If you are an artist and/or love art, join Guild members for their monthly general membership & speaker program. Michael Glenn Monroe, a successful Wildlife Artist and children's books illustrator enjoys and traveling the nation speaking to children about wildlife, conservation and about never giving up on your dreams. In 2002 Michael was chosen to paint the official Easter Egg of Michigan which represented the state in a White House display. His realistic wildlife paintings have earned him the honor of Michigan Wildlife Artist of the Year, 1997 Michigan Duck stamp, Minnesota Deer Hunters Artist of the Year, and 2000 Ducks Unlimited Stamp to name just a few.
His most recent honor was being chosen to paint the 2007 Holiday for the White House and the Friends and Family Christmas bulb personally given away by the President and Mrs. Bush. He was invited to visit the White House with his family.
His illustrating work has won him many awards including Best Children's Book 2006 from the Writer's Notes Magazine, for his book, A is for Ark, Noah's Journey and Best Children's Book 2007 for his book, I saw it in the Garden.
The Guild's monthly speaker programs are free and open to the public.