The Guild

The St. Philip Artists' Guild (SPAG) is a community of artists committed to helping each other achieve their creative goals through the following mission statement:

The Guild, based in the old Oakhill Mansion on the grounds of St. Philip Church in Norwalk, Connecticut, debuted on September 27, 2008, with an exhibit by the five founding artists, Duvian Montoya, Dave Morico, Frank Chiappetta, Steve Bagnell and Ralph DiMarco. Membership has increased since then to include 28 artists working in a variety of media.

Members share a desire to explore their artistic vision and hone their skills through independent projects, collaborative shows and community service projects. Over the years, SPAG has collaborated with local galleries and artists in a number of events, from art festivals and group exhibits to First Fridays, murals and painted traffic boxes. If you’re interested in becoming a member visit our membership page.

Another important task for SPAG members is the renovation of the Oakhill Mansion. Some of the artists has converted the upper level rooms within the mansion to studio spaces. Work has also been completed throughout the first level to create an outstanding gallery space. SPAG is proud to have been recognized by the Norwalk Preservation Trust in May 2009 with an award for its work in recapturing some of the mansion's former splendor.