Get Involved with EAL

Local Artist Community

We aim to provide a welcoming environment where artists of all backgrounds and skill levels are able to connect and engage with each other for the sake of artists growth and to promote the overall benefit of arts in our community.

Members Only Benefits

When you become a member of the EAL, you receive unique benefits that will allow you to pursue your own artistic skills with discounted class fees, as well as the opportunity to enjoy regional art offerings through our network.

Mentoring Opportunities

Enjoy opportunities to connect with other local artists and benefit from the experience and expertise of others. Our teachers, members, students and supporters are all committed to the promotion of art and artists in our community!

FAQs

  • Obtain a listing of our upcoming classes by visiting this site or by joining our mailing list. Your email will automatically be added to our mailing list with membership registration, and discounts on class fees will be offered. You may register for classes online, by phone or via e-mail.

    Class registration closes one week prior to the start of the class. Class fees may be paid online or by check (mail in or drop off). In the event of cancellation of the class, you will be informed by email and your payment will be returned.

  • Our classes are mostly for artistic development and specific curricula for accreditation are not foreseen. However, save your work completed as examples of your ability. High School students who have taken our classes have found their work to be good references on entering art academies or college as art majors. Your instructors can also provide references for you.

  • Board Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm in our facility, the West Wing of 131 Tyler St. Meetings are open to all members. Please feel free to join meetings and give us your thoughts and ideas for continued growth.

    To contact us you may leave messages at our telephone at 574.264.1810 or by e-mail to mail@ealonline.org.

  • Our dedicated team of artist leaders is committed to ensuring that the Elkhart Art League continues to positively impact our community.

    Karin Frey, President

    Karleen Richter, Membership

    Fondra Webb, Treasurer

    Valerie Collins, Secretary

    Sherrie Zou, Webmaster

    Dwight Fish

    Karen Nelson

    Sarah Ziker

    Ellen Ridenour

Upcoming Events

  • 2025 Member Calendar Contest

    We are currently taking entries for our 2025 Calendar contest which is generously funded by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors' Bureau. Please see attached link for details.

    Calendar Contest Rules

  • 2024 Holiday Open House

    Our Holiday Open House is being planned for Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. More information will be coming soon. We will have art displays, artists vendor sales, and refreshments. More details to come.

    Learn More

  • 2025 Centennial Celebration

    Exciting things are planned for our 2025 100th Anniversary Celebration. We plan to hold an outdoor event in our parking lot during June of 2025. Watch here for details. An ice cream social and/or pie sale are planned.

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  • 2025 Spring Member Juried Show

    Info Coming soon for our 2025 event.

    View Prospectus (PDF)