History
The Cypress Art League is a non-profit organization located in Cypress, California. It was incorporated in 1969 to promote understanding and enjoyment of the arts among the citizens of the communities represented. Members include artists of all mediums, photographers, and patrons of the arts.
Our “home” is the Cypress Community Center. Meetings are held at regular intervals as announced on the website. Nationally acclaimed artists lecture and demonstrate their art during these meetings. visitors are always welcome and are encouraged to join in the many events sponsored throughout the year.
Members bring examples of their art for judging at the general meetings and the winning entries are displayed in our online gallery.
Activities
Art Shows
Open juried art shows are held twice a year during community art events. Prize money is awarded in numerous categories and artists are acknowledged at a public awards presentation. The Art League currently supports and assists the city in Scheduling and exhibiting art in the Cypress Community Center Art Gallery. These shows feature local artists’ work, and are available to the public, free of charge.
Gallery
The Cypress Art League Gallery is located in the Cypress Community Center. Works are displayed throughout the year from our shows and participating artists. Tours are by reservation only, please contact us to arrange a visit.
Cypress Community Center 5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Scholarships
To encourage the study of the arts, scholarships are awarded to deserving students enrolled full-time in fine arts and photography at the Cypress Community College. Also, many member artists assist local primary and secondary schools with their art programs.
Paint Parties!
Board of Directors
All Cypress Art League positions are voluntary arrangements. No members are paid for these services, but willingly give of their time to support the community for the continuum of the visual arts.
- Pat Edep – President
- Irene Williams – 1st Vice President
- Mary McGlasson – 2nd Vice President, Programs and Scholarships
- Bob Meyer – 3rd Vice President, Exhibits and Workshops
- Ron Schrantz – 4th Vice President, Scholarships
- Sandy Winkler – Recording Secretary
- Alexandra Sullivan – Recording Secretary
- Hedi Roethel – Treasurer
- Donna Dean – Membership Chair
- Tony Podue – Gallery Director
- Sandy Laube – Web Director
- Susan Rapske – Volunteers/Docents Chair
