Newington Art League

Mission Statement

Newington Art League is an organization seeking to advance the visual arts while fostering a community spirit. It seeks to facilitate:

Practice of the visual arts by artists of all levels of ability and interest
Knowledge of the history of art, ideas and human experience
Critical thinking about ideas, events, intentions and issues in modern society
Commitment to personal perseverance
Inspiration to fuel creative expressionism
Respect for diversity.

History

In 1983, Mikki Zadrowski campaigned to solicit members, with the belief that "...art leagues promote an interest in art by sponsoring lectures of visiting artists, providing shows and classes..." for anyone interested in expanding or learning artistic skills. From its inception, members struggled, yet persevered in acquiring a "home of their own," After six years of meeting in a room at the town hall, in 1989, NAL acquired, through the passionate perseverance of Evelyn Genotti, the east section of the former Board of Education building situated on 90 Welles Drive North.

Sadly, the Art League has had to move to make way for new senior housing. We are now located in the Newington Town Hall, on the second floor, above the food pantry. Please join us for a meeting or a workshop.