About MAG

The Mississippi Artists Guild meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month (Sept - May) at the Word of Life Church, 670 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, Mississippi, 39157. The Social time begins at 5:30pm followed by a Business Meeting at 6:00pm. A speaker who is either an Artist or a subject matter expert on an Art or Community topic will begin after the business meeting. The meeting is usually adjourned by 8:00pm.

Membership is limited and open to Active Artists who have attained the age of 18 and are residents of Mississippi. No person otherwise qualified for membership in this organization will be denied membership because of race, religion, sex or political affiliations.

Prospective members must attend one meeting as a guest before making application for membership. Entry into the Guild is approved through a judged review of original framed artwork. See How To Join MAG (below) for the step by step process.

On October 10, 1974, the Governor of Mississippi signed the charter of incorporation of The Mississippi Artists Guild, Inc.

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MAG Organization Objectives:

  1. To promote, establish and maintain high standards of art among the members.
  2. To promote the study and improvement of fine art.
  3. To encourage all artists to participate in competitions.
  4. To provide educational programs to increase the knowledge and talent of all its members.
  5. To simulate the corporation and free communication among members.

Membership Benefits

  • Friendship and support from other like-minded artistic members
  • Monthly member meetings with speakers that are local Artists or Art focused topics.
  • Special Member Pricing for Workshops. MAG sponsors 2-3 workshops each year.
  • Opportunity to exhibit in MAG Art Shows and Exhibits.
  • Listing of your name and artists bio in the Website MAG member directory and the ability to link to your personal/business website.

MAG Executive Officers 2023-2024

 Director:  Ella Jane Putnam
 Associate Director:  Terri Herring
 Secretary: Trish Franks
 Treasurer: Theresa King
 Trustees: Dianne Norman, Mary Ann Elliott
  

MAG Standing Committee Chairpersons 2023-2024

 Workshops: Gloria Jones, Carol King
 Art Shows: Dona Mitchell, Bryan Peters
 Membership: Mac Deaver, Carole Bailey
 Historian:
 Martha Harrell
Hospitality:
 Kathy Ward, Kim Besslievere
 Publicity:  Shawn Richards, Maggie Mayer
 Webmaster: Cindy Prince

How to Join MAG!

  1. All prospective members (guest) of The Mississippi Artists' Guild must be invited by an active member to attend one of the monthly meetings held during September through May. A membership application and requirements to join will be available.
  2. The prospective member (guest) will attend the following month's meeting (30 minutes before the social begins) with the following information:
    1. Completed written application request to the Board of Directors.
    2. Three paintings: (1) Original of the applicant; (2) Applicant's art that are original or may have been critiqued and of workshops and teachers.
  3. The Board of Directors will review the application and paintings and retains the right to either accept or reject the application for membership.
  4. Membership dues will be collected upon approval of the board. Annual dues are $60 per year.
  5. Email us at http://MSArtistsGuild.org if you are an Active Artist interested in attending a meeting.
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