Southern Appalachian Artist Guild Member of Excellence/Signature Member Program - submit deadline is November 8, 2018.
Many of the most respected art associations have a credential system in place for members to work toward if they so choose. These credentials are basically used by artists and members who want their hard work and dedication recognized by not only their own association, but by their peers, collectors and galleries.
In 2012 The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild Executive Board put together a credentialing program for our professional artist members, as well as those members who have shown excellence in their dedication and support of the arts in our communities.
The Signature Member designation is designed for those artists who enter professional shows and competitions. Meeting the requirements for this designation will indicate the member has reached a professional status within SAAG and entitle the artist to use the SAAG Signature Member title behind their name on all marketing materials.
The Member of Excellence designation is for those members who have shown exemplary support for the arts within SAAG and the arts’ communities. The artists in this category have shown extraordinary dedication through the devotion of their time, talents and volunteerism. These qualified artists are entitled to use the title SAAG Member of Excellence in recognition of this extraordinary dedication.
The SAAG Board worked to offer both of these credentials, equal in status, to our diverse membership so anyone could work toward a designation. Depending on the number of points acquired, any member can obtain either or both designations. Obtaining “credential” status in a personal choice. Not everyone is motivated in this regard. Each of our SAAG members are valued within our organization, whether they choose to work toward a credential or not.
The SAAG Board continues to offer continued growth opportunities like the Member of Excellence Program to serve the needs of its divers and talented members.
For more information, download the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild MOE document, below left.
Many of the most respected art associations have a credential system in place for members to work toward if they so choose. These credentials are basically used by artists and members who want their hard work and dedication recognized by not only their own association, but by their peers, collectors and galleries.
In 2012 The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild Executive Board put together a credentialing program for our professional artist members, as well as those members who have shown excellence in their dedication and support of the arts in our communities.
The Signature Member designation is designed for those artists who enter professional shows and competitions. Meeting the requirements for this designation will indicate the member has reached a professional status within SAAG and entitle the artist to use the SAAG Signature Member title behind their name on all marketing materials.
The Member of Excellence designation is for those members who have shown exemplary support for the arts within SAAG and the arts’ communities. The artists in this category have shown extraordinary dedication through the devotion of their time, talents and volunteerism. These qualified artists are entitled to use the title SAAG Member of Excellence in recognition of this extraordinary dedication.
The SAAG Board worked to offer both of these credentials, equal in status, to our diverse membership so anyone could work toward a designation. Depending on the number of points acquired, any member can obtain either or both designations. Obtaining “credential” status in a personal choice. Not everyone is motivated in this regard. Each of our SAAG members are valued within our organization, whether they choose to work toward a credential or not.
The SAAG Board continues to offer continued growth opportunities like the Member of Excellence Program to serve the needs of its divers and talented members.
For more information, download the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild MOE document, below left.
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On behalf of all SAAG members, we offer our heartfelt congratulations to these 2016 recipients.
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2016 Signature Members
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Keith Burgess
Tom Chambers Camille Day Bill Dealy Suzanne Deslauriers Fred Dorr Juanita Greenspan Bill Groce (Honorary) Kim Hamby Toneeke Henderson |
Carolyn Molder
Brooke Nations Joan Christopher Quillen Marsha Savage Zoe Schumaker Marie Spaeder-Haas Bill Suttles (Honorary) Paula Van Huss Robin Lewis Wild Marilyn Williamson |
2016 Members of Excellence
Ellen Minion Pebbie Mott Betty Schaefer |
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If you are a member who wishes to update your text, please email webmaster.
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Albertson, Larry and Chris
Blue Ridge, GA Arcrylic, Watercolor |
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Alfrey, Christine E.
Snellville, GA Mixed Media |
Anderson, Fred and Ruthie
Blue Ridge, GA Acrylic, Drawing, Oil, Watercolor, Wood |
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Arnold, Sarah
Snellville, GA Encaustic, Oil, Pastel |
Baker, Sallie
Suches, GA Acrylic, Oil |
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Banister, Laura Crews
Hiawassee, GA Photography, Watercolor |
Barger, Laura
Blue Ridge, GA |
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Basco, Joe, Diane, and Sarah
Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 |
Beagle-Daresta, Pam
Marietta, GA Printmaking |
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Beasley, Betty and Winn
Dawsonville, GA |
Bell, Linda L.
Hiawassee, GA Fiber, Mixed Media |
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Bessette, Sheryl
Murphy, NC Painting |
Branch, Catherine
Epworth, GA |
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Brantley, Diana
Blairsville, GA |
Breed, Rae
Mineral Bluff, GA |
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Brock, Michal
Canton, GA Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil |
Bryant, Barbara
Murphy, NC
Acrylic, Sculpture
Murphy, NC
Acrylic, Sculpture
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Bush, Felicia
Royston, GA Mosaics |
Bush, Pamela
Morganton, GA Fiber, Photography, Poet, Writer, Writing |
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Canup, Paula
Hayesville, NC Acrylic, Pastel |
Cappelli, Robin Z.
Blue Ridge, GA Acrylic |
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Carney, William Reid
McCaysville, GA |
Carter, E. Jonnett
Ellijay, GA |
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Cattee, Terry and Alice Stasik
Farner, TN Clay |
Chambers, Collin
Ellijay, GA Acrylic, Mixed Media, Photography |
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Chambers, Tom
(2016 Signature Member) Chambers, Brenda Blairsville, GA Sculpture, Wood tchambers1000@yaoo.com www.branchingoutart.weebly.com |
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Chatham, Barbara
Jasper, GA Jewelry |
Chirvanni, Valerie
Sugar Hill, GA Oil, Photography, Watercolor |
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Clair, Joyce
Blairsville, GA Watercolors |
Cole, Randy and Carolyn
Blue Ridge, GA |
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Cole, Ruth Ann
Blairsville, GA Acrylic |
Daniels, Elizabeth
Ellijay, GA Clay |
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Dealy, Jr. William (2016 Signature Member) and Linda A.
Jasper, GA Wood |
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DeWolf, Bobbie
Mineral Bluff, GA |
Dobson, Charley
Suches, GA |
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Dodson, Larry
Trenton, GA Oil, Watercolor |
Dorr, Fred (2016 Signature Member)
Big Canoe, GA Acrylic, Watercolor |
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Drummond, Faye
Cumming, GA Oil |
Eckert, Penny
Cumming, GA |
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Edge, Ray
Ellijay, GA Mixed Media |
Edwards, Barbara P.
Jasper, GA Acrylic, Mixed Media, Pastel, Watercolor |
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Egli, Richard and Jacqueline
Murphy, NC Woodworking |
Esposito, Brenda
Suches, GA Acrylic, Fiber, Mixed Media, Oil |
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Ettman, Elma
Blue Ridge, GA Writing |
Frazier, Cevonna
Blue Ridge, GA Acrylic, Glass, Sculpture, Watercolor |
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Gardner, Dianne
Andrews, NC Other |
Gay, James T.
Carrollton, GA Acrylic, Oil |
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Geiger, Cynthia
Brasstown, NC Oil, Watercolor |
Grace, Tina
Blue Ridge, GA |
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Goodspeed, David
Blue Ridge, GA Photography, Sculpture |
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Greenspan, Juanita (2016 Signature Member) Topton, NC Stone Sculptor |
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Groce, Bill (2016 Honorary Signature Member)
Morganton, GA Other, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, Writing |
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Harris, Elsie Kay
Lexington, KY Acrylic |
Herold, Bill
Hiawassee, GA Acrylic |
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Holland, Judy
Brasstown, NC Acrylic, Oil, Painting |
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Huston, Richard
Athens, GA |
Jefferson, Bill
Cherry Log, GA |
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Jewett, Martha
Epworth, GA Clay, Glass |
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Jones, Robert
Jasper, GA Oil, Photography |
Jones, Verlee
Hiawassee, GA Watercolor |
Kifer, Zelia
Blue Ridge, GA
Quilting and Writing
Blue Ridge, GA
Quilting and Writing
Kindl, Andrea
Snellville, GA
Oil
Snellville, GA
Oil
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Kittelsen, Karsten
Resaca, GA 30735 Oil |
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Klangos, Irene
Suches, GA Watercolor and Mixed Media |
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Kowalczyk, Deborah
Riceville, TN Oil |
Koscik, Mary
Blue Ridge, GA |
Lamarre, Kathleen
Mineral Bluff, GA
Acrylic, Drawing
Mineral Bluff, GA
Acrylic, Drawing
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LaMontagne, Patty Blairsville, GA Felt tipped markers |
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Larson, Deborah
Blairsville, GA Photography |
Lengnick, Mary D.
Young Harris, GA Jewelry |
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Lewis-Wild, Robin
(2016 Signature Member) Mineral Bluff, GA Oil |
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Locke, Margo
Murphy, NC Painting, Watercolor |
Lynch, Francoise
Maggie Valley, NC Oil |
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Marx, Jeanie F.
Ellijay, GA |
Massey, Carol
Jasper, GA Clay, Drawing, Pastel |
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Mayes, Lynn
Big Canoe, GA Acrylic |
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McNish, Sherry
Ringgold, GA Oil |
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Meacham, Jack
Ellijay, GA Ceramics, Colored Pencil, Drawing, Painting, Pen & Ink, Sculpture |
Merkel, Anne
Mineral Bluff, GA Acrylic, Mixed Media, Watercolor |
Minion, Ellen J.
(2016 Member of Excellence)
Woodstock, GA
Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel and Mixed Media
(2016 Member of Excellence)
Woodstock, GA
Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel and Mixed Media
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Molder, Carolyn M.
(2016 Signature Member) Marble, NC Drawing, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor www.artexpressionsbycarolyn.com |
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Mott, Pebbie
(2016 Member of Excellence) Murphy, NC Acrylic, Drawing, Oil |
Muller, Teresa Marie
Blue Ridge, GA Acrylic |
Murphy, Marsha
Morganton, GA Garden Art, Sculpture |
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Nations, Brooke D.
(2016 Signature Member) Blue Ridge, GA Acrylic, Oil |
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Nestorsson, Tina
Suches, GA Oil |
Owens, Mariella
Mableton, GA Ceramics |
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Padoll, Patricia
Blairsville, GA Oil |
Patrick, Donna
Morganton, GA Acrylic, Wood |
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Patten, Terry
Blairsville, GA Photography |
Phillips, David
Auburn, GA |
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Potzauf, Nichole and Tom
Blue Ridge, GA |
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Ramsey, Teresa
Rydal, GA |
Rand, Ann
Mineral Bluff, Ga Photography |
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Reid, James
McCayesville, GA Oil, Pastel |
Ritch, Catherine Shaw
Dahlonega, GA
Oil
Dahlonega, GA
Oil
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Roddy, Rhonda Blue Ridge, GA Acrylic, Mixed Media, Pastel, Watercolor |
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Rossi-Espagnet, Carmen
Suches, GA |
Savage, Marsha Hamby
(2016 Signature Member)
Smyrna, GA
Oil, Pastel
marsha@marshasavage.com
www.marshasavage.com
(2016 Signature Member)
Smyrna, GA
Oil, Pastel
marsha@marshasavage.com
www.marshasavage.com
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Schaefer, Betty (2016 Member of Excellence) Blue Ridge, GA Fiber, Watercolor, Oil |
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Schaefer, Bert
Brasstown, NC |
Schinell, Lorraine
Dunwoody, GA Glass |
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Schumaker, Zoe (2016 Signature Member) Hiawassee, GA Pastel, Writing |
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Smith, Nancy Oliver Blairsville, GA Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Quilting, Writing |
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Stanford, Sally Bowell
Suches, GA Oil |
Starr, Linda
Blairsville, GA Pottery |
Steele, Peggy
Blairsville, GA
Blairsville, GA
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Summer, Dru
Murphy, NC 28906 Encaustic, Oil |
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Suttles, Todd
Atlanta, GA Photography |
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Szep, Anthony
Ellijay, GA Clay, Pottery |
Talmadge, Lynda
Atlanta, GA Charcoal, Drawing, Pastel |
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Thompson, Carole D.
Blairsville, GA Clay, Oil, Watercolor, Writer |
Thompson, Kathleen
Blue Ridge, GA Photography, Poet Writer, Writer |
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Thompson, Linda
Warne, NC Fiber |
Tucker, B. J.
Jasper, GA Watercolor |
Van Asten, Marie Lucet
Atlanta, GA
Clay
Atlanta, GA
Clay
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Van Huss, Paula (2016 Signature Member) Blairsville, GA Acrylic, Drawing, Mixed Media, Watercolor paula-art.blogspot.com |
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Wagner, Melinda
Mineral Bluff, GA |
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Webster, Patricia
Dunwoody, GA Watercolor |
West, Jackie Su
Hiawassee, GA Oil |
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Williamson, Marilyn
(2016 Signature Member) Cherry Log, GA Colored Pencil, Pastel, Watercolor |
Wingertsahn, Mark
Blairsville, GA Clay |
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Woody, Linda Stowe Suches, GA Pottery |
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Yanjitis, Pat
Marietta, GA
Marietta, GA
Yawn, Nadine
Ellijay, GA
Photography
Ellijay, GA
Photography
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Yellowhawk, Cheryl
Largo, FL Pastel |
Yeomans, Shirley
Blue Ridge, GA Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor |