Established: 1910
Director: Betsy Dollar
Employees: 11
Services: nonprofit
The Springfield Art Association was created in 1910 as The Springfield Amateur Art Study Club. The club drew more than 100 members rather quickly. “There was a great deal of interest in the arts and the power of the arts to improve society overall,” said Betsy Dollar, executive director. “They incorporated as the Springfield Art Association of Edwards Place and officially opened their doors for the first exhibition in the newly remodeled space in February of 1914.”
The SAA offers visual art education, experiences, exhibitions and events for all ages and abilities. “We are an anchor of the Enos Park neighborhood with Edwards Place being a piece of Lincoln-era history, as well as local art history, to be shared with locals and tourists alike,” Dollar said. “We are a small but mighty team that works tirelessly to fulfill the mission of the SAA and make it a welcoming place for everyone to explore their imagination and creativity while building skills and confidence.”
