About Us...

The Geneseo Art League was formed in 1957 "...to encourage interest in art among the members and the community at large, and to provide an environment for creative activity. It shall give artists an opportunity to exhibit and to receive instruction and training," states the constitution. "It will give persons of all ages and levels of skill an opportunity to study and explore a variety of art media."

The Art League's founding members, whose vision has inspired so many over the years: Jean Sieben, Kathy Koop, Edna Bartholomew, Olga Chamberlain, Roxie Aud, Elberta Collier, Jane Fehlman, Donna Hanford, Helga Neuleib, Ruth Sorter, Chris Zajic, Jeni Zimmerman, Larry Dorothy.

In a testament to tenacity -- and a bow to the amazing amount of local talent, along with indefatigueable workers amongst it's past and present members -- the Geneseo Art League has reached it's FIFTIETH year of existence!

Geneseo Art League began with just a handful of painters who felt a great need to gather in support of one another and to foster the arts in this small community of 6,500 residents. As a not-for-profit group, the League depends upon the generosity of The Geneseo Foundation and loyal patrons -- along with a nominal yearly dues (presently $30, with student membership of $10) and engages in fund-raising activities on it's own behalf. There are, presently, approximately 30 active members; additionally, we have a large patron and business support group.

For eight successive years, Geneseo Art League has sponsored a "Christmas Forest" in November when the League provides four-foot trees to members, individuals and businesses to creatively decorate and donate for silent auction. Bids are taken from the time of Geneseo's Christmas Season Open House until the close of Victorian Walk in December; the highest bidders are awarded the trees and Geneseo Art League benefits from whatever profit accrues after the expense of sponsorship.

The League has, for 29 years, sponsored the Maple City Fine Arts Show in May, when artists from a wide surrounding geographic area are invited to submit works to be juried. Prizes are awarded during an open house held at The Cellar Restaurant and the award-winning creations, along with all entries, are shown for the month of May at both The Cellar and at the League's Studio and Gallery.

The range of creative talent of the League's membership includes oil painters, watercolor painters, acrylic painters, mixed media artists, wood-working and jewelry, plus photographers and a sculptor. All types of creative work are encouraged and welcomed; the only requirement is an interest in art! Members often donate -- both individually and as a group -- works of art for charitable and/or community causes.

The League maintains a Gallery and creative work space at 113 N. State St. in Geneseo with Gallery hours Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visitors are warmly welcomed!

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