Note: Meeting location has changed select meeting page from menu above

For the GCRAG's calendar of workshops in 2012 please select Calendar tab from the menu above

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Romancing the Arts Call 4 Entry and Application now available for download at Call 4 Entry page.

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NAP Scholarship Instructors:

Jon Dirks - castlerockjon@aol.com - Oil  (jondirks.com)
Evette Goldstein - Evette@PrettyWriting.com  - Calligraphy  (prettywriting.com)
Pam Hostetler - dan_pamhostetler@msn.com - Watercolor  (pamhostetler.com)
Ellie Ludvigsen - creative.pathways@att.net - Photography
Victoria Mares - aka_pandafreak@q.com - Scratch Board (18 or younger)
Bruce Norman - bruce@brucenorman.com - Photography  (brucenorman.com)
Donna Martin - saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com - Kids Beginning Watercolor (6-12)
Kristine Orr - kristineabo@yahoo.com - Watercolor or Mixed Media
Sarah Phippen - sarahphippen@hotmail.com - Drawing or Oil

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GREATER CASTLE ROCK ART GUILD MISSION STATEMENT:

• To unite and form a support group for all area artists.
• To promote area artists in coordination with local business.
• To promote Castle Rock and the area as an arts community.
• To be a voice for area artists to promote arts for all ages and mediums.
• To create an Art Market place & atmosphere where business and Art community benefit through classes, exhibits, and other options.
• To educate artists on legal and marketing issues and special production issues.
• To increase understanding of quality of each medium as much as possible through informative programs and demonstrations.

Signature Membership:

 It is with great excitement that the members of the Signature Committee can now make this new membership level available:

Signature Membership is recognized by professionals in the art community as signifying major accomplishments, such as critical acclaim, and is much coveted by professional artists who have reached the level of expertise which make them eligible for such a designation. If you are one of the many artists who are presently member of GCRAG who is eligible for this designation and feel you meet the requirements outlined in the application please feel free to join this special group and send your application as soon as possible.

We are planning a reception in September to honor the charter members of this group and hope you will be among them.

Signature Membership Application

Benefits of Membership

a.   The opportunity to become a Signature Member of the Guild by following specific guidelines included in the Signature Member application form.
b.   Monthly creative, educational, and networking-oriented members-only meetings, including ‘challenge’ contests and other opportunities to show and discuss artwork;
c.   Exposure in a wide variety of venues;
d.   Opportunity to learn to critique, be critiqued, and assist others/self to increase skills and knowledge of art;
e.   Linkages to your own website through the GCRAG website;
f.    Post and use on-line tutorials of presentations to GCRAG members;
g.   Become part of a group with high ethical and professional standards;
h.   Community involvement, outreach and education;
i.    Mentorships and mentoring opportunities;
j.    Members-only exhibits and competitions;
k.    Members-preferred pricing for open GCRAG-sponsored events;
l.    Member discounts with select businesses and organizations;
m.  Volunteering opportunities;
n.   Opportunity to learn through teaching;
o.   Becoming part of a creative, forward-looking, challenging, and supportive artistic environment;
p.   Host at GCRAG-sponsored member tents and other events that provide opportunities for networking, mentoring, exposure, and sales without huge cost or time commitments
q.   20% Discount on custom framing through GCRAG’s Jon Dirks