We've  put  ART in ELKHART since 1925

  WELCOME  

Welcome to the Elkhart Art League Online. The purpose of this web is to enhance the support services we provide to our members, patrons and students. We've provided a number of resources here for information about our activities, classes, membership levels and benefits, and opportunities to participate in the operation of our volunteer staffed organization.

 In 1925 the Artists' Traveling Association was formed to facilitate the travel of artists on painting tours and to art shows and lectures.  In 1929 a constitution was written, a more formal organization set up, and the name changed to Elkhart Art League.  The contingencies of war-time affected participation in the League during World War II and later.  

In 1951 a civic-minded group of artists reactivated and reorganized the League.  Steady growth of interest and program has marked the years since.  In 1962 the League was incorporated as a non-profit corporation.  The Internal Revenue Service classifies the League as 501C3, qualifying donations to the League as tax deductible.

In 1966 the League raised funds to remodel the former dressing room building of High Dive Park; 511-C Baldwin St.  We have since leased the building through the Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department for use as our headquarters and class rooms.  The building is centrally located with convenient parking in a pleasant park setting.

As population and participation have increased, we have a need for increase of our facilities.  We are planning a space with several classrooms and a separate gallery where shows, meetings, programs, and perhaps small concerts or recitals could be held independently of classes.  A site has not been obtained. A building fund has been established and donations are welcomed.

Our Purpose and Program

It is the purpose of the Elkhart Art League to elevate the art standards of this community and foster a deeper appreciation of art.  Those interested in art are encouraged to develop their artistic abilities to the fullest extent.

Classes and workshops in a variety of media are offered to people of all ages.  Enjoyment of the creative process in a relaxed friendly setting is one of our main objectives. Two major exhibits are held each year.

To contact us you may leave messages at our telephone at 264-1810 (area code 574). To help us save postage costs by being on our email notices list, put: list@ealonline.org in your address book and send us an email requesting our email notices service.