The Maestros del Arte - 2006

The Maestros del Arte, which runs from November 10-12 this year, is a visual feast for the eyes...so many artesanias, so many friends to meet and greet and so many bargains to be had. We headed to Ajijic early for the amazing gathering of some of Mexico's best artists. Pictured here, Jacobo Angeles Ojeda, an extremely talented young woodcarver of folk art animals and creatures called alebrijes, showing one of his most beautiful pieces.

We like to get there early on the first day of the show to grab some of our favorite pieces, which go fast. And, there's always a line at Jalisco's Centro de Integracion Tapalpa, A.C, a very special school whose children create animals and sculptures of whimsical and imaginative design made of papelmalecho (papier-mache).

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Recipient of the Feria Maestros del Arte Sunday Raffle

All the money raised from the raffle goes to Amor en Accion, Brazos Extendidos AC. (Love in Action, Open Arms A.C.) is this year's recipient of the money raised from the Feria Maestros del Arte raffle. This group provides care for 30 children, 10 of them attend the nearby afternoon elementary school, 4 attend pre-school, 3 attend school for children with special needs, and the smaller children remain at the shelter where they are provided with care and diverse recreational and educational activities.