About
Pottstown Area Artists Guild
our PAST
The Pottstown Area Artists Guild was formed in 1960 with area artists Fred and Sarah Griesemer, Albert and Sylvia Sanft, Joseph F. Landis, Mildred Sands Kratz, and Dorla Dean Slider.
Their common vision was:
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To allow people to express themselves collectively. This includes art as therapy, art as education, and art as individual expression.
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To encourage art sales throughout the tri-county area.
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To promote art education and art appreciation within the community.
our PRESENT
The Pottstown Area Artists Guild strives to keep that focus alive with the following offerings:
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Masters of Art Talks, Demos, and Workshops
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TWO MAJOR ART EXHIBITIONS: Juried Fine Art Show in the spring, and Members' Show in the winter.
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Pottown Area Artists Guild Members' List Each member has an Image and Contact Information
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Art Happenings with Our Members Upcoming Shows and Gallery Representations.​
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Various Opportunities For All Artists
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our FUTURE (with hope)
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Nothing different from the original vision:
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To promote, the value of artists and the arts in our community through exhibitions, social media platforms, and website.
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inspire, the artistic spirit within the community through the continuing education of the Masters of Art talks.
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and support through collaboration with schools and businesses in the area.
We invite you to be a part of our hope!
DOCUMENTS available upon request
email paaguild@gmail.com
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990 tax return for 501c(3) Public Charity Status 509 (a)(2)
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Bylaws
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Financial Statements
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Leadership Team Minutes
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Form 1023
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Conflict of Interest and Compensation Policy
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Due to Pennsylvania’s Child Abuse laws, all members must be 18 or older.​
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The Pottstown Area Artists Guild is a 501(c)(3) charity; therefore, your dues donation may be deductible on your taxes.