The Des Plaines Art Guild was formed to promote artistic activities and to encourage community interest in the field of creative art.

What Membership Means To You

It is assumed that if you apply for membership you are seriously concerned with some area of applied art or art appreciation.  You are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings frequently.   Upon filling out an application and paying the required dues, you are accepted into membership and are entitled to these benefits:

1. To attend demonstrations by professional artists.
2. To have your work critiqued by professional artists.
3. To engage in peer critiques.
4. To receive the monthly Newsletter from September through June.
5. To receive a membership directory.

1. The December Dinner.
2. Professional workshops.
3. Reduced fees for our art fair in June where you may exhibit your work.

Membership Dues per year:

Active Artist............$25.00
Senior - 62 and over.....$20.00	
Patron of the Arts.......$33.00 **
Spouse membership........$ 5.00
Guest - General Meetings.$ 3.00

December Dinner............................(Varies)
Professional Workshops.....................(Varies)

Download a Half Year Membership Application   (pdf file) for membership period February 1 - May 31.

Download a Full Year Membership Application   (pdf file) for membership period June 1 - May 31.

a request to be sent a membership application.