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Founded in 1954, The Art League, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization, is a multi-service organization for visual artists, as well as the founding organization of the national landmark Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia.〔〔Van Landingham Stuck to Activist Roots () Retrieved 23 January 2012.〕 In Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, The Art League offers exhibit opportunities for artists through its gallery, fine art education through a school, and outreach programs to the local community. The Art League was selected for the 2010-11 Catalogue for Philanthropy as "one of the best small charities in the Washington, DC Region." 〔"The Art League." Catalogue For Philanthropy – Greater Washington. () Retrieved 8 December 2011.〕 ==History== Six female art students and their teacher founded The Art League of Northern Virginia in 1954. The League's stated purpose was to foster art and arts appreciation, sponsor lectures, encourage study and hold exhibitions. In 1967, the organization was incorporated as a nonprofit, and in the years immediately following, the League removed rules limiting members to residents of Northern Virginia and shortened its name to The Art League, Inc.〔A History of The Art League, 2003〕 The League's mission states, "By nurturing the artist, we enrich the community. The Art League develops the artist through education, exhibition, and a stimulating, supportive environment while sharing the experience of the visual arts with the community." 〔(The Art League )〕 The Art League played a critical role in the transformation of the City-owned, former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station into the Torpedo Factory Art Center.〔Torpedo Factory Art Center. () Retrieved 8 December 2011.〕 In 1974, Art League president and Virginia Delegate Marian Van Landingham proposed a project that would renovate the building into working studio spaces for artists.〔National Women's History Project () Retrieved 23 January 2012.〕 With the lease on its Cameron Street space expiring, The Art League was looking for a new location.〔Hagee, Chuck. (Five Years of Plowshares from Swords.'' ) 04 February 2009. Alexandria Gazette. Retrieved 2012-01-20.〕 After the renovation of the new art center, the League rented one-fifth of the space for its gallery and school.〔 Today, the gallery, offices, supply store, and some classrooms of The Art League are housed in the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Continued growth led to the hiring of the first paid executive director, Cora Rupp, in 1981, along with other employees. In 2012, longtime executive director Linda Hafer retired, and Suzanne Bethel became the new executive director.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Art League」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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