Last Modified: 05/06/2008

History

Mineola League of the Arts (MLOTA)  is located in Mineola, Texas.  The League began in 1988 with 17 charter members meeting in various homes and businesses to promote the arts.  In 1989, rental of the old Central Elementary School Building provided a place to display and perform art forms.  In 1992, the Meredith Foundation of Mineola provided MLOTA with a grant to purchase the building from the school district.  Additional  grants also provided funds for exterior and interior renovations.  Space abounds for exhibiting, teaching, learning, performing and involving the community in the arts.

The League is centrally located in the heart of the Piney Woods of East Texas in Wood County.

Mineola is located:

• 80 miles east of Dallas, Texas on Highway 80

• 110 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana on Highway 80

• 25 miles north of Tyler, Texas on Highway 69

• 50 miles south of Greenville, Texas on Highway 69

MLOTA is located:

• Two blocks north of Highway 80

• Two blocks west of Highway 69
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Local communities close to Mineola include Alba, Big Sandy, Emory, Gilmer, Golden, Grand Saline, Lindale, Pine Mills, Quitman, Tyler, Wills Point, Winnsboro, and Yantis.