Art League to Hold 91st Annual Meeting

The Art League of New Britain has announced that it will hold its ninety first Annual Meeting, inviting the public to join them.

The meeting will be held on July 31, 2019 at the League’s historic building on Cedar Street.

The League says that, “Members and non-members, mildly to very interested, artists and everyone else are invited.”

The group adds that the event is free and that, “There will be food and drink. (BYAD if you want).”

The event is planned to be from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, and the League says that the, “Meeting should start around 7pm.”

The Art League of New Britain says that it,

a non-profit organization, is the second oldest art league in the United States. Founded in 1928, its original mission was as an art school holding both day and evening sessions. In 1934 it transitioned into an art club where artists could work together and gather for social affairs.

The organization hosts art exhibits and classes, including painting and a clay studio.

It is currently showing two exhibits, “CCARC’s Amazing Artwork,” and painting by students of its landscape painting class.

The Art League’s building is tucked away down a long driveway, shared with other buildings, off of Cedar Street. The building is steeped in local New Britain history. The League says that its

home first served as local industrialist George Post’s stable and carriage house. In fact the names of the horses are still above each stall door and the horse shoe cut out still remains at the peak of the main gable. Post’s daughter sold the barn to A. J. Sloper who in turn sold it to William C. Hungerford. The late Judge Hungerford had granted the use of his stable to the League for some time before his death, and after his death his widow deeded the property to the League along with the surrounding land.

A volunteer organization, the League says that it is always looking for people willing to join their volunteer efforts. It invites people to join as members of the League and has a web page where people can apply to join.

The League also says that, “Donations are always welcome,” and it has a web page where it accepts donations.

Art League’s address is 30 Cedar Street.