AAG Monthly Meetings
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month (except December) for an evening of networking with artists of all media, informative and entertaining presentations by experts in their fields, critiques of members artwork, a raffle, and competition for Artist of the Month.
A pre-meeting social hour begins at 5 p.m. with a pot-luck finger-food buffet. Feel free to bring something for the table to share.
You do not need to be a member to attend.
Meeting timeline*:
5:00-5:30: Social Time
5:30-6:30: Artwork Critique
6:30-7:00: Social Time
7:00-7:15: Announcements
7:15-8:30: Guest Presentation
*times are subject to change and summer schedule may vary. Be sure to arrive early so you don’t miss out.
AAG hosts an informative orientation for new members beginning at 3:30 prior to the general meeting. Click here to learn more and to register to learn how to get the most from your membership!
Artist of the Month
New Changes for 2024-2025!!!
For years, AAG has worked with a September through May calendar due to the high number of members who were snowbirds. However, with more members in town for the summer, AAG is changing to a 12-month calendar. Please note the changes to the Artist of the Month competion for the upcoming year as outlined below.
This monthly competition is open to all members who attend the Monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (except December).
Starting with the September 2024 meeting, members are invited to bring one piece of art to the meeting for the competition. During each monthly meeting, members vote for one piece of art entered in the Artist of the Month competition. Each Artist of the Month winner receives a ribbon, a cash prize of $25, and the opportunity to compete for Artist of the Year during the November 2025 meeting. Once an artist receives the Artist of the Month distinction they are ineligible to enter for the remainder of the year.
All artists will be celebrated at a show and reception for their work at the January 2026 Meeting.
Click here to learn more about the Artist of the Month program and how you can participate.
Schedule of Monthly Presenters
Upcoming Presenters
September 16, 2024: David Bradley – will be reporting on trip to China with training on special clay techniques.
October 15, 2024: Mike Garcia – will do a Portrait/ Figure drawing or painting with Tom Mura as model.
November 19, 2024: Jerry Salinas – will do a live painting using “Explosive Color” techniques.
December 17, 2024: No presenter. Holiday gathering.
January 21, 2025: Tim Rees – will do a Charcoal portrait/ figure demonstration.
February 18, 2025: Ginger Leyendecker – will talk about utilizing shapes to facilitate better drawings.
March 18, 2025: Sue Hunter – will do a palette knife painting demonstration.
April 15, 2025: Scholarship presentations.
May 20, 2025: Carol L Bendell – Pastel water- and/or skyscape demonstration.
