About Salem County Art League
Our Mission and history
MISSON STATEMENT
The Salem County Art League is a non-profit organization that provides education and awareness of the fine arts. We seek to promote the talent and the skills of artists in our area. Our goal is to meet the needs of all cultural backgrounds and ages with flexible programs.
The Salem County Art League is made possible in part by funds from
the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State,
Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the
Salem County Board of Commissioners and Salem County
Cultural and Heritage Commission.
the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State,
Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the
Salem County Board of Commissioners and Salem County
Cultural and Heritage Commission.
HISTORY
The Salem County Art League was formed by a group of artists in 2005. The artists and original board of directors and officers were Jerry O'Donnell, Donna Clement, Carol Kirk, Harry Salmon, Anne Reid, Bob Reid, Flo Carmon, Helga Seabright, Gene Seabright, and Alex Alampi Jr.
The artists were taking a watercolor class with Alex Alampi, Jr., in Richwood, NJ, when there was a discussion about attending the Gloucester County Art League meeting. Alex Alampi Jr. stated, "It is a shame there is not a Salem County Art League." Donna Clement volunteered, "Well, why don't we start one!" She asked if the class would like to join together to form a Salem County Art League and, thus, the SCAL became a reality.
The Salem County Art League, Inc., is now registered with the State of New Jersey as a New Jersey Non-profit Corporation. The Federal IRS has granted our tax-exempt status. Because of our new 501 (c3) status, sales tax on any sales made by artists at Art League events must be paid by the artists individually.
It is not necessary to be a Salem County resident to join our art league. The only requirement is to have an interest in art. The public is welcome to attend all general meetings and most events.
TODAY
The membership in the Salem County Art League continues to grow. From it's original founding group of 10, it has grown to over 50! If you are interested in joining the Salem County Art League, please contact us about how to sign up and participate in the workshops, trips, studios, and exhibits.
Some of our members have websites to display their work. Please feel free to view their galleries by clicking here. We will continue to add more members' sites as their information becomes available.
Anyone interested in contacting the artists regarding purchase of their artwork or commissioned works should use the contact information found on their website.
The membership in the Salem County Art League continues to grow. From it's original founding group of 10, it has grown to over 50! If you are interested in joining the Salem County Art League, please contact us about how to sign up and participate in the workshops, trips, studios, and exhibits.
Some of our members have websites to display their work. Please feel free to view their galleries by clicking here. We will continue to add more members' sites as their information becomes available.
Anyone interested in contacting the artists regarding purchase of their artwork or commissioned works should use the contact information found on their website.