The Shelton Art League
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WELCOME
The Shelton Art League welcomes new members and returning members to its 130th season. Members hail from all areas of Connecticut, have different backgrounds, varied skills and experiences, but all have a shared interest in the decorative and fine arts.
Members in good-standing have the option to attend art classes each Spring and Fall . The league also supports art exhibits and workshops throughout the year. During its season monthly meetings can include artist demonstrations as well as lively conversation and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts. Meetings are held at the Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484 from September to June.
MISSION
The objective of the league is to nurture an understanding and appreciation of the fine arts, graphic design, and crafts. To that end it supports local artists and crafters with a platform that is available to the public to demonstrate and explain their work. The league fosters knowledge and experience of its members by providing the opportunity for further education, hands-on experiences, participation in discussions and an avenue to display their work. The Shelton Art League also supports education with an annual scholarship awarded to deserving seniors from local communities who are entering the art sector.
ABOUT
The League is registered as a non-profit organization, 501 (c) (3), of the Internal Revenue Code. Its operation is supported by volunteers and subsidized by fundraisers, membership dues, and public donations.
The league was organized on August 5, 1895 as the “Bridgeport Art League of Keramic Art.” On June 1, 1903, the name was changed to the Bridgeport Art League.
The Bridgeport Art League was incorporated by the State of Connecticut on March 2, 1916. After operating in Huntington, CT for many years, Bridgeport Art League members voted to change the name to Shelton Art League. The Shelton Art league held its first meeting on February 11, 2019 and is one of the oldest continuously operating art leagues in Connecticut.