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Upcoming art submission dates:
September 22 – Fall Judged Show Registration Ends
September 30 – Glass Display/Bins and Cards Take-in
October 1 – 2D and 3D take-in
November 17 – Fine Art and Craft Market outdoors: Simonton St
November 19 to 23 – Fine Art and Craft Market indoors Madeley Fine Art Gallery |
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Jump ahead to the website with the buttons above |
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We are open Tuesday through Saturday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Docent Shifts are 11:00 - 1:30 and 1:30 - 4:00 |
Sip N' Shop, will occur the first Friday of the month. |
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Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece.
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Award of Excellence has been awarded to Tina Hobbs, “Beryl” |
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Award of Distinction has been awarded to Gary Hernandez, “Ribbons and Roses” |
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Award of Merit has been awarded to Charles Wallis, “Sea Turtle Swims Through The Coral” |
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Elena Martino's “Happy Campers” has been chosen as this quarter's banner winner.
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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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EVENTS Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts |
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CAL FALL JUDGED 2024 SHOW |
Dates to Remember:Registration: August 4-September 22, 2024 Judging: September 25-28, 2024 Awards: October 5, 2024 Venue: CaFe. This is a virtual show. For a link to the registration, click HERE.
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CAL has been awarded an $8,000 operational grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts with a portion of the funds coming through the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Every year CAL members donate their talent and time by creating a masterpiece on a 12” x 12” panel that is then auctioned to raise money for our Student Awards Show in May. In 2024, CAL raised over $11,000 which was awarded to high school seniors in Montgomery County to help further their art education.
Panels are available for pick up in the gallery during normal business hours and are due back not later than December 28th. Panels that are completed early may be turned in to the Gallery Manager - but no wet work, please.
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COURTYARD SCULPTURE PROGRAM |
The third quarter sculpture show began in July. Each sculpture must be at least 24" tall, able to withstand outdoor weather, and not present a danger of any kind. There is no fee but you must work one docent shift. To propose a piece contact Bob Heintzelman at rdheintz@hotmail.com. You can read about the program here and the registration information is included on the Take-in/Out page. The sculptures currently on display are: Mark Frary's "Galveston" on the left and Bob Heintzelman's "Big Yellow" on the right.
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ARTIST IN ACTION - SIP & SHOP |
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Join the fun and show off your art! Any CAL member artist may participate. Work on your art in the gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 and may bring samples of your 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. The next event will be October 4th. Please sign up for only one month to allow for more members to participate. For questions please email Tina Hobbs at tinahobbs.tinamade@gmail.com.
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ARTIST IN ACTION - IN PLEIN AIR |
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On location painting sessions add a special, fresh quality to these paintings and the time spent painting outdoors is cherished by the AIA members who participate. There is always room anyone who would like to join us. The next outing will be at Cynthia Reid's residence on September 18th. Please contact Pam for her address.
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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The next take-in for gallery floor and wall art will be Tuesday, October 1st, between 11 am and 4 pm. Please be sure to register here by 6 pm on Monday, September 30th.
Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In is Monday, September 30th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Sunday, September 29th. Please register for those only here. |
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Show your support to your gallery and art league. Help CAL provide even mor wonderful programs, classes, exhibits, and workshops. Just make a donation to CAL and have the opportunity to win an original 12” x 16” oil painting, “South of San Antonio”, donated by Debra Riley. For each $10 donation one ticket will be entered into the raffle. The winning ticket will be drawn on November 9th at the Artist Reception. You do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets may be purchased on-line or in the gallery at 127 Simonton Street, Conroe, where you can see the painting in person.
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Members are being asked to create a Christmas tree ornament to donate. The ornaments will be hung on the tree in the gallery and sold with the proceeds going towards the art league operations. Ornaments should be turned in by the end of November.
December we will be holding the CHRISTMAS IS FOR GIVING exhibit where all art is priced at $150 or less. Perfect for gift giving. Our portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Student Award Show held in May 2025.
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See our website for more details, or contact our the gallery at gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com to share your talents. |
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The next session, led by Debra Riley, will be held on October 9th at 11:30am in the gallery.
Please go to Calendar to register. |
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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING
The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, October 5th, at 4:00 pm. |
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Our October Demo Artist is Arthur Deatly. He is a plein air artist working in Houston. He is going to demo a still life explaining the group mass composition of the still life and relate that to plein air painting and the group masses one would encounter there. The goal is to share the similarities in the approach to painting both.
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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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This month the raffle items have been donated by Kristine McCool. Your purchase of a ticket is for a gouache paint set, paint brushes, and a painting palette. |
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The October reception will be at 6:00 pm Saturday the 5th, and will be ending at 8:00 pm. |
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August Feature Wall Artist, Juan Cantavella, sold 13 of his 18 paintings. Hope you are one of the proud owners of one of his works |
Visit the gallery during September to see the beautiful floral paintings of artist, Zoe White. Zoe draws inspiration from the various stages of a flower's growth transformation. From the vivid and fresh hues during blossoming to the gradual shift towards deep and rich colors as they gracefully fade. Using acrylics as her preferred medium, she layers colors and applies spontaneous brushstrokes to capture their essence. |
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October's Feature Wall Artist is Patti Gary. |
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Hebe Brooks who was juried into the NOAPS Best of America 2024 exhibit for her piece “Looking For Honey”. |
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A few spots remain for artist tents at the first CAL outdoor Fine Art & Craft Market on November 17th from 10:00am to 6:00pm and for artists indoors during the week of November 19th to 23rd. Contact Zoe White for details, zoe@zoewhiteart.com. The November 17th event will be a full day of art, food, and music with CAL, Dragon Bowl, Red Brick, and Fass Brewery all coming together to host this one day Fine Art & Craft Market. |
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Participate in the Greater Conroe Arts Festival in Downtown Conroe March 29, 2025. Contact Judi Lanza at events@greaterconroeartsalliance.com for details on how you can be involved. |
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How about helping CAL as a substitute docent? Send request to the docent coordinator and include your phone number. Subs must be fully trained and able to process sales transactions. Please email the 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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Try-It Watercolorwith Terri Harris
coming September 2024 |
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Try-It Acrylics
with Zoe White
coming November 2024 |
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Watercolor Confidence in Plein Airwith Richie Vios
coming November 2024 |
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Weave Some Magic
with Cynthia Reid
coming January 2025
Weave Some Magic
with Cynthia Reid
coming January 2025
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Paint Painterly from a Photo Reference
with Dan Graziano
coming February 2025 |
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Weave Some More Magic
with Cynthia Reid
coming March 2025
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Painting from Lifewith Patrick Saunders
coming June 2025 |
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Dynamic Still Life with Pastels Carolina Dalmas
coming September 2025 |
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CLASSES Grow where ever you are on your art journey |
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Homeschool Art Education
with Rebekah Billings
Third Grade and Up |
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Inktober
with Cynthia Reid
in progress
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Help Is Here
with Juan Cantavella
Attack issues wherever you are in the painting process |
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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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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. Offered 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. |
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Oil Painting with
Juan Cantavella
Get lessons from a Signature member of the Oil Painters of America. Now offered Saturday at 9:00am - 12:00 pm. |
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Sculpting 101
with Donna Rodgers Beginner sculpting class. |
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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 |
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The Artost's Way with
Cynthia Reid
January 9 - April 3, 2025 |
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Open Painting Group with Kathy Martin 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 from life
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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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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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 DOWNTOWN CONROE |
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The Greater Conroe Arts Festival will be here before you know it! Please Save the Date on your calendar for Saturday, March 29th, 2025 from 10:00-4:00 in Downtown Conroe!
Vendor and Volunteer registrations open August 25th!
CAL is a GCAA member, so take advantage of Member Vendor discounts!
Or please consider helping! Volunteers are needed in the many Community Outreach booths such as Face Painting, Artist in Action tent, Plein Air Painting, Kids Art Village, Art Booths, Raffle Tent, Hosting, and more!
At the Greater Conroe Arts Festival, the whole family will enjoy a day full of Local Visual, Performance, Literary, and Cultural Arts! Help spread the word!
Sign up at greaterconroeartsalliance.com. Contact: Judi Lanza.
Cell: (936) 203-2423 (text). Email: events@greaterconroeartsalliance.com |
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