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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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January 6-31 – 12x12 Auction Live on 32Auctions.com
January 17 – All CAL International finalist notified
January 31 – Last day to bid on 12x12 January 31 - Bid Bash February 3rd - Jewelry Shelf Take-in February 4th - Monthly Take-in/Out February 8th - General Meeting and Reception
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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 framed photograph made and donated by Patti Gary. The Fantastic Ferns is a limited edition print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic archival paper. The Fantastic Ferns portrays individual fern fronds as members of a harmonious ensemble, akin to a musical band. Illuminated with off-camera flashes, the composition reveals intricate textures and depth. The three-dimensional effect is achieved by combining multiple exposures and subtly elevating select fronds with putty, creating a dynamic and unified visual experience.
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 item in person.
The winning ticket will be drawn on March 8th at the General Meeting. Congratulations to Aimee Montgomery who was the winner of the wooden vessel donated by David Bartell. This item brought in over $1300 in donations. Thank you David! |
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Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece.
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Excellence went to Debra Riley for “Sunset”
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Distinction went to Joan Brown for “Sweetie Pie”
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Merit went to Tina Hobbs for “Historic Holidays in Montgomery”
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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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Wishing you a prosperous New Year. May it be filled with exciting opportunities and great achievements! |
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This year's 12 x 12 online auction began at 11am Monday, January 6, 2025, and will close at 7pm on Friday, January 31, 2025. In January the art will not only remain visible online but will be physically displayed in the gallery through Friday, January 31. All bidding and payment, however, will remain online.
MAJOR CHANGE IN THIS YEARS'S AUCTION: The "BUY NOW" feature has been discontinued. Bidding will continue until the auction ends. The highest bidder on any artwork, upon payment, receives the artwork. https://www.32auctions.com/CAL2025
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A NEW EVENT IN 2025: BID BASH!
Join us in the gallery from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, January 31, when the auction will be featured live on the TV in the east gallery. Bring your mobile device, and you will be able to bid on your favorite pieces as you watch the bidding. If you are the highest bidder when the auction closes, you may pay and bring your newly purchased artwork home with you. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.
If you prefer to remain in the cozy confines of your home to bid, you're welcome to do so, of course. If you're the highest bidder at the close of the auction, you'll be notified and invoiced by 32Auctions. Once you pay, you may pick up your art in the gallery on Saturday, February 1, from 11am to 4pm Another exciting new addition to the 2025 auction will be the "Best Selling Artist" award given to the artist who's 12x12 brought in the largest donation.
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Applicants of the 2025 CAL International have been notified if their art was accepted into the show. CAL accepted 368 applications and 70 pieces have been selected to hang in the gallery during March.
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COURTYARD SCULPTURE PROGRAM |
The first quarter sculpture show began at the start of the year. 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 "Valkyrie" by Mark Frary. It's a striking sculpture that adds great artistic accent 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 February 7th. 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 any member who would like to join us. There is no fee to participate.
The next event is February 11th at The Madeley Fine art Gallery 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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The next take-in for gallery floor and wall art will be Tuesday, February 4th, between 11 am and 4 pm. Please be sure to register here by 6 pm on Monday, February 3rd.
Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In is Monday, February 3rd, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Sunday, February 2nd. Please register for those only here.
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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 Debra Riley at gallerymanager@conroeartleague.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 February 12th 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, February 8th, at 4:00 pm. |
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Join us in welcoming February’s Demo artist Chevis Dodd. She will demonstrate on Gel Printing, which is a form of mono printing that can be made using acrylic paints, inks and even watercolors on to any variety of porous surfaces, including fabric. |
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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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Congratulations to the CAL members that were juried into the 2025 CAL International Exhibition. These members’ art will be on display along with the art of 50 other finalists: Tetyana Aleksenko, David Bartell, George Bramlett, Elena Broach, Hebe Brooks, Juan Cantavella, Hai Dang Do, Patti Gary, Jesse Lane. Melody Locke, Jeff Lung, Elena Martino, Kristine McCool, Brenda McDougall, Wendy Moreland, Debra Riley, Katy Scheferman, Oksana Shaw, Jimmie Shealey, and Jason Turner
Brett Hall Judges CISD Art Competition - There are many wonderful art organizations throughout our area and they support one another in their endeavors. Conroe ISD is one such example. Every year they mount an exhibit of western themed art created by students at all their schools, from kindergarten through senior high and put them on display at the Walter P. Jett Learning Center in Shenandoah. It draws hundreds of entries from their students at over 70 campuses. It takes a dozen judges over 4 hours to individually rate each piece and the winners are submitted to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. CAL member Brett Hall has been a judge for the last six years and looks forward to it each year. The show is open to parents and public the next day and the students beam with pride showing off their work. This is just one of the ways that art organizations work together to support the arts and one another.
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The next Feature Wall will be in February and will highlight the work of our Plein Air Group. To sign up for your place on the feature wall, click here. |
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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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Paint Painterly from a Photo Reference
with Dan Graziano
coming February 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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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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Watercolor and Acrylics with Carrie Allbritton
Classes will be held Monday 1 - 3 pm |
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Watercolor Painting with
Gary Hernandez
Leave your mark; let Gary help. |
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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! 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, Photography, Art Auction, Hosting, and more!
Registration is open for Fine Art/Fine Craft Vendor, Vendor Market (includes businesses), Artist in Action, and Volunteers! (See link below to sign up.)
Note: Those who paint in the Artist in Action Tent or Plein Air can bring up to 5 paintings to sell in their painting area and hand out business cards and flyers. Fine Art Vendors who paint at their tent will receive $50 off their Vendor fee. Artist in Action contact information will be placed on the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance Website for a year and receive recognition on our social media. All paintings painted at the Festival must be finished by 1:30 and donated to the Festival Auction which is at 3:00 at Founders Stage. Painters may start the painting at home and finish it at the Festival. Many people have never seen artists paint live. It is a special and rare opportunity to see an artist at work and then have the opportunity to purchase the painting at the Festival Auction! (See the Artist in Action page on our website for more info)
Sponsor opportunities are available! Something NEW this year will be Festival Pole Banners that will hang downtown the Month of March! Pole Banner deadline is February 15th.
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
Facebook: Greater Conroe Arts Alliance | Conroe TX | Facebook
Instagram: Greater Conroe Arts Alliance (@conroeartsalliance) • Instagram photos and videos
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