What We Offer

Our purpose as listed under Article II of our constitution is:

1. To promote, encourage and foster interest in fine art in all media.

2. To further the study and practice of fine arts.

  • We define fine art as original visual art created primarily in relation to aesthetic criteria or judgments of beauty and meaningfulness; specifically: painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, photography, printmaking, and graphics.
  • Fine art IS NOT utilitarian by nature, crafted, constructed, or mass produced.

3. To stimulate and develop individual abilities by providing members the opportunity to participate in art programs, discussions, and such activities as field trips, lectures, studio demonstrations and critiques.

4. To provide members exhibition opportunities in Guild sponsored exhibitions and art shows.

5. To establish exhibition opportunities for selected juried artists in businesses throughout the central Kentucky region.

6. To uphold the highest standards and principles in the fine arts.

We accomplish this with:

Monthly Meetings: Regular meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month (except January and February) at Nolin Rural Electric Cooperative, 411 Ring Road in Elizabethtown at 6:30 p.m.  A short business meeting is followed by an informative program.  Guests are welcome at the regular meetings.
Workshops: During the year we have various group activities such as painting on location, gallery or museum visits, and informal workshops.  Workshops by nationally known artists are also scheduled.
Exhibition Opportunities: Members are allowed to exhibit in CKAG’s Annual National Fine Art Exhibition, the CKAG All-Member Show, and at special juried shows sponsored by CKAG.  Juried members also may participate in regular revolving exhibits maintained by the guild at local businesses.
News & Current Events: Here we publish excerpts from our newsletter and other art happenings within our region.  This will include guild news, business exhibit opportunities, and fine art activities in the area.  In addition, it reports member activities, awards and shows.