John is a gifted artist that is involved in a few art guilds. In Kentucky, he is a juried memeber of the Kentucky Craft Market Program and the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Artisans. In additon, he is a member of the Michigan Guild, the Guild of Artists and Artisans.

	" The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen (KGAC) is a dynamic membership organization comprised of the finest artists, craftsmen, collectors, galleries, interested individuals and businesses in Kentucky and surrounding states. Founded in 1961, it is the oldest organization in Kentucky working to preserve and promote the rich heritage and exciting future of art and craft. The KGAC headquarters is located in Berea, Kentucky, officially designated as the "Art and Craft Capital" of Kentucky. " -- KGAC
	"The Craft Marketing Program's mission is to develop the state's craft industry; support and empower Kentucky artisans and Craftspeople; create an economically viable environment for craft entrepreneurs, preserve the state's craft traditions, stimulate and support product development; and generate public awareness, public support, and public/private partnerships." -- Kentucky Crafted
	"The Guild of Artists and Artisans is a non-profit, membership association of independent artists, founded in 1970 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its mission is to develop and present art fairs to provide marketing opportunities for its members which also serve as educational, cultural and entertaining events for the community." -- Michigan Guild