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Left to Right:  Ruth Gray, Libby Irwin, Lynda Self (2008
Volunteer of the Year), Sharon Hall, and Carol Mankowski,
Guild president
Throughout the year, the Guild provides
volunteers for Gallery 86, Art After Dark,
Gallery 86 Receptions, International Festival
Day, concert performances, outreach
programs, and HCAC office aid.   We are
always coming up with fresh ideas to help
raise money for the arts!  

Join us and have fun!
In the Fall of 2004, There were several
people in the old HCAC office doing a
newsletter mailing.  Jane Lesesne casually
commented that the Haywood County
Arts Council needed a Volunteer
organization like a Guild.  The see was
planted, and in February 2005, the Guild
of the Haywood County Arts Council was
born.  The first slate of officers was
installed in May 2005.  They were
Norretta Taylor, Sharon Hall, Pat Wall,
Jenny Nimnick, and John Shafer.

We are a group of volunteers from all
walks of life who are interested in the arts.
 We are natives to Waynesville, and
newcomers, seasonal and full-time
residents.  We understand the importance
for maintaining the arts for the good of
Haywood County.  

The Guild's mission is to promote, support
and assist the Haywood County Arts
Council through volunteerism and
fundraising.
PURPOSE

The purpose of the Guild shall be to promote the mission
of the Haywood County Arts Council through the activities
and services requested by the Arts Council Board, the
Executive Director, and through activities recommended
by the Guild.

VISION STATEMENT

In order to further our mission, we will increase
community awareness and interest in the arts.  Through
community activities and in Gallery 86 and its programs;
sustain an enthusiastic membership and strive to ensure the
future growth of the Guild.  The Guild as auxiliary to the
Haywood County Arts Council Board of Trustees shall be
subject to direction and guidance of the Board and with its
projects in accordance with the policies of the Board.
CURRENT GUILD OFFICERS

President:
Carol Mankowski

Vice President:
Ruth Gray

Secretary:
Sylvia Everett

Corresponding Secretary:
Sharon Hall

Treasurer:
Libby Irwin
 
Do you want to become involved in the Guild of the Haywood County Arts Council?
Here are some of the areas you could help with:

MEMBERSHIP
Works with Guild Membership Chairperson to build membership.

OFFICE SUPPORT
Works with Office Staffing Chairperson to staff office Wednesday mornings or afternoons or
other days when office support is needed.  Needs to be comfortable with computer functions.

EVENT SUPPORT
Volunteers to assist with non-gallery receptions, Guild special events, and Arts Council special
events including International Festival Day.

BULK MAIL TEAM
Works as part of a team of people who meet several times a year to do the folding, labeling,
stuffing, etc., necessary to produce Arts Council and Guild mailings.  Being on this team does not
mean you must participate in all mailings.  It does mean you will be called and given the
opportunity to be a part of this team when there is a need.

GALLERY RECEPTIONS
Acts as host or hostess for gallery openings or Art After Dark, prepares for such events, or
assists in clean-up and close-up for such events.

GALLERY STAFFING
Volunteers to host in Gallery 86 mornings or afternoons on a regular basis or as a fill-in.
(example: 1st  Mondays of the month, morning, or 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month,
afternoon, etc.)  Involves meeting the public, answering the phone and carryover office duties
while hosting.

FUND RAISING
Assists with FUNd Parties and other Board and Guild-sponsored money raising events.
Click here to download Membership Form and get involved
in the Guild!