Guild News and Activities

Paint Between the Lines

It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. We believe the opposite is also true: a thousand words are worth a picture. So Georgia Writers Museum invited all area writers to submit a story, scene, poem, or essay (but no more than 300 words) that will give local artists and Guild members from The Artisans Village the inspiration to create a masterpiece of their own.

This show works much like Dual Vision with the photos/photography club, but with short stories and poems written by local authors instead of photographs. You have the opportunity to select one or two entries and use your imagination to create a work of art in any medium to create a visual representation.

We are excited to share 38 written entries from local authors with you! Click to read the entries and make your selection.

FALL WORKSHOP with Jackie Dorsey

NATURESCAPES – FALL FOCUS   Oct 20 – 21 | 9 am – 4 pm

Explore the fundamentals of watercolor with Naturescapes in this fun two-day workshop with award-winning artist, Jackie Dorsey.   

Artists will learn to apply value, light, and color theory to build dimension and interest to their paintings and will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques for creating different textures.

Workshop participants will have the option of working from their own drawings of working from one that will be provided.  A supply list and a paper stretching guide will be provided in advance.  Portfolio reviews will also be available to interested artists.  This workshop is only open to current TAV Guild members.

Check her work online. Signup will begin at our April meeting. Jackie’s Website

2026 MONTHLY GUILD MEETINGS:

Monthly Guild Meetings take place the second Friday of each month (usually) at The Peoples Bank – Lake Oconee Branch at 10:00 AM.  Non-Members are welcome to attend to get a feel for the group. The meetings include a social time starting at 9:30 a.m. and again after the meeting to meet new art friends.

2026 Guild Board Members: 

During our January meeting, we will voted on the slate of nominees for our 2026 Guild Board Officers as presented at our December meeting.
Newly Elected 2026 Guild Board Officers are:
President – Nancy Bolen, Vice-president – Chris Sims, Treasurer – Michele Hartung, Secretary – Susan Edwards, Publicity – Robin Cassidy, Member at Large – Karin Gould.

2026 Meetings and Guest Speakers/Topic

January 9 – April Hendricks – Big Ideas in Small Frames & Artist Trading Cards  –  learn more! >
February 13 – Hugh Vail – Drone Technology and Filming
March 13 – Steve Kippels – Colored Pencil Project – bring your pencils!
April 10 – Artist Trading Cards with April Hendricks
May 8 – Dual Vision Photo Selection at the Livery Studio
June 12 – Guild Meeting Speaker TBA
NO MEETINGS July & August – Summer Break
September 11 – Dual Vision Reveal at Barrel 118
October 9 – Guild Meeting Speaker TBA
November 13 – Guild Meeting Speaker TBA
December 11 – Share & Tell

Eatonton One Day Paint Out & Plein Air Workshops

10th Annual Eatonton One Day Paint out – Saturday, April 18, 2026

The day consists of two main events: Morning Workshops (advance registration required) and an afternoon Paint Out competition with cash prizes.  We are pleased to offer two Plein Air Workshops ($50) taught by award-winning Plein Air painters and instructors: Allison Doke and Ginny Fergus. Each workshop only has room for 10 participants, so register early!  (Below) The 2025 EODPO Group Photo.

Registration for the 10th Annual EODPO is now OPEN!  REGISTER NOW>

10th Annual Lake Country Juried Arts Show

Presented by The Artisans Village Guild

We are always honored to showcase the amazing range of talent from our Lake Country artists.  Application and Prospectus for the 2026 Lake Country Juried Art Show IS NOW AVAILABLE.  Deadline to submit applications is May 8, 2026.  Save the date for the opening weekend at Barrel 118, June 25-27, 2026

The opening reception for the 9th Annual LCJAS was held on June 19 at Barrel 118. Thanks to everyone who join us for the 9th Annual Lake Country Juried Art Show!

Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes

Opening Reception at Barrel 118 on Thursday, Sept. 17.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of everyone’s favorite art show and collaboration with the Lake Country Photography Club!  Photo Selection for Guild Members will be held on Friday, May 8th at The Artisans Village’s beautiful, historic Livery Studio. September 11, 2026 will be the The Big Reveal of Photos and Artwork at Barrel 118 in downtown Eatonton and on Thursday, September 17, 2026 be sure to attend the opening reception also at Barrel 118. If you have chosen a photo(s) for participation in the show, you will have received a confirmation email with all the pertinent event dates and information. We look forward to another great show from all our very talented photographers and artists!  LEARN MORE >

At the beginning of 2021, Guild Vice President Debbie Payne asked that members “show their stuff” by submitting artwork to be included in another virtual slideshow. Nearly thirty of our members responded and have shown some fabulous stuff!! Thank you for your participation. Enjoy the 2021 Spring Virtual Slideshow!  If you are interested in purchasing one of these pieces stop in the Gallery and talk to Shannon or give us a call – (706)623-7757.

Because we could not have our usual December Share and Tell at our monthly Guild meeting, we encouraged our Guild members to share photos of artwork they created during the pandemic (though not limited to a pandemic theme). Twenty-eight members posted or sent photos, often several.

Please enjoy this beautiful collage of amazing artwork created by our Guild members!