Who We Are

Dedicated to representational art & artists.

The Birth of a Passionate Idea

America’s heartland has many high-caliber fine artists who often do not receive the acknowledgement they have earned. Heartland Art Club exists to remedy this by promoting and encouraging the creation of quality, representational fine art through education, exhibits, and engagement. Our goal is to elevate representational art, its disciplines, and history.

For several years, a group of artists and supporters in the Midwest have been mulling over ways to engage and educate the community regarding the importance of collecting, preserving, and supporting traditional representational art. Although there are some outstanding organizations with similar missions on the coasts, little attention has been paid to the interior of the country—and the heartland region has so much to offer!

The task of turning our vision into reality initially seemed daunting, but with the continued efforts of our dedicated volunteers, our organization is quickly evolving into something great! Heartland Art Club is already on its way to putting the center of America on the representational art map!

Heartland Art Club is a 501(c)3 organization incorporated in the state of Missouri. The Club has a permanent office and exhibit space in Kirkwood, Missouri, called The Galleries at Heartland Art Club.

Explore and Learn

Through introductory arts education, traditional mentorship programs, and intensive workshop learning opportunities from world-class national and international instructors, Heartland Art Club endeavors to provide quality art instruction and art business opportunities for artists.

Exhibit and Share

Heartland Art Club provides resources and information to connect artists to collectors, exhibit opportunities for its member artists in locations across the county, and is committed to educating the community by sharing the value of traditional art and fine craftsmanship.

Support and Preserve

Join us in supporting traditional representational art founded on the principles of drawing, composition, color, light, and form. Membership in Heartland Art Club and volunteer opportunities with us help to draw attention to the importance of traditionally created art to our culture and to preserve what has been created before us.

Heartland Art Club’s Short- and Long-term Goals:

Build a roster from member artists of all levels who are ambassadors of traditional representational art, initially in Missouri and nearby states
Promote and endear residents of the Heartland to representational/traditional art
Provide traditional art instruction through mentorships, workshops, and residency opportunities
Offer instruction and guidance for creating a sustainable art business
Provide traditional art education in a professional atmosphere
Support history and culture through Mid-America-focused art events, themed exhibits, and lectures
Become a resource for artists, patrons, educators, speakers, museums, and galleries in Missouri/Midwest region.
Create an exhibit exchange primarily between Heartland Art Club and like-minded organizations across the country
Attract professional instructors and welcome students of all abilities and skill levels.
Prepare students of all ages for a career in the traditional arts and provide an environment for exploration
Enthusiastically welcome and engage patrons and art supporters
Inspire the broader community and enlist its support
Goal of obtaining one larger location to be a gathering place to connect the community to traditional art in an inspirational environment (ACHIEVED July 1, 2019)
Attract additional membership, support, and participation from the broader Heartland region