was founded more than three decades ago by leading artists in the historic, arts-friendly town of Galena, Illinois. In the beginning, it consisted of a small group of working artists getting together to discuss their latest ideas in a social setting. Many of the founders are current members of the Guild. Today, with more than eighty members, the Guild is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation sponsoring visual arts and artists in Galena and the surrounding areas. The Guild offers art workshops and classes and awards scholarships to students seeking a degree and a career in art, in addition to continuing education grants to members who are working artists to support them in their artistic endeavors. The Guild has a good number of members who are art enthusiasts providing much appreciated and very much needed time, encouragement and financial support to our endeavors. You can download a membership application from the Join Us section of this Web site.

The Galena Artists’ Guild has several special events each year and is constantly developing new venues for the public to view and purchase the vast range of fine arts represented in our membership. Upcoming events are posted on the calendar on this Web site.