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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas at the Guild House!!
The tree is up, the Holiday Members Choice Exhibition is hung and Judge Sandy Stratil has made her award selections and the Marketplace tables are nearly ready to share with you! Join us tomorrow, December 4th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm for the Opening Reception! We’re so excited that this marks our Second Annual…
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Join Us for the Holiday Show and Marketplace Opening & Reception on Thurs, Dec 4th!
Join us and help congratulate the winners of our final exhibition of 2025! We’ll also be awarding the People’s Choice for the Fall Into Winter Show that wrapped last week – Did your choice win?! Each of the artists exhibiting chose their favorite pieces this Holiday Season – you may find your own new favorite…
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Blog | Exhibitions | Members | News
Don’t Forget! Intake for the Members Holiday Exhibition is Tuesday, Nov 18th!
Entries are coming in online for the Members Holiday Choice Exhibition and the Members Holiday Marketplace. Don’t forget to get the Exhibition entries into the Guild House on Tuesday, November 18th, between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Everything needs to be hung by Friday, to make sure judge Sandy Stratil can see each piece at…
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Don’t Forget! The Annual Members Appreciation Dinner is This Thursday!
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Member Appreciation Dinner this Thursday, October 23rd, at 5:30 pm at the Osterneck Auditorium! That’s at 102 North Chestnut Street in Lumberton, NC 28358. There is no charge, this is for the Robeson Art Guild Family and Friends! We will share plans for 2026, including the exhibition…
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Join Us for the Holiday Members 2025 Marketplace!
December 4, 2025 – December 18, 2025 Reservations for booths for the Holiday Members Marketplace are open online! Last year was our first try with the marketplace, so although it was a success we are taking notice of some suggestions we received. One thing isn’t changing – you must be a member to have a…
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Today’s Burning Question
When can buyers pick up their artwork from the Members Holiday Choice 2025 Exhibition? Normally a piece entered into an exhibition has to stay on display for the full run, which for the Holiday Exhibition was traditionally in January – Boy, was that unpopular! Sooo, last year we have changed the rules – Those special…
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Blog | Exhibitions | Members | News
Member Holiday Choice 2025 Prospectus
December 4 – December 18, 2025Online Entry: October 7 – November 18, 2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Members Holiday Choice Exhibition online beginning October 7th. Intake will be on Tuesday, November 18th, at the Robeson Art Guild House (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM…
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Join Us at the Osterneck for the Annual Members Appreciation Dinner 2025!
Join us for the Member Appreciation Dinner at the Osterneck Auditorium on Thursday, October 23rd, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm! Don’t Forget to make your reservations! There is no charge, this is for the Robeson Art Guild Family and Friends! We will share plans for 2026, including the exhibition schedule and other events –…
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Join the Friends of Main Street Paint Party! Saturday, Oct 11, 10am to 3pm! Update: Rescheduled to Saturday, Oct 18, due to Rain
The Friends of Main Street Lumberton are hosting a Paint Party on Saturday, October 11, and has invited us to take part – it’s from 10 am to 3 pm at 301 N. Chestnut Street, Lumberton. Mural artist, Max Dowdle, will guide us as we work on the lower part of the mural. If you can’t…
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Special Treat! Jim Tripp Kiln Room Dedication
Join us at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 9th, for the dedication of the new Pottery Kiln Room. We are proud to dedicate the new facility to Jim Tripp, Master Potter for the Robeson Art Guild. Such a great way to round out the evening after BBQ in the afternoon and before heading off to…
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Fall Into Winter & Community Scenes Awards!
The Fall Into Winter 2025 Exhibition opened Thursday, September 25th with a great reception, with music by Champ Saint-Amand’s duo and our first Community Potluck. The exhibit is open through November 13, so if you weren’t able to make it to the reception, stop by and take a look for yourself – we need your…
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We’re Having a Bar-B-Que!
Ticket Sales are OPEN and they go fast! Pick up your plates at the Guild House, 109 W. 9th Street in Lumberton on Thursday, October 9th between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Plenty of time for a wonderful lunch/dinner before you hit the Art Stroll that evening. Kemp Harris of Lil Willie’s Smokehouse is the…
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Blog | Community | Exhibitions | News
See You Thursday for the Fall Into Winter Opening Reception!
It’s going to be a special, very seasonal show! Mark your calendars now for the Opening Reception on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30pm. Champ Saint-Amand is providing the music again, so we know it will be a lovely evening. Join us for some community potluck refreshments this time — and don’t forget to vote for…
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The 3rd Quarter Members Meeting is Cancelled
Sorry for the late notice but we are going to have to cancel the Member Meeting scheduled for tonight, Thursday September 18. We’ll see about rescheduling it soon. Thanks for your understanding. See you next Thursday for the Opening Reception of the Fall Into Winter Exhibition at 6:30pm! There are some lovely entries!
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Blog | Exhibitions | News
Summer Living Closes Next Week, Sept 11! Entry OPEN for Fall Into Winter / Community Scenes!
Have you been out of town? Well, mark your calendar to stop by and see these wonderful entries by next Thursday, September 11! Time’s a wasting – the artists will be picking them up soon. . . If you just can’t make it in time, there’s still some time left to browse them online at…
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Special Message @ Monday 9/1/25 Art Group
Hi Everyone! Tomorrow is Labor Day and many of you are wrapping up summer holidays, getting ready for kids going back to school … or maybe just winding down and enjoying the advent of cooler weather. Or planning something special for the Fall Into Winter opening, who knows?! Whatever you are doing, nobody is in…
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Blog | Exhibitions | News | Prospectus
Fall Into Winter 2025 Prospectus
September 25 – November 13, 2025Online Entry: August 26 – September 16, 2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Fall Into Winter 2025 Exhibition on Tuesday September 16 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The theme for Fall Into Winter 2025…
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Help Decide!
We have several decisions to make soon and could use your help. This Thursday, August 28, is the next Volunteer Lunch & Share – seems like a good time to get your feedback! Bring your lunch and join us at the Guild House around noon. On the agenda: Anything else you want to bring up?…
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Blog | Classes | News | Stained Glass
Register Today for the Copper Foil-Stained Glass Class with Donna Freeman
The class is set for Thursday, September 18th, from 1 pm to 5 pm! Donna Freeman is leading another session of her popular, very hands-on, Copper Foil Stained-Glass workshop on September 18th. The class had a waiting list the last time, so be sure to sign up and secure your spot! Donna works with you…
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Blog | Exhibitions | News
Summer Living Exhibition: Judge’s Comments
Babette Augustin, judge for the Summer Living 2025 Exhibition, provided brief comments for each of the entries. The exhibit opened to the public on Thursday, July 24, and runs through September 11, 2025. Don’t miss seeing the lovely artworks, all created by local artists! Thank you, Babette, for your observations and comments. Artists are always…
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Blog | Exhibitions | News
The Summer Living Auction is Live!
People have been asking… Drum roll Please! All the entries still available for sale are now listed on the online auction site at Betterworld. Bidding begins Thursday, August 7th at 5:00 pm. It’s a great site to see and learn more about all of the artwork! Click here to visit the Summer Living Auction!
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Awards | Blog | Exhibitions | News
The Summer Living Awards!
BONUS! – The People’s Choice Award for Artist’s Choice/Remembrance Poppy Entries! The Summer Living 2025 Exhibition opened Thursday, July 24 and runs through September 11th at the Robeson Art Guild, 109 W 9th Street, Lumberton, NC. Artists from around Robeson County and beyond responded with a lovely variety of paintings and pottery reflecting their personal…
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Join Us for Summer Living 2025
Opening Reception Thursday, July 24th! Join us from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Robeson Art Guild, 109 W. 9th Street, Lumberton and help celebrate the winners chosen by juror Babette Augustin! There were 27 entries this time, including several from new artists in the area. The theme for Summer Living 2025 is to embrace the…
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Blog | Community | Exhibitions | News
Artists and Buyers, It’s Time to Take Home Your Artist’s Choice & Remembrance Poppy Artwork!
Seems like yesterday that we were scrambling to hang the Artist Choice exhibition, but it’s really time to come by and pick up the pieces. It has been a wonderful show! Thank you so much for your encouragement and the effort that went into so much beautiful work. Buyers, the online auction closes on Thursday…
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Blog | Exhibitions | News | Prospectus
Summer Living 2025 Prospectus
Exhibition: July 24 – September 11, 2025Online Entry: July 3 – 15, 2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Summer Living 2025 Exhibition on Tuesday July 15 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The theme for Summer Living 2025 is to…
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Awards | Blog | Community | Exhibitions | News
Artist’s Choice & Remembrance Poppy Awards!
The Artist’s Choice 2025 Exhibition opens Thursday, May 22 and runs through July 10th at the Robeson Art Guild, 109 W 9th Street, Lumberton, NC. Local artists’ response was strong, including special entries for consideration for the new Remembrance Poppy Award, an award offered for the first time for artworks honoring the sacrifice of the…
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Artist’s Choice & Remembrance Poppy Award 2025 – Plan Your Evening and Auction Strategy!
The Artist’s Choice and Remembrance Poppy Award 2025 opening reception is set for Thursday, May 22 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Guild House! We have a wonderful evening planned – the exhibition itself is exceptional and the response to the new Remembrance Poppy Award surprised us all! Judge Paul Baker selected the…
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Pottery Class Registration Closes Soon! Sign Up Today!
How about a couple of hours of Creativity with Clay??!! Register today for Jim Tripp’s Pottery Class, a 2-day class meeting on Thursdays May 15th and 22nd. On Day 1, plan and create your art piece, then Jim fires the pieces and they will be ready for you to glaze on Day 2. After glazing…
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Art Group Canceled – May 12th Only!
Hi! Just letting you all know that the Art Group at the Guild House will not be held this afternoon, Monday, May 12th. With intake for Artist’s Choice on Tuesday it just isn’t going to work today. See you next week – and I hope to see tomorrow what you’ve been working on for the…
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Tuesday, May 13 is Intake Day for Artist’s Choice and the Remembrance Poppy Award!
My, how time does fly! Don’t forget to drop off your entries for the Artist’s Choice 2025 Exhibition on Tuesday May 13 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There is still time to enter your pieces online: Click here to enter online. If you have a question or a scheduling problem, please…
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Art Business | Blog | Classes
Curious about Logos, Color Palettes for Flyers, just Branding in general? Do we have a class for you!
There is still room in the Artistic Branding for Beginners class this Saturday, May 3rd, with Jill Vickers. We will be meeting from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, but you need to register by Friday! The cost is $45 and you need to bring your own device, such as a smartphone, an iPad, a tablet,…
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Time to Play with Clay! Registration for Pottery with Jim Tripp is Available Again!
How about a couple of hours of Creativity with Clay??!! Jim is back and ready to help us play and make a mess with dirt! Register today for his 2-day class meeting on Thursdays, on May 15 and May 22. On Day 1 you will plan and create your art piece, then Jim will fire…
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Blog | Exhibitions | News | Prospectus
Call For Entries: Artist’s Choice 2025 Prospectus
May 22 – July 10, 2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Artist’s Choice 2025 Exhibition on Tuesday May 13 and May 15 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Click here to enter online. The theme for Artist’s Choice 2025…
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Opportunities (or Appeals, take your pick!)
It’s been a busy year so far and with exhibitions, classes, art groups, and future planning. . . Well, we need some help. Not only “doing things” kinds of help, but we also need to make sure that the direction and plans we have and are developing are on course, what our community wants. We’re…
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Spring Festival 2025 Awards
The Spring Festival 2025 Opening Reception Thursday last was great! A steady stream of people over the evening, as the art aficionados of Lumberton and surrounds moved from one to the other of 2 – count ’em TWO- openings on the same night! I’m looking forward to seeing The Feast sometime soon myself. It sounds…
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Upcoming Classes – March thru May!
The new series of classes at the Guild House cover a variety of subjects – and offer a great opportunity to have a first-hand look at the new exhibit Spring Festival 2025! There are a few openings for the Art of Collage for Journaling and Scrapbooking that meets this at 10 am this Thursday, March…
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Call For Entries: Spring Festival 2025 Prospectus
March 20 – May 8, 2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Spring Festival Exhibition on Tuesday March 11 and March 13 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Click here to enter online. The theme for Spring Festival is Spring,…
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Another New Class – Memory-Making with Art: Creating Family Heirlooms
Join Jill Vickers and explore new (and old!) ways to turn your cherished memories into art pieces that can be passed down through generations! This is a 2-session class, with 4-hours of instruction over the 2 2-hour classes. You will work with hand-drawn illustrations, watercolor, and collage, completing a family-themed art piece to take home,…
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Blog | Classes | Community | News | Wearable Art
New Classes Available, Starting with Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor and Ink
We are thrilled to announce the first in a new series of classes available to our Robeson County Community! Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor and Ink are the subject of 2 separate classes, the first on Tuesday, February 25th and the second on Tuesday, April 22nd. Each class can be taken separately, but if you have…
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Awards | Blog | Community | Exhibitions | News
Awards for New Year Celebration Exhibition!
The year got off to a rather slow, cold start, but the artists have responded to the theme for the New Year Celebration Exhibition by sharing their inspirations for the New Year. They celebrated the promise of a New Year, being good to ourselves and those we love, and help each other raise our spirits after the…
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New Pottery Class with Jim Tripp – Rescheduled to May 15 & 22, 2025
How about a couple of hours of Creativity with Clay??!! We all are kids at heart and still love to play and make a mess with dirt, so let’s make it legal. This is a 2-day class. On Day 1 you will plan and create your art piece, then Jim will fire the pieces and…
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Awards | Blog | Community | Exhibitions | News
Join Us for the New Year Celebration 2025 Opening Reception!
Opening Reception is Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 pm Exhibition runs February 6 – March 6, 2025 The year got off to a rather slow, cold start, but there is a distinct warmth in the air again now, and the artists have not disappointed us! The theme for the New Year Celebration Exhibition is the opportunity for…
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Blog | Exhibitions | Judge
Judge for New Year Celebration 2025: Nanette S. Zeller
We are pleased to announce that Nanette S. Zeller has agreed to judge the New Year Celebration Exhibit entries. Nanette is an author, instructor and award-winning artist whose artwork and writings have been published internationally and featured on Quilting Arts TV and in Quilting Arts Magazine. Nanette S. Zeller has been sewing since she was 10 and quilting since…
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New Opportunities!
In addition to the upcoming First Exhibition of 2025 (Click Here to Register), there are some opportunities at the Guild you may not be aware of… Yet! A Painting Group, Art Supplies Swap and Share, and the Monthly Volunteer Lunch & Share, to mention just a few. Informal Painting Group Meets Wednesdays, 2:00 pm to…
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Blog | Call to Artist | Exhibitions | News
New Year Celebration Prospectus
Open February 6 – March 6, 2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the New Year Celebration Exhibition on Tuesday January 28 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The theme for the New Year Celebration Exhibition is the New Year and what…
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Yes, you’re right! The Art Guild is NOT open January 22-24, 2025!
It’s cold here in Lumberton, North Carolina, and we have over 3 inches of snow. No way should we be driving, any of us! Stay home and be safe. (And to all my Wisconsin and Alaska friends: Yes, I am now officially a wimp.) I am very sorry, though, about the painting group this week. Let’s…
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4th Quarter Members Meeting and Awards!
Join us at the Guild House, Thursday, December 19, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm! Here we are, at the end of our Third Year in operation, and time for the 4th Quarter Members Meeting. We’ll recognize the winners of the Holiday Choice Exhibition, and the Members Marketplace – and talk a little about plans for…
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Santa’s Workshop! Join us for a Wonderful Evening at the Guild!
Celebrate the season with Santa’s Elves hard at work in Santa’s Workshop, and you don’t even need a plane ticket! Join us at the Guild House for a lovely evening. Chef James Ingram and the instructors and students of the Robeson Community College Culinary and Baking Department will be presenting hearty hors d’oeuvres and there…
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Blog | Community | Exhibitions | Fundraisers | Members | News
Join Us for the Members Holiday Marketplace!
December 3, 2024 – December 19, 2024 We are trying something new this year: The Members Holiday Marketplace. As a Robeson Art Guild member, you can have a table with holiday gifts you think our visitors and other members may enjoy giving – or getting, for that matter! Tables will be placed around the Guild…
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Answer to Today’s Burning Question!
When can buyers pick up their artwork from the Members Holiday Choice Exhibition? Yes, you’re right, normally a piece entered into an exhibition has to stay on display for the full run. And you are all also right that this show is different! So, bowing to wiser heads, we have changed the prospectus so that…
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Quick Update: Members Holiday Choice Reception Moved to December 5th
Not exactly an OOPS! but with Thanksgiving coming up next week we’ve decided to delay the reception for the Members Holiday Choice to Thursday, December 5. Too many people scattering to far places or gathering family in from afar, another event just doesn’t make sense! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Have a wonderful Holiday and we will…
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Members Holiday Choice Prospectus
December 3, 2024 – December 19, 2024 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Members Holiday Choice Exhibition, (choice in several different ways!) on Tuesday November 19 through December 3 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The final exhibition of the year…
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OOPS!!! Date Correction!
Things get hectic sometimes, and accidents happen! in one of the emails and in the post about upcoming events the date for the 4th Quarter Members meeting was listed incorrectly. Please note that the meeting will be on December 19th, not in November. Sorry about the confusion. Here is corrected information on the events
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Special Invitation for Saturday, November 16!
We have received an invitation to join members of the Clayton Visual Arts group on their private visit to Gillis Hill Farm in Fayetteville and enjoy a peaceful day of Plein Air Painting! The visit is this Saturday, November 16. Robeson Art Guild member Dave Lennon is the very active President of the Clayton group…
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Blog | Community | Exhibitions | Members | News
Artists, A Quick Reminder!
The Fall Into Winter Exhibition closes Thursday, November 14th! Lots of things are happening in December, so don’t forget to stop by and pick up your artwork this Thursday, any time between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. If you want to leave a piece for the upcoming Members Only Artist’s Choice Exhibition, that works, too,…
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Christmas with Chef Ingram and the Robeson Community College Baking and Pastry Students!
Mark your Calendars to join us at the Guild House on Thursday, December 12th, for a wonderful Christmas event with Chef James Ingram and the students of the Baking and Pastry Arts Program of Robeson Community College! You won’t want to miss it! The last Holiday with Chef Ingram we learned how to make lovely,…
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Blog | Classes | Community | News | Rock Painting
In Honor of the Members Appreciation Celebration Thursday, Special Price for Next Rock Painting Class with Joan Blackwell!
In honor of the Members Appreciation Celebration on Thursday, October 24th, we have a one-time special price for classes this week! Joan Blackwell is having another Fun Morning painting River Rocks at the Guild House! Such great timing to get started on gifts for friends and family or create unique decorations for your own garden – whatever the reason, spend some quality time with yourself and others creating keepsakes for those you love… or leave them anonymously as random acts of kindness for your neighbors!
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Join Us at the Osterneck for the Annual Members Appreciation Dinner 2024!
Join us for the Member Appreciation Dinner at the Osterneck Auditorium on Thursday, October 24th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm! Don’t Forget to make your reservations! There is no charge, this is for the Art Guild Family and Friends! We will share plans for upcoming classes, events, and the exhibition schedule for 2025. Meet…
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Blog | Classes | Community | News | Stained Glass
Register Today for Copper Foil Stained-Glass with Donna Freeman, Set for Monday, Nov 18
The class is set for Monday, November 18th, from 1 pm to 5 pm! Join Donna Freeman on November 18 for a very hands-on Copper Foil Stained-Glass workshop. Donna will work with you to create your own stained-glass sun-catcher, selecting one of four lovely designs and adding your own touches thru your choice of colors…
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Blog | Exhibitions | News
2025 Exhibition Planning Schedule
Robeson Art Guild Artists are a busy, talented group – that we all know! Some are already planning their creative projects for the upcoming seasons, though, which caught us a little by surprise. Thankfully, we have been planning, too, so not a totally unexpected request from the artists. By the way, the current exhibition, Fall…
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We’re Having a Bar-B-Que!
We’ve teamed up with Kemp Harris’ Lil Willie’s Smokehouse again for Bar-B-Que, this time on Thursday, October 10th between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm at the Guild House, at 109 W. 9th Street, Lumberton 28358. Ticket Sales are OPEN, and they are going fast! Each plate includes Lil Willie’s Signature Bar-b-Que, Baked Beans, Slaw, Hush…
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Blog | Community | Exhibitions | Judge | News
It’s Rescheduled! Join Us for the Fall Into Winter Opening Reception on October 10th!
Fall Into Winter Exhibition Opening Reception 6:30 pm-8 pm! Hurrican Helene stopped by briefly, but her timing was impeccable! In the interest of not making things worse, we delayed the opening reception. Well, she has been and gone now, and the Opening Reception is reset for Thursday, October 10th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm!…
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Awards | Blog | Community | Exhibitions | News
Awards for Fall Into Winter Exhibition!
Even with Hurrican Helene coming our way, the artists got their entries in to the Art Guild and Paul Van Zandt had an excellent array of artwork to consider as he judged the Fall Into Winter Exhibition on Friday, September 20! Unfortunately, we had to cancel the September 26th Opening Reception due to Hurricane Helene…
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Blog | Community | Exhibitions | News
Hurricane Helene Delays Opening
I’m sorry to say, but although it doesn’t look too bad right now, the weather this evening may be quite bad, with heavy rain and possibly dangerous winds. Therefore, we have decided to cancel tonight’s opening reception for the Fall Into Winter Exhibition and have it in October instead. We are really disappointed! There are…
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Volunteer Opportunities … OK, we need some Help!
Tomorrow, Thursday, September 25th, is the second monthly Volunteer Lunch & Share, where volunteers, active or interested in helping out, get together to talk over opportunities to help. Some bring their lunch, some just chat over topics of interest. Join us if you can, you are always welcome! There are several upcoming events where your…
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3rd Quarter Members Meeting, Thursday, September 19, 2024
Join us at the Osterneck Auditorium, 102 North Chestnut Street, 6:00 to 7:00 pm! Another 3 months have passed, and it is time for the 3rd Quarter Members Meeting. This time we are meeting downtown at the Osterneck, across from the Lumberton Library. We had a more members attend the June meeting and took note…
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Blog | Exhibitions | Judge | News
Judge Announced for Fall Into Winter Exhibition: Paul Van Zandt, Sculptor
Paul Van Zandt, UNCP Professor Emeritus, served as a faculty member of the University of North Carolina Pembroke from 1969 to 2007, teaching Ceramics, Sculpture, and 3-Dimensional Design. Upon retirement he was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his service to the State of North Carolina. As a producing artist he has…
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Blog | Call to Artist | Community | grants | News
Artist Support Grants Deadline: October 1, 2024
Every Fall the Arts Council Fayetteville-Cumberland County awards Artist Support Grants for projects planned for the upcoming year. Artists operating or residing in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland Counties are eligible and may be awarded grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 each. Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for the 2025 program grants!
Now is The Time! The deadline to apply is October 1, 2024
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Special Announcement: Some Good News, Some… Not as Good, but Not Bad Either!
First, the Good News! Work has started on the new bathroom! As you know, we received a grant recently that included funds to remodel the main bathroom off the hallway. The plan is to combine it with the unused bathroom behind it and create a single, handicapped-accessible restroom for our visitors and members. Well, we…
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Blog | Classes | Color Theory | Community | News
Register Today for the Color Theory Class with Kay Bradsher
Join Kay Bradsher for a fun afternoon class! Learn to paint more vibrantly, construct more harmonious compositions, use color theory to design and decorate your home! You will experiment with what you learn and create your own one-of-a-kind artwork to take home! Instructor: Kay BradsherWhen: Thursday, October 17, 2:00pm-4:00pmWhere: Robeson Art Guild House, 109 W…
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Blog | Call to Artist | Exhibitions | News | Prospectus
Fall Into Winter Prospectus
September 26 – November 14, 2024 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Fall Into Winter Exhibition on Tuesday September 17 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The theme for Fall Into Winter is the change of seasons, as summer gives way…
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Blog | Classes | Community | News | Rock Painting
Pre-Register for Rock Painting with Joan Blackwell!
Join Joan Blackwell for a Fun Morning painting River Rocks! Create unique decorations for your garden, share them with those you love… or leave them anonymously as random acts of kindness for your neighbors! Instructor: Joan C. Blackwell, Master’s in Art EducationWhen: Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pmWhere: Robeson Art Guild,…
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Blog | Classes | News | Stained Glass
Pre-Register for Copper Foil Stained-Glass with Donna Freeman
Join Donna Freeman on September 17th for a very hands-on Copper Foil Stained-Glass workshop. Donna will work with you to create your own stained-glass sun-catcher, selecting one of four lovely designs and adding your own touches thru your choice of colors and detail. All materials and required tools are included. If you already have gloves…
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Blog | Classes | Community | Rock Painting
Register Today for the Rock Painting Class with Joan Blackwell!
Join Joan Blackwell for a Fun Morning painting River Rocks! Create unique decorations for your garden, share them with those you love… or leave them anonymously as random acts of kindness for your neighbors! Instructor: Joan C. Blackwell, Master’s in Art EducationWhen: Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pmWhere: Robeson Art Guild,…
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Announcement: The Guild House is closed for a few days.
Don’t worry, everything is fine. But some of our docents are being impacted by the weather. Stay home and take care of you and yours! We’ll see you all again soon. We plan to be open as usual next Tuesday, August 13, God willing, and the creeks don’t rise… at least not too much more!…
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Irina Shin-Geller Red Spring Artspace Reception
Sunday, August 11, from 2:00pm to 5:00pmRed Springs Artspace, 200 South Main Street, Red Springs, NC 28377 Irina’s second solo exhibition, Continuing Dialogues with Hanji, and first at Red Springs Artspace, is dedicated exclusively to her work with hanji, Korean handmade mulberry paper. The show was made possible by her Artist Support Grant from the…
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Awards | Blog | Exhibitions | News
Awards for Summer Living Exhibition!
We were so pleased to have Ellen Burke back to judge the Summer Living Exhibition on Wednesday, July 24th! Many of you will remember Ellen from the En Plain Air workshop held in 2023, where she led us so well. Ellen’s career spans 38 years as an art educator, Fine and Performing Arts chair in…
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Blog | Community | Exhibitions
Summer Living Exhibition: Join Us Thursday, July 25th!!
Summer Living Exhibition Opening Reception 6:30 pm-8 pm! Come to see the artwork, stay for the Ice Cream Social and meet some of the artists! The theme for Summer Living is to embrace the playful energy of summer, explore and enjoy life’s artistic discoveries. As Henri Matisse noted, “There are always flowers for those who want to…
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Happy Fourth of July!
We are closed Thursday, July 4th, open again Tuesday, July 9th! Independence Day has been a federal holiday since 1941, but the tradition of Fourth of July celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and on July 4th the 13…
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Blog | Call to Artist | Exhibitions | News | Prospectus
Summer Living Prospectus
July 25 – September 12, 2024 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Summer Living Exhibition on Tuesday July 16 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The theme for Summer Living is to embrace the playful energy of summer, explore and enjoy…
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Quarterly Members Meeting Thursday, June 20, 2024!
Join us at the Guild House, 109 W. 9th Street, 6:00 to 8:00 pm!
Hardly seems possible that 3 months have passed already since our first quarterly members meeting, does it?! We had a small but engaged group in March at the Guild House and now its time to share what progress has been made and get your feedback on where we are and where we are going.
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Awards | Blog | Exhibitions | News
Awards for Artist’s Choice Exhibition
Juror James Bass, Ed.D, visited the Robeson Guild House and reviewed the entries for the Artist’s Choice Exhibition on Wednesday, May 22. The theme for Artist’s Choice is creativity, and how each individual artist chooses to express and share their work with us. Several artists mentioned that they were working on something special – we…
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Message from Paul Baker, Executive Director of CAM RAleigh
Dear Members of the Robeson Art Guild, As you know Robeson County artists have been selected to a partnership with the state’s Contemporary Museum of Art in Raleigh. We thought you might like to know what this partnership means. We have had 18 artists from across our county juried into the exhibition; and those artists…
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The Survey Ends June 7th – Don’t Miss Out!
It has been a very busy couple of weeks, but please take a few minutes to answer the survey if you haven’t already. And if you did… Thank you so much! The next Quarterly Members Meeting is set for Thursday, June 20th, at the Guild House. We will be going over the survey results, the…
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Busy Times Ahead for RAG in 2024!
We’ve had a very busy year already, and there’s more to come! The 2024 exhibition schedule is already posted online, but I want to give you the quick version here. We are working on the adult class schedule, too, so expect to see more on that soon, and the “Kids Exploring Art with CAM” program…
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NC State Directed Grant Funding Received
We are thrilled to announce that we have received the funding for the $25,000 Directed Grant from the state of North Carolina. This grant presents us with an incredible opportunity to achieve several important objectives, significantly enhancing our offerings and facilities. The grant was championed by Senator Danny Britt, Jr. Thank you for your efforts and help, Senator Britt!
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North Carolina Artists Exhibition to be held at CAM Fall 2024
Dr. Paul Baker, Executive Director of CAM Raleigh, provided this link to the prestigious North Carolina Artists Exhibition scheduled to be held at CAM this fall.  The exhibition runs from September 29 to November 17, 2024. The Call for Entries via CaFÉ opened May 1 and closes June 15. Hosted by the Raleigh Fine Arts Society,…
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Artist’s Choice Prospectus
May 23 – July 11, 2024 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Artist’s Choice Exhibition on Tuesday May 14 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The theme for Artist’s Choice is creativity, and how each individual artist chooses to express and…
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Awards and Juror Comments for Spring Festival Exhibition
Juror Babette Augustin visited the Robeson Guild House and reviewed the entries for the Spring Festival Exhibition on Friday, April 19th. The theme was simply – Spring! The beautiful time of year here in North Carolina, that is full of sunshine, flowers – and pollen, although not one artist took any notice of that reality,…
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Spring Festival Prospectus
April 25 – May 9, 2024 CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Robeson Art Guild (RAG) is accepting entries for the Spring Festival Exhibition on Tuesday April 16 and Thursday April 18 at RAG (109 W 9th St., Lumberton), from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. The theme for Spring Festival is simply Spring, that beautiful…
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Quick Reminder!! Quarterly Members Meeting This Thursday, March 21 at 6:00 pm
Join us for the Quarterly Members Meeting of 2024 at the Guild House at 6:00 pm! We will be sharing some updates and seeking your ideas and advice for the Guild for the future. Let’s have a lively discussion on classes, schedules, and anything else you want to share. See you Thursday!! Almost forgot! There…
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Selected Artists’ Meeting with CAM: Monday, February 26, 6pm-8pm
Artists!! If your work was selected for the upcoming Robeson County Artist Exhibition at CAM, don’t miss the meeting Monday, February 26, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Guild House, 109 W. 9th Street, in Lumberton. Dr. Paul Baker, Executive Director, and Raj Bunnag, Curator of Exhibitions, will be available to discuss…
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Reminder, Artists! Pick Up Your Artwork from the Osterneck!
When: Tuesday, January 30 between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Special Offer! We would love to continue the opportunity for the public to see at least some of the beautiful pieces you have had on display at the Osterneck this month. We understand that the thirty-one pieces selected for the upcoming Robeson County Artists Exhibition…
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Off To a Good Start! Any Questions About Online Registration for Lumberton Juried RAG/CAM Show?
Entries are coming in online for the Lumberton Juried RAG/CAM Show set to open Saturday, January 20th at the Osterneck Auditorium! There have been some questions and concerns received about the process, We hope these comments help! If you have any more, feel free to leave a comment and we willget back to you. Artists…
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Art Business | Blog | Classes | Community
Update: Artist Business Workshop 1/8/24
The Artist Business Workshop with Dr, Paul Baker, Executive Director of CAM, and Raj Bunnag, Curator of Exhibitions for CAM, was well attended and very interesting. The workshop began with a brief PowerPoint presentation about the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) in Raleigh and Baker and Bunnag then led a pretty wide-ranging discussion. We expect to…
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Happy New Year! People’s Choice Award
What better way to close out the old year and welcome the new than with the People’s Cloice Award! As part of the Hang the Halls Exhibition in December, we invited visitors to put in their votes for their favorite pieces. And vote they did! The Winner is: Lu Lewis For her stunning oil Winter’s…
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Artist Business Workshop: Monday January 8, 2024 – Free of Charge
As part of the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) and Robeson Art Guild Partnership, we will host a special class for interested artists and supporters of the arts on Monday, January 8, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Guild House, 109 W. 9th Street, in Lumberton. We are excited to give our local…
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Call For Entries: Selection for CAM Raleigh Robeson County Artist Exhibition
Call For Entries: We are excited to announce that the entry form for the Lumberton Juried Show is live online at the Robeson Art Guild website. Artists may register up to 4 original pieces of their work. The Lumberton Show is the prerequisite for inclusion in the major Robeson County Artist Exhibition opening March 24,…
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Reminder! Don’t Forget to Pick Up Your “Hang the Halls” Artwork!
Yikes! Christmas is nearly here! OK, the good news is that those Hang the Halls Exhibition pieces or Featured Artist Kay Bradsher’s lovely one-of-a-kind original works you bought as presents for your loved ones (or for yourself, no judgement here!) can be picked up this Thursday, December 21st, between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. And…
