CALENDAR

AWA Programs/Meetings are held at the Arizona Artists Guild (AAG) Building at 18411 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023

January 2026
Thursday Jan 8, 2026AWA Board Meeting 2:00 pm
Social Time 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Program 4:00 – 6:00 pm : Demonstration by Melanie Harman
February 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026AWA Board Meeting 2:00 pm
Social Time 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Program 4:00 – 6:00 pm : Demonstration by Linda Pullinsi
Saturday Feb 14, 2026Member Workshop, 9 am – 4 pm by Linda Pullinsi
March 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026AWA Board Meeting 2:00 pm
Social Time 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Program 4:00 – 6:00 pm : Demonstration by Stan Kurth
Saturday Mar 14, 2026Member Workshop, 9 am – 4 pm by Stan Kurth

AWA Spring 2026 Exhibition : March 31 – April 30 at Fountain Hills Community Center. See Spring 2026 Exhibition webpage for details.

April 2026
Wednesday Apr 8, 2026No Board Meeting. Doors open at 3:00 pm
Social Time 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Program 4:00 – 6:00 pm : Demonstration by Juror Kristi Grussendorf
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Apr 9, 10, & 11, 2026Juror Workshop 9 am – 4 pm by Kristi Grussendorf
AAG Building
May 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026AWA Board Meeting 2:00 pm
Social Time 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Program 4:00 – 6:00 pm :
A presentation of photography for the artist by a professional photographer. Questions are welcome.
Saturday May 16, 2026Annual Board Retreat – Board members only 10 am – 2 pm.

June through August 2026: No meetings

September 2026
Thursday Sep 10, 2026AWA Board Meeting 2:00 pm
Social Time 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Program 4:00 – 6:00 pm :
Western Federation information and Writing an Artist Statement.
October 2026
Wednesday Oct 7, 2026No Board Meeting. Doors open at 3:00 pm
Social Time 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Program 4:00 – 6:00 pm : Demonstration by Juror Carl Purcell
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Oct 8, 9, & 10 2026
Juror Workshop, 9 am – 4 pm by Carl Purcell
AAG Building
AWA Fall 2026 ExhibitionExhibition details to be determined. Watch website for information.
November 2026
Thursday Nov 12, 2026AWA Board Meeting 2:00 pm
Social Time 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Program 4:00 – 6:00 pm : Annual membership meeting

December 2026: No meeting