Membership Benefits

You will have many opportunities to interact with fellow Guild members both at guild functions and on a day-to-day basis. This contact develops great friendships, valuable learning experiences, personal motivation and inspiration.

As a member of the Guild you are encouraged to begin to show your original artwork by exhibiting in the Guild’s Monthly Show. After completing requirements,  you can further increase your exposure by becoming a Wall or Floor Exhibitor.

As a member of the Guild you are encouraged to show your original artwork on an ongoing basis. After being in 3 Monthly Shows you can apply to be juried In and become a Wall or Floor Exhibitor.

Each SDAG member may show a limited number of shrink-wrap pieces and greeting cards in the Off Track Gallery as long as the Guild guidelines and procedures are followed.

Members may have one thumbnail of their art work posted on the SDAG website. In addition a member may have their own portfolio page on the SDAG site. Contact the web liaison at SDAGweb@sandieguitoartguild.com for more details regarding your own portfolio page.

Each monthly show is judged and ribbons are awarded in several categories (reproductions of original artwork are not eligible for ribbons or cash awards).

Several times in the year an Artists’ Reception is held in the Off Track Gallery. Members who are current Wall or Floor exhibitors are eligible to be a Featured Artist at a chosen reception.

You will receive a copy of our Membership Directory with complete contact information. You will also receive our monthly newsletter, the Paint Rag. The Paint Rag keeps you abreast of upcoming Guild events and member activities.

About ten years ago a few dedicated plein aire painters went out into one of the myriad of beautiful places in North Coastal San Diego County to capture the light and atmosphere of the day.  Today they are still at it.  This diverse group meets to paint in such varied locations as Torrey Pines State Reserve in Del Mar, San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, and Batiquitos Lagoon in La Costa to name only a few of the challenging spots.  You can join them every Tuesday throughout the year (check the Paint Rag for locations).

This is SDAG’s big annual show/home tour and is a proven success as a local event and is a major sales activity.  Members are encouraged to participate in a variety of ways.