Mount Dora Art League
Mount Dora Center for the Arts is proud to lift up and partner with the Mount Dora Art League, the oldest organized group of artists in Central Florida.
The Mount Dora Art League is comprised of artists who pay an annual $25 membership fee to cover monthly art demonstrations and workshops. They meet once a month and have a member only exhibition each year in the MDCA gallery.
Today, all forms of artistic expression are encouraged. Members need not be artists, just have an interest in art and are welcome to come to learn about art through demos and discussions.
Demos and workshops are planned for each of their meetings which are held in the Mount Dora Center for the Arts gallery at 135 E. 5th Ave Mount Dora, FL on the third Saturday of the month from 10am to 12pm.
The annual Mount Dora Art League Artist Exhibition is being held NOW through July 2024 in the MDCA Gallery at 138 E. 5th Ave. Mount Dora, FL.
2024 MDAL Member Exhibition Awards
Members of MDAL held their annual exhibition in the MDCA Gallery at 138 E. 5th Ave. Mount Dora, FL in May 2024.
BEST IN SHOW
“Nala” Mixed Media, Sheila Hedeman
THIRD PLACE Morna Strengholt, “Rowboat in the Moonlight” acrylic on window screen
Honorable Mentions: Chrissie Hawkes, “Hurricane” acrylic . Dea Davis, “Playing Pipers” acrylic. Bob Pearson, “Dijon Morning”, colored pencil. Susan Grogan, “Let’s Do Lunch” watercolor. Laura Howell, “Lew Gardens Landscape” photography
Korinne Carpino demonstrates Alcohol Ink techniques
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MDAL JULY 2024 Meeting notes
Jane Moody gave a talk about Sumi painting the 4 seasons and it’s Chinese meaning at the July 2024 meeting. She demonstrated brush techniques and supplies needed. Members tried their hand at Sumi painting bamboo, Winter, symbol of endurance and flexibility.
MDAL JUNE 2024 Meeting minutes
June 15, 2024
1:04 call to order. Thanks to MDCA for providing the space for our show and meetings. Thank you Paul Morris for creating a QR code for the Art League.
MDAL show is extended 2 additional weeks. Please sign up for shifts Thursday through Sunday.
Special thanks to Artisans & Bob Pearson for show cash prizes and ribbons.
Send thoughts & prayers to Ann Coker who was injured while walking a large dog.
6/19 Wed. 10:30-12, Stephen Lewis of Just Us Studio and a new MDAL member will model at MDCA gallery. Bring your own materials. Donations appreciated but not required.
7/16 1pm. MDAL board meeting at 1st Congregational Church of Mount Dora.
7/20 Saturday, 1:00, MDAL membership meeting, program by Jane Moody, Sumi painting demo
7/24 10:30-12 at MDCA gallery, Kelvin Hlorgbe, will model for drawing, painting or photography instead of plein air.
Artisans offers art classes. They have openings for artists & guest artists. Apply on line or at the gallery. Monthly raffles for art to support Artisans suggested donation $2 per ticket.
Bravo in October. Pick up a 6×6 canvas/panel to create art & donate back to Artisans to raise money for breast cancer screening & treatment for less fortunate in Lake County.
Holiday Show and Sale voted to accept by raise of hands. Committee signed up. Focus on partnering with another event like theater play Nutcracker ballet. Volunteers needed.
Studio Art Farm current show “Landscapes” apply online submitting 3 images. Their next show is “Dive into water” deadline to enter 7/21.
Apopka plein air at the Art Hub being shown at Canon Coffee. Dodi Truenow won 1st place & Elisabeth Ferber won 2nd place. Melinda Hamsher and Morna also participated.
MDCA Frida competition show has been cancelled, it will resume in 2025 September.
Future Membership Meeting Programs
8/17 Elisabeth Ferber oil demo
9/21 meeting at Lakeshore Clay Studio & demo
10/19 Melinda Hamsher Pastel demo
11/24 Chrissie Hawkes Green Studio
12/24 Holiday show and party
1/25/25 Sandi Hanlon-Breuer’s watercolor demo
2/25/25 Dodi Truenow oil demo
MDAL seeking new treasurer. Includes filing non profit forms, update officers… This must be completed prior to credit card issue. Website requires credit card. Ronnie Bell has volunteered to assist as acting Treasurer when Esther Dirlam retires her position.
Donation from holiday show & chamber after hours raffle went to Kids camp MDCA art supplies.
Welcome to our new members:
Sara Burr, Jason Morris, Marty Barrick, Kelvin and Donna Hlorgbe and Serina Frizzell.
10/12 MDCA Paint the Town plein air competition, pay fee & canvas stamping, paintings completed between 10/12 and 10/19 are exhibited, opening 10/20 through 11/10. Select 2 paintings for judging. Quick draw is November 2 in Donnelly Park, a 60/40 split on sales.
GateHouse at Lakeside Inn, Morna’s Show receptions 6/21 6-8pm & 7/18 6-8pm. GateHouse is open 9-5 Thursday through Sunday Morna is being interviewed for a magazine.
Motion to adjourn by Morna, 2nd by Suzi Harr.
Demo on alcohol inks by Korinne Carpino
Mount Dora Art League History
The Mount Dora Art League was founded on February 26, 1926 and was active from the start. In the early days, the artists were from both Mount Dora and Eustis until Eustis began their own league, but there are still close ties between the two. Art classes in many disciplines and writing were conducted and the first art shows by the group were often held on the tennis court fence!
On the 25 th. anniversary in 1951, Hugh Mc Kean who was then President of Rollins College and is the benefactor along with his wife of the Morse Museum in Winter Park, was the honored guest at a catered dinner in the Community Building.
The League began to fade but was invigorated in February of 1962 when dues were a dollar and no meetings were held but the membership displayed their work together in several exhibits a year.
In 1963 –64, the membership was similar to today’s membership of 50; two shows a year were held and displays by four local schools were included.
Then, only painters were displaying their work, but now all forms of artistic expression are encouraged and members who have an interest in art but are not producing art , are also encouraged to come as members to learn about art through demos and discussions.
Demos are planned for each of their meetings which are held at Mount Dora Center for the Arts at 138 E5th Ave Mount Dora, FL on the third Saturday of each month. Membership for the year is $25.00 which helps to offset any demonstration fees. Come join our Mount Dora Art League and display your art with us at our two shows this coming year.
