Memphis/Germantown 2011 Juried Autumn Exhibition

Coming in October!  Gallery Fifty Six will host the 2011 Memphis/Germantown
2011 Juried Autumn Exhibition.



The 2010 winner was Art Wilson's 'Summer of '58'
Copyright Art Wilson

  The Memphis/Germantown Art League (MGAL) is a nonprofit organization of visual artists and associates supporting the work of its member artists. The League's purpose is to aid its member artists in their professional growth and in the development of their artistic skills by providing juried exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, and other continuing education opportunities.



The second place winner for 2010 was 'Practice Makes Perfect' by Morris Howard.
(Copyright Morris Howard)

  In addition, MGAL works to enrich the community by presenting original fine art in public exhibits and by participating in other community art activities. MGAL has three annual juried and judged local members-only exhibitions. Judges typically are well-known artists and educators such as Dolph Smith, Remy Miller, Jamie McMahan, Paul Edelstein, and Pam Cobb. A National Exhibition and workshop is held every two years open to artists from across the country. Judges who conduct the workshop are nationally-known artists such as Alex Powers, Frank Francese, Wyatt Waters, and Laurin McCracken. Past venues include GPAC, WKNO Gallery Ten Ninety One, Memphis Botanic Garden, St. George's Episcopal Church Gallery, A2H, Collierville Town Hall, and Askew, Nixon, Ferguson among others.



Tuva Stephens 'Red Feather' won Third Place in 2010.
(Copyright Tuva Stephens)



The organization began as the Germantown Art League in 1976. In 1988 the organization's name was changed to Memphis/Germantown Art League in recognition of the wider geographical distribution of its members. Today, the composition of the membership is far broader including surrounding towns in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. MGAL depends on all its members to serve on the Board of Directors, committees, and to assist in the work of the organization. MGAL is grateful to the local businesses who continue to generously support the organization.

The opening reception for the show is October 7, 2011 from 5 to 8 PM.  This is a free event that is open to the public.