About Us
Our mission is to foster and encourage the expression of the visual arts.
The Brighton Art Guild began in 1999 when a small group of artists and art lovers met at the Brighton District Library to discuss the formation of a visual arts organization for the Brighton area. The goal was to benefit the artists and the community. A decision was made to canvass the community to determine the interest in such an undertaking. Thirty artists attended the first open meeting in October 1999, and the Guild has met monthly since then. In 2001, the Guild received 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status from the IRS.
Currently we have more than 90 members, an increase of more than 25 percent in 2007 alone. Our members are artists and art lovers who volunteer to manage the Guild's programs, create and maintain the Guild Web site; publish a monthly newsletter available on the Web site; and have contributed to a variety of community programs and organizations.
Guild Programs
General Membership Meetings
The Guild holds its meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the Brighton District Library, with a program of interest for visual artists. The public is always welcome.
Art at the Library
Now in its 11th year, these juried exhibitions feature two- and three-dimensional artists exhibiting together for several weeks, with opening receptions where the public can meet with the artists.
Art at Genoa
Launched in 2007, the new Genoa Medical Center in Brighton displays monthly solo exhibits by Guild members in the building's second floor and lower level lobbies.
Art at Crosspointe
Launched in 2009, the new Crosspointe Medical Center in Brighton displays monthly solo exhibits by Guild members in the building's second floor and lower level lobbies.
Open Studios: Visit Where the Artists Work
2010 will be the Guild's third annual guided studio tour. A collection of area artists will open their studios for the public to enter and experience.
Scholarship Program
With the proceeds from Open Studios, the Guild launched its annual Scholarship for the Visual Arts in 2007.
Kaleidoscope
2010 marks the tenth all-member Kaleidoscope exhibition. This is the one exhibition each year where all members show their work together for a very exciting and eclectic show.
Art at the Millpond
Lending an atmosphere of festivity to summer Thursday evenings, Guild members display, create and sell their art at the Brighton Millpond. Folks enjoying an ice cream, or taking a stroll along Main Street after dinner may wander by and visit with the exhibiting artists.
Art Harvest
The Brighton Art Guild launched this annual juried fine art exhibition in 2006, bringing together diversified and exceptional local art from the tri-county area of Livingston, Washenaw and Oakland counties. To foster young talent, the Guild proudly includes college and high school categories for students from Livingston County schools.
Art at CoBACH
Launched in December of 2009, four artists exhibit each month at the CoBACH Center, with a Celebrate the Artists reception generally held on the last Friday of each month.
Holiday Art Market
(2010 December 17,18,19) In December just before the holidays, the Guild members offer a weekend, market-style opportunity for holiday shopping at the CoBACH Center with a variety of mediums and styles are offered.
For more information on all these programs and events, please wander through this website.