
Peggy Arnett
Monthly Presentation
January 2026
This month’s program was presented by artist, musician and jewelry maker, Peggy Arnett. A member of the North Georgia Guild, the multi-talented Peggy’s specialty is painting on dried leaves. Her beautiful works of art number in the thousands and can be found in homes throughout the United States. Peggy explained how she collects and dries leaves, imagines a design that will fit the shape and size of the leaf, then creates a masterpiece. Her subject matter includes an array of subjects such as birds, lighthouses, landscapes, historic landmarks, and even patriotic scenes. Peggy credits her husband, Terry, a professional framer, with assisting her and contributing to her art. The audience was enthralled with their stories of how these beautiful paintings were created.
Tanya Barton
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Christmas Luncheon 2025
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Georgia Mountain Laurel Magazine
NGAG advertises our monthly members meeting in The Georgia Mountain Laurel each month with a quarter page ad which includes: program title, guest speaker, date, time, and location; and artwork of NGAG artists currently exhibiting at Butler’s Galleries (Booth #6.)
Every other month the Laurel showcases NGAG artists with Helen Roger’s article and photos of the the artist’s work.
Scholarships
The Guild’s long-time goal was realized in 2015 with the establishment of the NGAG Art Scholarship Program. Through it, we provide educational financial assistance to artistically talented graduating high school seniors. The first scholarships were awarded to four outstanding students in 2016. The program continues to benefit students through funding from the annual fundraiser, Sassafras Artisan Market, our generous sponsors, and individual donations.
To date, 29 scholarships, each $1000 have been awarded to graduates from four area high schools:
Rabun County High School, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, Habersham Central High School, and Tallulah Falls School.
Congratulations 2025 Scholarship Recipients
This years selectees represent the ideals of our organization. Not only do they have remarkable past achievements but exciting future plans.

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Helen Rogers - North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee
Kathy Beehler - North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee
Mathew Rivera - Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Award
​Zuri Renken - Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, Celia Durand Memorial Scholarship Award
​​Samantha Cedillo - Rabun County High School, Carolyn Hill Memorial Scholarship Award
Jaimee Scott - Habersham County High School, Rennie Davant Memorial Scholarship Award
Raegan Duncan - Tullulah Falls School, The Paula Van Huss Memorial Scholarship Award
Murina Dumas - Tullulah Falls School, The Rodney Roe Memorial Scholarship Award
Dietricht Hoecht - North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee
Penny Bradley - North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee Chair​​​​