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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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December 7 - CAL Christmas Party 6:00-8:00pm
December 16 - Deadline for entry to CAL International
December 28 – Last day to submit 12x12 panels to the Gallery
January 3 – Select 12 Chosen
January 7-31 – 12X12 Auction Live on 32Auctions.com
January 11 – General Meeting and Reception
January 17 – CAL International finalist notified |
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The Artist's Way classes (that were set to begin in January) are canceled. Good News: We will be offering classes at a later date. We will keep everyone informed about the new date for this exciting journey into discovering your inner creativity. |
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Help CAL provide a growing number of diverse programs, classes, exhibits, and workshops.
Make a donation to CAL and have the opportunity to win this beautiful mesquite wood turned vessel made and donated by David Bartell. "Celebrate The Wood" is a piece of Texas Mesquite turned on a lathe. The shape and features are inspired from the many beautiful examples of Native American pottery and basketry. The bead-like embellishment is actually cut into the wood, then over 2000 burned in lines were added to create the look of beads. The pattern is inked and painted into the feature and is meant to draw attention to the beautiful color and grain of the Mesquite.
For each $10 donation one ticket will be entered into the raffle. Tickets may be purchased online or in the gallery at 127 Simonton Street, Conroe, where you can also see the painting in person.
The winning ticket will be drawn on January 11th at the General Meeting. |
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Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece.
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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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The December reception will be a Christmas Party to celebrate with our members and patrons at 6:00 pm Saturday, December 7th. Put on your party clothes and bring a food item to share.. |
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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. Completed panels are due back not later than December 28th. Please turn in your panels as soon as they are completed. Deliver to the Gallery Manager during regular gallery ours. No wet work, please. Please register your panel prior to turning in. You can register HERE.
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Now accepting applications to our biggest event of the year - the CAL International 2025. This is a juried event awarding $5500 in prizes. Deadline to enter is December 9th. Don't miss this opportunity - enter your art here.
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COURTYARD SCULPTURE PROGRAM |
The fourth quarter sculpture show began in October. 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.
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The sculpture on display this quarter is Robert Heintzelman’s “Tango”. It's a playful steel sculpture that adds pizazz to the CAL courtyard.
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ARTIST IN ACTION - SIP & SHOP |
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This monthly event is free and is open to the public. The entire downtown area stays open late every first Friday of the month. 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 December 6th. 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. The next event will be January 3rd. Sign up here.
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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 any member who would like to join us. There is no fee to participate.
The next event is January 6th at The Crighton Theatre in downtown Conroe from 9:00AM to 12:00PM
To join the group and receive notifications about dates, text name, email address and cell number to Pam Markham at 936-661-0800. |
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January is our month for the 12X12 auction so there will be no regular wall art take-in, as you are expected to have turned in your creation on December 28th. However, you are expected to take out your art from December on Tuesday, January 7th.
Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In is Monday, January 6th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Sunday, January 5th. Please register for those only here.
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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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CAL joined with the Conroe Convention and Visitors Bureau to decorate a tree that celebrates all we do as an organization. Rod Mcdougall, Brenda McDougall, Heidi Williams, and Debra Riley planned the theme and decorated the tree. The tree includes ornaments made by Brenda that spell out all the different activities we have available. The CAL logo will be displayed along with a special description. While stopping by to see it, take a photo of yourself with the tree and post to social media.
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In order to host special events like the Lunar New Year, Fine Art Market, and Christmas on Main we need you to get involved. To be a part of the special event team contact Zoe White at zoe@zoewhiteart.com. |
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We have a new “Volunteer Hub” on the website listing immediate needs for special event volunteers. |
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The next session, led by Debra Riley, will be held on December 18th at 11:30am in the gallery.
Please go to Calendar to register. |
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The will be no general meeting in December so that we may have a Christmas celebration with our members and friends. Please join us on December 7th from 6:00-8:00pm. Register here. Wear your holiday party clothes and bring a food item to share. |
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The next demo artist will be in January after the monthly meeting. Keep an eye out for the next newsletter with information on the upcoming demonstration. |
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The next student raffle will be held at the January monthly meeting,
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 January general meeting. |
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The next Feature Wall will be in February and will highlight the work of our Plein Air Group. |
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Elena Martino's work was selected by the Woodlands High School Art Trust for 2024. |
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Juan Cantavella's "Victoria a Plein Soleil" and "Time before the Internet" were selected from over 5,000 entries entered into the 17th Annual Art Renewal Center Salon Competition. Winners to be announced in January. |
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Jesse Lane's "Balance" was also selected as one of the 1,226 works selected in the 17th Annual Art Renewal Center Salon Competition. |
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Christmas On Main was pure holiday Joy Folks of all ages came to downtown Conroe on December 3rd to celebrate the holidays. A Christmas movie was shown in the CAL courtyard for children and adults to enjoy. Holiday fun had by all. |
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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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Handmade Journal with Coptic Binding
with Deana Jones
coming January 2025
Weave Some Magic
with Cynthia Reid
coming January 2025
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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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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 10:00am - 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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Still Life Group with Terri Harris An opportunity for artists to practice their art-from-life skills, there is no instruction, and any experience level is welcome. There is no fee for this group. |
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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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