BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Ruth A. B. Clegg — President
- Ellen Matesanz — Vice President
- Susan Gibbs — Treasurer
- Vera Gierke — Secretary
- Daniel Waterman — Director
- Rodolfo Fidalgo — Director
- Meghan Getsinger Codega — Director
- Robert Easton — Director
- Victoria Guerina — Director
Our members are provided with the essential resources to enrich their creative journey in art, from exploring new artistic boundaries to exhibiting established works. We strive for public understanding of and appreciation for artwork through increased awareness initiatives. All along this path we create a supportive community that helps facilitate growth in inspiring ways!
ELECTED ARTIST MEMBERS
Art League RI features an impressive roster of Elected Artist Members, whose artwork has been judged and approved by a panel of credentialed jurors. By visiting galleries throughout Rhode Island, you can explore the very best in visual art from these incredibly talented creators!
Founding Members, Honorary Members, & President Emiriti
| Edvald “Al” Albrektson ‡* James Baker ‡ Joan Boghossian *# Robert Boyajian ‡ Dan Butterworth ‡ Valerie Debrule * Gretchen Dow Simpson ‡ Barnet Fain ‡# Nancy Gaucher-Thomas § Mimo Gordon Riley * Malcolm Grear ‡# | Richard Harrington * Eric Hovermale * David McCauley ‡ Stephen Metcalf ‡ Morris Nathanson ‡ Howard Newman ‡ Thomas Sgouros ‡# Carol Strause FitzSimonds * Judith Tolnick Champa ‡ Cynthia Whalen Nelson * Robin Wiseman ‡ |
* founding member
† sustainer member
‡ honorary member. ALRI has distinguished a select group of special individuals as Honorary Members to honor their outstanding contributions to the visual arts. These accomplishments have helped further ALRI’s mission and vision, all while making an impact on both domestic and international levels. Through exceptional creativity or leadership in this field, these members set new standards for excellence within professional practices in the visual art world.
§ President Emerita
# deceased
ARTIST MEMBERS
The Art League Rhode Island (ALRI) invites everyone, regardless of artistic experience or ability level, to become a member and join its vibrant community! Artists can take advantage of the unique resources ALRI provides – like elected artist memberships and service on committees – while exploring their creativity in the visual arts. Together they help uphold ALRI’s mission: fostering an appreciation for art within our state.
| Leah Abrahams Emmett Barnacle Sharon Cutts Heather Frymark Victoria Guerina Christine Haders Laurie Hanna Vesna Longton Bonnie MacDonald Carolyn Mark | Claire Marschak Marjorie McClelland Karen Murtha Donna Parker Marguerite Pile Anne Ribbins Betsy Ritz Sheila Smith Nancy Whitcomb Hong Xu |
BASIC MEMBERS
Basic members are individuals who possess an innate love and passion for art. They have a deep-rooted interest in exploring and comprehending various forms of visual arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and other forms of expression. These members can be aspiring artists who do not get to exhibit their work or anyone who appreciates and enjoys the arts. They are always looking for opportunities to learn, discover, and appreciate the beauty and intricacies of art.
| Jody Brown Meghan Getsinger Codega Alba Curti Camille Gregorian | Ellen Matesanz Brenda Van der Beek Christine Wendel Farrugia |