President
Carolyn Andrejat
Responsible for all league activities. Oversees all meetings and committees.
About us
Who we are
The Lakeland Art League is a non-profit community of Northwoods Wisconsin artists, developing artistic abilities through workshops, exhibitions and peer support since 1965.
Our mission
Empowering, supporting, and offering art opportunities to individuals in and beyond the Lakeland area.
501(c)(3) non-profit
The Lakeland Art League, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
EIN 30-1493632
Board members
The people who guide the Lakeland Art League.
Vice President
Brenda Jensen
Assists President. Responsible for fundraising and scholarships.
Treasurer
Lori Murphy
Responsible for all financial matters.
Secretary
Sharon Aiken Bruha
Responsible for all communications of the league.
Director
Shelia Meyer
Responsible for workshops and education.
Director
Leah Chayer
Responsible for events and hospitality.
Director
Donna Mae Zickert
Responsible for exhibits.
Our story
Six decades
of making
In 1965, Phyllis Blazkowski founded the loosely formed "Woodruff Art Club." In 1975, students from her classes formed the Lakeland Art League, holding their first official meeting that February. The name reflects the northern Wisconsin lakes and woods that members have long declared the inspiration for their art. Early members met at the Woodruff town hall with an elected board, and in January 1979 a demonstration by Carolien Ashburn — who ran a ceramic business at the Senior Center — gave the growing club a lasting place to meet.
In March 1986, under the direction of Doug Spicer, Articles of Incorporation were filed and the group formally became The Lakeland Art League, Inc. It met for many years at the Minocqua Senior Center until a fire destroyed the building; since 2020 the league has gathered in Hazelhurst, just south of Minocqua. Today it thrives with a healthy membership, a variety of workshops and multiple exhibits each year.
Come make art with us
Artists of every level are welcome — join the league or drop us a line.