Tradiciones Galería
de Arte Mexicano - (2007-2010)
No organization has given more support
to Feria Maestros del Arte in the past as Tradiciones Galería.
The special individuals that comprise this gallery are dedicated,
as is the Feria, to keeping Mexican folk art alive and well. Visit
their gallery in Tlaquepaque to find some of the finest folk art in
all of Mexico. The gallery is located at Av. Independencia 248 Int.
J, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. They can be reached at (01152) 33
3838 0276.
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco
Foundation - (2009)
The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation grants
financial assistance to organizations that support the preservation,
promotion, and advancement of American Indian self-sufficiency and
culture in the United States. In 2009, SFNTF approved grant funding
for the costs of bringing all the 2009 artists to Chapala.
Patron Plata
AFFA (Austin Friends
of Folk Art) - (2007-2010)
AFFA who has contributed generously to sponsoring the rented bus to
bring Oaxacan artists to the Feria. AFFA is dedicated to the knowledge,
promotion and preservation of folk arts and world cultures.
LADAP (Los Amigos del Arte Popular)
- (2008-2010) LADAP
has contributed generously to sponsoring the printing of the Feria
brochure, the artist flyers we hand out
at the Feria in both English and Spanish, and the informational flyers
we hand out to the general public. LADAP's mission is to share their
passion for Mexico and its art and to promote and educate the public
about Mexican folk art.
- (2007-2010)
Club de Yates de Chapala offers the Feria a very reduced rental fee
allowing us to use this beautiful venue to hold the Feria each year.
Folk
Art Fantasy -
(2006-2010) Linda Hanna organizes the selection and
arrangements to bring the Oaxacan artists to the Feria. Living in
Oaxaca, she offers the most extensive tours of Oaxaca available. She
also operates Casa Linda B&B - a beautiful private home nestled
in the hills, five miles northeast of the old colonial city of Oaxaca.
The house, full of Mexican folk art, is a testament to the creative
spirit and skill present in the artisans and craftsmen in the Oaxaca
valleys.
Lake
Chapala Review -
(2006-2010) Lake Chapala's best known local magazine
supports the Feria with extensive media coverage in the magazine.
Lake Chapala Review brings local residents news, personal insights,
events, restaurant critiques and much more.
Sponsor
Casa del Sol Inn
- (2010) Cathy
Roberts, owner of Casa del Sol Inn, heads the Feria Communication
Committee along with Delayne Giardini of Ixtlahuacan. Together they
ensure news of the Feria reaches far and wide. In Cathy's real life,
her Inn offers the comfort and hospitality of one of Ajijic's most
luxurious B&Bs and is located in the heart of the 16th century
village of Ajijic, Mexico.
Servi Fiestas
- (2007-2010) Italo
Brandi has provided the Feria with considerable discounts and excellent
service for our rental needs (chairs, tables, tents, etc.) Contact
information is (331) 255-5662 or (376) 766-2221 or
marianabrandi60@hotmail.com in Ajijic.
The Art of Mexico
- (2008-2010)
The Art of Mexico assists the Feria with artist transportation, photography
and just about anything we ask for. The Art
of Mexico, is the gallery of galleries for the discriminating collector
of Mexican folk art.
Troy Lanier - (2008) A filmmaker, Troy, has produced several
videos of the Feria that appear on YouTube.
Alejandro Bravo - (2007-2009) A graphic artist, filmmaker and involved in many other promotional activities, Alejandro donates his time for producing the Feria's flyers, posters and banners each year.
Arts Advocate
Teresa Kendrick "Lake
Chapala & Ajijic: The Insider's Guide" - (On-going) Teresa originally
created and produced the first Feria brochure. If you’re traveling,
thinking of moving to the Lake Chapala area OR you already live here,
order this ‘bible’ of local guidebooks of which Teresa is the author.
Polly & Don Johnson, Austin, Texas - (On-going)
Polly and Don have been coming down to the Feria for
the past 3 years, giving of their time and money on behalf of the
Feria.
Ed Jordan, Austin, Texas - (On-going)
Ed spreads the word about the Feria wherever he goes.
He drives down each year to lend his support and in 2009 will be our
Feria photographer.
Ayuntamiento de Chapala, Departamento
de Turismo - (2008-2009)
Chapala City Hall has become a "partner"
in assisting the Feria with our local "needs," such as security,
parking, stage, banners, etc. They also organize the ECA artists of
Chapala who appear at the Feria.
American
Legion Post 7, (2008,
2009) Morelos 114, Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico has the
largest membership in Mexico. Contact 376 765 1717 for more information
on the Legion.
Eager & Associates
Realty - (2007-2009)
Eager & Associates is proud to serve the Lake Chapala area of Mexico,
as the premium real estate service for citizens of Canada, the US
and Mexico.
Villa del Angel
- (2008-2009) Villa
del Angel offers the ambiance of a true european villa with cantera
columns & arches throughout, high ceilings with detailed paintings
and a warm welcoming feeling of old world charm and elegance.
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