The purpose of the Heartland Art Guild is to advance, support, and promote creativity in visual arts and cultural activities of interest to Miami County Kansas and surrounding areas. We are currently meeting on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Paola Free Library next to Paola City Hall. At our meetings we pursue a wide range of art related topics with guest speackers, mini works
hops, demonstrations, slide shows, and presentations by members of their current art projects. We take occasional field trips to major art museums in the Kansas City Area. We frequently have a booth at community events that includes artwork. Membership is open to anyone who is interested in advancing art in Miami County Kansas. Annual dues are $15.00. The Heartland Art Guild promotes art throughout Miami County Kansas in a number of ways:
Displaying member's artwork in area banks and businesses in Paola and Osawatomie, Kansas. Participating in the annual Kansas Day celebration and other events held within the area. Sponsoring the People's Choice Art Awards Show held in September in one of the area banks. Sponsoring a $500.00 Art Scholarship to a talented Miami County high school senior going on to college to pursue a career in art or in and art related field. Holding and annual international miniatures art show at the Miami County Historical Museum. This show is attracting a lot of attention and is growing every year.
