Paamul, Quintana Roo — The first-ever Paamul Art Show & Sale concluded this weekend with strong attendance, robust art sales, and a meaningful charitable impact, marking a successful debut for what organizers hope will become a recurring cultural event along the Riviera Maya.
Held Saturday and Sunday, December 13–14, the open-studio art show brought together 18 artists from Paamul and across the Riviera Maya, transforming the quiet coastal community into a walkable, open-air gallery. Despite periods of inclement weather, hundreds of visitors attended, purchasing original works in painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media.
A portion of all proceeds from art sales was donated to the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside, supporting the organization’s ongoing community programs focused on education, health, and basic needs for children and families in the region.
Art, Community, and Philanthropy
Exhibition spaces included artists’ homes and studios and several newly built residences generously provided by a local builder and adapted into pop-up galleries. Visitors were encouraged to move freely between locations, meet the artists, and learn about the stories behind each piece.
The event highlighted Paamul’s growing role as a creative hub, while reinforcing the connection between local culture and social responsibility.
The Paamul Restaurant participated by offering event participants and attendees 20% off hroughout the event.
Participating Artists
The inaugural Paamul Art Show featured work by the following artists:
- Jhonattan Ramsés Zúñiga Garcia
- Pepe Lira
- Valentina Lea Müller Colombo
- Funkenskatt
- Mary Jo Strauss
- Lucina Quintana Ceballos
- Fredi Alonso Balam May
- Sergio Gamboa & Daughters
- Ian Smith
- Edyta Pachowicz
- Robert Cook
- Colleen White
- Alan Witherington
- Heath Patterson
- Sandra Remme
- Jesse Montenegro
- Ángeles Áke
- Ruby Mouradian Fernandez
Looking Ahead
Organizers confirmed that discussions are already underway for a possible second Paamul Art Show in February or March 2026, following the strong response from both artists and attendees.
With its combination of local talent, community engagement, and charitable giving, the Paamul Art Show & Sale has established itself as a promising new addition to the Riviera Maya’s cultural calendar.
About the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside
Chartered by Rotary International in 2012, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside is a small English-speaking club with 23 members, each dedicated to upholding the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self”. The mission of Seaside Rotary is to positively impact the lives of at-risk children and families in our service area, Solidaridad. Seaside Rotary meets every Tuesday from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM at La Vagabunda Restaurant on Calle 38 in Playa del Carmen. For more information, visit the official website www.playaseasiderotary.org.
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