Efrén González and Antonio Velazco in front of the museum, located at Privada Flores Magón #3. Foto: Sofía Medeles.

Sofía Medeles (Ajijic).- the doors of the Ajijic Museum of Art (AMA) will open June 1st, 2nd and 3rd with three unveilings, a ribbon cutting, and three days of cultural activities,on Privada Flores Magón #3, in the west side of Ajijic.

The artist Efrén González, who is the main promoter of the project,said that June 1st, 2nd and 3r, will be for all the people of Ajijic and for visitors to be part of the celebration.The schedule for the three days will be from three in the afternoon to eight at night, and there will be musical presentations, folkloric dance shows, among other activities.

Efrén González in front of what will be the second wall of the dead. Photo: Sofía Medeles.

González said that after the inauguration, the museum will remain open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will have six rooms where different artists from the Chapala Rivera area will be exhibited, and the plan is to change the pieces exhibited at least four times a year. 

«With this project, we not only promote the preservation and exhibition of Ajijic’s art, but also support the people of the area, and expand the commerce and activities beyond Ajijic main square «, he said.

This first inauguration corresponds to the first stage of the museum project, while the second will be completed around December, according to Efrén González . The museum will also have an  area to buy souvenirs, and near the museum, on Flores Magón Street, a second wall of the dead will be located.

Translated  by Patrick O’Heffernan