Art Guild of Person County: November 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

It will soon be time for our December show. Members of the Art Guild of Person County are invited to show up to 2 pieces (each up to 24 inches) for a show of the combined works of the Art Guild of Person County and works by PCC students instructed by Amy Levine.

The dates for drop off of artwork will be Tuesday, November 24, and Wednesday, November 25. All work needs to be properly labeled, using our form, and framed and wired securely for hanging.

This year, our art show display will be shown in the upstairs hallway gallery space. The reception of our December show will take place on Thursday, December 3, from 6 to 8 and will be part of the Jingle celebration that evening. We hope to see many turn out for a great show.

The pick up date for art work will be Wed., Dec. 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

We ask that all artists who sell work during this show to remit ten percent of the proceeds to the Art Guild (in addition to ten percent to the Kirby Gallery). These funds will go towards helping to meet the Guild's show expenses.

About the Art Guild of Person County

The Art Guild meets the first Tuesday of the month at 3pm at the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex. The Kirby is located at 213 North Main Street, Roxboro, Nc 27573, (336) 597-1709, kirby.theater@personcounty.net.

The purpose of this Art Guild shall be to encourage, provide exhibition opportunities, give constructive criticism, and prompt discussion of the work of area artists and to promote the awareness and enjoyment of the visual arts in this community.

Located in Roxboro, NC, the Art Guild of Person County is a nonprofit organization which is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. It is open to all artists 16 years of age and older. There are monthly meetings and paid members participate in a variety of showings. You do not have to be a resident of Person County to join. Membership dues are $25 for individuals per year or $40 for a family.

The Guild also welcomes patrons and businesses to donate time and money to help off set the cost of publications and prize money for shows.

History:

The Art Guild of Person County became a reality in 1995 after a handful of determined artists and patrons began working together to exchange ideas about ways to promote art in the Roxboro community. From its inception, members used some of their own funds and resources along with grants to purchase the appropriate tools and to fund projects to carry out the mission of promoting the visual arts in Person County.

There are many components that make up a successful art guild offering a variety of artwork in mediums such as pottery, wood, sculpture, oil painting, acrylics, watercolor, pencil, colored pencil, photography, and computer art. This diversity exists in the Art Guild of Person County.

The Guild partners with Piedmont Community College, area schools, and others to present art demonstrations and workshops to educate interested people on a particular specialty, and to display their craft. An annual contest called “Artfest” held in May for members and non-members finds many local and regional artisans competing for “Best in Show” and 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd places in 4 categories.