Our Children's Art program was started in 1954 by an extraordinary woman named Neill James. She required the children to read or do homework for at least 15 minutes — only then would she let them draw or paint! 
The program continues to flourish through the support of the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) and many dedicated volunteers. The program is free of charge, and all children are welcome. If the kids just want to enjoy themselves with drawing and painting, that's fine. If they are more advanced, we have teachers to help them with acrylic, oil, abstract, and other techniques.

LCS has a large stock of art supplies (paper, canvas, paints, brushes, pens, pencils, markers, etc.) — all free of charge to the kids! LCS has teachers come in with special projects, and LCS buys any special supplies or equipment they need for these classes.

The tradition of Ajijic as an artists’ colony lives on through these children, some of whom have parents who attended the original program established by Neill James.
To help educate the children in the business of art, their art is available for sale. Greeting cards for all occasions are made from their art, and sold throughout the year. The most popular are the Christmas Cards. 

https://lakechapalasociety.com/public/childrens-art-program.php