EVENTS Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts |
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We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Docent shifts are 11:00 - 1:30 and 1:30 - 4:00. |
The gallery will be open for Sip N Shop on October 27th The gallery will be staying open until 7:00.
COME ON OVER! |
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Sign up to be one of the "Artists In Action". On the last Thursday of the month, the gallery is open late for the downtown Conroe event "Sip and Shop". As an Artist In Action you will be working on a current project in the gallery for the general public to view. This monthly event is limited to 4 artists each month. Artist must be a CAL member and provide all their own supplies/equipment and clean up when finished. Artist are expected to be working on their art in the gallery from 4:00 to 7:00 and may bring samples of their art for sale. (Note: if you cannot be there right at 4pm that is ok). All sales will go through the CAL system with 20% going to CAL.
The goal is to get more visitors in the gallery, sell more of your work and get to know fellow CAL members in a fun and creative way.
This Sip & Shop event will be available for Sept., Nov. and Dec.. To sign up , find the date on the calendar and click that link. Please sign up for only one month to allow for more members to participate. If you have any questions about the event please email Diane at calvicepresident@conroeartleague.com. |
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Let's welcome our new board members, Heidi Williams as Docent Coordinator, and Rod McDougall as Building Manager. |
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Many thanks to the board members who have served their positions so well over the last couple of years. We appreciate all the hard work Donna Rodgers (former Docent Coordinator) and Brook Boswell (former Building Manager). |
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CULTURAL DISTRICT CELEBRATION |
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Downtown Conroe has been designated as a State of Texas Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA). The designation allows the cultural district and qualifying resident arts organizations to be eligible to apply for significant Cultural District Project funding through the TCA.
Representatives from the Texas Commission on the Arts will be presenting a proclamation to the City marking the special designation in the near future. The event will be held at the Madeley Gallery October 23rd, 2:00-4:00 pm. |
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How about helping CAL as a substitute docent? Send request to Heidi Williams and include your phone number. Subs must be fully trained and able to process sales transactions. Please email her at docentcoordinator@conroeartleague.com. |
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We welcome models of all ages and sizes. Be sure to tell your grandchildren, children, and friends we are always in need of models for both the Wednesday drawing and the Friday portrait groups.
For more info, please contact Vickie Nash at vickienash.artist@gmail.com or Juan Cantevella at juancantavella@yahoo.com |
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Come visit the gallery in October and show winners for September. Winners were (1) Juan Cantavella Award of Distinction to Debra Riley for “On The Count Of Three”, (2) Award of Distinction to Patti Gary for “In Harmony”, and (3) Award of Merit to Wayne McDonald for “Geronimo’s Spit Preserved”. |
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Please visit the gallery during the month of October to pick your favorite piece of art for this award.
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On The Count Of Three by Debra Riley |
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Geronimo's Spirit Preserved Wayne McDonald |
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Take-In/Out will be Tuesday, November 1sr, from 11 am - 4 pm.
Be sure to register online and sign up for your docent shift prior to dropping off your artwork (here). Registration is required online and not later than Monday evening, 8:00pm, October 31st. Please review the rules for displaying in the gallery (here). |
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Be sure to get your tickets for this month's raffle item.
Support Montgomery County high school seniors and the student art awards by making a donation to participate in the drawing.
Purchase your tickets in person at the general meeting or on-line here. |
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The raffle item for November has been donated by __________. Purchase a ticket and have the opportunity to win a gift certificate. |
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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING
The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, November 5th, at 4:00 pm. |
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Demo Artist will be Andrew Gandersman who will be giving a glass blowing demonstration in the courtyard 5:00 pm (after the meeting).
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The November reception will be Saturday the 5th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. |
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2022 CAL FALL JUDGED SHOW |
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CAL will hold a virtual Fall Judged Show this year. Entries will be taken through the Call For Entry site beginning August 28th through October 17th. Winners will be announced at the November General Meeting. Mark your calendar for November 5th. Watch for emails about submitting your art or read all about it here. |
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Robert Heintzelman applied to a Call for Artists to create public art benches. He submitted three ideas for benches and was selected by the City of Keller, TX, to fabricate and install all three of his designs public. Congratulations, Bob!
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WORKSHOPS Learn new tips and tricks within a few days |
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Painting the Figure from a Live Model
with Susan Hotard
2 days of intensive study painting the figure from life. Susan will paint several demonstrations throughout the workshop and will give students individual guidance on October 29 and 30, 2022. |
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Painting without Borders
with Patrick Saunders
Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to pain any subject, from the most simple to the complex with one approach. |
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Painting Flower Portraits with Texture
with Carolina Dalmas
more to come... |
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Mixing Workshop
with Gary Henandez
more to come... |
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CLASSES Grow where ever you are on your art journey |
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Early Art
with Rebekah Billings Thursdays beginning Sept. 8th |
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Homeschool Art Class
with Rebekah Billings Wednesdays, Sept. 7th - May 24th |
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WATER 2.0
Take your skills to the next level.
Expanding on Watercolor Skills with Cynthia Reid |
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JUST ADD WATER...
Leave your mark; let Gary help.
Watercolor Painting with
Gary Hernandez |
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WET AND WILD
Watercolor and Acrylics with Carrie Allbritton
Classes will be held Monday 1 - 3 pm or Thursday 6 - 8 pm |
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH BEING A LITTLE SHADY?
Come and take in Gary's tips of the trade.
Drawing Classes
with Gary Hernandez |
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MAKE A STATEMENT! Come visit with Gary and other classmates and brush up on your skills.
Oil Painting Classes
with Gary Hernandez |
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POINT AND CLICK!
Get some helpful tips to capture the world as you see it.
Photography Classes
with Ed Gorman |
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PAINT LIKE A PRO!
Juan will show you what an everlasting impression a portrait can leave. Now offered Saturday at 9:00 - 11:00 am.
Portraits with Juan Cantavella |
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PLAY WITH CLAY!
Learn some helpful tips, whether beginner or advanced, Carol has a few for you.
Ceramics
with Carol Berger |
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BRING ON THE BASICS!
Learn the essential techniques for creating art with acrylic paints.
Acrylic Basics
with Sarah Johnston |
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WHY PAINT ALONE? Bring your supplies and paint with Kathy Martin & the rest of the gang All mediums and levels welcome. |
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GO FIGURE
Live figure drawing Participants can use any medium, there is no instruction, and any experience level is welcome. The fee is $10 per to have a live model each session. |
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PORTRAIT TIME
Painting with Juan Cantevella
Juan Cantavella portrait group will be held on the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings at 10:00am. Contact Juan at juancantavella@yahoo.com.
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RENT THE CAL GALLERY FEATURE WALL |
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Adult members are able rent the Feature Wall in the gallery for a $100 fee and 2 docent shifts. You can find the application on line here. How to show in the Gallery |
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Also check out the CAL Community This group is open to all members as well as non-members and is a great way to stay engaged in all things art.
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Check us out on Facebook. Click icon above. |
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EXPERIENCE THE ARTS IN CONROE |
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Members include: Christian Youth Theater, Conroe Art League, Conroe Live, Conroe Symphony Orchestra, Crighton Theatre Foundation, Friends of the Flag Foundation, Heritage Museum of Montgomery County, Indie Films Foundation, Jazz Connection, Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society, Montgomery County Historical Commission, Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, Players Theatre Company, Stage Right, The Art of Music Studio, The Woodlands Show Chorus, and the Young Texas Artists Music Competition. |
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SAVE THE DATE:
The Greater Conroe Arts Alliance will be hosting their Annual Greater Conroe Arts Festival on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 from 10:00-4:00 at Founders Park in Downtown Conroe. You are invited to bring your family and friends to come spend the day with us! There will be food trucks, fine art for sale, live music, plus plenty of activities for all ages! If you are interested in volunteering, plein air painting or in a juried space to sell your art, please contact Judi Lanza at info@greaterconroeartsalliance.com. More details to come! |
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