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Mission Statement
The Lakes Area Arts League is a non-profit organization established to promote interest and knowledge of all areas of the visual and performing fine arts through education and appreciation while enhancing the culture and tourism of the community and surrounding areas.
The Art Center
The Lakes Area Arts League Art Center is located in the
“Blue House” at 305 Nacogdoches Street, one block from the historic
downtown square, in Center, Texas. Rich in cultural history and
according historical documents, the Art Center house was constructed in
1881 and was known as the Carlton Smith or Mrs. Martha A. Leslie
homestead.
Previous owners of the property include, Mr. E.B. and Nellie May Lewis Day; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anderson; and the City of Center.
Mrs.
Day taught piano lessons in her home and would move the piano across
the street to the elementary school for recitals. The marks from the
moving the piano are still visible in the floor in the main gallery.
The
property was later purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anderson, who lived in
the home with their family, which also served as his business location,
Anderson Insurance Agency.
In 1992, the City of Center acquired the property and the facility was used for the office of Judge Gaines and City Court.
In
December 2005, the Lakes Area Arts League received the keys to the
building from Mayor John Dean Windham and the lease was signed with the
City of Center. At the key ceremony, Mayor Windham stated he had
preserved the original front porch light fixture, which has been fully
restored to the building.
After nine months of renovations to
the building, the LAAL held the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on
September 15, 2006 with Mayor John Dean Windham, Pam Phelps, Executive
Director with Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, LAAL Board of
Directors, artists, patrons and visitors. The first official art
exhibition held at the Grand Opening was for Woodrow Foster, Center
resident and Texas State Artist 1991. Over 1,110 visitors attended the
grand opening and two day exhibition. Mr. Foster was presented an
Honorary Membership.
Special arrangements can be made for tour
and school groups; the building can also be used for meeting space for
civic organizations or gatherings.
The Art Center is currently
utilized for art exhibitions showcasing local and area artists and is
available to regional, national and international artists seeking to
display their work. The building is also used for workshops and
classes. Special arrangements can be made for tours.
Board of Directors and Officers
Delbert Beckham, President
Donna Neuville, Vice-President
Louise Haeuser, Secretary
Quincy Borders, Treasurer
Murray Borders
Rachel Campbell
David Chadwick
Ed Konderla
Terri Lacher
Lee Gayle Lunsford
David Masterson
Billie Sue Payne
David Swanzy
Jeanette Wittmann
Committees
Research & Development
-Membership
-Art Center
-Special Projects
-Murals
-Ways & Means
Education
-Jr. Art League
-Resource Learning Center
-Community Theatre
Events
-Art Exhibitions and Shows
-ARTspace: Virtual and Gallery
-ArtShare
-Attoyac Writers' Guild
-Hospitality
-Art at the Airport
Publicity and Marketing
-Promotions
-Newsletter
-Website
LAAL Art Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting - September 15, 2006
LAAL Directors ~ Karen Thompson, Delbert Beckham, Andi Foster, Carolyn Lamb, Tresa Konderla, and Vicky Hudson (front row); Daniel Yarbrough, Suzanne Walker, Tem Morrison, Michael Hale, and David Chadwick (back row).
Previous Board of Directors
May 2005 to March 2010
Andi Foster
Carolyn Lamb
Karen Thompson
Suzanne Walker
May 2005 to March 2009
Delbert Beckham
Vick Hudson
Tem Morrison
May 2005 to March 2008
Michael Hale
Tresa Konderla
Frances Oates
May 2005 to May 2007
David Chadwick
Debbie Leggett
Daniel Yarbrough
Previous Officers
April 2008 - May 2010
Karen Thompson, President
Ed Konderla, Vice President
Andi Foster, Secretary
Carolyn Lamb, Treasurer
May 2005 - March 2008
Andi Foster, President
Delbert Beckham, Vice President
Karen Thompson, Secretary
Carolyn Lamb, Treasurer
Founding Members May 2005
Delbert
Beckham
Wylma
Beckham
Boles Enterprises
The
Caldwell Family
David
Chadwick
Carol
Ann Chance
Ellen
Cogswell
Sterling
Crelia
Nancy Dickerson
Andi
Foster
Michael
Hale
Barbara
Harding
Ellen
Hearn
Roy
Hearn
Carlene
Higgins
Janet
Hughes
Vicky
Hudson
Maureen
Kennon
Richard & Rick Kirkley
Ed & Tresa
Konderla
Carolyn & Lamb
Debbie
Leggett
James
Lynn Livingston
Pat & Andrea
Locke
Connie
Baugh Lucas
Tem
Morrison, Morrison Insurance
Donna
Neuville
Frances
Oates
Pam
Phelps
Regina & Waylon
Vaughn
Larry & Patricia
Burns Smith
Harold
G. Richards
Jim & Lila
Schauner
Linda
Terry
Karen
Thompson
Suzanne
Walker
Bill
Watson
Alda & Daniel
Yarbrough
Milestones and Achievements
LAAL 2010 Journal
January 5
Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting - 5:30 p.m. - LAAL Art Center
January 12
ArtShare - 6:30 p.m. - Attoyac River Gallery
January 19
Attoyac Writers' Guild - 6:30 p.m. - Attoyac River Gallery
Topic: General Members Meeting
January 30
The Songwriting Workshop with Kasey Lansdale presented by the Attoyac Writers' Guild 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library
February 2
Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting - 5:30 p.m. - LAAL Art Center
Rescheduled from January 5
February 9
ArtShare - 6:30 p.m. - Attoyac River Gallery
February 16
Attoyac Writers' Guild - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library
Topic:
An Invitation to Write Workshop with Martha Hogan Estes, Fayetteville,
Arkansas - Advance Registration Required - $15 Advance - $20 At the Door
March is National Youth Art Month
March 9
ArtShare - 6:30 p.m. at the Attoyac River Gallery
March 16
Attoyac Writers' Guild - 6:30 p.m. - Attoyac River Gallery
Topic: An Evening with Bob Bowman, Historian and Writer
March 23
Annual Membership Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - LAAL Art Center
President Karen Thompson awards Murray and Quincy Borders, Volunteers of the Year - Delbert Beckham, Artist of the Year
April 1
Beginning of Sixth Fiscal Year
April 13
ArtShare - 6:30 p.m. - Attoyac River Gallery
April 20
Attoyac Writers' Guild - 6:30 p.m. - Attoyac River Gallery
Topic: Limericks and Rhyme with Ellen Cogswell
