{"id":1200,"date":"2019-03-12T21:28:28","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T04:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stocktonartleague.org\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:03:50","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stocktonartleague.org\/cms\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

About our Organization<\/p>\n<\/div>

The Stockton Art League is dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts across San Joaquin County<\/b><\/h2><\/div>
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The Stockton Art League started in 1936, incorporated as a non-profit in 1963, and expanded in 2001, as brick and mortar space known as the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery. As a non-juried membership program, it provides affordable workspace for artists and monthly exhibition space.<\/p>\n

The Artist Demonstrations Program offers free and open to the public exposure to processes and concepts presented by professional and emerging artists.<\/p>\n

The Youth Art Program provides art education classes to students ages 6-17. The Learning in Transition Program works with Stockton Unified School District Young Adults in Transition program, students ages 18-24 with special needs.<\/p>\n

The Visiting Artist Workshops Program invites regional artists to instruct comprehensive workshops at the gallery providing the community access to art techniques and mentors.<\/p>\n

The Stockton Art League with the Haggin Museum, Stockton CA, sponsors a national juried exhibition every even year. The 63rd exhibition is slated for 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Stockton Art League started in 1936, incorporated as a non-profit in 1963, and expanded in 2001, as brick and mortar space known as the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery. As a non-juried membership program, it provides affordable workspace for artists and monthly exhibition space.<\/p>\n

The Artist Demonstrations Program offers free and open to the public exposure to processes and concepts presented by professional and emerging artists.<\/p>\n

The Youth Art Program provides art education classes to students ages 6-17. The Learning in Transition Program works with Stockton Unified School District Young Adults in Transition program, students ages 18-24 with special needs.<\/p>\n

The Visiting Artist Workshops Program invites regional artists to instruct comprehensive workshops at the gallery providing the community access to art techniques and mentors.<\/p>\n

The Stockton Art League with the Haggin Museum, Stockton CA, sponsors a national juried exhibition every even year. The 61st exhibition is slated for 2020.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPerfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our Mission<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mission & Values<\/h4><\/div>

To support and promote arts education and creative development for all in San Joaquin County<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our History<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Established in 1936<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h4><\/div>
In 1936, a group of artists met every week at The Haggin Museum to share their artistic talents. 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.<\/div>\n
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In 2001, thanks to the legacy and a generous contribution of benefactor Elsie May Goodwin, the Gallery opened its doors at 1902 Pacific Avenue, in Stockton\u2019s Miracle Mile district, providing a permanent home for the Art League.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Our Mission<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mission & values<\/h4><\/div>

To provide art education and development of the visual arts for all ages in Stockton and San Joaquin County.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our History<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1936 – Now<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h4><\/div>
In 1936, a group of artists met every week at The Haggin Museum to share their artistic talents. 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.<\/div>\n
In 2001, thanks to the legacy and a generous contribution of benefactor Elsie May Goodwin, the Gallery opened its doors at 1902 Pacific Avenue, in Stockton\u2019s Miracle Mile district, providing a permanent home for the Art League.<\/div>\n<\/div>
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Interesting Details<\/p>\n<\/div>

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