- The Elmira Art Club was organized on February 3rd, 1869.
- It was Revived on February 10, 1936 and reorganized November 7th, 1938.
- Renamed the Elmira Regional Art Society in 1999, it now reflects the broader community it serves.
Membership is open to all artists residing in the region.
It is our purpose:
- to encourage and contribute to the members' development in the visual arts
- to provide venues for members to show their work
- to foster appreciation for diverse schools of thought and expression
- to welcome all schools of art and mediums
- to foster an appreciation of art in our community
President: Lisa Gillis
Vice-President: Lee O'Connell
Secretary: Betsy Kent
Treasurer: Barbara Kurkoba
Committee Chairpersons:
Chemung County Fair: Delores Morgan
Exhibits: Betsy Drake
Hospitality: Volunteers as needed for events
Membership/Orientation: Marcia Metcalf
Monthly Programs: Beth Landin
Palette Awards: Barbara Kurcoba & Betsy Kent
Phone: Doris Vaughn
Publicity: Beth Landin
Social Media: Lisa Gillis, Lee O’Connell
Website: Lee O’Connell
Workshops: Lisa Sebelle
Our Members:
Associate Members:
Pat Benson Rose Marie Divincenzo Alain Goyette Gretchen Halpert Fred Lawrenson Holly Lawrenson Kathleen Lawrence Rita Rhodes Joyce Schwartz Lucinda Sinkewicz Mark Woodhouse |
Honorary Members:
Connie Berberian Catherine Holtz Nancy Perkins Jeannine Rounds Jeannie Stone Doree Tanner Christine Thorborg Barbara Young |
Exhibiting Members:
Mary Sgarlata Adamus Lee O'Connell Gabriel Amey Dixie O'Connor Valerie Brand Gloria O'Sullivan Ann Cady Gary Packard Ray Coover Al Patterson Betsy Drake Delores Morgan Douglas Dublin Susan Perkins Jennifer Fais Linda Sichel Ralph Lisa Gillis Greg Reep Rod Reynolds Marcia Metcalf Cheryl Jordan Sheldon Robinson Betsy Kent Lois Saia Karen Kilpatrick Lisa Sebelle Barbara Kurcoba Rob Thorborg Beth Landin Doris Vaughn Jerry Lindsay Diane Woodhouse Laura Matson |