Des Plaines Art Guild, Neighbor

The history of the Des Plaines Art Guild goes back to June 1953, when Jim Bade, a Des Plaines Journal reporter, sent letters to ten artists in the Des Plaines area suggesting the establishment of an art league. The first meeting of the group was held on July 7, 1953.

From the beginning the guild has conducted art fairs. Originally, two fairs were held each year, one in June for members only and one in September for members as well as non-members, who were juried in and paid a fee. Many of our members have also done demos and their talents are tremendous.

For more information, check out our website at dpag.org.