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We are open Tues - Thur 11:00 - 4:00 and Fri - Sat 11:00 - 8:00. *Docent Shifts are 11:00 - 1:30, 1:30 - 4:00, 4:00 - 6:00 and 6:00 - 8:00. |
Sip N' Shop, will occur the first Friday of the month. |
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SUMMER SPECIALS FOR TEENS, KIDS - AND ADULTS
The Conroe Art League has a new series of special summer offerings, including workshops and lessons for teens and children.
MONDAY, JULY 17 - FRIDAY, JULY 21 - “Art around the World” is the fun theme of a summer camp for kids ages 7 through 14. The camp is directed by Rebekah Billings, an experience instructor for children’s art education. The camp will be held at CAL’s Madeley Fine Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to noon. Enrollment is limited to 20. Register now.
SATURDAY, JULY 22 - “Introductory Approach to Gesture Sketching” with artist Ken Roy provides an instructive workshop to sharpen drawing skills, from an initial gesture to a sketch of the figure in 3 to 5 minutes, working with a live model. The class lasts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is limited to 10 students. Enroll now.
THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST - Continuing on Thursday through the summer, CAL will offer an introductory course in sculpting, “Let’s Play with Clay: Sculpting 101,” presented by accomplished sculptor and instructor Donna Rodgers. Students will be creating fruit, animals, and flowers, working up to a whimsical face relief. The class meets from 9 a.m. to Noon, and c\lass size is limited to 10.
COMING THIS FALL -Dynamic Portraits with Jesse Lane. Learn the secrets of turning colored pencil into a fine art medium…. creating works as rich and nuanced as any oil painting. Registration is moving rapidly with enrollment half filled, so sign up soon.
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GALLERY FAVORITES FOR JUNE |
Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece.
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Excellence was won by Martha Hartley for “My Little Canelito Rabbit” |
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Distinction goes to George Bramlett for “The Shay” |
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Merit goes to Jimmie Shealey for “Distention” |
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Pick up a pencil case, tote bag, insulated cup, or sketch book next time you're in the gallery. Remember, all proceeds go to fund the Juan Cantavella Award to help keep the prizes alive.
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A new benefit to our CAL members is the addition of Studio 127. Located on the second floor of the gallery, it will offer members the equipment and setup for photographing, or painting from life, still life arrangements. Studio 127 can be used by 2D and 3D artists that want to photograph their pieces. Reserve the studio for yourself, or for yourself and a member friend to work together. Reserve your spot with Debra Riley at gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com.
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EVENTS Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts |
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COURTYARD SCULPTURE PROGRAM |
You can read about the program here and the registration information is included on the Take-in/Out page. Please be sure to register with Bob Heintzelman prior to end of September. The sculptures on display is a ceramic water fountain by Carol Berger, and fused glass butterflies by Loraine Tomon.
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ARTIST IN ACTION - IN GALLERY |
To participate, artists must be a CAL member and provide all their own supplies/equipment and clean up when finished. Artists are expected to be working on their art in the gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 and may bring samples of their art for sale. All sales go through the CAL system with 20% going to CAL.
To sign up, find the date on the calendar and click that link. Click here for August. Please sign up for only one month to allow for more members to participate. For questions please email Diane at calvicepresident@conroeartleague.com.
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ARTIST IN ACTION - IN PLEIN AIR |
This free event is a great opportunity to get outside of the studio and experience natural lighting and great company. You must be an adult member of CAL to attend. The monthly painting series will occur at numerous locations around Montgomery and adjacent counties. Artists that participate in 3 plein air events will be able to hang a piece of their plein air art on the feature wall of the Madeley Fine Art Gallery in February 2024. (No fee - 1 docent shift required)
To join group and be notified about painting dates and location, text name, email address and cell number to Pam Markham at 936-661-0800. |
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August is an open Member Show and we are excited to see what our members have been working on. Take-in for all art (including shelf art) will be Tuesday, August 1st from 11:00 to 4:00pm. Registration on-line is due not later than Monday, July 31st, at 6:00pm. Please register your art/shelf HERE and sign up for your required docent shift(s) HERE. |
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We are always needing volunteers in a variety of areas of expertise. Please contact our the gallery at gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com to share your talents. |
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The next docent training session, led by Bev Hall, will be held on August 9th at 11:30am in the gallery.
Please sign up here. |
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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING
The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, August 5th, at 4:00 pm. |
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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. |
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Sorolla Masterworks book and two instructional videos by Richard Robinson have been donated by Juan Cantavella. |
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The August Demo Artist will be Donna Rodgers. She will give an Introduction To The Art of Sculpting.
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The August reception will be at 6:00 pm following the demo on Saturday the 8th, and ending at 8:00 pm. |
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Juan Cantavella’s piece “Lady With Red Foulard” was juried into the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society’s show “33rd Best Of America” to be held at the Principle Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia, in August.
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Carol Scheferman’s piece, The Tempest” was juried into the Visual Art League of Lewisville’s show, Fresh Ideas 2023, and will be on display July 15 to August 19.
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Donna Rodgers was juried into her first show, The Lubbock Arts Festival, for her sculpture “Reflecting God’s Grace – Harry Carpenter”.
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Brenda McDougall had art juried into both the Plan Art Association 125 show and the All The Inks exhibit in Round Rock, TX.
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Carol Scheferman’s piece, 'Girl With Blue Scarf’ is at the Gilpin Arts 76th Annual Juried Art Show in Colorado until August 19.
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George won a first place ribbon.
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George Bramlett and Wendy Moreland were both had art juried into the Archway Gallery for their annual juried show.
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Wendy won Honorable mention.
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Wendy Moreland had two pieces juried into the Abstraction show t Ardest Gallery.
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CAL 2023 FALL JUDGED SHOW |
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REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 7, 2023 AND CLOSES AUGUST 28, 2023.
AWARDS: Announced at General Meeting on October 7, 2023
All Texas artists are invited to enter. Winners of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1HM, Best of Show, Best Landscape, Best Floral, and Best Student will be invited to participate in the LSAG 2024 Regional Show next summer. Artwork over 2 years old is not permitted. Previous LSAG winners are not eligible for future LSAG shows.
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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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WORKSHOPS Learn new tips and tricks within a few days |
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Introductory Approaches to Gesture Sketching
with Ken Roy
coming July 22 |
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Painting "Painterly" from photos
with Dan Graziano
coming September 15 - 17 |
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Dynamic Portraits in Colored Pencil
with Jesse Lane
coming September 30 - October 1 |
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Painting
with Patrick Saunders
coming November 10 - 14 |
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Animal Portraits
with Patrick Saunders
coming March 2024 |
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CLASSES Grow where ever you are on your art journey |
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Around the World
(Summer Day Camp)
with Rebekah Billings
Take a tour around the globe with a fun filled week of activities that introduce the culture and art of countries from around the world. Registration is limited. |
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Homeschool Art Class
with Rebekah Billings Wednesdays, Sept. 7th - May 24th |
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Ceramics
with Carol Berger
Learn some helpful tips, whether beginner or advanced, Carol has a few for you. |
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Acrylic Basics
with Sarah Johnston
Learn the essential techniques for creating art with acrylic paints. |
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Portrait Painting
with Juan Cantavella
A small class to focus on the details required in successful portraiture. |
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Portraits with
Juan Cantavella
Juan will show you what an everlasting impression a portrait can leave. Now offered Saturday at 9:00am - 12:00 pm. |
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Lets Play with Clay
with Donna Rodgers |
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Expanding on Watercolor Skills
with Cynthia Reid
Take your skills to the next level. |
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Watercolor Painting with
Gary Hernandez
Leave your mark; let Gary help. |
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Watercolor and Acrylics with Carrie Allbritton
Classes will be held Monday 1 - 3 pm or Tuesday 6 - 8 pm |
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Drawing Classes
with Gary Hernandez
Come and take in Gary's tips of the trade. |
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Oil Painting Classes
with Gary Hernandez
Come visit with Gary and other classmates and brush up on your skills. |
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Photography Classes
with Ed Gorman
Get some helpful tips to capture the world as you see it. |
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Inktober
with Cynthia Reid
Improve and develop your drawing skills with a daily practice. |
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Bring your supplies and paint with Kathy Martin & the rest of the gang All mediums and levels welcome. |
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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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Painting with Juan Cantavella
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 MADELEY FINE ART 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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THE ARTS IN DOWTOWN CONROE |
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