Creating community through art since 1967.
The Laurel Art Guild brings together artists and art lovers through exhibitions, education, creative opportunities, and community connection in Laurel, Maryland.
A Community Built Around Art
The Laurel Art Guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the visual arts. Our members include professional, emerging, and amateur artists working across a wide variety of media. Through exhibitions, educational programs, workshops, community partnerships, and creative opportunities, the Guild provides artists with ways to connect, develop their craft, and share their work with the community.
What We Do
Learn
Monthly programs, demonstrations, workshops, and educational opportunities.
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Support
Fine Arts scholarships supporting graduating local high school students pursuing continued study in the arts.
Learn About Scholarships
Rooted in Laurel Since 1967
Founded in 1967, the Laurel Art Guild has a long history in Laurel, Maryland. The Guild has been associated with the historic Montpelier Arts Center and has worked alongside local arts organizations to provide classes, workshops, exhibitions, and other opportunities for artists and the community.
Our Leadership Through the Years
Since 1967, dedicated volunteer leaders have helped shape, strengthen, and sustain the Laurel Art Guild.
1967–1980
Founding Years
1967 — Louise Kyanko
1968 — Mary Jo Fero
1969 — Ted Metzger
1970 — Elda Hiser
1971 — Helen Hass
1972 — Bette Valenti
1973 — Betty Plasberg
1974 — Mavreen Veihmeyer
1975/76 — Anne Hanna
1976/77 — Clara Walsh
1977/78 — Carol Bierwagen
1978/80 — Linda Kirby
1980–2000
Growth & Community
1980/81 — Marlene Sweger
1981/82 — Diane Zarfoss
1982/83 — Susan Murphy
1983/84 — Karen Tylec
1984/85 — Lynn Ratliff
1985/86 — Stella McDonald
1986/87 — Rose Lomangino
1987/88 — Mavreen Veihmeyer
1988/89 — Lynn Ferris
1989/91 — Joel Bitman
1991/92 — Michaele Ann Harper
1992/94 — Beth Collard
1994/95 — Natalie Harvey
1995/96 — Marleen Cunningham
1996/97 — Sharon Hart Sefton
1997/98 — Gail Zinar
1998/99 — John MacArthur
1999/2000 — Steve Buzash
2000–Present
Continuing the Legacy
2000/01 — Gail Zinar
2001/02 — Connie Sauer
2002/03 — Natalie Fleming
2003/04 — Jane Trout
2004/05 — Marjory Sampson & Jane Trout
2005/07 — Mary Ellen Simon
2007/08 — Mary Flanigen
2008/09 — Robyn Hatton
2009/10 — Kathy Macoughtry & Ann Simpkins
2010/16 — Carol Leo
2016/17 — Jon Shields
2018/22 — Mary Ellen Simon