History of the Stockton Art League
The Stockton Art League began in the 1930s as a group of artists who met every week at the Haggin Museum and drew. One of the group, Marcella Wood, conceived the idea to form an art club. Because of her efforts, the Stockton Art League was officially established in 1936 with Marcella Wood as president. She held the office for two years.
The second president was Oscar Galgiani. He was a well-known artist in the community. In 1964 Oscar Galgiani painted murals for the San Joaquin County courthouse.
The third president was Ruby Zahn White. She also was a very talented artist and made many artistic contributions to the community. When she died, she very generously bequeathed money to S.A.L. At our Annual Haggin Exhibition a $200.00 prize is awarded in her name.
Our fourth president was Theodosia Benjamin, and May Schooley was the fifth.
Our sixth president was Mabel Myers, who also left a bequest to S.A.L. and a $160.00 prize is given in hername at the Haggin Exhibition.
In 2011 the Stockton Art League celebrated its 75th anniversary. The Stockton Art League has held its 56th Annual League Exibition at the Haggin Museum in 2010 and looks forward to this biennial association with the Haggin.
In 2001, the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery opened, providing a permanent home for the Art League. See more about Elsie May Goodwin. »
Current President
Cliff Johnston2012-present
Past Presidents
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Maria Flumiani 2009-2011 Dick Massa 2006-2009 Tina Moore 2005-2006 Regina Rose 2005 Ruth Koon 2002-2004 Don Baker 2001-2002 The Board 1999-2000 Tina Moore 1994-1998 Rosemary Fowell 1992-1994 Bill Cypher 1990-1992 Barbara Craggs 1989-1990 Edith Malan 1986-1989 Doug Genschmer 1984-1986 Bernice Huston 1982-1984 Richard Reynolds 1980-1982 Janice Vaughn 1978-1980 Don Baker 1977-1978 Dolores D'Pharr 1975-1977 Joe Warburton 1974-1975 Vern Mapes 1972-1974 Alyce Slabic 1970-1972 Helen Garfolo 1968-1970 |
Lloyd Organ 1966-1968 Charles Hess 1963-1966 Herbert Hoover 1962-1963 Gail Hazard 1960-1962 Vernon Altree 1958-1960 James Ritchy 1957-1958 Adele Pruitt 1956-1957 Jack Whipple 1954-1956 Helen Dooley 1953-1954 Richard Reynolds 1952-1953 Lida Giambastiani 1949-1952 Ruby White 1948-1949 Fay Condeyre 1947-1948 Irene Holmes 1945-1947 Suzanne Scheuer 1944-1945 Mabel Myers 1943-1944 May Schooley 1941-1943 Theodosia Benjamin 1940-1941 Ruby White 1939-1940 Oscar Galgiani 1938-1939 Marcella Wood 1936-1938 |
