The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild has grown rapidly from 25 founding members in the summer of 2007 to over 140 members today.

The Guild helps members GROW by providing interesting and educational quarterly meetings, educational events targeted at professional development and participation with the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association in classes and workshops for beginning and developed artists (see Class/Workshop/Event Schedule).

Members stay in the KNOW through notice of regional show and festival opportunities and networking with members and other regional associations.

We help members SHOW by sponsoring shows open to members such as the Spring Renaissance Exhibit, the Off the Wall 3D Exhibit, the GAHA Exhibit, the Holiday Exhibit and the National Juried Show. Plein Aire Events, artist demonstrations in the park, Arts on the Lawn, and business venues in Blue Ridge along with other activities help promote artists and the art in the region.