The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild (SAAG)
is an organization of artisans and craftsmen from several states, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, brought together to promote the business and professional development of its member artists.
We are part of the historic Art Center in Blue Ridge, GA. We hold several members only shows each year (at least one is a traveling exhibition) and sponsor the National Juried Show for members and non-members.
SAAG has educational meetings, Show and Tell sessions, social events, access to master's level classes, and a credentialing program. Members also enjoy the camaraderie of meeting with fellow artists. Chartered in 2007 with only 25, we have now grown to almost 200 members. Won't you join us? Please visit our Membership Page for more information.
SAAG Meetings
Monthly meetings have been temporarily suspended.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 60513
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday - 10 am - 6 pm each day. Closed Mondays
Phone: 706.632.2144 Fax: 706.632.7785
BRMAA website, here.
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization
under the umbrella of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Forms:
2023 SAAG Autumn Member Show
October 21, 2023 thru November 11, 2023
Entry Fee: (must be included with submission form)
$20 made payable to SAAG
Submission Deadline:
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Artwork Delivery:
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony:
Saturday, October 21, 2023; 5pm to 7pm
The 2023 SAAG Autumn Member Show is open to all active members of the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild. Original artworks of traditional or non-traditional style will be accepted into the following two categories: two-dimensional: painting, drawing, photography, fiber art, glass, wood, clay and metal, and three-dimensional: fiber art, glass, wood, clay and metal. Prints and reproductions will not be accepted.
This Show offers monetary prizes totaling $1,600, including $400 for Best in Show. This Show will be on display in the Richard Low Evans Gallery in the Art Center from October 21st through November 11th, 2023.
The 2023 SAAG Member Show awards judge will be renowned artist and SAAG Signature Member, Marsha Hamby Savage. For more on our 2023 awards judge, please visit www.marshasavage.com.
You may contact us about the exhibit or prospectus information via email at [email protected] or call (706) 632-2144.
The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild (SAAG) operates under the umbrella of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a non-profit 501c3 arts council in the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia. SAAG’s mission is to enhance the professional and business development of artists and to maintain the art-centric vision of our artistic community.
2023 SAAG Autumn Member Show
October 21, 2023 thru November 11, 2023
Entry Fee: (must be included with submission form)
$20 made payable to SAAG
Submission Deadline:
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Artwork Delivery:
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony:
Saturday, October 21, 2023; 5pm to 7pm
The 2023 SAAG Autumn Member Show is open to all active members of the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild. Original artworks of traditional or non-traditional style will be accepted into the following two categories: two-dimensional: painting, drawing, photography, fiber art, glass, wood, clay and metal, and three-dimensional: fiber art, glass, wood, clay and metal. Prints and reproductions will not be accepted.
This Show offers monetary prizes totaling $1,600, including $400 for Best in Show. This Show will be on display in the Richard Low Evans Gallery in the Art Center from October 21st through November 11th, 2023.
The 2023 SAAG Member Show awards judge will be renowned artist and SAAG Signature Member, Marsha Hamby Savage. For more on our 2023 awards judge, please visit www.marshasavage.com.
You may contact us about the exhibit or prospectus information via email at [email protected] or call (706) 632-2144.
The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild (SAAG) operates under the umbrella of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a non-profit 501c3 arts council in the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia. SAAG’s mission is to enhance the professional and business development of artists and to maintain the art-centric vision of our artistic community.
Meet our Members:
On behalf of all SAAG members, and the Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association,
we offer our heartfelt congratulations to all those members list below. The lists are recognitions
of our Signature and Members of Excellence award recipients since the program began in 2012.
SAAG Signature Members
Keith Burgess, Tom Chambers, Camille Day, Bill Dealy, Suzanne DesLauriers, Fred Dorr, Juanita Greenspan, Bill Groce (Honorary), Kim Hamby, Irene Klangos, Robin Lewis-Wild, Carolyn Molder, Brooke Nations, Marsha Hamby Savage, Zoe Schumaker, Estelle Schwarz, Marie Spaeder-Haas, Bill Suttles (Honorary), Marie-Luce Van Asten, Marilyn Williamson
SAAG Members of Excellence
Ellen Minion
Pebbie Mott
Betty Schaefer
Abreu, Anthony - Mineral Bluff, GA
Acrylic, Oil, Photography, Watercolor
www.abreufineartgallery.com
Akins, Tanya - Jasper, GA
Albertson, Larry and Chris - Blue Ridge, GA
Arcrylic, Watercolor
Alfery, Christine E. - Flambeau, WI
Mixed Media
christinealfery.com
Amick, Ann - Blue Ridge, GA
Arnold, Sarah - Ellijay, GA
Babb, Sandra - Ringgold, GA
Bailey, David - Acworth, GA
www.georgiafiresteel.com
Baldwin, Paul S. - Jasper, GA
Basco, Joe, Diane, Sarah & Jennifer
Mineral Bluff, GA
Beard, Linda - Peachtree Comers, GA
Bell, Linda L. - Hiawassee, GA
Fiber, Mixed Media
Bellows, Janice - Birmingham, AL
Bennett, Michelle -Morganton, GA
Jewelry
Bessette, Sheryl - Blairsville, GA
Painting, Watercolor
Blue Ridge Mountain Art Center- Blue Ridge, GA
www.blueridgearts.net
Bowen, Barbara - Ellijay, GA
babowenphotography.com
Bowes, Ellie - Cherry Log
Bowes, Shana -Woodstock, GA
www.shanabowes.com
Brantley, Diana - Blairsville, GA
Brown, Michael & Evelyn - Blairsville, GA
Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor
www.MoonGallery.com
Bryant, Barbara - Murphy, NC
Burgess, Keith - Hiawassee, GA
www.keithburgessart.com
Burns, Nancy - Montauk, NY
Clay, Handbuilding
Canup, Paula - Hayesville, NC
Acrylic, Pastel
Carey, Sheila -Englewood, FL
Camey, Jannell Reid & William - Acworth, GA
Carr, Elizabeth - Acworth, GA
elizabeth-carr.artistwebsites.com
Caspar, Kathi & Bob - Chatsworth, GA
Chadwick, Holly - Blue Ridge, GA
Chambers, Tom & Brenda - Blairsville, GA
www.branchingoutart.weebly.com
Chamlee, Vera Susan - Hixson, TN
Chase, Carole F. - Cherry Log, GA
Chitvanni, Valerie - Sugar Hill, GA
Oil, Photography, Watercolor
jchristopherquillen.com
Christopher-Quillen, Joan - Decatur, GA
Pastel
gourdsbygertskid.netfirms.com/
Cinnamon-Maxwell, Mary - Blue Ridge, GA
Gourds
gourdsbygertskid.netfirms.com
Cleary-Robitaille, Mary - Blairsville, GA
Coatsworth, Linda & Don - Avondale, GA
Cole, Randy & Carolyn - Blue Ridge, GA
Connors, Suzanne - Stuart, FL
Fiber
Corkum, Arline -Mineral Bluff, GA
heavenlyartstudio.com
Cummings, Paige - Athens, GA
Czyscon, Robyn - Morganton, GA
Daniels, Nancy Elizabeth & Jack Meacham - Ellijay, GA
Clay
www.inthewoodspottery.com
Danner, Jennifer Julia - Ducktown, TN
Davis, Scott - Hiawassee, GA
Day, Camille - Ellijay, GA
Drawing, Oil, Pastel
www.studiocamille.com
Dealy, Jr, William & Linda A. - Jasper, GA
Wood
kawonucraftsltd.com
DesLauriers, Suzy - Brasstown, NC
Aquarelle
artbysuzy.com
DeWolf, Bobbie -Mineral Bluff, GA
Dobson, Charley & Betty - Suches, GA
Drummond, Faye - Cummings, GA
Oil
Enderli, Jeffrey - Fairbury, IL
Englehardt, Laurel - Cumming, GA
Enter, Karl - Danielsville, GA
Ettman, Elma - Blue Ridge, GA
Writing
www.sustainable-arts.org
Ferre, Penelope - Blairsiville, GA
www.sustainable-arts.org
Foegelle, Mary & Walt -Blue Rigde, GA
Ford, Tim - Murphy, NC
Painting
tim-ford.pixels.com
Gay, James T - Carrollton, GA
Acrylic, Oil
Grant, Gregory Graham - Omond Beach, FL
Grant-Brown, Julie - Blue Ridge, GA
Gray, Pat Aube - Blairsville, GA
Green, Susan & Carl - Morganton, GA
Greenspan, Juanita - Hiawassee, GA
Stone Sculptor
whisperingstoneartworks.com
Groce, Bill - Morganton, GA
Photography, Sculpture, Wood, Writing
www.billgbirdart.com
Guerin, Joan -Epworth, GA
Haas, Marie Spaeder -Bradenton, FL
Mixed Media
www.spaederhaasgallery.com
Hamby, Kim - Blairsville, GA
Colored Pencil, Drawing, Pencil
www.khamby.com
Harris, Elsie Kay - Lexington, KY
Acrylic
Herman, Adri, Marietta, GA
Quilt
Herold, Bill - Hiawassee, GA
Acrylic
www.billheroldart.com
Herrero, Graciela - Kennesaw, GA
Hobgood, Elly - Canton, GA
Holland, Judy - Brasstown, NC
Acrylic, Oil, Painting
Holliday, Joseph - Marietta, GA
Holstein, Jae - Newberry, FL
Basketry
www.southernpinesbasketry.com
Holstein, Sheryl - Ellijay, GA
Clay
www.facebook.com/mountainoakpottery
Horne, Sheila - Birmingham, AL
Horter, Anne - Blue Ridge, GA
Jackson, Sheila - Douglasville, GA
Jefferson, Bill - Cherry Log, GA
Jewett, Ike Waugh & Martha - Blue Ridge, GA
Clay
Jones, Joyce - Chattanooga, TN
Jones, Verlee - Hiawassee, GA
Watercolor
Kelischek, Misty - Brasstown, NC
Painting
Kimsey, Lorraine - Marietta, GA
kimseyfineart.com
Kindi, Andrea - Snelville -GA
Oil
Klangos, Irene - Suches, GA
Watercolor and Mixed Media
Kleese-Stamps, Suzanne - Sharpsburg, GA
Knight, Dee - Warwick, GA
Knight, Dolores - Warnick, GA
LaMarca, Laurie -Independence, LA
Lamarre, Kathleen, Mineral Bluff, GA
Acrylic, Drawing
Larsen, Deborah - Blairsville, GA
Photography
Lewis-Wild, Robin - Mineral Bluff, GA
Oil
Lightner, Mary - Young Harris, GA
Lindenberger, Crystal - Loveland, CO
Locke, Margo - Murphy, NC
Painting, Watercolor
Matheny, Jeanne - Dunedin, FL
backroadslesstraveled.com
Mayes, Lynn - Big Canoe, GA
Acrylic, mixed media
Maze, Phoebe - Canton, GA
Pottery
McCormick, Marla - Mineral Bluff, GA
Painting
marlajmccormick.com
McKenzie, Vicki & Ken - Blue Ridge, GA
McKittrick, P. Douglas - Acworth, GA
McNally, Joanne - Blue Ridge, GA
McNish, Sherry - Ringgold, GA
Oil
Merkel, Anne - Mineral Bluff, GA
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Watercolor
www.arielagroup.com/AnneMerkel.com
Minion, Ellen J. - Gainesville, GA
Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel and Mixed Media
Molder, Carolyn M. - Marble, NC
Drawing, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor
www.artexpressionsbycarolyn.com also www.carolynmolderart.com
Mullins, Jewelynn - Blue Ridge, GA
Murphy, Marsha - Morganton, GA
Garden Art, Sculpture
Nations, Brooke D. - Blue Ridge, GA
Acrylic, Oil
Nolan, Joy - Ellijay, GA
Oil
Pace, Neila & Ronald - McCaysville, GA
Parry, Maria - Suwannee, GA
Phillips, David - Cleveland, GA
www.davidlphillipsartist.com
Pinnick, Brenda - Woodstock, GA
Oil
http://www.brendapinnick.com
Pollett, Cynthia - Murphy, NC
Oil
Poole, Clive & Rita - Blue Ridge, GA
Woodturning -Marquetry
Potzauf, Nichole & Tom - Blue Ridge, GA
Price, Toni - Stone Mountain, GA
tonimprice.com
Proffitt, Nancy - Vonore, TN
Ramy, Julie Newsome & Mike - Atlanta, GA
mikieproductions.com
Rawlinson, David - Germantown, TN
Rawlinson, Jonlane Fred - Collierville, TN
Roberson, Katie - Morganton, GA
Rommel, Elizabeth - Decatur, GA
Roof, Miranda - Mineral Bluff, GA
Rossi-Espagnet, Carmen - Suches, GA
Russel, Mary D. - Jasper, GA
Clay, Pen & Ink, Sculpture, Watercolors
www.turkeytrot.caincreek.com
Savage, Marsha Hamby - Smyrna, GA
Oil, Pastel
www.marshasavage.com
Schaefer, Betty & Gary - Blue Ridge, GA
Fiber, Watercolor, Oil
Schorr, Lupe - Hoschton, GA
Schwarz, Estelle R. - Hiawassee, GA
Oil, Pastel
estelleschwarz.com
Shomaker, Donald - Murphy, GA
Woodworking
www.outyonder.net
Slavicek, Tom - Dahlonega, GA
Fiber, Leather
blackeagleleather.com
Smith, Nancy Oliver - Blairsville, GA
Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Quilting, Writing
blueridgemountainarts.com/painting/Nancy-Oliver-Smith.htm
Smith, Robin Bird - Blairsville, GA
Pottery
Stanford, Sally Boswell & John - Blairsville, GA
Oil
www.johnstanfordart.com
Stephens, Melissa (Libby) - Jasper, GA
Photography
Stevens, Julia - Young Harris, GA
Drawing, Oil
ArtbyJStevens.com
Suarez, Janet - Marietta, GA
Sullivan, Jean - Epworth, GA
Sumner, Dru - Murphy, NC
Encaustic, Oil
Suttles, Bill - Blairsville, GA
Oil, Pastel
www.billsuttles.com
Suttles, Todd - Atlanta, GA
Photography
suttlesphotography.com
Sutton, Vickie - Lawrenceville, GA
Jewelry
Swick, Kelly C. - Pompano Beach, FL
Writing
kelliswick.wordpress.com
Thompson, Carole D - Blairsville, GA
Clay, Oil, Watercolor, Writer
Thompson, Donna Coleman - Blue Ridge, GA
dthompsoncreative.com
Thompson, Linda - Wame, NC
Fiber
Thor, Glynda - Powder Springs, GA
Thursby, Sally - Blue Ridge, GA
Tinsley, Tina - Bogart, GA
Fiber
Travis, Mary - Atlanta, GA
Tu, Chanh - Cobb, GA
Valehrach, Maria - Marietta, GA
Vanderlaan, David & Debra - Murphy, NC
Photography
www.celebratelifegallery.com
Waldner, Maria - Ellijay, GA
Mixed Media
Walters, David - Plantation, FL
Watson, Brenda - Alpharetta, GA
West, Jackie Su - Hiawassee, GA
fineartamerica.com/profiles/jackie-su.html
Williamson, Marilyn - Cherry Log, GA
Colored Pencil, Pastel, Watercolor
Williamson, Nancy Ann - Blairsville, GA
Withrow, Rob - Brasstown, NC
Wolfe, Faye - Chattanooga, TN
Wood, Jonna - Monroe, GA
Woodward, Diane - Blairsville, GA
Glass
Yankitis, Pat - Marietta, GA
Young, Janet - Ellijay, GA
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization
under the umbrella of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
On behalf of all SAAG members, and the Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association,
we offer our heartfelt congratulations to all those members list below. The lists are recognitions
of our Signature and Members of Excellence award recipients since the program began in 2012.
SAAG Signature Members
Keith Burgess, Tom Chambers, Camille Day, Bill Dealy, Suzanne DesLauriers, Fred Dorr, Juanita Greenspan, Bill Groce (Honorary), Kim Hamby, Irene Klangos, Robin Lewis-Wild, Carolyn Molder, Brooke Nations, Marsha Hamby Savage, Zoe Schumaker, Estelle Schwarz, Marie Spaeder-Haas, Bill Suttles (Honorary), Marie-Luce Van Asten, Marilyn Williamson
SAAG Members of Excellence
Ellen Minion
Pebbie Mott
Betty Schaefer
Abreu, Anthony - Mineral Bluff, GA
Acrylic, Oil, Photography, Watercolor
www.abreufineartgallery.com
Akins, Tanya - Jasper, GA
Albertson, Larry and Chris - Blue Ridge, GA
Arcrylic, Watercolor
Alfery, Christine E. - Flambeau, WI
Mixed Media
christinealfery.com
Amick, Ann - Blue Ridge, GA
Arnold, Sarah - Ellijay, GA
Babb, Sandra - Ringgold, GA
Bailey, David - Acworth, GA
www.georgiafiresteel.com
Baldwin, Paul S. - Jasper, GA
Basco, Joe, Diane, Sarah & Jennifer
Mineral Bluff, GA
Beard, Linda - Peachtree Comers, GA
Bell, Linda L. - Hiawassee, GA
Fiber, Mixed Media
Bellows, Janice - Birmingham, AL
Bennett, Michelle -Morganton, GA
Jewelry
Bessette, Sheryl - Blairsville, GA
Painting, Watercolor
Blue Ridge Mountain Art Center- Blue Ridge, GA
www.blueridgearts.net
Bowen, Barbara - Ellijay, GA
babowenphotography.com
Bowes, Ellie - Cherry Log
Bowes, Shana -Woodstock, GA
www.shanabowes.com
Brantley, Diana - Blairsville, GA
Brown, Michael & Evelyn - Blairsville, GA
Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor
www.MoonGallery.com
Bryant, Barbara - Murphy, NC
Burgess, Keith - Hiawassee, GA
www.keithburgessart.com
Burns, Nancy - Montauk, NY
Clay, Handbuilding
Canup, Paula - Hayesville, NC
Acrylic, Pastel
Carey, Sheila -Englewood, FL
Camey, Jannell Reid & William - Acworth, GA
Carr, Elizabeth - Acworth, GA
elizabeth-carr.artistwebsites.com
Caspar, Kathi & Bob - Chatsworth, GA
Chadwick, Holly - Blue Ridge, GA
Chambers, Tom & Brenda - Blairsville, GA
www.branchingoutart.weebly.com
Chamlee, Vera Susan - Hixson, TN
Chase, Carole F. - Cherry Log, GA
Chitvanni, Valerie - Sugar Hill, GA
Oil, Photography, Watercolor
jchristopherquillen.com
Christopher-Quillen, Joan - Decatur, GA
Pastel
gourdsbygertskid.netfirms.com/
Cinnamon-Maxwell, Mary - Blue Ridge, GA
Gourds
gourdsbygertskid.netfirms.com
Cleary-Robitaille, Mary - Blairsville, GA
Coatsworth, Linda & Don - Avondale, GA
Cole, Randy & Carolyn - Blue Ridge, GA
Connors, Suzanne - Stuart, FL
Fiber
Corkum, Arline -Mineral Bluff, GA
heavenlyartstudio.com
Cummings, Paige - Athens, GA
Czyscon, Robyn - Morganton, GA
Daniels, Nancy Elizabeth & Jack Meacham - Ellijay, GA
Clay
www.inthewoodspottery.com
Danner, Jennifer Julia - Ducktown, TN
Davis, Scott - Hiawassee, GA
Day, Camille - Ellijay, GA
Drawing, Oil, Pastel
www.studiocamille.com
Dealy, Jr, William & Linda A. - Jasper, GA
Wood
kawonucraftsltd.com
DesLauriers, Suzy - Brasstown, NC
Aquarelle
artbysuzy.com
DeWolf, Bobbie -Mineral Bluff, GA
Dobson, Charley & Betty - Suches, GA
Drummond, Faye - Cummings, GA
Oil
Enderli, Jeffrey - Fairbury, IL
Englehardt, Laurel - Cumming, GA
Enter, Karl - Danielsville, GA
Ettman, Elma - Blue Ridge, GA
Writing
www.sustainable-arts.org
Ferre, Penelope - Blairsiville, GA
www.sustainable-arts.org
Foegelle, Mary & Walt -Blue Rigde, GA
Ford, Tim - Murphy, NC
Painting
tim-ford.pixels.com
Gay, James T - Carrollton, GA
Acrylic, Oil
Grant, Gregory Graham - Omond Beach, FL
Grant-Brown, Julie - Blue Ridge, GA
Gray, Pat Aube - Blairsville, GA
Green, Susan & Carl - Morganton, GA
Greenspan, Juanita - Hiawassee, GA
Stone Sculptor
whisperingstoneartworks.com
Groce, Bill - Morganton, GA
Photography, Sculpture, Wood, Writing
www.billgbirdart.com
Guerin, Joan -Epworth, GA
Haas, Marie Spaeder -Bradenton, FL
Mixed Media
www.spaederhaasgallery.com
Hamby, Kim - Blairsville, GA
Colored Pencil, Drawing, Pencil
www.khamby.com
Harris, Elsie Kay - Lexington, KY
Acrylic
Herman, Adri, Marietta, GA
Quilt
Herold, Bill - Hiawassee, GA
Acrylic
www.billheroldart.com
Herrero, Graciela - Kennesaw, GA
Hobgood, Elly - Canton, GA
Holland, Judy - Brasstown, NC
Acrylic, Oil, Painting
Holliday, Joseph - Marietta, GA
Holstein, Jae - Newberry, FL
Basketry
www.southernpinesbasketry.com
Holstein, Sheryl - Ellijay, GA
Clay
www.facebook.com/mountainoakpottery
Horne, Sheila - Birmingham, AL
Horter, Anne - Blue Ridge, GA
Jackson, Sheila - Douglasville, GA
Jefferson, Bill - Cherry Log, GA
Jewett, Ike Waugh & Martha - Blue Ridge, GA
Clay
Jones, Joyce - Chattanooga, TN
Jones, Verlee - Hiawassee, GA
Watercolor
Kelischek, Misty - Brasstown, NC
Painting
Kimsey, Lorraine - Marietta, GA
kimseyfineart.com
Kindi, Andrea - Snelville -GA
Oil
Klangos, Irene - Suches, GA
Watercolor and Mixed Media
Kleese-Stamps, Suzanne - Sharpsburg, GA
Knight, Dee - Warwick, GA
Knight, Dolores - Warnick, GA
LaMarca, Laurie -Independence, LA
Lamarre, Kathleen, Mineral Bluff, GA
Acrylic, Drawing
Larsen, Deborah - Blairsville, GA
Photography
Lewis-Wild, Robin - Mineral Bluff, GA
Oil
Lightner, Mary - Young Harris, GA
Lindenberger, Crystal - Loveland, CO
Locke, Margo - Murphy, NC
Painting, Watercolor
Matheny, Jeanne - Dunedin, FL
backroadslesstraveled.com
Mayes, Lynn - Big Canoe, GA
Acrylic, mixed media
Maze, Phoebe - Canton, GA
Pottery
McCormick, Marla - Mineral Bluff, GA
Painting
marlajmccormick.com
McKenzie, Vicki & Ken - Blue Ridge, GA
McKittrick, P. Douglas - Acworth, GA
McNally, Joanne - Blue Ridge, GA
McNish, Sherry - Ringgold, GA
Oil
Merkel, Anne - Mineral Bluff, GA
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Watercolor
www.arielagroup.com/AnneMerkel.com
Minion, Ellen J. - Gainesville, GA
Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel and Mixed Media
Molder, Carolyn M. - Marble, NC
Drawing, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor
www.artexpressionsbycarolyn.com also www.carolynmolderart.com
Mullins, Jewelynn - Blue Ridge, GA
Murphy, Marsha - Morganton, GA
Garden Art, Sculpture
Nations, Brooke D. - Blue Ridge, GA
Acrylic, Oil
Nolan, Joy - Ellijay, GA
Oil
Pace, Neila & Ronald - McCaysville, GA
Parry, Maria - Suwannee, GA
Phillips, David - Cleveland, GA
www.davidlphillipsartist.com
Pinnick, Brenda - Woodstock, GA
Oil
http://www.brendapinnick.com
Pollett, Cynthia - Murphy, NC
Oil
Poole, Clive & Rita - Blue Ridge, GA
Woodturning -Marquetry
Potzauf, Nichole & Tom - Blue Ridge, GA
Price, Toni - Stone Mountain, GA
tonimprice.com
Proffitt, Nancy - Vonore, TN
Ramy, Julie Newsome & Mike - Atlanta, GA
mikieproductions.com
Rawlinson, David - Germantown, TN
Rawlinson, Jonlane Fred - Collierville, TN
Roberson, Katie - Morganton, GA
Rommel, Elizabeth - Decatur, GA
Roof, Miranda - Mineral Bluff, GA
Rossi-Espagnet, Carmen - Suches, GA
Russel, Mary D. - Jasper, GA
Clay, Pen & Ink, Sculpture, Watercolors
www.turkeytrot.caincreek.com
Savage, Marsha Hamby - Smyrna, GA
Oil, Pastel
www.marshasavage.com
Schaefer, Betty & Gary - Blue Ridge, GA
Fiber, Watercolor, Oil
Schorr, Lupe - Hoschton, GA
Schwarz, Estelle R. - Hiawassee, GA
Oil, Pastel
estelleschwarz.com
Shomaker, Donald - Murphy, GA
Woodworking
www.outyonder.net
Slavicek, Tom - Dahlonega, GA
Fiber, Leather
blackeagleleather.com
Smith, Nancy Oliver - Blairsville, GA
Drawing, Painting, Watercolor, Quilting, Writing
blueridgemountainarts.com/painting/Nancy-Oliver-Smith.htm
Smith, Robin Bird - Blairsville, GA
Pottery
Stanford, Sally Boswell & John - Blairsville, GA
Oil
www.johnstanfordart.com
Stephens, Melissa (Libby) - Jasper, GA
Photography
Stevens, Julia - Young Harris, GA
Drawing, Oil
ArtbyJStevens.com
Suarez, Janet - Marietta, GA
Sullivan, Jean - Epworth, GA
Sumner, Dru - Murphy, NC
Encaustic, Oil
Suttles, Bill - Blairsville, GA
Oil, Pastel
www.billsuttles.com
Suttles, Todd - Atlanta, GA
Photography
suttlesphotography.com
Sutton, Vickie - Lawrenceville, GA
Jewelry
Swick, Kelly C. - Pompano Beach, FL
Writing
kelliswick.wordpress.com
Thompson, Carole D - Blairsville, GA
Clay, Oil, Watercolor, Writer
Thompson, Donna Coleman - Blue Ridge, GA
dthompsoncreative.com
Thompson, Linda - Wame, NC
Fiber
Thor, Glynda - Powder Springs, GA
Thursby, Sally - Blue Ridge, GA
Tinsley, Tina - Bogart, GA
Fiber
Travis, Mary - Atlanta, GA
Tu, Chanh - Cobb, GA
Valehrach, Maria - Marietta, GA
Vanderlaan, David & Debra - Murphy, NC
Photography
www.celebratelifegallery.com
Waldner, Maria - Ellijay, GA
Mixed Media
Walters, David - Plantation, FL
Watson, Brenda - Alpharetta, GA
West, Jackie Su - Hiawassee, GA
fineartamerica.com/profiles/jackie-su.html
Williamson, Marilyn - Cherry Log, GA
Colored Pencil, Pastel, Watercolor
Williamson, Nancy Ann - Blairsville, GA
Withrow, Rob - Brasstown, NC
Wolfe, Faye - Chattanooga, TN
Wood, Jonna - Monroe, GA
Woodward, Diane - Blairsville, GA
Glass
Yankitis, Pat - Marietta, GA
Young, Janet - Ellijay, GA
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization
under the umbrella of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
MembershipThe Southern Appalachian Artist Guild is an organization of artisans and craftsmen from several states, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, brought together "to promote the business and professional development of its member artists." We are part of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association in Blue Ridge, GA.
SAAG has educational meetings, Show and Tell sessions, social events, access to master's level classes, and a credentialing program. Members also enjoy the camaraderie of meeting with fellow artists.
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild
Member of Excellence and Signature Member Program
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.
To serve the needs of its diverse and talented members, 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 that the member has reached a professional status within SAAG and entitles 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 members in this category have shown extraordinary dedication through the devotion of their time, talents and volunteerism. These qualified members are entitled to use the title SAAG Member of Excellence in recognition of this extraordinary dedication.
The SAAG Executive Board worked to offer both of these credentials, equal in status, to our diverse membership so anyone could work toward a designation. Any member can obtain either or both credentials. As of 2019, continuous membership must be maintained in order to retain Member of Excellence and Signature Member designations. To reinstate awarded designations, members may pay a renewal fee equal to the membership dues missed during inactive status.
Obtaining “credential” status is a personal choice. Each of our SAAG members is valued within our organization, whether or not he or she chooses to work toward a credential.
Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association - BRMAA
If you would like to join or renew your membership with the Art Center at any level, please use the link below, use the drop down menu to select your desired level of membership
www.blueridgearts.net/join.html
BRMAA Art Center Memberships
Student* $20.00 USD
Individual $50.00 USD
Family $75.00 USD
Friend $125.00 USD
Business/Benefactor $250.00 USD
Art Center Supporter $500.00 USD
Art Center Patron $1,000.00 USD
*A copy of official student ID must be submitted before Student Membership will be accepted.
Copy may be submitted via email to [email protected].
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization
under the umbrella of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
SAAG has educational meetings, Show and Tell sessions, social events, access to master's level classes, and a credentialing program. Members also enjoy the camaraderie of meeting with fellow artists.
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild
Member of Excellence and Signature Member Program
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.
To serve the needs of its diverse and talented members, 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 that the member has reached a professional status within SAAG and entitles 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 members in this category have shown extraordinary dedication through the devotion of their time, talents and volunteerism. These qualified members are entitled to use the title SAAG Member of Excellence in recognition of this extraordinary dedication.
The SAAG Executive Board worked to offer both of these credentials, equal in status, to our diverse membership so anyone could work toward a designation. Any member can obtain either or both credentials. As of 2019, continuous membership must be maintained in order to retain Member of Excellence and Signature Member designations. To reinstate awarded designations, members may pay a renewal fee equal to the membership dues missed during inactive status.
Obtaining “credential” status is a personal choice. Each of our SAAG members is valued within our organization, whether or not he or she chooses to work toward a credential.
Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association - BRMAA
If you would like to join or renew your membership with the Art Center at any level, please use the link below, use the drop down menu to select your desired level of membership
www.blueridgearts.net/join.html
BRMAA Art Center Memberships
Student* $20.00 USD
Individual $50.00 USD
Family $75.00 USD
Friend $125.00 USD
Business/Benefactor $250.00 USD
Art Center Supporter $500.00 USD
Art Center Patron $1,000.00 USD
*A copy of official student ID must be submitted before Student Membership will be accepted.
Copy may be submitted via email to [email protected].
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization
under the umbrella of the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
