The Guild

10/20/2026

So excited to see a new arts store in the area! If you are interested in teaching/leading a class, let them know!

Toby Creek Designs is expanding its class offerings with beginner quilting and knitting courses this fall, while also looking for local instructors interested in teaching crocheting, embroidery, macramé and other creative hobbies…

10/19/2026

✨A week from tomorrow!!✨

Next Guild Meeting is October 27th, 2026 at the 1876 Gallery on Main Street, Clarion.

Board meeting is at 6PM with 6:30PM being a general social/networking meeting.

If you would like and are able, feel free to bring what you are working on or something you recently finished to show at the social hour.

10/19/2026

Who keeps things moving when there is work to be done? Meet Rose Slike, Secretary of The Guild.

Rose creates through painting, drawing, coloring, design, hand embroidery, and thread painting, although she describes herself more as a lover of the arts than just an artist.

Rose brings a strong can do attitude to The Guild. When she sees something that needs done or an opportunity to make something better for others, she is usually ready to jump in and help make it happen.

Her leadership experience includes serving as President of the Tobecco Literary Arts Journal at Clarion and stepping from Secretary into an Acting Vice President role when the organization needed her. Through her work at the library, she has also participated in Friends of the Library and Library Board meetings.

Rose brings creativity, initiative, and a willingness to roll up her sleeves and get things done.

Say hello to Rose and tell us what kind of creative community you would like to help build!

10/19/2026

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10/17/2026

I create because....
If you don't know how to finish the sentence, you could always use predictive text and we could try to guess who wrote a real answer and whose phone did! 🤣

10/16/2026

It could be music, art on the walls, fascinating street art, a favorite cafe, tell us you favorite place to experience art locally! Maybe you can give us some good weekend plans!

10/14/2026

What are you working on today?

10/12/2026

How do we create a community where the next generation of artists has the space, support, and opportunities to grow? Meet Cynthia Sciandra, Vice President of The Guild.

Cynthia is a professional artist, muralist, art educator, business owner, and longtime arts volunteer with more than two decades of experience in the arts.

Her background includes 8 years of owning a successful digital marketing and website business, professional gallery work at the Freedman Gallery, teaching at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, and years of volunteering and teaching with various arts organizations from Clarion to Reading, Pa, all the way from South Carolina, to Hagi, Yamaguchi, Japan.

Cynthia primarily creates large scale acrylic paintings and murals. She loves teaching ALL ages in a wide range of media, specializing in fine art, drawing, painting and ceramics.

Her vision for The Guild includes strengthening communication between local organizations, connecting artists with opportunities, expanding arts education, and creating safe, welcoming spaces where local artists can learn, create, and grow.

Say hello to Cynthia and tell us what creative opportunities you would like to see grow in Clarion County!

10/11/2026

Show your favorite piece!

10/09/2026

It could be someone from long ago, a favorite local artist, a teacher, or even a piece of art you saw once a long time ago! What artist influences your the most?