The mission of the Wooden Horse Arts Guild in North Troy, Vermont, is that of building the Community through the Arts. Its purpose is to provide an organization and physical space where artists and patrons of the arts may come together in their communities for mutual support, education and commerce.

On Jan. 25, 2008, the Wooden Horse Arts Guild received the long-awaited word from the Internal Revenue Service that the Guild was granted the 501(c)(3) status of the Internal Revenue Code. This was very good news for those who wish to donate to this fast-growing and hard-working art guild. All donations are now tax-deductible under the Internal Revenue Code.

During 2007 we accomplished much as can be seen by this "year-end report":

The Wooden Horse Arts Guild shows and activities reached the end of 2007. Our logo has become familiar to many and lets everyone know when the WHAG is having yet another Art and/or Fine craft show. We accepted our 82nd member of the WHAG! We welcome all persons, whether artists, persons who make fine crafts, or those who enjoy the arts and how they help the community.

We have a Gallery Wall for the artists at the Buon Amici Restaurant in North Troy and a "down-town" window at the Hebard Municipal Building in Newport. These venues are open to all WHAG members. A new "set" of art is on view each month for "Dinner and Art" at the Buon Amici. The Hebard window has a new theme each month under the direction of our excellent committee. Contact us for information about the art and the artists at these venues.

   

March: 2 day painting seminar with artist-instructor, Karen Winslow.
   

May (Memorial Day weekend): Open Studio Weekend held at 47 Main Street. Our last show in that venue.

June 16: 2nd Framing clinic with Ed Lipinski and Robert Pasho.

July: The Irasburg Church Fair headed by Robert Pasho. Art under the WHAG tent. Pat Sanders, judge.

July: "10 Days of Arts and Fine Crafts" Successful raffle of Artists’ Offerings. Sap Buckets painted by WHAG members on display.
   

First event at American Legion Hall. Wine-cheese-music!

Sap buckets move to Library!

September: Began monthly displays at Hebard Municipal Bldg. In Newport with one year contract. Laurie Salzmann committee head. Sap buckets on display!

North Troy Fire Dept. Auxiliary auction!! Sap buckets brought $975.00 to be split between WHAG and Auxiliary.
   

October (Columbus Day weekend): The Village Art Show at American Legion Hall with promotion by DVD (created by Courtney Mead) and WHAG members at Jay Peak!!
   

Annual meeting: Current officers re-elected.

December: Final show of the year at American Legion Hall. Featured the Fine Art artists and craftspersons along with new members who create unusual and usuable crafts. Friday evening buffet party with music by "The Friends" and food by American Legion Auxiliary.
    A good year for the Wooden Horse Arts Guild!