Ocean Reef Art League

Ocean Reef Art League

Season 2025-2026!

 120 Anchor Drive
 Key Largo, FL  33037
Nicole.artleague@outlook.com

Chelsea.artleague@outlook.com

 305-367-2359 Fax: 305-367-2346
season catalog

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
To develop the Art League as a strong, vibrant organization that is non-profit but adequately funded to accomplish all its goals. We work to promote active participation in our community to achieve focus on the arts as an important segment of the cultural community.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Members of the Ocean Reef Art League,
As the vibrant colors of summer slowly give way to the gentle glow of autumn, I’m delighted to welcome each and every one of you to the 2025-2026 season of our beloved Art League. Our mission—to foster a strong, vibrant, community centered art organization—continues to guide every brushstroke, workshop, and gathering we host.
This year, we are especially excited to welcome Nicole Melley as our new Executive Director. Nicole brings a wealth of experience in arts programming, community engagement, and organizational leadership. We’re equally pleased to introduce her assistant, Chelsea Wiltz, who joins us with an impressive background in operations and member services. Together they will help lead the Art League into an exciting new chapter, and I know you’ll enjoy getting to know them both as the season unfolds.
Thanks to the unwavering support of the Palette Society and our partnership with the Ocean Reef Community Foundation, strengthened by our recently renewed five-year agreement, we are poised to elevate our programs and facilities even further this year. Together, we’ll continue upgrading our home on Anchor Drive and expanding opportunities for creative exploration. We’re proud to have the largest membership of any community organization here at Ocean Reef, and with that strength comes great responsibility—and excitement—to serve you better.
I encourage you to explore our full season line up, now available on our website—and register early, as many popular workshops and excursions fill quickly. If you haven’t renewed your membership, please consider doing so to continue enjoying all the perks and possibilities our League offers.
Thank you for the energy, talent and support you bring to this community. With your participation I know the 2025-2026 season will be one of the most inspiring yet.
Linda Kaplan, President
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome to a vibrant new season at the Ocean Reef Art League! A new season brings fresh energy and a continued commitment to the mission of the Ocean Reef Art League. For years, the Art League has been a creative space for artists and art enthusiasts, offering classes, workshops, exhibitions, and events that engage and spark creativity.
It is with heartfelt gratitude and enthusiasm that I step into the role of Executive Director at the Ocean Reef Art League. As someone passionate about the transformative power of art, I am honored to join a community with such a rich tradition of creativity, connection, and cultural enrichment. As we begin this new chapter of leadership, we do so with deep respect for the Art League’s legacy and great optimism for its future. Your support and participation are what make this community exceptional.
This season, we are thrilled to present a dynamic lineup of exhibitions, visiting artists, and workshops across a wide range of mediums and skill levels. Whether you are a curious beginner or a lifelong artist, there is a place for you here. Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of the Ocean Reef Art League’s journey. We invite you to explore something new and connect with your creativity! 
Nicole Melley, Executive Director

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR 

The Ocean Reef Art League is fueled by a shared passion for enriching our community through the arts. Your membership reflects that commitment and helps bring our mission to life.
Thanks to your support, we are able to present dynamic exhibitions in our main gallery, welcome talented artists from around the world, and offer a wide range of classes and workshops across multiple mediums. Most importantly, we strive to spark creativity and connection for everyone who walks through our doors.

Now is the perfect time to renew your membership or to join us for the first time. We are always inspired by the fresh ideas and energy that new members bring. Become part of this vibrant, creative community and experience all the fun and inspiration it offers!

Gail Noyes, Membership Chair

THE PALETTE SOCIETY 

The Palette Society of the Art League is a group of members who have made a personal pledge to our Endowment Fund to help maintain and support one of the most highly regarded assets in our community, The Ocean Reef Art League. The generous contributions made by the Palette Society Membership helps us to fulfill our Art League Mission. To learn more about becoming a Palette Society member, please pick up a brochure or call the office  at 305-367-2359. 
Your support of All Charities provides important funding for the Ocean Reef Art League. Become a Patron Supporter! 
Call 305-367-5996 or email allcharities@oceanreef.com to learn more.

 https://oceanreefcommunityfoundation.org/     https://keysarts.com

  • Please help us and them by bidding on Silent Auction items online and at All Charities Weekend events

AUCTION DONATIONS RECEIVED BY ALL CHARITIES BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED CATALOG.
Later donations will appear in the online catalog.

Art League Open Studio

When there is not a class, workshop, or event taking place in one of the Art League’s many studios, the space is available to Art League Members to use. Art League members are permitted to bring their own projects and supplies to work in an available studio. However, supplies and tools offered to students taking a class or workshop are not available to Art League members taking advantage of open studio space. If a student that is currently enrolled in a workshop or class session, finds that they will need extra time to work on a project, they are able to take advantage of open studio time if there is not an active class, workshop, or event taking place in the studio.

To find out if there is an open studio available, please email Nicole.artleague@outlook.com  or call the Art League at 305.367.2359 

Art League Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Beginning January, Saturdays 10:00am – 3:00pm

Wood Shop Open Studio 

The Art League's Wood shop offers an extraordinary setup of benches and high quality woodworking equipment for all of your project needs. The woodshop will be available to wood working enthusiasts when there is no scheduled workshop. The fee to use the woodshop for the season is $425. This is for the use of all tools and equipment while working in the shop.

  • To be eligible for Open Use without a qualified volunteer present, you must take a safety course. Please contact the Art League at 305-367-2359 or Nicole.artleague@outlook.com to schedule an appointment for the safety training.

  • Wood Shop Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, and beginning in January, Saturdays 10:00am – 3:00pm

Wednesdays

  • Stitch and B****

1:00pm - 3 pm  - Every Wednesday a group of dedicated stitchers of all types gathers at the Art League to stitch and you know what. We have all made some great pieces over the years and love being together to show off our work and get opinions from others.  If you stitch, knit, or cross-stitch please join us. All are welcome. 
CANCELLATION POLICY
Because our instructors travel so far to teach here we must impose a cancellation policy.
• Should you cancel a class / workshop 8 to 15 days out, you will only be charged half of the fee.
• You will be charged the total fee if you cancel 7 days or less from the time of the scheduled class/workshop.
• You will not be charged if you find a replacement for your space in the class/workshop – if the event is sold out.
• If a minimum number of participants are required to run any class / workshop and that number is not met within 72 hours of the scheduled time, the class will be cancelled, and you will not be charged.