Our teachers
art is their passion
Jose Luis Arias
José Luis Arias is a multidisciplinary artist and dedicated instructor at Art Vallarta, where he shares his mastery of acrylics, watercolor, and the intricate art of drawing. Drawing from his extensive experience as both a gallery owner and creator, he leads students into the field with specialized plein air workshops that capture the vibrant light and landscapes of Puerto Vallarta. His teaching philosophy emphasizes experimental techniques and cultural context, guiding artists of all levels to discover their unique creative voice through professional technical training.
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Lourdes Loera
I was born in Mexico City and moved to Puerto Vallarta 25 years ago. I have been painting for the last 30 years. My work is a free-expression painting, using the techniques I know. My subjects are nature, shapes, and colors.Currently, my work is exhibited in galleries such as Unfinished, Galería Uno, Isela Mariscal, and Casa Boren in Bucerias.
Kebby McInroy
With over 20 years of expertise in the ceramic arts, Kebby McInroy is a seasoned potter and educator who founded and leads a thriving community pottery studio in California. Her work focuses on the tactile connection between creator and clay, a passion she has cultivated through decades of managing professional studio spaces and mentoring aspiring artists. Now bringing her extensive experience to Art Vallarta, she continues to advocate for the power of process-based art and the essential role of community-driven creative hubs
Meagan Wolf
Meagan Wolf specializes in oil painting and teaches classes at art Vallarta . Her favorite style of painting are realistic nature scenes but also enjoys abstract, collage, and more experimental works. She believes painting reflects one’s life in many ways, introducing the deepest parts of one’s soul.
Teaching Opportunities available in Handbuilding, Sculpture, Wheel Throwing and Specialized Clay Workshops. Fuze Glass Jewelry, Fuzed Glass Artworks, Print making, Print making on Fabric, Linocut for Clay, Linocut Classes. Textile Arts, Creative Living Workshops, Theater Workshops, Writing Classes, Live Drawing, Painting.
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*In Loving Memory of Carol Anne Anderson*
Beloved Artist, Teacher, Mentor, and Friend of ART VallARTa
With heavy hearts and deep appreciation, we remember *Carol Anne Anderson*, who for over 11 years was an integral and beloved part of the ART VallARTa family. Carol Anne was not only a gifted teacher but a brilliant artist whose creativity, compassion, and unwavering positivity touched the lives of all who knew her.
Carol Anne was a true artist’s artist — equally comfortable fusing glass, creating intricate mosaics, painting on silk, experimenting with poured acrylics, or teaching the delicate techniques of Shibori dyeing. Her hands were never still; her imagination never at rest. Every medium she explored became a new way to express beauty, joy, and curiosity — and she shared these gifts generously.
Her classroom at ART VallARTa was a sanctuary for discovery. Most of her students were adults between the ages of 40 and 80 — many who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in decades, or ever. Under Carol Anne’s gentle and joyful guidance, they bloomed. She had a magical ability to awaken creativity in those who thought they had none, and to instill confidence in those just beginning to explore their talents. Her patience was infinite. Her encouragement sincere. Her belief in others absolute.
When she wasn’t teaching in Puerto Vallarta, Carol Anne returned to her home in Washington State or spent summers teaching and sharing her artistic talents at *Creative Arts Camps* for middle and high school students. She poured the same passion and positivity into those programs as she did with every class at ART VallARTa — nurturing young artists, helping them find their voices, and encouraging them to embrace their creative spirits fully and freely.
Above all, Carol Anne was a radiant soul. Probably the most positive, thoughtful person we have ever had the privilege to know. Her kindness, her warm smile, and her heartfelt interest in everyone she met made the world feel more hopeful, more beautiful, and more connected.
Carol Anne’s passing leaves a space that can never be filled — but her legacy lives on in the vibrant artwork created by her students, the confidence she nurtured in others, and the enduring love she gave to our community. We are better because she was part of us.
Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this time. We are forever grateful to have walked alongside her.
With love, light, and remembrance,
*The Community of ART VallARTa Museo*