Welcome to the Cabarrus Art Guild
The mission of the Cabarrus Art Guild is to bring together artists and art enthusiasts from Cabarrus and surrounding counties for art education, to share information about art, and exposure to original works of art. We do this through our various programs, events, talks and classes. Our various programs are open to all, whether you are an amateur or professional, if you dabble or sell your work. We welcome you to join the Cabarrus Art Guild and share in our common interests and the wonder of creativity.
Call for Artists!
The Cabarrus Art Guild is happy to announce:
The CAG Annual Fall Judged Art Show, 2023
Members and non-members (from the Cabarrus and surrounding counties) are invited to participate.
Do you create 2D art? 3D art? We are welcoming you to submit your work for this Judged event!
All pieces submitted will be judged. There are two categories, each with their own awards.
The intake for this show is Saturday, November 4, 2023 9am-2pm, at the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios 223 Crowell Street, Concord (Use main entrance on Crowell Street).
What’s new this year?
We are excited to announce that entering the Cabarrus Art Guild’s Annual Fall Judged Show is even more convenient!
The Guild is thrilled to bring you the opportunity to enter our show and share your work and maybe even win a ribbon!
For more details, entry forms, and to see our prospectus, click here.
Do you create 2D art? 3D art? We are welcoming you to submit your work for this Judged event!
All pieces submitted will be judged. There are two categories, each with their own awards.
- Awards for 2D Art
- 1st Place: $200.00
- 2nd Place: $150.00
- 3rd Place: $100.00
- (2 Awarded) Honorable Mention: $50.00
- Awards for 3D Art
- 1st Place: $200.00
- 2nd Place: $150.00
- 3rd Place: $100.00
- (2 Awarded) Honorable Mention: $50.00
The intake for this show is Saturday, November 4, 2023 9am-2pm, at the ClearWater Arts Center & Studios 223 Crowell Street, Concord (Use main entrance on Crowell Street).
What’s new this year?
We are excited to announce that entering the Cabarrus Art Guild’s Annual Fall Judged Show is even more convenient!
- Intake for this show is now one day but with longer hours
- We no longer accept walk-in entries and payment.
- Pre-registration and pre-payment are required but we now offer a convenient online entry form and online payment.
- All you do is show up with your labeled artwork at intake, confirm your entry form and payment and you are done!
- Size limitations have changed to reflect that pieces submitted cannot be larger than 36 inches on one side, making room for more art
- Take down for this show is now one day also with longer hours
- We now offer tips on how to properly wire your artwork
The Guild is thrilled to bring you the opportunity to enter our show and share your work and maybe even win a ribbon!
For more details, entry forms, and to see our prospectus, click here.
Come join us for our Opening Reception!
Opening Reception on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2pm at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Street Concord (main entrance on Crowell Street). Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork.
We are excited to announce our Judge for the
CAG Annual Fall Judged Art Show, 2023
Julia Lawing
CAG Annual Fall Judged Art Show, 2023
Julia Lawing
Julia Lawing is a tenant artist at the ClearWater Arts Center and Studios in Concord, NC.
She earned a BA in Journalism at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (’90), which she supplemented with drawing and art history courses. While employed at Savannah College of Art & Design, and later, the Charlotte Observer, Julia pursued art in night classes on everything from stained glass to ceramics and pastels. As a young mother of four daughters, she taught elementary art and served as a docent at the Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries. Julia began oil painting in 2014 and, with that, knew she had found her calling.
Artist statement:
I paint because it engages my senses, my mind, my soul, and stirs a passion in me unlike anything else. My aim is visual poetry: simultaneously elusive and evocative, speaking life to the viewer’s soul. My art exploration parallels my faith: there’s no end, but the ongoing reward is a wellspring of revelation that helps me know myself, the world, and my God more fully.
Julia Lawing’s work can be viewed here, https://julialawing.com.
She earned a BA in Journalism at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (’90), which she supplemented with drawing and art history courses. While employed at Savannah College of Art & Design, and later, the Charlotte Observer, Julia pursued art in night classes on everything from stained glass to ceramics and pastels. As a young mother of four daughters, she taught elementary art and served as a docent at the Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries. Julia began oil painting in 2014 and, with that, knew she had found her calling.
Artist statement:
I paint because it engages my senses, my mind, my soul, and stirs a passion in me unlike anything else. My aim is visual poetry: simultaneously elusive and evocative, speaking life to the viewer’s soul. My art exploration parallels my faith: there’s no end, but the ongoing reward is a wellspring of revelation that helps me know myself, the world, and my God more fully.
Julia Lawing’s work can be viewed here, https://julialawing.com.
A message from CAG President, Carol Vuchnich
Dear Current CAG Members and Supporters of the Cabarrus Art Guild,
What a remarkable year the Guild has had!
Accomplishments this year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, include:
Accomplishments this year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, include:
90 Enrolled Members – Participation +69% increase
FREE Artist Demonstrations - Participation +66% increase
48 Open Art Tuesdays events – Participation +57% increase
10 Plein Air Events - NEW OFFERING THIS YEAR
4 Shows & Exhibits - Over 200+ participants with 2D and 3D Art Entries
13 Classes & Workshops with Community Outreach Beginner and Advanced classes
6 Pop Up Classes (offered at Open Art Tuesdays) - NEW OFFERING THIS YEAR
Gibson Mill Depot Display - 15 active participants- We plan to double that number this year.
2 Art Walks and 1 Jiggy with Piggy, Juried k-5 Budding Young Artists (for the Cabarrus County Schools)
Holt scholarship recipient receives $2000.00
Communications - Facebook, Instagram, Newsletter- 3200 subscribers, 18% increase
2 Socials (Christmas & Member’s pot luck)
4 Birthday Socials at Open Art Tuesdays
These positive improvements to the Guild have happened, in large part, because of you. Your membership or support of the Guild has enabled us bring to you and our community a vast number of artistic opportunities. In fact, the most ever! As a non-profit organization, we are grateful for grant support from the NC Arts Council and the Cabarrus Art Council. The city of Concord has given us a home at Clearwater Arts Center and Studios to conduct many of our present activities, at a reduced cost or no cost. However, it is our membership dues and donations that ultimately allow the Guild to fulfill its mission.
This coming year, we intend to continue and expand all our wonderful programs and artistic opportunities including activities in the evening for those who work during the day. Open Art Tuesdays, surprise pop-up classes, plein air outings, monthly free demonstrations and admission to view our judged art exhibits are free throughout the year. We strive to encourage and further educate anyone; be they a beginner, an established professional or just a lover of creative expression. We are an incredibly friendly group and everyone in Cabarrus and surrounding counties are welcome.
Yearly membership begins officially on July 1st 2023 and runs through June 30, 2024. Benefits of membership include reduced fees for classes and art show participation, and an opportunity to exhibit a few pieces of your work on a rotation basis at the Depot at Gibson Mill. As members, you will be invited to members-only socials, have an opportunity to have your name on our online local artist’s directory, participate in some of our Art Walk type events, and receive foreknowledge of free pop-up classes and parties at Open Art Tuesdays.
Please go to our website CabarrusArtGuild.org to learn more about us and go to the Join link provided. Current members can pay now to renew for the July 1, 2023-June 30 2024 period. New members can also pay now, and immediately become members and get this June for free. Don’t plan to be a member but want to support us? Click the easy-to-use Donate button (www.cabarrusartguild.org/donate-to-guild.html). We look forward to having you join us.
Sincerely,
Carol
FREE Artist Demonstrations - Participation +66% increase
48 Open Art Tuesdays events – Participation +57% increase
10 Plein Air Events - NEW OFFERING THIS YEAR
4 Shows & Exhibits - Over 200+ participants with 2D and 3D Art Entries
13 Classes & Workshops with Community Outreach Beginner and Advanced classes
6 Pop Up Classes (offered at Open Art Tuesdays) - NEW OFFERING THIS YEAR
Gibson Mill Depot Display - 15 active participants- We plan to double that number this year.
2 Art Walks and 1 Jiggy with Piggy, Juried k-5 Budding Young Artists (for the Cabarrus County Schools)
Holt scholarship recipient receives $2000.00
Communications - Facebook, Instagram, Newsletter- 3200 subscribers, 18% increase
2 Socials (Christmas & Member’s pot luck)
4 Birthday Socials at Open Art Tuesdays
These positive improvements to the Guild have happened, in large part, because of you. Your membership or support of the Guild has enabled us bring to you and our community a vast number of artistic opportunities. In fact, the most ever! As a non-profit organization, we are grateful for grant support from the NC Arts Council and the Cabarrus Art Council. The city of Concord has given us a home at Clearwater Arts Center and Studios to conduct many of our present activities, at a reduced cost or no cost. However, it is our membership dues and donations that ultimately allow the Guild to fulfill its mission.
This coming year, we intend to continue and expand all our wonderful programs and artistic opportunities including activities in the evening for those who work during the day. Open Art Tuesdays, surprise pop-up classes, plein air outings, monthly free demonstrations and admission to view our judged art exhibits are free throughout the year. We strive to encourage and further educate anyone; be they a beginner, an established professional or just a lover of creative expression. We are an incredibly friendly group and everyone in Cabarrus and surrounding counties are welcome.
Yearly membership begins officially on July 1st 2023 and runs through June 30, 2024. Benefits of membership include reduced fees for classes and art show participation, and an opportunity to exhibit a few pieces of your work on a rotation basis at the Depot at Gibson Mill. As members, you will be invited to members-only socials, have an opportunity to have your name on our online local artist’s directory, participate in some of our Art Walk type events, and receive foreknowledge of free pop-up classes and parties at Open Art Tuesdays.
Please go to our website CabarrusArtGuild.org to learn more about us and go to the Join link provided. Current members can pay now to renew for the July 1, 2023-June 30 2024 period. New members can also pay now, and immediately become members and get this June for free. Don’t plan to be a member but want to support us? Click the easy-to-use Donate button (www.cabarrusartguild.org/donate-to-guild.html). We look forward to having you join us.
Sincerely,
Carol
Open Art Tuesdays
The Cabarrus Art Guild welcomes you to join us on Tuesdays for Open Art Tuesdays.
Click here for details how to join us and let your creativity flow. Make sure to check our Social media pages on Facebook/Instagram for any changes to these meetings going forward.
Click here for details how to join us and let your creativity flow. Make sure to check our Social media pages on Facebook/Instagram for any changes to these meetings going forward.
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The Cabarrus Art Guild is an incorporated group of artists and others dedicated to the advancement of the arts for educational and cultural enrichment, with an emphasis on encouraging the creative process in a diverse population. Providing our members with opportunities for volunteering, exhibitions, public appreciation and art education. The Cabarrus Art Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
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