Make 2012 the year to celebrate art in all its glories! Glen explains the impact a gift of art can make. Check out the many opportunities to purchase fine art for holiday gift-giving. Our many member guilds detail their offerings of classes, workshops and meetings, which are available to members and non-members. Speaking of meetings—Guild members are welcome to attend the AFA Board meetings.
We welcome a new season of Art along with our returning and new delegates! Glen reflects on the voice of art and gives thanks to those who helped make the AFA Mayslake Peabody Fine Art Fair the highlight of his summer. Our member guilds are offering many workshops and lessons—take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to learn new techniques, improve upon your skills, to meet and become inspired by fellow artists.
Meet the artist whose work was selected as the Best of the Best. Do you have what it takes to be an AFA Delagate? The Lemont Artists’ Guild has planned a very busy summer! We hope for good weather and large crowds at the 4th Annual AFA Mayslake Peabody Estate Fine Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday the 23rd and 24th of July.
Find out how Glen is doing on his personal goals for this year. Take a peek at the new home of the Addison Art Guild. Lemont shares their “Love of Art”. Be among the first to congratulate the artist whose work will be judged the “Best of the Best” on May 5th.
Glen shares some of his personal goals for the New Year. Welcome our newest member, ClaySpace and delegate, Anne Gary. Join in as the DGAG celebrates 70 years. Grab your calendar and “make a date” for some of the many classes and exhibits coming up this quarter; and make sure to note the dates and rules for the 2011 “Best of the Best” show.
Glen discusses how artists benefit by having their work viewed by others. He also urges AFA delegates to share the news of their own league and find out what other leagues are doing. This issue also includes photos from the Alliance Art Fair as well as news and class schedules from member leagues.
