NGAG Booth at Butlers
NGAG is a “virtual” organization without a brick and mortar location. We rent space in Butler’s Gallery (Booth #6) for members to show and sell their work. The exhibit rotates quarterly and features 3-4 members’ work, both 2D and 3D. The artists exhibiting each month and photos of their work are shown in the monthly GML ad and the NGAG newsletter.
August thru October, 2024
Featured Artist
Diane Rush
Deborah Bryant
Mary Beth Sager
Danny Young
July 2024
Field Trip to Spirit Fiber Works
Cleveland, Ga.
An enjoyable, as well as educational, time was had by all when on July 18, 15 members of the NGAG visited Spirit Fiber Works and Adonai’s Alpacas in Cleveland, Georgia. During a tour led by Brenda Hutchings, we learned about the processing of wool from the shearing to the final product. We were fascinated with all that was involved as Brenda explained and demonstrated the machines used in the process.
The second part of our tour was led by Hartwell, co-owner of the farm with Nicole. It was a delight to be able to mingle with the alpacas as well as Princess Hope, the mama lama and her three month old male baby, and view sheep, goats and horses, as Hartwell entertained us with stories about the farm and the animals.
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 Tricia Moore’s article and photos of the the artist’s work.
June 2024 Issue
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 2024 Scholarship Recepients
This years selectees represent the ideals of our organization. Not only do they have remarkable past achievements but exciting future plans.
Left to Right
Stephanie Steufer - Tallulah Falls School Art Instructor
Molly Mitchell - Tallulah Falls School, awarded the Rodney Roe Memorial Scholarship. Molly plans to attend the University of North Carolina, Charlotte NC
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Victoria Darnell - Rabun County High School, awarded the The Paula Van Huss Memorial Scholarship. Victoria plans to attend SCAD, Savannah GA.
Penny Bradley - North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee Chair
Kathy Beehler - North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee
Ryleigh Brotherton - Rabun Co. High School, awarded the Rennie Davant Memorial Scholarship. Rayleigh plans to attend the University of North Georgia, Gainesville GA
Amy Jarrard - Rabun County High School Art Instructor
Dietricht Hoecht - North Georgia Arts Guild Scholarship Committee
Not Shown
Sophia Moore - Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, awarded the Celia Durand Memorial Scholarship. Sophia plans to attend Emerson College, Boston MA.
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Terry Manoogian - Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Visual Arts Instructor
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Molly Mitchell
Victoria Darnell
Ryleigh Brotherton
