We AFAF member artists are a busy group – balancing family, career, volunteer work and everyday life with the undeniable need to create! Communication is a challenge, so we hope this page helps. Do you have suggestions for our “Just For Members” page? Submit your ideas at our monthly Member Meeting or email them to Terri at millerism@sbcglobal.net.
2025 AFAF Gallery Schedule
3-month chart of scheduled exhibits, classes and events, including drop-off and pickup dates and times. Highlighted items are pending or undetermined.
News, Demos & Member Perks
Thursday May 8th, 2025:
5:00 pm – Meeting of the AFAF Marketing Team – new volunteers are welcome!
6:00 pm – AFAF Monthly Member Meeting – open to all members
Saturday May 10th, 2025:
10:00 am to 5:00 pm – Grand Opening of the NEW Antioch Art Center
10:30am – Ribbon Cutting with Antioch dignitaries
1:00 to 2:00 pm – Suki Michelle Clark Demo: Reverse Decoupage on Glass
! NEWS FLASH !
Did you know that our fabulous live artist demonstrations have moved? Thanks to the efforts of Barbara Wagner, visitors will soon enjoy a live “Art in Action” demonstration before the start of our monthly 2nd Saturday Receptions! Yes, those entertaining and educational demos formerly held after monthly Member Meetings have officially moved to 1:00 on Reception Saturday! If you’d like to do a demonstration of your own, contact Barbara for details.
! HELP WANTED !
Instagram Volunteer – Do you have social media skills? Or maybe you know of a friend who would enjoy volunteering in the local art community? We’re currently looking for two creative Instagram admins who can post the exciting happenings at the Antioch Art Center! Can you help out as Instagram Manager or as a backup admin?
“Art Lines” Newsletter Volunteer – Yes, AFAF still publishes a printed version of our monthly newsletter for visitors to the Antioch Art Center. Are you a creative layout artist who can share newsletter duties with our current volunteer and fill in as needed? Knowledge of MSWord helpful.
If you can help, we’d love to talk!
Please email your interest and availability to meet to AFAF
antiochfineartsfoundation@gmail.com
with subject line: Instagram or Newsletter Help
Printable Forms
AFAF Show Tags
Attach entire tag to all new art dropped off for display.
Membership Renewal Form
Must be completed and resubmitted each year.
Exhibiting Member Application Form
Submitted by NEW applicants for AFAF Exhibiting Artist Membership
Watercolor Supply List
Carol’s recommendations for Expressive Watercolor students.
All Seasons in Bloom Prospectus & Entry Form
Required to participate in May 2025 invitational art exhibit
Art and Bloom Live Plant Exhibit(s)
Entry Form to participate in FREE May 2025 weekly floral exhibits
Fine Crafts/Collage/Unframed & Unhinged Prospectus & Entry Form
Required to participate in May/June 2025 invitational art exhibit
AFAF Member FAQ’s
Am I able to teach an art class at the Gallery?
Yes, AFAF members in good standing are welcome to use the Antioch Art Center as the venue for their own art classes! You can also recommend non-members who have art education adventures to share. Youth art teachers must hold appropriate certification. For details contact Monica Feld, AFAF Education Coordinator, at mfeld29@comcast.net or 224.422.8522.
Antioch Library “Art on the Wall”
ART FOR THE COMMUNITY! AFAF artists are invited to exhibit our work at the Antioch Public Library, with new displays going up every three months! All sales will be processed through the gallery.
If you would like to reserve a three-month span or for further details, please contact Suki at suki.michelle@ymail.com or text her at 847-393-5252.
What have you been working on lately?
Join us at 9:30 am on the third Wednesday of each month for Creative Coffee, an informal morning gathering to chat about art, discuss works in progress and share creative inspiration. Mary Norvell is your hostess and she makes a great pot of coffee!
How do Member Meeting Demonstrations work?
AFAF Member Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm, and after the meetings end at 7:00 pm we host an hour-long demonstration or discussion of interest to all. Free for AFAF members, these demos are also open to non-member guests for a donation of $5.00.
If you’d like to present your own demo or can suggest someone from your creative circle who would be interested, please reach out to Program Coordinator Barbara Wagner. Funds are available to reimburse presenters for their time and materials.
Barbara would love to discuss your ideas and suggestions for desired topics. She hopes to hear from you soon and to see you at the next Member Meeting!
How do I become an AFAF Featured Artist?
Exhibiting Members in good standing are encouraged to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to showcase your artwork! Artists are responsible for providing a paper Artist’s Statement for display, as well as a short bio and a few photos for newsletter publication. Interested? Talk to Carol about signing up!
If I suddenly can’t work my scheduled volunteer hours how do I find a replacement?
The best way to find another member who can swap hours is to send an email to our exhibiting artists. If you need help locating a current email distribution list text Anna at 847-651-9886 and she can walk you through it.
If you absolutely can’t find a replacement please phone a member of the Board so that they can try other options.
Instagram Showcase Artist
Hello exhibiting artists! If you’re interested, we can now feature your work as a Showcase Artist on our Instagram page! If you don’t have an Instagram account, now would be a good time to get one. If you do have one, be sure to follow us!
It would be nice to have a photograph of you, a short bio, and up to 10 photos of your art. We can make this into a multi-page post or “reel” video with music. Share the post on your own Instagram page and/or story and encourage others to follow you and the gallery! If you’re interested, please contact Suki by email, by text or by DM on our Instagram Page: Antioch_Fine_Arts_Foundation
Why do we fill out the same information twice on the show tags attached to artwork brought in for display?
Half of the tag stays with your artwork while the other half is torn off and used to create your price tag label. Both halves are matched up when the art is hung!