The results of the fall membership survey are in. Thanks to Marilyn Wescott for all the work she did surveying the Guild membership. Now that we have the information, it is the obligation of the Board to implement improvements to … Continue reading →
The Florida Loquat Festival is an annual agrarian event in New Port Richey, Florida, which promotes food sovereignty and celebrates this unique place in the world, its food system, and the people who have made a commitment to both. This … Continue reading →
Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique is hosting a vendor art and craft festival. Numerous artists and crafters will be selling their work on the sidewalks, parking lots (including the parking lot at the Guild), and in Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique. For … Continue reading →
Artist: Doreen Davis March 28, 2020, 9:30 -3:30 Price: $40 members / $50 non-members WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN RESCHEDULED. Limited to 10 students; JUST 3 SPOTS LEFT. CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Member Price $40.00 USD Non-member Price $50.00 … Continue reading →
MEMBERS OF SEVEN SPRINGS ART CLUB ARE PLEASED TO INVITE EVERYONE TO VISIT OUR ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MARCH 5th – 6th 10 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. This event has been a tradition for more than … Continue reading →
March 2020 Art Show, Mar. 9 – Apr. 3, Theme: Old MastersCo-Chairs: Helen Hanley, Darla NolanCommittee Members: Dan Nolan, Rosemarie Lombardo, Linda Phipps, Connie Johns, Sue Pantello, Linda Kaufman and Tom Hanley Intake/Set-Up: Mon., Mar. 9, 10AM-1PM; No limit on number of … Continue reading →
Classes start in March 2020. Class fee: members $180/guests $210 (includes glaze and firing of class projects) Supplies: $25 includes clay and a basic tool kit. Class and supplies fees are due at registration. Instructor: Kathleen Clarke Have you always … Continue reading →
The secretary position has specific duties described in the bylaws of the West Art Guild. The recording and corresponding secretarial duties were combined last year. Since we are now using Google drive as a collaborative workspace and are putting the … Continue reading →
Darla Nolan I was membership chairperson for 3 years about 10 years ago, until my former husband became terminally ill. I also taught watercolor classes at Michael’s for six years, two of which I worked in custom framing. I currently teach … Continue reading →
As you know, we have WPAG Board elections coming. Member votes are due by the end of the next general membership meeting March 6th. Absentee ballots are available to those who can’t make a Friday afternoon meeting. There are two … Continue reading →
Sorry. This workshop is full and registrations are closed. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please email stacey@westpascoartguild.org. Darla Nolan will be teaching a 2-day portraiture workshop with the painting medium of your choice. Program Description: … Continue reading →
Sunday, February 9, 2020 New Port Richey, Florida — The West Pasco Art Guild hosted an invitational art show featuring works by artists from Tampa, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Lionel Sanchez took top honors with his watercolor entitled “Tarpon Springs … Continue reading →
Learn the basics: line work, values, perspective, composition and more. We’ll also be drawing still life pictures of a steer skull and other objects. Class size is limited for this 6-week beginner course with Lionel Sanchez. Sundays 1:30-4 pm starting … Continue reading →
On February 1, the WPAG Young Artists had fun creating “critters” from chaos! Students learned that color is not as important as shape in trying to convey an idea in a painting. Starting with a prepared canvas, the students worked … Continue reading →
February 2020 Art Show, Feb. 3 – Mar. 6 The February art show is a very special event for the Guild in that it is an “invitational.” Artists throughout the greater Pasco/Pinellas area are invited to join with guild artists … Continue reading →
by Marilyn Wescott Looking for a quick read to get your creative juices flowing? Check out “Steal Like an Artist: Ten Things No One Told You About Creativity” by Austin Kleon. It’s a short, concise, easy-to-read book filled with the … Continue reading →
by Trish Commons Five+ Facts you didn’t know about Carol Carol Spicuglia is an active member of the West Pasco Art Guild who has shared her wealth of knowledge with many new members over the past 30 years. She has … Continue reading →
Our “Featured National Artist” this Season is Joye Moon NWS, who will conduct a Workshop on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 9:30 am until 4:00 pm, with setup at 9:00 am. See Joye’s website for a sampling of her work … Continue reading →
West Pasco Art Guild is a 501c3 nonprofit charity of local artists. We are funded through donations, memberships, and event registrations. Our mission is to provide art appreciation opportunities for local artists and the community at large. Please support our … Continue reading →
New Port Richey, Fl — Today, January 12, 2020, the West Pasco Art Guild (WPAG) announced the winners of its January art exhibit entitled “Color to the Max!” Artists and friends gathered for a reception announcing the winners at an … Continue reading →
by Tricia Commons “I know nothing of inspiration, spontaneity, temper; what I do is a result of a long reflection and a study of the great masters.” Edgar Degas (1834-1917), a world renown Parisian artist, spent his entire life in … Continue reading →
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a demonstration by the West Coast Polymer Clay Guild at our monthly meeting. It was such a delightful treat! Karen Wood and Christine Kaczmarek brought along many beautiful works including necklaces, bracelets, … Continue reading →
Sat., Jan. 11 – Lionel Sanchez Watercolor Workshop – from 9 am to 3:30 to 4 pm, $65 members, $75 non-members Class description:Watercolor class will start will a demostration by instructor followed by a discussion. Mr. Sanchez will transfer the sketch onto watercolor … Continue reading →
Hot off the presses and ready for you to read. Print out this .pdf or enjoy it online. In this issue: a 2020 inspirational message from Guild President Valerie Brandau processes and committee for the 2020 Board of Directors elections … Continue reading →
The West Pasco Art Guild is run by the generous donation of time of its members and art loving volunteers. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, we could use your help. High school students may want … Continue reading →
Each year, the WPAG membership holds elections for all the Officers (president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary) as well as one Director. This year, the election will be 1pm March 6 during our regularly scheduled general membership meeting. One must … Continue reading →
January 2020 Art Show, Jan. 6 – Jan. 30 Theme: Color to the MaxCo-Chairs: Doreen Davis and Bette MacDonaldCommittee Members: Need VolunteersIntake/Set-Up: Mon., Jan. 6, 10am-1pmReception: Sun., Jan. 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m.Gallery open during class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. … Continue reading →
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We are now open Wednesdays from 9-noon! Join us for our new beginner and open paint sessions “Experiencing Art.” LIKE & SHARE! Contact: Karen Jaenichen at 727-271-1914 or call the Guild 727-841-7732 Wednesday Mornings 9 am – 12 … Continue reading →
*Clay Class Orientation for all modules: 6-8pm Sunday Jan 5, 2020 This is a super-fun evening for brand new students to the WPAG clay program. Meet fellow students for an orientation to the clay studio spaces at the Guild. We … Continue reading →
Young-Artist Workshops: 1/4/20 9:30am 2020 Schedule- Please read the following, then contact Marilyn Wescott at: mcwescott4955@gmail.com or 727-403-5744 if you have any questions. Welcome Young Artists! We would love to have you join us for our Young Artists’ Workshops conducted on the first … Continue reading →
