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 Parker Mainstreet Center. A short business meeting which starts at 6:15 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.
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 2009
President - Pamela Belyea
Vice President - Jerry Yarrison
Treasurer - Steve Nelson
Secretary - Chris Giroux
Members At Large - Rayna Hanna, Susan Nelson & Jennifer Bahm
Questions to the board can be submitted via our Contact Form.
Our History
The Parker Artist Guild was formed in May of 2001 by seven local artists. The organization has grown to over 200 members as of December 2008. 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, pottery, wood carving, painted tiles, quilt making and stained glass mediums are represented.
Standing Committees: Programs - Steve Friedman & Pam Hostetler, Membership - Chris Sherman, Brooke Ebel & Bruce Norman, IT/Website management - Kristen Muench & Wayne Markel, Workshops - Barb Cohen, Historian - Chris Stuart (historian@parkerartistsguild.com), Kidz Kulture - Judy Pendleton & Linda Pylican.
Venue Coordinators: Mainstreet Gallery - Barb Wilson, Vines - Chris Sherman, Pinetree Jewelers - Jennifer Skalecke, Parker Adventist Hospital - Chris Giroux, Parker Senior Center - Mary Ann Seagraves, Parker Recreation Center - Cindy Slater (NEW), Bank of Choice (Parker) - Pam Hostetler, Southeast Christian Church and School (NEW).
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.
