Phoenix Artist Guild Meetings
PAG Monthly Meetings
The Phoenix Artists Guild meets every 4th Monday of the month (except on holidays), from August through May. Meetings are held at: Arizona Artists Guild Building, at 18411 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ.
Meeting Agenda:
6:00 – 6:45pm: Critique of Member work in progress (guests are invited to watch.)
6:45 – 7:15pm: Business Meeting
7:15 – 7:30pm: Refreshments
7:30 – 8:30pm: Guest Artist Demonstration
8:30pm – 9:00pm: Informal discussion with Demonstrator
Meeting Dates for 2020
January 27th
February 24th
March 23rd
April 27th
May 25th
June - no meeting
July - no meeting
August 24th
September 28th
October 26th
November 23rd
December - to be determined
PAG Meetings
February 24, 2020
Mark Christopher – Oil
Outstanding artist, Mark Christopher, is returning as PAG’s demonstrator on February 24th. Mark Christopher was an artist before he ever claimed the name. His journey to creating and teaching art was a leap of faith that began in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, where he originally planned to pursue a career in physics. In 2011, he followed his true calling to be a full-time artist into the Arizona desert. Since then, he’s committed to his explosive passionfor painting, drawing, teaching, and unbridled self-expression.
Many of Mark’s images convey a profound serenity that’s hard to find in the modern world. Yet, his love for justice drives him to constantly think of ways to take the difficult but necessary journey of making peace a reality for those suffering from social oppression. His ultimate artistic goal is to re-connect viewers and patrons withwhat matters most: our true selves, our fellow human beings, and living in harmony with nature. Mark’s Web site is: www.markchristopherart.com
January 27, 2020
Liz Kenyon worked as a book cover illustrator for Harper Collins in New York City for 15 years and was known for her ability to make a lasting “first impression”. Throughout her art career she remained focused on individuality and a desire to connect with the viewer. As a pastelist, Liz has presented many one women shows and received numerous place awards. She was published with a four page feature in a French publication “Pratique Des Arts”. She was one of the top ten finalists in The Artist Magazines’s Annual Juried Competition “Over Sixty Competition” in 2016 and 2018. She won Best of Show in Arizona Pastel Artist Association’s Fall Juried exhibition held at the Scottsdale Artist School and is a Distinguished Member of the Arizona Pastel Artist Association. She has been a soft pastel instructor at the Scottsdale Artist School since 2011.
MEETINGS
General Meeting
AUGUST GENERAL MEETING
Monday, August 26, 2010
DEMONSTRATOR, Matt Sterbenz
Artist of the Month
BetteLou Tobin with her winning scratchboard painting, "Two Racoons"
Installation of Officers
Our newly installed officers for the coming year.
Matt Sterbenz demo
Beautiful rendition by Matt Sterbenz of the Grand Canyon features a 1/3 light and 2/3 dark composition. An exciting presentation!
Now Showing
Washington Activity Center is currently showing members' paintings in their auditorium.
Watching the demo
Guest demonstrators share their techniques and expertise at each monthly meeting. It is a great learning experience!
Artist of the Month/Year
Artist of the year, Lois Miller (2018-2019)
Guidelines for Artist of The Month:
An "Artist of the Month" is selected every month from August to April, and open to all members of the Guild. Artists are limited to one framed work each Month.
Artists awarded Artists of the Month are not eligible for further monthly competition. All Artists of the Month are automatically entered in the Artist of the Year Event, held in May.
Artist of the Year will then be chosen from those qualifying artists. (If you have sold the awarded work you may substitute another work for the May event.)
Artist of the Month
Paint and Participate for your chance to be recognized as the next Artist of the Month!