The Artists League of the Sandhills is a non-profit organization
located in historic downtown Aberdeen, North Carolina. Founder,
Chuck Lunney's tireless efforts to establish an artists' workshop
during the 1990's finally became a reality when he and Mike D'Andrea
joined with twenty other artists on October 15, 1994. The Town of
Aberdeen generously donated an old storage terminal of the Rockfish
Railroad that became their dream workshop on the other side of the
tracks. Currently the facility houses 36 artists-in-residence
studios, a gallery, two large classrooms, and a thriving membership
of over two hundred.
The League provides on-going classes in a variety of media including
drawing, pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, mixed media and painting
in watercolor, oil and acrylic. Children's classes are also offered.
In addition, the League offers three-day and week-long workshops
featuring nationally known artists/teachers.
Artists benefit from networking and learning about competitions and
shows.
The League has a fine gallery which displays members' works
throughout the year. In November, the League celebrates with its
Annual Art Exhibit and Sale.
As the Artists League of the Sandhills has grown, so have its
facilities, programs and memberships.