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
- Amy McDaniel, WKNO Gallery Ten Ninety One
- Joy Rout, St. George’s Church Gallery
- Gay Johnston, Memphis Botanic Garden
- Whitney Jo, Playhouse on the Square
- Cat Peña, Germantown Performing Arts Center
MGAL is grateful to the following for allowing us to use their facilities:
Exhibition Hosts
2025-2026 Board Officers
PRESIDENT: Connie Pride
VICE PRESIDENT: Angela Stevens
SECRETARY: Carol Hamm
TREASURER: Jim Henderson
PAST PRESIDENT/PARLIAMENTARIAN: Wes Ashworth
2025-2026 Committee Chairpersons
MEMBERSHIP: Anna Parker
EXHIBITION: Casey & Melissa Smith
EXHIBITION RECEPTION: Carolyn Moss
PUBLICITY: Angie Wynn
EDUCATION: Melody Weintraub
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Phyllis Boger
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR: Chelle Ellis
DEVELOPMENT: Open
Members are required to join a service team, assisting with tasks that keep MGAL running such as exhibitions, receptions, meetings, and communications including graphic design, web development, and marketing/public relations.
Select your service team below. then submit the form to complete the process:
Jan Carnall,
Is it possible for me to get a copy of the judge’s commentary of the show that was read at the reception yesterday? My email is skyfish0537@yahoo.com. Thank you, Jan.
Dana Groff, Jr..