The National Art League is a non-profit
organization of professional artists, serious students and those
interested in participating in and supporting the advancement of
the creative arts of drawing, painting and sculpture.
The League was founded as the Douglaston Art League in 1930 by
Alice Chase Sullivan and Helen Chase, daughters of the famous
American painter William Merritt Chase. Today, the original
membership of 13 students has grown to 300 artist members.
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The League provides a friendly atmosphere where artists can find
fellowship and the fulfillment that creating art provides. It is a
place where artists and the community can meet and exchange
ideas.
The NAL is housed in a two story brick building in Douglaston, NY,
purchased in 1955. A modern exhibition gallery and classroom occupy
the main street level. Artist studios, additional classroom and the
NAL office occupy the second floor. The lower level is used for
storage.
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Board of
Directors:
President, Marie Marsina
Vice President, Nat Bukar
Vice President, Lynne Jaffe
Vice President, Ann Bragg
Recording Secretary, Michele Minor
Correspondence Secretary, Mary Ann Klein
Treasurer, Veronica Clarke