WHAT IS THE ART ALLEY ARTIST GUILD?

The Guild is where Art Alley and responsibility come together. The Guild is  about showing up for more than just the fun because that's what makes Art Alley work. The Guild is everyone in Art Alley, the Guild is you. The Guild is opportunity to work toward a better Art Alley (better than the past few years have been), and creating a sustainable Art Alley that will be here for those coming up the path after us (there is no guarantee that Art Alley will stay Art Alley, it's up to you). Art Alley has always needed a core group of responsible people who will take leadership, and do more than simply create art in Art Alley (creating art is not enough, and creating "art" in Art Alley without being a responsible member of the Guild actually hurts the alley). The Guild concept - if it works - will be proof that Art Alley can work (otherwise Art Alley will slowly die). It is about responsible people who will give their time to Art Alley (and not just use Art Alley as something they believe they are entitled to - no one is except the building and business owners) The Guild is the opportunity for those who are leaders to actually lead and make a positive change in our community. The Guild is about showing up and doing things beyond the art. The Guild is about showing up on Fridays, having some coffee and talking about things. The Art Alley Artist Guild is an opportunity to show your stuff. Viva la Art Alley Artist Guild!

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