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  • Membership Benefits  - Consider membership in the Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild.
  • Monthly Guild meetings  are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Calvary Corner Fellowship Hall, US- 76, Hiawassee (across from Towns County High School).  Anyone interested in the Guild is invited to come to the monthly Guild meeting and is encouraged to bring samples of their artwork to share with our members.
  • Want to Share? -  Art techniques, craft techniques , knowledge with the community through classes.
  • Like the Arts? - Painting, woodworking, ceramics, textiles, basket weaving, jewelry making and more….
  • Interested in Supporting the Arts? - Shows, fund raising, children’s art classes

 

Are you creative, enjoy making handcrafted items? Would you like to belong to a group that is dedicated to promoting the arts and crafts of local artists?


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Got Questions? ..  ..  ..  We've Got Answers!

  • Who Joins the Guild?

    Members of the Mountain Regional Arts & Craft Guild represent a diverse group of individual artists and crafters, mostly from the North Georgia and Western North Carolina areas.  Some are full-time artists or craftsmen, while others are hobbyists.  But what they all share is a passion for artistic expression, regardless of the medium, and a love for sharing & learning.

  • As an Artist/Crafter, Why Should I Join?

    Part of the mission of our guild is to provide both support and opportunity for our members.  We offer local artists encouragement and support of their art thru  shows and fairs.

  • I'm Pretty Good at What I Do. Can I Teach?

    Absolutely!  The Guild encourages its members to share their knowledge and skills with others willing to learn.  Contact us directly for more info on this.

  • Does the Guild Help Children?

    Yes, we do! The Guild offers discounted or free art classes for children to experience creating and appreciating art.  In addition, the Guild offers art scholarships to deserving individuals to help them hone their skills.

  • What About Help for Our Senior Citizens?

    We've got that covered too!  The Guild offers affordable art classes for adults to experience creating and appreciating art.  In addition, the Guild offers art scholarships to deserving individuals to help them hone their skills.

  • How Does the Guild Give Back to the Community?

    In addition to everything else we've mention in our responses to other questions, we're particularly proud that we:

    • Support local traditional mountain crafts and culture thru shows and fairs.
    • Offer the community a venue to appreciate and purchase quality arts and handmade crafts thru shows and fairs.
    • Contribute to economic development of the community by attracting tourists and new residents who appreciate local art and crafts.