The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-15
Seattle Ar. League Born Again.


In two weeks from Tuesday rex, the old
Seattle Art League will be superseded by
the Seattle Art League and School of De-
sign. The paimy days Of the old orsaniza-
ton were nearly two years ago under
MIR. Wlll Carson, who has frequently been
urged by members to resume his connec-
ton with 1t, but other matters interviewed
10 prevent his doing so till now. Though
but two or three days have elapsed since
he decided to take hold of the enterprise
again. many prominent citizens have
promised the institution their hearty sup
port In fact, every one approached ex-
pressed ready Willingness to lend all possi-
bic assistance. No one declined. or even
promised. reluctantly.
The plan Of operation will not materially
differ from thar of the old There will
be drawing from the round and still life.
and sketchsng from nature and life. For
merly the life cis1ses were confined TO
evening. but it is proposed to have life
classes in the afternoon also. Newspaper
and book illustration will be taken up.
The purpose IL not to interfere in the
slightest iegree with the aims or opera
tons of any private enterprises. but rath-
er 10 aid them by cultiyati1g a more ex-
tended art knowledge and sentiment. and
a consequent demand for works OF art and
art training. Mr.. Carson wishes It dis
tinct'y IN lerstood that he is not seeking
as heretofore. he VIII recommend such 10
those who make art instruction a profess
sional calling. His efforts viii be con-
fined TO the leagues art and artists gen
ally.
The patronasses of the league will be
Mrs. II. G. Struye. Mrs. b. r. Halnes
Mrs. Watson c. Squire. Mrs. l.. S. j. Hunt,
Mrs. Jacob Furth. Mrs. Thomas Burke.
Mrs. Cyrus Walker. Mrs. Bailey Gatzert,
Mrs. w. r. Forrest, Mrs. Maurice NJ. Nc
A.cken. Mrs. Gilbert s. Meem, Mrs. James
r. Hayden, Mrs r. c. Neufelder. Mrs.
II. G. Bond and Mrs. II. C. Henry. Among
the subscribing and working members al
ready secured are Mrs. Gen. kautz. Mrs. A.
e MacCulsky. Mrs. W. r. Forrest, Mrs.
f. ". Andrews. Mrs. 7. NJ. Daulton. Mrs.
j. w. Pratt, MIS- Margaret Mckinney, Mrs.
Jessie Elliott. Miss Wishaar, Miss SickAls.
Mr.. kautz, Mr.. Kelly and Mr.. Barnes.
In landscape work Mrs. Kautz' assistance
Will be invaluable. she being a pupil OF
Normann, and having been closely asso-
ciated with the leading artists of Europe
for number of years. Her life Is de-
voted TO art. and her studio and collec-
ton viii be accessible to members of the
league daily. The inspection of these alone
will be time rrofitahiy spent Mrs. Kautz'
enthusiasm in the matter is only equaled
by that of Mra. Haines. The influence
thus inspired is certain to cause art sem
timent In Seattle 70 grow apace.
Several members of the Seattle Athletic
Club have promised 10 pose for the life
class. This is an important matter. since
four models will be required weekly. and
IL they should have TO be paid for. the
drain upon the resources of the league
would he a heavy one. Those willing to
assist IN this respect should communicate
with Mr.. Carson at the Hinckiey block.
Neither homeiiness nor dilapidaiion of
hahillment should be regarded as barring
4 model. on the contrary. such are most
welcome. while classic beauty and garb
are always acceptable. In short. neither
age sex. size. form. color nor previous
condition of servitude should be consider
ed. Those wishing TO become either sub
scribers, or working members. should COM
muulcate with Mr.. Carson at the earliest
moment