"Do something today that your future self will thank you for."
The Artist Guild of Lockport (TAGOL) was founded in 2014 by an assemblage of local artists, art enthusiasts and business owners within the local community of Lockport, Illinois. Our first formal meeting was held on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014.
As they say the rest was history… – and we are just getting started.
Mission
TAGOL is dedicated to encouraging artistic awareness and artist participation via a wealth of programs and exhibitions designed to enhance, encourage and promote the visual fine arts in Lockport.
Membership
TAGOL’s membership includes a wide variety of artists and art lovers from across the City of Lockport and beyond. Your membership with TAGOL provides essential support for our organization and helps us to offer gallery exhibitions and events that enlighten, educate and engage viewers in the Lockport art community.
Motivation
TAGOL is home to a wealth of creativity. Our presence within our community has one goal... to encourage and promote the visual fine arts. From weekly gatherings, gallery receptions, group plein-air paint outs, and publishing exhibition catalogs and promotional materials. We engage our community through the visual fine arts.
Meet TAGOL’s founders,
Larry Brogan and Ed Smith
TAGOL Shows
Build a network of artists. Create an atmosphere where they can feel accepted, encouraged and inspire them to create with a deadline and give them a venue to share those creations with their community. Being accountable to each other leaves little possibility for compromising or quitting. Throughout the year there are multiple shows to participate in.
Coffee Breaks
Enjoy weekly get togethers at local restaurants and chat with other like-minded artists. Plans are made through TAGOL | Social our private Facebook Group. Plug in and get involved.
FilmART Exhibition
TAGOL’s second exhibition of 2025!
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 1st from 4pm to 7pm
At the Flower of Life Art Gallery
1601 S State Street, Lockport, IL 60441
Our goals have always been simple… Create, Exhibit, Repeat.
It's NOT about being a spectator. It's about doing things with purpose, enjoying the journey and growing.
Get out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself and get involved! –Practice makes progress.
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