Purpose:

The Fort Wayne Artists Guild is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization formed to promote interest in the fine arts, to further members’ artistic knowledge, and to encourage fellowship among members of the Guild and the Fort Wayne arts community at large. The Fort Wayne Artists Guild is a member of the Indiana Arts Commission and Arts United of Fort Wayne.

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Founding of the Artists Guild:

The Fort Wayne Artists Guild was begun through the impetus of Jim McBride and 18 alumni of the Fort Wayne Art School. The first organizational meeting was on December 18, 1959 where they adopted the name “Fort Wayne Artists Guild”. The Guild participated in art fairs in the Fort Wayne area for many years.​ Unfortunately, many of the early scrapbooks and records were ruined during the flood of 1986, so most history has been lost. 

 

Membership Benefits:

• A number of Fort Wayne venues where FWAG members rotate and display their artwork to the public(including restaurants, coffee shops, hospitals, offices, and more)

• Networking opportunities with other talented area artists

• Peer review and critique at select meetings

• Annual Members' Show

• Ventures in Creativity Exhibition- a regional juried show (Member discount for entry)

• Information regarding local calls for entry, educational opportunities, and shows

• Workshops, field trips, & plein air excursions (Member discounts for entry) 

• Member website listings on Guild website

• Guild Pop-Up Galleries and Exhibition opportunities for members to show and sell their work

• A setting to share a mutual LOVE of art!