The Fredericksburg Art Guild is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate, encourage, promote, and cultivate the creation of fine arts throughout the Texas Hill Country.
The Guild receives funds from the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA) and the City of Fredericksburg Hotel Occupancy Fund. We are very grateful for their continued support of the Guild’s mission.
The Guild is a member of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce.
Our Beginnings…..
The Fredericksburg Art Guild was founded in 1971 by internationally known artist and instructor John McClusky. He began the Guild above Dooley’s Store on Main Street, teaching weekly art lessons. Until the end of his life in 1994, Mr. McClusky faithfully supervised his Guild students.
Mr. McClusky’s art work continues to hang in the Guild as a reminder of our beginnings and encouragement to continue learning and creating.
In 2003, the Guild relocated to its current location at 308 E. Austin Street, across from the Nimitz Pacific War Museum’s Austin Street entrance.
In 2006, the Guild obtained its current 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
The Guild is a 100% volunteer organization. Our members work together to host events, juried shows, art classes, and encourage each other to create fine art.
2024 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the management of the Guild. The positions are all volunteer and voted upon at the Guild’s annual meeting of members.
President:
Vice President: Ruby Annette
Vice President: Svetlana Hipsky
Treasurer: Jean Northington
Secretary: Gayle Wilson
Grant Writer: Tom Miller/Grant Treasurer: Jan Miller
Member Point of Contact: Tom Miller
Publicity: Lee Wilson
Hanging Committee Chair: Suzanne Morhart
2024 Hanging Committee
The Hanging Committee is responsible for the physical placement of members’ art in the Guild and the overall visual appearance of the artwork at the Guild. The Committee attempts to assure that all members are equally represented in the Gallery and Studio Area.
Suzanne Morhart, Chair
Jan Miller
Tom Miller
Donna Roche
Melissa Starry
Kristine Ziems
2024 Chairpersons
The Guild participates in many of the community’s events including Oktoberfest, the Gillespie County Fair, and First Friday Art Walk as well as providing art classes at the Guild. As a volunteer organization, each member provides vital support to the on-going success of the Guild’s mission.
Publicity: Lee Wilson
Grant Writer: Tom Miller
Juried Adult Art Show: Jan Miller, Suzanne Morhart and Nancy Skoog
Memorial Day Weekend Art Show: Judy Earls and Cathy Pankratz
Featured Artist of the Month: Nan Henke
Adult Oil Painting Classes: Truby Hardin
Facebook: Nan Henke
Website: Jean Northington
Oktoberfest: Marion Loucks, Joyce Malatek, Melissa Starry
Patrons and Associate Members of the Guild
Patrons and Associate Members of the Guild are financial supporters of the arts and particularly Central Texas Artists. The support of Patrons and Associate Members is essential to the Guild’s ability to support the arts and artists in our community.
Tamesha Jumper - Patron
Terese McAteer - Associate Member
Melissa Opio - Associate Member
Keith Shafer - Associate Member
Teri Green - Associate Member
Chris Johnson - Associate Member
Pablo Mireles - Associate Member
Membership
Our membership remains OPEN to new artists! We would love to have you join the Guild and share your art with us and the community. If you are interested in joining, you will need to submit an application with a $10 fee, along with three (3) works of art to be juried by the Board of Directors.
There is a one-time membership fee of $25.00 and the Basic Membership is $20.00 a month. This allows you to hang your art in the Guild per the Guild Guidelines. Your bio and art work will also be promoted on the Guild’s website, Instagram and Facebook pages. Members are required to docent once a month at the Guild as well as provide volunteer support for the Guild’s various activities and events. The application provides additional information and details of membership.
Associate Members: The Guild acknowledges Associate Members for a yearly fee of $30.00. Associate Members do not have hanging privileges at the Guild. Most Associate Members support the Guild by helping with special projects or events.
Patrons of the Guild: The Guild welcomes Patrons who wish to support the Guild financially. A gift of $100 or more adds you to our Patron list. Please consider supporting us!
