lake Chapala tour and discover a place of natural Beauty in Jalisco, Mexico.
	Focus on Mexico Transform Your Life in One Extraordinary Week An Unforgettable Experience in Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Mexico In The Land of Eternal Spring!!!
Mayan Eco Tours	Mayan Eco Tours Dedicated to planning and operating unique tours with specialized guides


Where to Buy Mexican Folk Art
	Cocuchas Cocuchas.com sells only the highly sought after museum-quality cocucha pottery vessels from Cocucho, Michoacan, Mexico.
	Fair Winds Trading Since 2005, Fairwinds Trading has opened U.S. markets to thousands of artisans and entrepreneurs in Africa and Indonesia while introducing high-value, culturally expressive products to millions of Americans.
Boutique Fessecoco	Fessecoco Boutique Distribute around the world the most unknown artforms that fit with our beat, our swag, our groove.
	Gallery Atotonilco The gallery is located five miles north of San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico on eight acres with ancient mesquite trees and frontage on the Rio Laja.
	Global Fund for Women Handmade gifts that support women.
	IRE Art Gallery IRE Art gallery features fine art galleries of huge masterpiece paintings.
The Collector's Guide	Marc Navarro Santa Fe Gallery Marc Navarro offers the work of artists: William Spratling, Hector Aguilar, Frederick Davis, Antonio Pineda, Los Castillo, Margot de Taxco and Sergio Gomez.
	MEXICO BY HAND Features fine folk art by award-winning crafts people in the state of Michoacán, and tours to artisan workshops.
	Roots Fair Trade Catherine Gillet, Roots Fair Trade, gil.cat4@gmail.com, 231 G Street, Ste 8, Davis, CA 95616 USA, (530)7582125, (530)3043121. Focus is on fair trade products (purched through companies or non-profit organizations who are members of the Fair Trade Federation and ensure artists are treated fairly in all negotiations.)
	SERRV A non-profit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide.
	The Art of Mexico The Art of Mexico is the gallery of galleries for the discriminating collector of Mexican folk art, showcasing a distillation of the best traditional and contemporary Mexican folk art for sale at near wholesale pricing with express shipping direct from Mexico included - arte popular, arte plástico, and more - created by some of great masters of traditional Mexican folkart.
	Tradiciones Galeria This gallery located in Tlaquepaque has some of the finest folk art in all of Mexico. Located at Av. Independencia 248 Int. J, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. They can be reached at (01152) 33 3838 0276.
	Viva la Frida Your outlet in England for Mexican folk art.
Viva Oaxaca Folk Art	Viva Oaxaca Mexican Folk Art - handmade, prized by collectors, and rich with culture and tradition.
	Wildwood Art Cafe Our Oaxacan artists are guides into a universe of magic, humor and delight.
	Zihrena Gallery Connecting Michoacán artists and buyers.
	Zsombrak Art Gallery Although Zsombrak Contemporary Art Gallery brings you the best of fine art from internationally known Central and Eastern European artists such as oil paintings, glass art, drawings, artwork, sculpture, they also promote world-wide folk art.


Books, Publications & Videos

	"Great Masters of Mexican Folkart" Published Fomento Cultural Banamex, this book is a "must" for any Mexican folk art collector. The book can be purchased at the Feria or through contacting Marianne Carlson at mariannecarlson@gmail.com
	Artes de Mexico September 1988 was the first issue of the Artes de Mexico encyclopedic book collection on Mexico, it's art and culture.
	Lake Chapala Review The best known local magazine bringing to local residents news, personal insights, events, restaurant critiques and much more.
	"Insider's Guide to Lake Chapala & Ajijic" Wonderful insights - the best book written about living in "Paradise".
	Hand Eye Online Magazine A magazine about connecting cultures and inspiring action.
	"Mexican Folk Art from Oaxacan Artist Families" A wonderful guide to finding Oaxacan artisans, complete with maps to their homes.
	Pottery of Mexico Videos Videos produced by Lisa Orr and Troy Lanier graphically show the art of making Mexican pottery.
	Guadalajara Reporter Newspaper covering Guadalajara and Lakeside.
	Seminario Pagina de la Ribera de Chapala A weekly newspaper in Spanish covering the Chapala area - see this wonderful write-up they did for the 2007 Feria.
	Mexico Connect Online magazine with all kinds of great information on Lakeside, places to visit in Mexico, and much more.

Lakeside Information

	Zona Fitness Gym A full-service gym with the latest equipment, sauna, snack bar is located in Riberas del Pilar (between Chapala and Ajijic) at Lake Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. www.thefitnesszone.com
	AccessLakeChapala Your total guide to finding information, blog posts and real estate in Ajijic and Chapala, Jalisco Mexico
	Ajijic News Guide to Ajijic and a fun guide.
	Ajijic Village Homes Trudie Nelson invites you to experience the enchantment of the Lakeside paradise that is Lake Chapala. Retire and begin your most challenging career - enjoying your life!
	ChapalaClub.com A great website for information on the Lake Chapala area.
	City of Chapala City of Chapala's website is very comprehensive.
	Lakeside.com.mx Where you can find Information from Lakeside's Best Restaurants, Businesses and Shops.
	Multiva Multiva has been serving clients for over 30 years in the Mexican investment market.
	Ocho TV - Telecable Lakeside's local cable provider. For 36 years, they have offered cable TV analog and digital, wireless broadband Internet, produced their own channels, advertising and now, offer telephone service. OchoTV offers free television with music, spectacles, news and sports from Guadalajara, Jalisco.
	Toni Combs - Lake Chapala Real Estate Sales Toni is the real estate broker with "heart." She will help you find your dream home in the Lake Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico area.

Places to Stay at Lake Chapala

Visit our Lake Chapala/Ajijic Information page for our recommendations on hotels and restaurants.

Places to Stay/Things to Do - Guadalajara Area
	Hotel Villa San Francisco Situated in a perfect location on a beautiful palm-lined boulevard, just yards from Mexico’s largest and most beautiful lake.
	La Villa del Ensueño Vicente Magaña welcomes you to his charming and intimate B&B in Tlaquepaque built in the traditional Mexican style. Twenty minutes from the Guadalajara Airport. Ask about special rates while attending Feria Maestros del Arte.
	Casa de las Flores B&B A place to relax and feel at home, while staying in a typical Mexican neighborhood — savor Mexico's wonderful people, customs and culture. Personalized tours are offered that you are unlikely to find anywhere else.
	Tequila Arette Arette’s name comes proudly from a famous horse named Arete, a champion in the 1948 Olympic Games in England. Their Tequila is one of the best produced in Mexico.
	explore-guadalajara.com Come and explore the beautiful colonial city of Guadalajara, Mexico. A couple shares their adventures and experiences traveling through Guadalajara.
	All About Guadalajara Complete city guide to Mexico's 2nd largest city - Guadalajara.

Other Mexico Websites/Information
	Rancho San Bernardo, Tapalpa, Jalisco Tapalpa is ranked as a “magical town” in Jalisco. With a unique contemporary Mexican architecture, you enter a world of casual elegance and relaxation in the sierras of Tapalpa, Jalisco.
TRAVELS WITH TRAVIS	Travels with Travis Travels with Travis Whitehead - Exploring Michoacán and other parts of Mexico. Stories and travel information for tourists.
	Solutions Abroad The expatriate on-line community.
	Mexico, Food, Drinks & More! A blog with Mexican recipes and other interesting information about drinks, restaurants, and information on Mexico
	Mexico Adventure Online portal about the beauty of Mexico, lifestyle and culture.
Simply Puerto Vallarta	Simply Puerto Vallarta Internet Guide Your Puerto Vallarta travel guide about all that there is to see in Puerto Vallarta.
	Inside Mexico Everything you need to know about Living in or Moving to Mexico.
	Mexweb.com Everything you need to know about Guadalajara, Mexico.
	Mexperience Create your perfect experience in Mexico.
	Let's Go2Mexico Premier Mexico Travel Guide.
	Mexico Travel and Vacations Guide Everything you need to know for an enjoyable vacation in Mexico.
	Hotel del Peregrino, Merida, Yucatán Located in the Historical Center of Merida, Yucatan it is walking distance to all the attractions in town.

Art Websites
ArtFlute.com	Art Flute An endeavor to build Indian contemporary art community to share the ideas, buy/sell contemporary art works of Indian leading artists.
	Arts-Directory.org Crafts Web Directory
	FASA (Folk Art Society of America) A non-profit organization which advocates the discovery, study, documentation, preservation and exhibition of folk art, folk artists and folk art environments.

Travel Websites
TRAVEL DIRECTORY	Travel Directory - Popular travel destinations in Spain.

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