activities

Spring Hill Art League, Inc.
Established 1973
A Florida not-for-profit organization
e-mail: administrator@springhillartleague.com

Monday Morning Paint-alongs

Join other art league members every Monday morning from 9 a.m. until noon to practice your craft, whatever the medium might be: oils, sculpting, watercolors, acrylics...

Bring your own supplies and work independently. You'll benefit from being in the company of others with like or similar interests, exchanging ideas, or just socializing.

This is a free event, but donations are always accepted to cover the cost of coffee and donuts.

Check the calendar for details.

Workshops

SHAL invites noted artists to share their expertise with its members. Past workshops have been led by Regine Dossche (Power Tex Sculpture); Jude Caborn (watercolor painting on textured surfaces); Diane Becker (oil painting); Jana Withers (plein air painting); and other interesting mediums.

The workshops are a wonderful opportunity for members to hone their skills or explore new ones.

Workshops scheduled for the current season can be viewed at Calendar 2011and Calendar 2012.

Internationally known Engllish artist Derek Stansfield shares watercolor
techniques with SHAL members at a recent workshop.

Monthly membership meetings

Members meet on the third Monday of the month (September through May) at the United Church of Christ, 4244 Mariner Blvd. in Spring Hill, from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Following our general business meeting, we offer informative demonstrations using local and well known artists. A workshop is usually given the next day. Check the SHAL calendar page for workshop information about cost, time and material requirements.

SHAL members always have something to look forward to! Whether it's attending a workshop, raising money for the arts, or sharing techniques in their preferred medium, there are plenty of activities to keep members engaged.

Spring Hill Art League members gather to paint and exchange ideas during a recent Monday Morning Paint-along. From left are: Carmen Diaz, Mildred Hernandez and Mae Pollizze. Felicia Himmel,at the easel, demonstrates her painting technique.

Helping to fund our activities

Fundraisers scheduled periodically are a way to help bring money in for SHAL's educational and outreach activities.
Many members enjoy giving their time and talents to this important endeavor.

Check this website periodically for announcements of upcoming fundraisers.

The Spring Hill Art League's White Elephant Sale was held March 13, 2010, at the United Church of Christ. The event was coordinated by Joan Annicchiarico. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Art League's Scholarship Fund. Shown at the bake sale table are, from left, Louise Applegate, Mae Pollizze and Doris Hoffman.

The Spring Hill Art League encourages talented young artists in our community by awarding scholarships to local high school seniors. The 2011 awards were presented at the art league's annual Scholarship and Potluck Supper, held May 9th at the Spring Hill United Church of Christ. Each of the awardees seen in the photo above received a check toward furthering their art education. The recipients are, from left, Rebecca Doyle, $500.00, Nature Coast High School; Aubrey Ferrero, $500.00, Springstead High School; Victoria Easler, $1000.00, Central High School; Lauren Moncalian, $1000.00, Central High School; Theresa Gordon, $1000.00, Hernando High School and Courtney Keck, $500.00, Hernando High School. The art league raises money for the scholarships by holding their annual juried art show, the Fall Harvest of Art, and conducting other fundraising events throughout the year.

Annual Art Scholarships - A Special Gift for Young Talent

ACTIVITIES

Home About Us Activities Calendar Membership Members' Gallery Festival Venues Connections