About the CCAG

History of the CCAG
A passion for art and an exuberance for sharing that passion with others is the core and foundation on which the  Cheyenne County Art Guild was founded.  The CCAG was started in 1972 by a group of visionaries wanting a venue to promote the arts in the panhandle of Nebraska.  The following was written by charter member Paul Adkinson.

     The Cheyenne County Art Guild began after an adult art class presented by the Sidney Public School System.  The art teacher, Jan Pippitt, and a student, Paul Adkinson, sent letters to begin an art guild.  That was 40 years ago.  The first year we had 40+ membership.  These members set only four goals as a guideline for the guild;

1. Have fun and enjoy the creation of your art, 
2. Educate the members in new techniques, 
3. Educate the public about art by having art exhibits and presenting art programs to civic clubs, etc, 
4. Promote the members talents and art by encouraging exhibiting in other art venues.

     Since the first year our guild joined the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs, our members have won awards.  These awards included Honorable Mentions, Awards of Excellence, and Purchase Award, and many have been in the traveling art show that ANAC promotes.
     Today our guild has a membership of 40 artists from the panhandle of Nebraska and northeastern Colorado.  We are very proud of our guild and it members' accomplishments.  We have now added another goal--to continue for another 40 years.

Paul Adkinson, Charter Member

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Meetings of the CCAG:
CCAG meetings are held the second Monday of the month from September - May at 7:00 p.m.  The guild will be meeting at the shelter house in Legion Park, Sidney, NE.  Check the calender link on the home page for more information about meeting time/place and upcoming events. 

CCAG Activities:
Workshops
Field trips to various galleries and museums
Outreach programs - summer art activities for kids
CCAG art show the first weekend in April at the Cheyenne County Community Center.
***Check the calender link on the home page for more information***

Membership:
Members of the guild come from all walks of life and artistic experiences; some are professional artists and some are just beginning their journey.  But, all share the love and passion for art and sharing that passion with others.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the CCAG, come to a meeting and see what we're all about.