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Questions and Answers about the
Morehead Art Guild |
| WHAT
IS THE MOREHEAD ART GUILD? |
| The Guild is a group of men and women
from Morehead Kentucky and the surrounding area who enjoy painting, drawing,
photography and other forms of artistic activity and who want to encourage
and enjoy art in this region. It is a non-profit organization which has
been in operation for over two decades.
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| WHAT
ARE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MOREHEAD ART GUILD? |
| Guild activities include art exhibits,
programs, meeting, painting workshops and social activities. Members of
the Guild have opportunities to sell or display their artwork. Guest artists
are often invited to demonstrate their painting techniques.
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| Who is eligible to join the Morehead
Art Guild?
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| The Guild welcomes any resident of
the Morehead, Rowan County of the surrounding areas. You do not have to
be an artist to join, you can just be someone who enjoys art. Annual dues
are $15.00 and are used to support the Guild’s many art activities.
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| I have no experience in painting
or drawing. Will I be lost at Guild Activities?
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| No. Many members join as beginners
and the Guild has helped them enhance their skills. If you already paint
or draw, membership in the Guild will give you the opportunity to learn
new techniques, expand your skills and share with others.
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| I
want to join. How may I receive more information?
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| Address your correspondence to the
Morehead Art Guild 314 Bridge Ave, Morehead, Ky 40351. Be sure to include
an address and phone number where you can be reached. A member of the Guild
will contact you to answer your questions or give you information about
the next meeting. If you wish, you may phone the home of the Morehead Art
Guild, Pine Grove Gallery (606) 784-6238 or stop
by.
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| I have no experience in painting
or drawing. Will I be lost at Guild Activities?
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| No. Many members join as beginners
and the Guild has helped them enhance their skills. If you already paint
or draw, membership in the Guild will give you the opportunity to learn
new techniques, expand your skills and share with others.
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- What Kinds of speakers and programs
will I find at Art Guild Events?
Many of our speakers are people who
enjoy giving live demonstrations of painting techniques or drawing. They
vary as to subject, style and media. Past speakers have included artist
of local, regional and national note.
- When and where does the Guild meet?
The usual meeting time is on the first
Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine Grove Gallery on 314 Bridge
Ave in Morehead, KY.
The meeting time and place are on
some rare occasions changed (on holidays, for example), so it would be
wise to telephone for confirmation of the date and place.
- What is the annual exhibit which
I’ve heard mentioned?
Each year the Guild invites other
art groups and individual artists to come to Morehead for a competitive
exhibit. Ribbons and cash prizes are awarded to winning artists at the
show. It is an excellent opportunity for artists to exchange ideas, socialize
and see good art. The exhibit is open to the public.
- I would like to buy a Guild painting
for my office.
Where can I see the work of guild
Artists?
The work of Art Guild Members is available
at Pine Grove Gallery and a number of local businesses. Purchases may also
be made at the Guild’s annual exhibit.
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