Guild News and Activities

REIMAGINE: Contemporary Georgia Artists

The Guild is honored to be included in the Georgia Council of the Arts 2025-2026 Traveling Exhibition: “REIMAGINE,” featuring 20 works of art from the Georgia State Art Collection. Three area Guilds were invited to submit works of art that will be juried into the event at the Steffen Thomas Museum of art in Buckhead (Morgan County, Ga), April 20-May 29, 2026.

Application closed at midnight on Jan. 25, 2026. Thanks to all who entered! We look forward to seeing everyone at the show’s opening reception on Sunday, April 19 at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art from 2-5 pm.

2026 Spring Workshop

Brenda Pinnick, a very accomplished and award-winning artist, will be teaching a three-day workshop focusing primarily on landscapes. Brenda will be painting in oil, but acrylic painters are welcome. The workshop will be held March 23-25, 2026, and the cost per person $225.00. Sign up at any of our Guild meetings or email Linda Foster: lbfoster@outlook.com

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 – Guild Meeting Speaker TBA
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!