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The North Grenville Arts Guild is a volunteer-driven, community-focused organization that supports artistic development, public engagement with the arts, and cultural vitality. Our tiered membership paths ensure inclusive participation for artists at all stages, as well as community members who wish to support and strengthen the local arts ecosystem.

Membership Paths

All membership paths contribute to a strong, inclusive, and supportive arts community. Exhibiting and Developing Artist paths are for practicing artists; Friend of the Guild is for art supporters and community members. Members may update their membership path at any time by notifying the Guild.

  1. Exhibiting Artist 
    For artists who feel ready to present family-friendly artwork in Guild exhibitions and venues. You’ll also enjoy our community, workshops, meetings, and volunteer opportunities.

    Benefits:
    • Monthly newsletters with Guild news, opportunities, and art community updates
    • Eligibility to apply for all Guild exhibitions and venue programs
    • Opportunities to participate in member shows and community exhibitions
    • Networking with fellow artists and arts professionals
    • Participation in monthly meetings, including “Show and Tell”, “Share your art success”, Art Challenges” and discussion opportunities
    • Access to gatherings, workshops, and demonstrations
    • Opportunities to contribute to community-focused art initiatives
    • Promotion of member-led workshops and classes through Guild social media

  2. Developing Artist
    For artists who are building skills, exploring their practice, or not yet ready to exhibit. You’ll enjoy the same community, workshops, meetings, and volunteer opportunities—just without the pressure to show work until you’re ready.

    Benefits:
    • Monthly newsletters with Guild news, opportunities, and art community updates
    • Networking with fellow artists and arts professionals
    • Participation in monthly meetings, including “Show and Tell”, “Share your art success”, Art Challenges” and discussion opportunities
    • Access to gatherings, workshops, and demonstrations
    • Opportunities to contribute to community-focused art initiatives
    • Promotion of member-led workshops and classes through Guild social media
    • Opportunity to apply for exhibitions when ready
  3. For art lovers, supporters, and community members who wish to support the Guild and local arts, regardless of artistic practice. This path is ideal for those who love the arts and want to support a vibrant creative community—without exhibiting artwork. Friends of the Guild play an essential role in helping events run smoothly, strengthening community connections, and supporting the Guild’s mission.

    Friends of the Guild do not exhibit artwork or participate in juried exhibitions, but are warmly invited to engage in meetings, events, volunteer opportunities, and community-building activities.

    Benefits:
    • Monthly newsletters with Guild news, opportunities, and art community updates
    • Invitations to attend monthly Guild meetings as a community supporter
    • Opportunities to connect with local artists, makers, and creatives
    • Participation in select gatherings, demonstrations, workshops, and social events
    • Early awareness of upcoming exhibitions, shows, and special initiatives
    • Volunteer opportunities supporting exhibitions, events, and outreach activities
    • Opportunities to contribute skills in administration, organization, promotion, or event support
    • Opportunities to support or sponsor Guild programs, events, or community initiatives

Ineligible Items

The following commercially produced or mass-assembled items do not qualify for NGAG membership:

  • Mass-produced goods – Factory-made items, wholesale products, or imported merchandise.
  • Kits and pre-fabricated crafts – Work created from commercial kits, patterns, or templates.
  • Unaltered prints – Photocopies, posters, or digital prints with no artistic modification
    (exception: limited-edition, signed artist prints).
  • Machine-assembled jewellery – Pieces made primarily from pre-made components with minimal original design (e.g., simple bead-stringing using store-bought materials).
  • Heat-pressed or sublimated merchandise – Mugs, clothing, or décor printed with stock or purchased images.
  • Commercial stickers and decals – Vinyl decals, stickers, or transfers not hand-drawn or hand-painted by the artist.
  • AI-generated or template-based digital images – Work created exclusively by AI tools or digital templates without meaningful artistic input.
  • Mass-produced home décor – Factory-made wall art, furniture, or resin items made from commercial molds without customization.
  • Candles, soaps, lotions, oils, crystals, herbal products – These items are not eligible.

Membership Cost

The cost for a yearly Membership is $30. Our year runs from September 1 to August 31.

Steps to Join

1 – Fill out the membership form. (Please don’t send the fee until your membership is approved.)

2- Once you receive an email confirming your membership is approved, send an e-transfer to northgrenvilleartsguild@gmail.com

Once we receive your payment, we will add your name to our newsletter distribution list.