Interested in becoming a member?

The Charleston Artist Guild is a large family of artists and art lovers who share a common passion. We support each other, learn from each other and share our talents with the community through outreach projects. We look forward to welcoming you to our organization and keeping our membership and invite you to start maximizing your benefits now.

10 Great Reasons to join the Charleston Artist Guild:

1. Access to CAG sponsored workshops, critiques and classes
2. Attend demonstration programs featuring artists, outstanding in their medium
3. Boost your exposure by becoming an Exhibiting member through the Jury-In Process. Members with Exhibiting Status may apply to hang and sell their work in the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery. 
4. Subscription to The Easel and other member specific email newsletters
5. Enjoy a 10% discount on artwork & photography in the CAG Gallery.
6. Enjoy a 15% discount on giclee’ printing at Rick Rhodes Photography
7. Enjoy free individual grounds admission to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and Middleton Place*
8. Share your passion with others by volunteering for a community outreach project or a committee.
9. Have some fun celebrating and socializing with members at our monthly members meetings, featured artist receptions, holiday party or other social functions.
10. Align yourself with the Lowcountry’s pre-eminent art organization.

* CAG members may enjoy the gardens for plein air painting, photography or walking, as often as you like. Your CAG membership card and ID are required. Guests pay full admission. House tours, carriage rides or other touring opportunities are not included.

Member Meetings

In person CAG Member Meetings are held four times a year, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in February, April, September and November. Meetings take a hiatus over the summer months.

Unless otherwise indicated in-person CAG meetings are held at Charleston Public Library, 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401.

A typical meeting agenda includes:

Agenda:

• 5:00 PM Hospitality Setup
• 5:30 – 6:00 Gathering and Socializing
• 6:00 – 6:15 CAG Buiness Meeting
• 6:15 – 7:15 Guest Artist Demo/Discussion
• 7:30 Meeting Adjourned

Specific meeting details are provided in the monthly eNewsletter (The Easel) emailed to all current members at the 1st of the month and can also be found on this website’s Events page.

Member Juried Exhibition

Each year the Charleston Artist Guild hosts a Juried Exhibition for its member. Open to Exhibiting Status CAG Members with dues paid, the Members Exhibition is for visual artwork on the 2D art painting and photography spectrum.

CAG Membership Application