On Friday, September 22, 1933, the Women's Art League was born. It was organized at the home of Florence Richardson, 215 Rose Blvd, in Akron, with 20 artists in attendance. The following month, October 20, 1933, a meeting was held at Phillips Hall, the University of Akron. The constitution was drawn up and Florence Richardson became our first President. Meetings took place each Friday and the group painted and sketched. Charter members consisted of artists whose work was in the Spring May Show of 1934 held at the Akron Art Institute. These artists were:

Eva Allen, Louise Barder, Jane Barnhardt, Zella Boedicker, Arta Bucher, Katherine Calvin, Helen Clay, Inez Crisp, Julia Delzell, Amy Goehring, Ruth Oenslager, Lucille Poe, Grace Rankin, Florence Richardson, Margaret Roberts, Gertrude Seiberling, Blanche Stewart, Germaine Verheyden, Katherine Waite, and Louise Zental.

Our logo was designed by Marcheta Davis in 1987. It is based on Leonardo Da Vinci's head of an angel in the painting, "The Virgin of the Rocks". The logo became the permanent symbol for The Women's Art League of Akron on May 14, 1988. It is used on all our printed material.

Purpose of the League: To unite the women artists of Akron who are interested in the advancement of the arts, who desire to be of service to the community in a way that merits the recognition, respect, and support of the community. We are primarily an active artists group, with at least two juried shows annually.

The League has had 49 Presidents

Current officers for 2009 - 2010 are:

President	Judith Salamon
1st Vice President	Margaret Otley
Secretaries	Marilyn Smith
Exhibition	Deanna Clucas
Treasurer	Mary Lou Frohnapfel
Membership	Linda Mertus
Historian	Volunteer now!
Newsletter	Barbara Johns
Courtesy	Beverly Benson
Publicity	Christine Paringer