MURFREESBORO ART LEAGUE
Background and mission
The presence of a vibrant artistic community within a city is best testimony to the quality of that city's intellectual life. Founded by a local group of artists and chartered in 1966, the Murfreesboro Art League (MAL) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance art education and appreciation and thus ensure a vibrant artistic environment in the Murfreesboro and Rutherford County community.
MAL fulfills its mission by: 1. providing art education and activities for adults and children through affordable classes and other community activities, 2. providing the community with opportunities to view, enjoy, and purchase works by local artists, 3. providing professional and amateur artists a meeting place to work together and exchange ideas, 4. providing amateur artists an opportunity to learn from professional artists, and 5. assisting professional artists in promotion and sales of their works.
MRAL Officers
President - Nanette Mathe
Vice President - Deborah Haggard
Treasurer - Phyllis Razo
Secretary - Suzanne LeBeau
Board Members - Bobbie Bittner, Bobbie Ventura, Claire Smith, and Clarice Nelson
Website
www.murfreesboroartleague.blogspot.com
General information
MRAL meetings
Generally, classes begin at 7:00 p.m. on the first, second, and third Mondays of each month (Please see website for details and exceptions.) Classes are scheduled to end at 9:00 p.m. Business meetings are held each fourth Monday evening. On the occasional fifth Monday, MAL members enjoy “Fifth Monday Finger Foods and Friendly Critiques.” Individuals bring finger foods or other refreshments, as well as some artwork to share with the group. Upon request, members offer friendly critiques and feedback on their fellows' work. Fifth Monday gatherings begin at 6:30 p.m.
Location
MAL's gallery, located in the historic village of Cannonsburgh in Murfreesboro, displays art creations by its members.
It also serves as workshop, classroom, business office, social gathering place for members, and is a welcoming center for visitors to the city on special celebration days.
The gallery is open to visitors on Fri, Sat, and Sun. from April to October.
