Art League
*Artwork courtesy of Cheryl Keller Kearney
The Art League was organized in 1963 to encourage community appreciation of, and residents’ interest in the fine arts. The founders believed that the refining influence of the arts is vital to the human condition and the betterment of the community.
The League’s overarching purpose is to support and promote the arts and artists through art education and community exhibition; to provide, a center for the development, recognition, and the pleasure of the artist; and to foster an appreciation of the arts in the community as a whole.
Over the years, the League’s resident artists have gladly given of their time and talents to expand the culture and desirability of life within Leisure World. Through the League’s influence, Leisure World has become a cultural inspiration to surrounding communities.
General Meetings
Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm in the Clubhouse 4 Ceramics Room. Interested members are encouraged to attend.
Board Leadership
Exhibitions
Susie Ralston
562-431-4124
The main hallway in Clubhouse 3, the second-floor offices in Clubhouse 5, and the hallway leading to the Physical Therapy department in the Medical Center are recognized as Art League’s Galleries.
To display artwork, an artist must be a resident of Leisure World and a member of the Art League. A disclaimer form must be completed and kept on file, absolving the Art League and the Golden Rain Foundation of any responsibility due to the theft of or damage to any work submitted. No more than six art pieces per artist may be on display at any given time.
Inquiries regarding available space should be directed to Susie Ralston. Artists will be provided with the necessary paperwork, and only official documentation will be acceptable.
ALL PAINTINGS MUST HAVE HANGING WIRE ON THE BACK AND FRAMES MUST BE IN GOOD SHAPE.
In addition, below are excerpts from the GRF Policy on Clubhouse Artwork Displays that pertain to Leisure World Art League.
RECREATION
70-1428- 3, Clubhouse Artwork Displays
All clubhouses and Trust properties are available for the temporary display of artwork created by Golden Rain Foundation Authorized Residents as space permits.
In Clubhouse 3, all hanging artwork on display must be hung using the display system; the wall behind the display system is not to be tampered with or damaged in any way. Exhibitors assume responsibility for any damage to GRF property.
Each display will remain in place for a mutually-agreed-upon time period, generally a period of three months.
GRF assumes no responsibility for loss, damage, or destruction of items while in transit, while on display, or during the setup or take down of the exhibit. All items brought to and placed in the display space are done so at the owner’s risk.
Content:
12.1. All Artists shall present their exhibits in a tasteful, artistic, and professional-looking manner.
12.3. All displays must meet existing state and federal laws regarding obscenity, libel, defamation of character, and invasion of privacy. Displays may not promote or represent any activity or purpose that is in violation of local, state or federal ordinances or laws, including copyright and public performance laws.
12.4. Displays may not oppose or support either a candidate for elective office or an issue appearing on the ballot.
12.5. Displays may not be used for either promotion or opposition of specific religious or philosophical/motivational groups.
12.7. Prospective exhibitors should keep in mind that the display space is located in a very open, prominent area of the Clubhouse; and as such, will be viewable by all residents. Accordingly, GRF discourages proposed exhibitions that include significant elements of sexually explicit imagery, nudity, or graphic depictions of violence.
12.8. The name of the artist/group responsible for the display may be included in clear view as a part of the display.
Sales:
13.1. The GRF is not in any way involved in the sale of items on display. Prices for items may not be displayed on the artwork, nor should pricing be included on any informational handout. The artist(s) may provide their name(s) and contact information, either as a part of the exhibit or as a separate handout, and any sale of art pieces shall be handled directly between the artist with resident requesting to purchase it. Any sale of exhibited artwork must occur after the exhibit has been concluded or the piece has been removed from the exhibit. No works of art may be removed without approval of the Art League’s permission during the exhibit period.
By-Laws
1.00 PURPOSE
2.00 MEMBERSHIP
3.00 BUSINESS (BOARD) MEETINGS
4.00 OFFICERS (THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
5.00 THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS
6.00 STANDING COMMITTIES
7.00 EXHIBITION RULES
8.00 AMENDING BYLAWS
9.00 QUORUM
1.00 PURPOSE
1.01 The Leisure World Art League is a nonprofit organization located at Seal Beach. It was organized in 1963 to encourage community appreciation of, and individual interest in, fine art painting and sculpture. The Founders believed that the refining and spiritualizing influence of art is vital to the well-being of the human scene, and that a community flourishes to the extent that it recognizes and sponsors creativity in its members.
2.00 MEMBERSHIP
2.01 Any person (stockholder) residing in Leisure World located in Seal Beach, California, is eligible for membership in the Art League.
2.02 The club may not advertise or publicize its activities in publications targeting communities or businesses outside of Leisure World, nor imply its membership is open to non-residents.
2.03 Membership Meetings will be held once a month, the time and place to be determined by the membership. Special meetings may be called at other times. Meetings are typically suspended during July, August, and December. But, special events may be schedule by the League during those months.
2.04 The dollar amount of annual dues will be established by the Officers (Board) and approved by the membership. Membership dues are due in January for existing members or be paid in the month that new members join the League.
2.01 Any person (stockholder) residing in Leisure World located in Seal Beach, California, is eligible for membership in the Art League.
2.02 The club may not advertise or publicize its activities in publications targeting communities or businesses outside of Leisure World, nor imply its membership is open to non-residents.
2.03 Membership Meetings will be held once a month, the time and place to be determined by the membership. Special meetings may be called at other times. Meetings are typically suspended during July, August, and December. But, special events may be schedule by the League during those months.
2.04 The dollar amount of annual dues will be established by the Officers (Board) and approved by the membership. Membership dues are due in January for existing members or be paid in the month that new members join the League.
3.00 BUSINESS (BOARD) MEETINGS
3.01 Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all questions of Parliamentary procedure at all Business (Board) meetings.
3.02 Officers shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership.
3.03 The PRESIDENT or VICE PRESIDENT shall preside at all regular Membership Meetings and at all Business (Board) meetings.
3.04 Board meetings shall be held at a time and place designated by the presiding Officer.
3.05 Special emergency meetings may be called by a vote of any four (4) elected board members or fifteen percent (15%) of the league’s membership.
3.06 All business pertaining to Leisure World Art League, except as designated in these bylaws, shall be conducted by the Board of Directors and, where desirable, a report made to the membership at the meeting following the action.
3.07 All major policy making issues such as amending the bylaws or major expenditure of FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00) or more shall first be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors, then submitted at the next regular membership meeting for final action.
3.01 Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all questions of Parliamentary procedure at all Business (Board) meetings.
3.02 Officers shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership.
3.03 The PRESIDENT or VICE PRESIDENT shall preside at all regular Membership Meetings and at all Business (Board) meetings.
3.04 Board meetings shall be held at a time and place designated by the presiding Officer.
3.05 Special emergency meetings may be called by a vote of any four (4) elected board members or fifteen percent (15%) of the league’s membership.
3.06 All business pertaining to Leisure World Art League, except as designated in these bylaws, shall be conducted by the Board of Directors and, where desirable, a report made to the membership at the meeting following the action.
3.07 All major policy making issues such as amending the bylaws or major expenditure of FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00) or more shall first be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors, then submitted at the next regular membership meeting for final action.
4.00 OFFICERS (THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
4.01 The BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall consist of the elected officers and chairpersons of standing committees. Such chairpersons will be appointed by the President at the annual January meeting. All officers shall be elected every two (2) years at the January meeting. (see Election 5.05).
4.02 The PRESIDENT:
4.02.01 Will preside at all regular Membership and Board meetings.
4.02.02 Appoint standing and special committees as provided by these bylaws.
4.02.03 Serve as ex-officio member of all committees.
4.02.04 Supervise the work of all officers and committees.
4.02.05 Maintain contact with Leisure World Recreation office to reserve use of Clubhouse facilities.
4.02.06 Assist in scheduling Art League’s events.
4.02.07 Will put into record any vote taken by the general membership.
4.02.08 The President cannot vote unless there is a tie.
4.03 The VICE PRESIDENT:
4.03.01 Shall preside at Business (Board) and Membership meeting in the absence of the President and shall assume other duties as directed by the President.
4.03.02 Shall arrive at the meeting room early and check on the room set-up, the demonstrator’s equipment, P.A. system, and the easels.
4.03.03 Will greet the demonstrator and help with the set-up and instruct the visiting artist on the use of the microphone.
4.03.04 Will Inform the demonstrator about the time schedule and judging the art works.
4.04 The RECORDING SECRETARY Shall take minutes of each Business meeting and distribute copies to each officer at the following months meeting.
4.05 The CORRESPONDING SECRETARY shall attend to all correspondence to and from the art league and make a report at the Business (Board) meeting.
4.06 The TREASURER:
4.06.01 Shall receive all money due to the Art League, deposit and record the date and amount in the check register listing source of income.
4.06.02 Will pay bills approved by the Board of Directors.
4.06.03 The Treasurer will make a financial report at each Business (Board) Meeting and issue a financial statement once a year at the general meeting.
4.06.04 At the Membership meeting, the treasurer will give the Raffle Money Box containing four $1.00 bills to the ticket person, and receive it from same at the close of the meeting, give the Mini-sales chairperson a box containing $13.75 change and collect at the close of meeting; give the Coffee Kitty to Hospitality and collect same; also pay the demonstrator.
. 4.07 The MEMBERSHIP officer
4.01 The BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall consist of the elected officers and chairpersons of standing committees. Such chairpersons will be appointed by the President at the annual January meeting. All officers shall be elected every two (2) years at the January meeting. (see Election 5.05).
4.02 The PRESIDENT:
4.02.01 Will preside at all regular Membership and Board meetings.
4.02.02 Appoint standing and special committees as provided by these bylaws.
4.02.03 Serve as ex-officio member of all committees.
4.02.04 Supervise the work of all officers and committees.
4.02.05 Maintain contact with Leisure World Recreation office to reserve use of Clubhouse facilities.
4.02.06 Assist in scheduling Art League’s events.
4.02.07 Will put into record any vote taken by the general membership.
4.02.08 The President cannot vote unless there is a tie.
4.03 The VICE PRESIDENT:
4.03.01 Shall preside at Business (Board) and Membership meeting in the absence of the President and shall assume other duties as directed by the President.
4.03.02 Shall arrive at the meeting room early and check on the room set-up, the demonstrator’s equipment, P.A. system, and the easels.
4.03.03 Will greet the demonstrator and help with the set-up and instruct the visiting artist on the use of the microphone.
4.03.04 Will Inform the demonstrator about the time schedule and judging the art works.
4.04 The RECORDING SECRETARY Shall take minutes of each Business meeting and distribute copies to each officer at the following months meeting.
4.05 The CORRESPONDING SECRETARY shall attend to all correspondence to and from the art league and make a report at the Business (Board) meeting.
4.06 The TREASURER:
4.06.01 Shall receive all money due to the Art League, deposit and record the date and amount in the check register listing source of income.
4.06.02 Will pay bills approved by the Board of Directors.
4.06.03 The Treasurer will make a financial report at each Business (Board) Meeting and issue a financial statement once a year at the general meeting.
4.06.04 At the Membership meeting, the treasurer will give the Raffle Money Box containing four $1.00 bills to the ticket person, and receive it from same at the close of the meeting, give the Mini-sales chairperson a box containing $13.75 change and collect at the close of meeting; give the Coffee Kitty to Hospitality and collect same; also pay the demonstrator.
. 4.07 The MEMBERSHIP officer
. 4.07.01 Will sign up members, collect their dues, issue membership cards and maintain the membership address book.
4.07.02 Give an up-to-date membership list to Exhibits so they may cross check the validity of members’ work before acceptance to display.
4.07.03 Will keep a record of dues, and report number of members, and amount of dues collected at the business meeting. The dues will be turned over to the Treasurer for deposit.
4.07.04 Membership will also prepare the directories and have them printed and distributed.
4.08 The immediate PAST PRESIDENT shall serve in an advisory capacity without a vote for a period of two (2) years.
5.00 THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS
5.01 At the September Membership Meeting of an Election year A NOMINATING COMMITTEE will be appointed by the President from the paid membership. It will consist of a chairman and two others. They will submit the nominees to the elected officers and Standing Committee Chairpersons in January.
5.02 At the January Business (Board) meeting the President shall call for the Nominating Committee’s report and shall have its slate posted. At the general meeting, the President shall then call three times for each office respectively for the nominations from the floor.
Such nominations must be made and seconded by members in good standing. The secretary shall make a record of the nominations and persons those persons seconding the nominations. Any member in good standing may call for the nominations to be closed for any specific office.
5.03 The vote shall be by ballot, unless there are no nominations from the floor. If there a no nomination, then the President may instruct the Secretary to cast a unanimous ballot for the slate or person in the name of the Leisure World Art League.
5.04 The newly elected board will take office in February.
5.05 All officers shall be elected every two (2) years for a two (2) year term for a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. In the event of a President’s resignation the vice-president will carry out the term. In the event of a board resignation a new member will be appointed by the president.
6.00 STANDING COMMITTEES
6.01 BOARD MEMBER capacities are EXHIBITS AND SHOWS HISTORIAN/LIBRARIAN, HOSPITALITY, GALLERY, PROGRAM and PUBLICITY. Volunteers from the membership fill these posts and are privileged to vote at Board meetings.
6.02 EXHIBITS AND SHOWS will establish and publish guidelines for exhibits with board approval. The committee will check in the artwork to be judged, ensuring that all entries are members. When a juried show is held, they will record the winners and attach the ribbons to the artwork. All winners will be issued disclaimer sheets if they wish to exhibit their winning entry. Only Leisure World residents are permitted to use the facilities to exhibit their work, unless the board extends entrance to Leisure World residents not currently members of the League.
6.03 HISTORIAN/LIBRARIAN pastes up the newspaper clippings regarding the activities of the Art League in a scrap book chronologically and maintains the book library.
6.04 HOSPITALITY will organize food donations, prepare and serve refreshments at the monthly Members meeting and special events.
6.05 GALLERY will conduct inventory and maintain display venues within Leisure World Including Clubhouse three, Library, Friends of the Library, the Medical Center, and Recreation Department. Organize and display prize winning art from the general meeting. Maintain a file of liability waivers from artists displaying their work. Notify members to pick up their work after display.
6.06 PROGRAM will research and contract visiting artists for the Membership Meetings. They set up field trips to museums and arrange transport. They also issue a syllabus to the members twice a year, spring and fall.
6.07 PUBLICITY will photograph special events and prepare articles for the newspaper.
7.00 EXHIBITION RULES
7.01 Effective September 2025 exhibition of artwork at the monthly Art League meetings will be in “OPEN” categories which may include OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR, MIXED MEDIA, PASTEL, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL IMAGES, CRAFTS, WOOD or CERAMICS, SCULPTURE, WEAVING, QUILTING, and 3-DIMENSIONAL ART. Only a POPULAR VOTE award will be given by votes cast by attendees at the meeting. Categories may be changed with Board approval.
7.02 All exhibitors must be current League members, and the number of entries permitted will be at the discretion of the Board.
7.02.01 Paintings must be dry, framed or matted, and wired for hanging. 3-D art may be required to use specialized display equipment, if none can be provided by the League the night of the meeting.
7.02.02 The artists’ name, address and phone number must be on the back of framed art or displayed on separate cards attached to the art pieces at check in.
7.04 Popular Vote Winners will receive a ribbon, and an invitation for their work to be displayed in Leisure World providing the piece is presented appropriately, and a disclaimer is signed authorizing the Art League to do so.
8.00 BYLAWS
8.01 Bylaws may be amended by a two-third (2/3) vote of the members present at any Membership meeting.
8.02 Amended Art League bylaws will be submitted to the Recreation Department supervisor with a cover letter. A copy will be signed and dated as received by Recreation and retained in our files.
8.03 Bylaws should be reviewed and amended on an as-needed basis every two (2) years by the president with the Incoming President, and a minimum of one (1) experienced board member.
9.00 QUORUM
9.01 A quorum shall consist of one more than half of the votes by the Board of directors at a board of directors meeting.
9.02 A quorum shall consist of one more than half of the votes of paid membership at the monthly Art League meeting.