About Us

The Memphis/Germantown Art League (MGAL) of Memphis, TN, is a nonprofit organization of visual artists and associates supporting the work of its member artists. The League’s purpose is to aid its member artists in their professional growth and in the development of their artistic skills by providing exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, and other continuing education opportunities.

Our History

Organized on August 16, 1976, as the Germantown Art League, the group was chartered on June 22, 1977, as a nonprofit Tennessee corporation. In May 1988, the organization’s name was changed to Memphis/Germantown Art League in recognition of the wider geographical distribution of its members. Today MGAL’s membership encompasses the mid-south area including nearby communities in Mississippi, Arkansas and western Tennessee. The League depends on all its members as volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors and committees and to assist in the work of the organization.

Meetings

Our meetings are normally held quarterly in Memphis.  From the website, please click on Calendar for the location of any upcoming meetings.

In Appreciation

MGAL is grateful for the many individuals and organizations that have supported our efforts in the past. We need the continued support of members and friends of our organization in order to fulfill our mission of promoting and encouraging the work of visual artists in this area.

Special Thanks to Our Venue Coordinators

MGAL is grateful to the following for allowing us to use their facilities:

2021-2022 Exhibition and Event Hosts

2022-2023 Board

PRESIDENT:  Jim Henderson

VICE PRESIDENT:  Wes Ashworth

SECRETARY:  Jenny Miller

TREASURER:  Connie Pride

PARLIAMENTARIAN:  Bob McCabe

MEMBERSHIP:  Chelle Ellis

EXHIBITION:  Jan Carnall

EDUCATION:  Open

PUBLICITY: Carol Roark

EXHIBITION RECEPTION: Carolyn Moss / Georgia Smith

DEVELOPMENT:  Open

WEB ADMINISTRATOR:  Chelle Ellis

2022-2023 Appointed Committee Chairpersons

YEARBOOK:  Chelle Ellis

ALTRUISTIC DONATIONS:  Thonda Barnes

EXHIBITION COMMITTEE:

Co-Chairperson:  Open
Volunteer Coordinator:  Open
Judge Coordinator:
  Open
Reception Photography: 
Charlie Tigrett

PUBLICITY COMMITTEE:

Facebook:  Carol Roark
Photography, Webpage & Email:  Barbara Tigrett
Yearbook Distribution:
 Chelle Ellis

SPRING SHOW CATALOG:  Kay Coop

STAR ARTIST REVIEW:  Phyllis Boger

SERVICE POINT COORDINATOR: Phyllis Boger

SPECTRUM AWARD:  Open

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