About the Salmon River Art Guild
The History of
The Salmon River Art Guild
The Salmon River Art Guild was founded in 1964 by three artist friends from Riggins, Idaho just 30 miles up river from its current home of White Bird. The vision of Opal Carlson, Grace Aitken and Dorothy Quinnlen has survived over half a century.
Today the Salmon River Art Guild showcases a variety of talent and interests, from paintings in watercolors, acrylics, oils, landscapes, pet portraits and upcycled metal sculptures to yard art and fabric art, and more. Current membership includes more than 40 artists. Several members are represented on this website.
(see view our artists page.)
2022 Officers
President--Nancy Gresham
Vice President--Gloria Teats
V.P.Assistant--Leah Harvey
Secretary--Marlene O'Neill
Treasurer--April Brown
T.Assistants--Nancy Gresham
Kathy Lucchesi
Hospitality--Leah Harvey
PR- Kathryn Van Acker
Web & Brochures- Nancy Gresham
What Do We Do?
Monthly meetings followed with mini workshops when possible. Meetings and or classes are held the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Pacific time with a few exceptions. Check the calendar and watch for emails announcing the meetings and locations.
Classes: SRAG brings in well-known artists each year for workshops for its members. Check the calendar for more information.
Paint outs-sometimes in conjunction with other art guilds. Check the calendar for updates or watch for emails announcing the events.
Shows: SRAG sponsors a minimum of three shows each year.
Member Shows
*March Artisan Madness
Show & Sale
*Border Days Art Show & Sale
*White Bird Days Round Robin
*Fall Arts & Artisan Gifts Show & Sale
*White Bird Christmas Bazaar
Open Shows
Fall Regional Show
Entries are open to all artists. Must be 18 or older.
Gift Shop participants must have been a member by June.
This show is held the first weekend in October each year. Entries are open for members and nonmembers. This is a judged show including ribbons and cash prizes. The show draws artists from far and wide.
You can see more about these shows on the Exhibits page
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” Pablo Picasso
To Join:
The Salmon River Art Guild welcomes artists of all skill levels and interests 18 years old and older.
Yearly Membership Dues
Basic $20
With Website Page $35
For more information contact us at: