Our goal is to offer our friends, neighbors and all those interested in art an opportunity to expand their exposure to, and participation in, a variety of artistic activities, or to simply enjoy the wonders of art. 

Members’ interests range from pastel, traditional watercolor and oil painting  to unusual art forms such as encaustic wax techniques.  We are continually exploring exhibit opportunities for our members, and our newsletter provides members with information on area art events.  “A Walk in the Park” is our annual art fair held on the last Sunday of August.  The title of the fair comes from its location in beautiful North School Park in downtown Arlington Heights. 

The Arlington Heights Art Guild provides a social opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas on art, to share current projects, and gather information from like-minded peers.

We take great pride in our selection of outstanding professional artists who demonstrate their skills, techniques and insights at our regularly scheduled meetings. Our demonstrations include watercolor, oil, pastel, pencil, acrylic and other media.

Most meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month from September to May, with the exception of December. The organization meets at the Wheeling Twp. Community Service Center:

6:45 pm - sign in and mingle

7:15 pm - business meeting

7:30 pm - guest artist demonstration

Please join us at a meeting!  Guests are always welcome for a $5 fee. 

 If you decide to join the Guild, the guest fee is waived.

If you have questions, please email us at ahartguild@gmail.com 

or mail us at P.O. Box 621, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 

Marion Sherman

Past President: Tom Warnke

Ann Musolf 

Janet Grochocinski

Past Treasurer:  Marcia Kozak

Cathy Lindstrom-Foley

Mickey Mantas  (2025-26)

 Past  Secretary:  Patricia Ramsey

VACANT

Past Auditors:  Robert Packheiser and Mary Devoney

PROGRAMS & PUBLICITY:  

Eileen Fogell

MEMBERSHIP:  

Patti Jostes

SCHOLARSHIPS:  

Rita Molepske 

"A WALK IN THE PARK" ART FAIR COMMITTEE:  

-Laura Butolph - Art Fair Coordinator

-Kathy Ponce - Arlington Hts Liaison Coordinator

-Mary Kay McMahon - Marketing Coordinator

-Bea Ulfig - Volunteer Coordinator

-Mickey Mantas - Member Tent Coordinator

-Rita Molepske -Document Coordinator

-Larry Freson - Consultant

Past Chairperson:  Linda Campuzano

EXHIBITS AT SENIOR CENTER:  

Paula Rebbeck

SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM /PHOTOGRAPHY: 

Jill Stark, Patti Jostes, Linda Adamowski and Micky Mantas

HOSPITALITY:

Larry Freson

Past Chairperson:  Tom Rybarczyk 

Past Presidents

1970-72 Stanley Anderson

1972-74 Charles Miner

1974-75 Joan Ziegler

1975-76 Helen March

1976-77 Arlyn Miner

1977-78 Hazel Herter

1978-79 Thelma Spain

1979-80 Geraldine Olstynski

1980-81 Lilo Toreau

1981-83 Tad Wartell

1983-85 Keith Houser

1985-87 Lorraine Schmukler

1987-89 Kathy Wolan

1989-91 Sharon McLenahan

1991-93 Alicia Minard

1993-95 Nancy Rayborn

1995-97 Jim Baz

1997-99 Barbara Papamarcos

1999-01 Jean Bruhn

2001-05 Brian Halpin

2005-06 Jackie Valentino

2006-08 Kathy Wolan

2008-09 Enrique Suarez

2009-11 Kathy Wolan

2011-15 Jim Strong

2015-18 Ann Musolf

2018-19 Mary Devoney

2019-22 Tom Warnke

Life Members: 

Jean Bruhn

Brian Halpin

Kathy Wolan

Jim Strong

Marcia Kozak

In Remembrance:

Barbara Athanis

Jim Baz

Frances Bevins

Jud Brooks

Paula Crespo

Marilyn Hale

Hazel Herter

Amy & Bud Huber

Keith Houser

Arlyn & Charles Miner

Alicia Minard

Ingrid Norton

Barbara Papamarcos

Lorraine Schmukler

Tad Wartell

Sylvia Whynot

Andrew Wyler

Faith Vickerman

JoAnne Strong