Membership
The Art Guild of Scarborough Members are:
• Artists of all skill levels from beginner to expert whether self-taught or formally trained artists working with one or more of the following mediums: acrylics, oil, watercolour, sculpture, mixed media, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink.
• Artists who primarily reside in Scarborough. If you reside outside Scarborough, please contact us to discuss membership opportunities.
• Artists who are 18 years of age or older.
If you are interested in becoming a member of The Art Guild of Scarborough, please complete the contact us form.
Membership at The Art Guild of Scarborough
Benefits
• Weekly meetings featuring demonstrators and speakers, sketch and show and tell nights
• Jury nights and critique nights for artists’ work
• Two juried Art Shows and Sales a year to promote and showcase the work of the Guild’s artists with awards including the Juror’s Choice Award, Lila Patton Award, the Forget-Me-Not Award
• Annual juried Arthur Show with monetary awards for the Joy MacFadyen Free Spirit Award, Arthur Award and 3 honourable mentions
• Opportunity to showcase artwork on The Art Guild of Scarborough Website Gallery
• Posts after each meeting and summary of the presentations appear on our Facebook page
• Our Facebook page includes posts throughout the year including information about artists and art
• Summer Plein Air painting outings
• Periodic newsletters
• Annual dinner and party
• 10% discount at participating stores
• Opportunity to socialize with other like-minded artists
• Creative opportunities to learn from other Art Guild members
Expectations
• Treat each other with respect and dignity
• Respect the artwork of other members
• Protect the integrity and promote the public image of The Art Guild of Scarborough and its members
• Adhere to the mission and objectives of The Art Guild of Scarborough
• Abide by the Constitution, By-laws and Standing Rules of The Art Guild of Scarborough
• Volunteer and share in the task of making sure The Art Guild of Scarborough continues to be a viable organization
• Participate in TAGS meetings and other events
• Attend a minimum of 6 meetings per year in order to exhibit in the Fall and Spring Juried Art Shows
• Attend the Annual General Meeting
• Renew the annual membership by April 1 each year
