The Parker Artists Guild
Located in Parker, Colorado, The Parker Artists Guild is made up of a wide variety of artists living in and around the Douglas County and Denver Metro areas. We participate in a variety of Art Shows during the year, have Workshops for our members, and try to increase appreciation for arts of all styles.
Monthly General Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10235 Parkglenn Way, The Fire Station Headquarter Building Our meetings will be here at the Fire Station from January – June. A short business meeting which starts at 6:30 p.m. is usually followed by an interesting and informative program on a variety of topics. After refreshments, the program usually begins at about 7 – 7:15 p.m.
Board meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Stroh Ranch Fire Station, 19310 Stroh Road (3 blocks west of Parker Road) or at the Fika Coffee House on Mainstreet beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Members are always welcome to come present ideas. Let Jo Ann Nelson know, president@parkerartistsguild.com and we will schedule a time for you.
If you would like to become a member, just click on the Membership link to get more information.
Current members should regularly click on the PAG Events category tab and check the Calendar to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Guild.
PAG members with info about local events, announcements, updates, changes, or news items for inclusion on the PAG website can email Pagnews@ParkerArtistsGuild.com.
You’ll also find information about what members are doing outside of the Guild in the News Notes section.
Our Address
PAG P.O. Box 4595 Parker, CO 80134
Our Mission
The mission of the Parker Artist Guild is to advance the development of fine arts in the community. To accomplish this the Guild offers instructional demonstrations, workshops and opportunities to promote all forms of fine art.
Our Goals
The goal of the Parker Artist Guild is to increase awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the arts in Parker, Douglas County and surrounding areas here in Colorado.
PAG Board Members for 2011
Office terms began January 1, 2011
President -JoAnne NelsonPresident@parkerartistsguild.com
Vice President – Barb Cohen info@parkerartistsguild.com
Treasurer - Robert Allison treasurer@parkerartistsguild.com
Secretary – Christine Giroux
Members At Large – Judy Pendleton, Steve Schwartz & Bill Parker
Questions to the board can be submitted via our Contact Form.
Board Meetings are held each month on the 2nd Thursday at The Stroh Ranch Fire Station.
Our History
The Parker Artist Guild was formed in May of 2001 by seven local artists. The organization has grown to 200 members as of December 2010. Membership is open to anyone interested in the arts and includes professional and non-professional artists from beginner to expert. Oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, photography, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, wood carving, painted tiles, quilt making and glass mediums are represented.
Standing Committees:
Programs - Linda Ginsberg
Membership - Bruce Norman (Records & web database), Crystal Allison membership@parkerartistsguild.com
IT/Website management - Ian Southwell & Joe McDaniel Pagnews@parkerartistsguild.com
Workshops - Barb Cohen workshops@parkerartistsguild.com
Historian - Chris Stuart historian@parkerartistsguild.com
Email Notifications & Directory Distribution – Barbara Cohen, Pagnews@parkerartistsguild.com
VOLUNTEERS please note: Members can submit their volunteer hours to Jennifer Morrison - volunteer@parkerartistsguild.com
Parker PACE entries – Barb Wilson – email: PACEentry@parkerartistsguild.com
TWE Exhibit entries – Joe McDaniel – email: TWEentry@parkerartistsguild.com
Venue Coordinators:
Overall Venue coordinator – Dave Bahm
Mainstreet Gallery - Deb Marie Phillips (Mainstreetcenter@parkerartistsguild.com)
Pinetree Jewelers - Jennifer Skalecke (pinetreejewelers@parkerartistsguild.com)
Parker Recreation Center - Cindy Slater
Southeast Christian Church and School- David Bahm
Parker Senior Center - Deniece Platt (Parkersenior@parkerartistsguild.com)
Bank of Choice - Pam Hostetler
Fika Coffee House - Linda Ginsberg and Roxanne O’Rourke
Standing Committee Chairs and Venue Coordinators are subject to change throughout the course of the year. These members may be contacted directly or by emailing info@parkerartistsguild.com.
