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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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February 12th - Docent Training March 1st - February Art Take-out/March Shelf Take-in
March 4th - CAL International Exhibition on display March 6th - Moors & McCumber Concert March 8th - General Meeting Reception March 12th - Docent Training March 22nd - CAL International Awards Reception |
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With deep sincerity and heartfelt sympathy, we share the news of a profound loss within our community. Deanna Jones, a devoted and generous volunteer to the CAL community, is mourning the passing of her beloved husband. We extend our condolences to Deanna and her family during this difficult time.
In honor of Troy's life and the rich, creative memories he shared with so many, there will be a gathering to celebrate his memory on February 23rd at Southern Star Brewing Company. The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 3525 N. Frasier St. in Conroe. |
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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. |
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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 Jimmie Shealey for “Muse”
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Distinction went to Brenda McDougall for “Tom and Jerry”
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Merit went to Martha Ezell for “Star of the Sea”
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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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2025 AUCTION AND BID BASH
CAL members, supporters, and art lovers raised $12,582 at the 12x12 auction and all 91 of the panels were sold. Congratulations on exceeding our goal! The proceeds will go to senior high school students in Montgomery County at an awards show in May 2025. Brenda McDougall won the award for “Best Selling Artist” with her panel titled “Two’s Company Three’s A Crowd” being sold for $1,000 with 25 bids.
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The exhibition will be on display beginning March 4th and run through March 29th, with the Awards Reception on March 22nd at 6:00pm where $5500 in awards will be announced. It's always worth an extra visit to the gallery to see this show!
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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 March 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 inside The Madeley Fine Art Gallery from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Followed by March 11th at Market Street common greens in The Woodlands.
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 take-out for the February show will be held on Saturday, March 1st, between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm in order to make way for the CAL International exhibit.
Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In is that same Saturday, March 1st, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Friday, February 28th. 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. See how you can help out here. |
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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. If you are not able to attend, the next one will be March 12th. |
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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, March 8th, at 4:00 pm. |
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Join us in welcoming March’s Demo artist, Roberta Willeford. Roberta will be showing us Cyanograph. Cyanography is a photographic printing process that produces dark blue prints, also known as cyanotypes or blueprints. |
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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 March general meeting. |
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Charles Wallis had two paintings juried into the 2025 Texas Invitational at the Pearce Museum. |
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Congratulations to CAL members Elena Broach, Pam Markham, Patti Gary, Tetyana Aleksenko, and Zoe White for being juried into this incredible festival. |
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The February Feature Wall highlights the work of our Artists In Action Plein Air Group. Be sure to stop in and see this exhibit. |
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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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Celebrating it's 20th Anniversary! Visit the festival on April 11, 12 and 13. Stop by The Madeley Fine Art Gallery tent while you are there. Find out more about the festival here.
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Moors & McCumber Live at Conroe Art League. Performing on March 6th in The Madeley Fine Art Gallery. Get your tickets here. |
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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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Try It - Alcohol Inkwith Brenda McDougall
coming March 2025 |
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Colored Pencils as a Fine Art Mediumwith Jesse Lane
coming March 2025 |
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Sketching the Figure: Three Approacheswith Ken Roy
coming April 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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Creative Exploration
with Heidi Williams
8-week class uses a blend of interactive exercises, thoughtful discussions, and practical techniques. |
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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 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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