• 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

Executive committee:

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: