est 1960
To Promote, Inspire
and Support the Artistic Spirit
Within the Community
Pottstown Area Artists Guild (PAAG)
our PAST
PAAG 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 through the tri-county area.
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To promote art education and art appreciation within the community.
our PRESENT
PAAG 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 SPRING Open, Juried Fine Arts Show, and WINTER Members Fine Arts Show.
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PAAG Member's List Each member has an Image and Contact Information
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Art Happenings with PAAG Members Upcoming Shows and Gallery Representations.
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Member Spotlights Getting to know PAAG members a bit better.
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Various Opportunities For All Artists
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our FUTURE (with hope)
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 that vision!
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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Due to Pennsylvania’s Child Abuse laws, all members must be 18 or older.
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PAAG is a 501(c)(3) charity; therefore your dues donation may be deductible on your taxes.