Membership is made up of professional as well as aspiring artists working in a variety of media.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, September through April, at 7:00 pm. Pre-meeting critique sessions begin at 6:00 p.m.

Beginning September 15, 2009, regular meetings will be in the new AAG building at
18411 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, Az., 85023. This is just south of the intersection of
West Union Hills and 7th Avenue.

• Promoting quality artwork for public viewing and appreciation
• Encouraging members to participate in state and national exhibits
• Offering support for members to further their careers
• Providing opportunities for members to display their work

• Awarding scholarships to Arizona students
• Sponsoring classes through The Guild School of Art
• Teaching classes to people with disabilities
• Providing after school art enrichment experiences
• Offering critique sessions to improve skills

• Supplying judges for local, state and national art exhibits
• Providing a voice for civic matters relating to the arts
• Availing a meeting space for other community arts organizations
• Continuing a long-standing tradition of art leadership in the state since 1928
• Maintaining a cadre of instructors for schools and community