Downers Grove Artists' Guild

Since 1941 the Downers Grove Artists’ Guild has been promoting and supporting the visual arts in the Downers Grove area, with exhibits and guest artist demonstrations for its members and guests.

Our History

In 1941 an open art exhibition at the Downers Grove Public Library featured the work of local artists. Later, a meeting was spearheaded by acclaimed  artist from Downers Grove, Tressa Emerson Benson, and our community art guild was organized.  A few weeks later, the Downers Grove Artists’ Guild was officially formed with a membership of ten.  Today the guild is a non-profit organization that includes students, award winning artists of many disciplines, aspiring artists and patrons of the arts.  Members have the opportunity to show and sell their work in many local venues.