Purpose:

Members of the Clovis Art Guild are artists and lovers of the arts. The Guild is the oldest art association in the Clovis/Fresno area. It was established in 1957 to provide art-related activities to interested artists of the community. The Guild’s purpose is to promote fellowship among artists and to encourage enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of art within the community. Also to encourage young artists and offer shows, exhibits and workshops to artists and art lovers.

Meetings:

The Clovis Art Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month, February through October. We do not meet November, December, and January. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District, at 804 4th Street, Clovis.

Activities:

Our meeting programs consist of a demonstration by a master Artist, a critique, figure drawing, a paint-along or hands-on demonstration.

Members are encouraged to bring their artwork to the meetings for the Pick of the Month. This is an informal contest of finished, ready to hang art created by members. The Art Guild members vote on the artworks for the evening.

Monthly newsletters are sent out to each member with information about our meetings and announcements of interest to artists. This is sent by email or snail-mail if you prefer.

Open and Juried Shows:

We have 2 to 3 juried and open art shows a year; The Old West and Rodeo Show in conjunction with the Clovis Rodeo in April, The Fall open art show at the Vineyards at the Armenian Home on Kings Canyon Road, and sometimes a Miniature Works open art show at the Clovis Library in July.

Scholarship Program:

The Gene Butler High School Scholarship is a yearly competition for all the Clovis High School’s art students.

Contact:

If you have membership questions, contact our Membership Chair, Alice Sutton. 559 787-2386