Mental Health Awareness Month: SoulCollage on May 10th

Mental Health Awareness Month: SoulCollage on May 10th

SoulCollage mental health awareness

Mixed Media

**1 Day Workshop

SoulCollage®

with Lisa O’Connor

Unleash Your Creativity & Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery!

SoulCollage® combines imagination and art to explore your inner world through intuitive collage making. Using images, scissors, and glue, you’ll create unique cards that reflect different aspects of yourself—your emotions, experiences and personal wisdom. Through this playful and introspective practice, you’ll gain insight, clarity and a deeper connection to your authentic self. 

Join us and see how the process unfolds with beautiful simplicity while opening doors to profound and unexpected insight about yourself. No artistic background needed—just bring your curiosity and openness. All supplies are included in price.

Adults and Students Age 16+

 

Instructor: Lisa O’Connor
Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Level: No experience necessary ages 16+
Fee: $65 Members/ $75 Non Members 

Mental Health Awareness Month: Make Art with Live Music Group the “Serenade Duo” on May 9th

Mental Health Awareness Month: Make Art with Live Music Group the “Serenade Duo” on May 9th

judith caseley mosaics

Art and Music

Inspiration in Sound: Make Art with  the “Serenade Duo” 

Conversation led by Serenade Duo
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Level: All
Fee: $15 members / $25 non-members

Let music spark your creativity in this unique interactive experience with the award-winning Serenade Duo—flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitarist Gerry Saulter. You’re invited to draw, paint, write, or create however you’re inspired in the moment as they perform beautiful and expressive music from around the world,

Bring your favorite creative tools—sketchbooks, journals, watercolors, or even just your imagination—and enjoy the freedom to make art while listening to the live sounds of flute and guitar. Whether you’re sketching the performers, capturing the mood of the music, or simply reflecting in your journal, this event is all about connecting sound and self-expression.

Open to all ages and artistic abilities, this relaxed, judgment-free space celebrates the joy of creating and the emotional power of music. The Serenade Duo will also share insights and stories behind the pieces, adding depth to your experience as you listen and make.

 

Just Salad Donation Day on May 9th

Just Salad Donation Day on May 9th

Just salad donation day

Just Salad Fundraiser

Donation Day

Date: FRIDAY MAY 9TH
Time: ALL DAY
Where: Just Salad at Soundview Marketplace

Enjoy a delicious lunch or healthy dinner at Just Salad at Soundview Marketplace in Port Washington and earn money for our The Art Guild! Just Salad will generously donate 30% of the proceeds to us. Just make sure to mention “The Art Guild” at checkout! The fundraiser runs all day on Friday, May 9th all day.

Annual Membership Meeting 2025

Annual Membership Meeting 2025

annual meeting 2025

Annual Membership Meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 9th
Time: 7pm
Location: The Port Washington Public Library

 

Please join us at our Annual Membership Meeting!  Learn what we are planning for the future and join us for a whirlwind presentation by Debbie Wells, “Artful Fun Facts”.  This is an important meeting, as the issues to be discussed will affect the direction in which we move over the course of the next year. We kindly ask all of our members to please attend. If you cannot attend the meeting, please complete the attached Proxy below prior to the meeting so your vote is counted. (Note that the Proxy is not applicable to our student members; however, they are welcome to attend the meeting).

*You do not need to be a member to attend Debbie Well’s presentation. It is open to all. Voting is restricted to members.

The agenda for this meeting will include:

  • Presentation of Financial Report
  • Election of Proposed Directors
  • Summary of the past year’s events
  • Discussion of future events
  • Presentation by Debbie Wells

Members – unable to attend the Annual Member Meeting? Make sure your vote is included by completing the Proxy below prior to the meeting!

Membership expired? Renew today!
The Art Insider’s Guide to NYC and Beyond with Debbie Wells

Artful Fun Facts

Presentation with Debbie Wells

Date: Wednesday, April 9th
Time: 7pm
Location: The Port Washington Public Library

*You do not need to be a member to attend Debbie Well’s presentation. It is open to all.

Members Showcase

Members Showcase

members showcase art gallery exhibit 2025

MEMBERS SHOWCASE 2025

Exhibition

Participate in The Art Guild’s esteemed members-only exhibition and experience the honor of having your work exhibited in a professional gallery setting. All members aged 18 and older are invited to submit one piece. Non-members may join at the time of submission. The first 100 entries will be guaranteed inclusion in the exhibition.

Deadline: May 30 at 10pm

Drop Off: June 1, 3-5pm and June 2, 1-6pm

Awards & Reception: Friday, June 6th from 6-8pm

Exhibit on View: June 6 – July 13

Juror: Alexandra (Sasha) Giordano

RULES FOR THE JURIED COMPETITION

 

Criteria
  • All styles from realism to abstract are welcome.
  • All works must be original, and have been created in the last five years.
  • References used in the creation of the submitted work must be the artist’s own, or copyright-released for use in this work.
  • Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered.
  • All artwork must be framed. Frame size must not exceed 30” on the longest side. Gallery wraps are acceptable, but must be at least 1” thick and must not exceed 30″ on the longest side.
  • Ages 18 and over.
Mediums
  • Included but not limited to acrylic, charcoal, collage, colored pencil, digital art, ink, mixed media, oil, pastel, pencil, printmaking, sculpture,  photography, or watercolor.
  • No Copies, Master Copies, Reproductions or Giclees
Entry Fees
  • Members: $35 (1 piece). NOTE: You must be a current member to enter this exhibit. If you need to renew or purchase your membership, CLICK HERE.
  • No more than 1 work per artist
  • Entry fees are payable (1) online or (2) check
  • Fees are non-refundable
Registration
  • Registration through the online app required
  • This is a juried competition. The first 100 entries will be guaranteed inclusion in the exhibition.
  • Payment must be included or submission will not be included.

REGISTER FOR THE COMPETITION

STEP 1: SUBMIT ARTWORK

Before submitting artwork:

  1. Make sure file size of images must be between 1MB and a maximum of 3MB. To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com
  2. LABEL image as follows: lastname_firstname_title.jpg (example: smith_john_sunset.jpg)

Use online app to submit artwork


Click button below to submit your artwork

STEP 2: MAKE PAYMENT
  1. ENTRY FEES:
    • Members: $35 (1 piece). NOTE: You must be a current member to enter this exhibit. If you need to renew or purchase your membership, CLICK HERE.
      No more than 1 work per artist

2. Entry fees are payable (1) online or (2) check

3. Fees are non-refundable

 

Option 1: Pay online
  • You will be taken to another website. NOTE: You must have an account to proceed. If you DO NOT have one, you will need to create a new account. If you have forgotten your account information, it can be recovered.
  • If payment is successful, you will receive an email confirmation.
Option 2: Check

The Art Guild Accounting Dept
PO Box 693
Port Washington, NY 11050

QUESTIONS?

Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org or Call 516-304-5797

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline: May 30th

Awards & Reception: Friday, June 6, 6 – 8pm

Exhibit on View: June 6 – July 13

Notification: Not applicable

Drop Off: June 1, 3-5pm and June 2, 1-6pm

Pick Up: July 14, 3-5pm and July 15, 1-6pm

 

*Artwork not picked up within 90 days will become property of The Art Guild

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. 

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org  – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. 

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be will be reviewed by our curators and displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

FINALISTS & AWARDS

FINALISTS:

The Selection Committee will review all entries. All work that follows the specified criteria will be accepted. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified either by email OR on our website.

AWARDS:

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions

SIZE & FRAMING

All artwork must be framed. Frame size must not exceed 30” on the longest side. Gallery wraps are acceptable, but must be at least 1” thick and must not exceed 30″ on the longest side.

It must be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, strings.  We can wire for you for a $10 fee.

Work must be labeled on the back with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email.

Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition.

All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE

The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.

LIABILITY WAIVER

I wish to have The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc., (“TAG”) consider my artwork for exhibition as indicated in this Registration Form, and I acknowledge that TAG has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose the artwork to be exhibited. I also acknowledge that unrelated business or other activities may or will take place at the exhibition location during the exhibition and I assume any risk associated with such activities. I further acknowledge that I have been notified that I should carry my own insurance to be protected against loss, theft or damage to my artwork. I fully understand and agree that the following waiver, release and hold harmless agreement is binding on my heirs, assigns and legal representatives. In exchange for TAG’s consideration of my artwork, I agree to assume all risks of copying, theft, loss or damage to my artwork in connection with TAG’s decision to exhibit or not exhibit my artwork or in connection with the exhibition of my artwork, for the duration of the exhibition from and including delivery to TAG, through and including pickup, and knowingly and intentionally release, discharge, hold harmless, and agree not to sue TAG, its officers, directors, members, committee personnel, agents or owners and/or lessees of the premises where the exhibition is held (“Released Persons”) from any claim, that I may have or acquire in the future, arising out of my submission of artwork to TAG for its consideration for exhibition, for TAG’s exhibition of my artwork, or while it or I am on the premises where the exhibition is held, for, including but not limited to, copying, theft, loss, or damage to my artwork, personal injury, or death, whether caused intentionally or arising from the negligence of any Released Person, of any other person or any other cause, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The artist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Art Guild for any copyright claims arising from the display of his/her image. Whether or not any artwork submitted by me is chosen for exhibition, I consent to The Art Guild’s use of any artwork I submit (or an image representing such artwork) in connection with TAG’s communications to prospective members, members and the public.