About the Pike County Art Guild
The Pike County Art Guild was established in late 2020.
The purpose of the Pike County Art Guild is to
Guiding Values
- Serve as a place of support for a diverse group of visual artists located in Pike County
- Advance and promote the appreciation, enjoyment and distribution of the arts for the mutual improvement, cultural benefit and social enlightenment of members, all citizens and of the public
- Provide a means through which artists may continue their skill development and share their skills in a cooperative way
- Encourage artists of all skill levels and backgrounds
- Promote opportunities in visual arts including exhibitions, educational and outreach programs
- Encouraging members to participate in stated and national exhibits
- Promote member artwork via social media and website
Guiding Values
- Respect - We are dedicated to creating a culture that respects individual abilities.
- Creativity - We believe in the creative process and that by nurturing, supporting and developing the creative energy of the community we enrich lives.
- Collaboration - We embrace the skills, strengths and perspectives of our diverse community and we will work together, across boundaries, to fulfill our mission. We aim to foster a participatory environment that empowers people to get involved and we believe that understanding how we are connected makes our work stronger.
- Joy - We recognize and celebrate the arts. We welcome opportunities to openly celebrate individual and group achievement, and congratulate those contributing to the Pike County Art Guild’s artistic community.
Membership
Currently, membership is open to Pike County, Alabama adult residents and requires a $35 annual fee. Interested persons should contact Amanda Smothers at 334-672-7029 or email kittysmothersart@gmail.com.
Currently, membership is open to Pike County, Alabama adult residents and requires a $35 annual fee. Interested persons should contact Amanda Smothers at 334-672-7029 or email kittysmothersart@gmail.com.