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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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April 5th - General Meeting/Reception
April 11th, 12th, 13th - Woodlands Waterway Art Festival
May 5th - Shelf/Bins Take-In
May 6th - 2D and pedestal display Take-In
May 9th - Student Show Take-In
May 10th - Student Show Awards and General Meeting/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 canvas painting made and donated by Juan Cantavella. “Lemons and Forsythia” after Cornelia Hernes.
"This painting is a study I did to try a different approach starting a painting and color application under the mentorship of Cornelia Hernes, the starting process is called “reduction” and consists in start with a very dark underpainting and slowly revealing the lights until the image is completed, then colors are applied in layers keeping the whole structure of the painting since the very beginning."
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 May 10th at the Artist Reception - so there is still time to get your tickets. |
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Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece in the April Member Show.
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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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Congratulations to the winners for 2025!
First Place - $2500 - Isaac McCaslin "Umbilical Serpent
Second Place - $1250 - Jesse Lane "Balance"
Third Place - $1000 - Hai Dang Do "Red Carpet"
Fourth Place - $750 - Kyle Surges "Big Bang"
Artists earning Signature Status in 2025 were: Jesse Lane, John Cole, George Bramlett, and Juan Cantavella. Signature status is achieved by being juried into the event on four occasions.
In case you missed the show, enjoy this fun slideshow.
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Conroe Art League will award $13,500 at the 2025 Student Awards art competition on Saturday, May 10th, at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a $500 award for the Adrianne Gerlach Memorial Art Scholarship for the Best Western/Wildlife Art, and a $300 award for the Sherry Wagner Memorial Award for the theme “Forever Cats.” For additional information and to enter your art, click HERE.
Prizes awarded are as follows
1st Place = $3,000
2nd Place = $2,500
3rd Place = $2,000
4th Place = $1,500
5th Place = $700
6th - 8th Place = $600
10 Honorable Mention Places at $200 each.
Adrianne Gerlach Memorial Art Scholarship = $500 Sherry Wagner Forever Cats Memorial Award = $300 |
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The Lone Star Art Guild Show 2025 is open to CAL members that won 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1HM, or "Best Of" in the CAL Fall 2024 Judged Show or any other LSAG leagues' qualifying shows. A LSG representative will contact all the eligible artists in a few weeks. Stay tuned! |
LSAG Show Dates:
May 20, 2025 - Last day to enter results from League Shows in Database
April 27, 2025 - Show Registration opens on ArtCall
May 31, 2025 - Show Registration closes on ArtCall
June 12, 2025 - Judging will be completed
June 13, 2025 - Public Viewing of show and winners will be available online
June 14, 2025 - Critiques by Judge Andre Bally via zoom
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COURTYARD SCULPTURE PROGRAM |
The second quarter sculpture show is now in place. 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 "Running In Circles" by Bob Heintzelman. It is accompanied by Loraine Tomon's "Dragonfly I and II". 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 May 2nd. 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 April 9th at Carter’s Nursery on Hwy 75 in Conroe.
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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CAL wall and pedestal take-in is Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Monday, May 5th. Please register for those only here.
Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In/Take-Out is Monday May 5th, from 11 am to 4 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Sunday May 4th. Register here for those items.
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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 Bev Hall, will be held on April 9th. at 11:30am in the gallery. Please go to Calendar to register.
If you are not able to attend, the next one will be May 14th. |
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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, May 10th, at 4:00 pm. |
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We will be hosting the Student Show instead of a regularly scheduled demonstration. Stayed tuned for the next month’s demo. |
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The next student raffle will be held at the May 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 May general meeting. |
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The reception will be at 6:00 pm May 10th after the general meeting and student awards are announced. Feel free to enjoy light snacks and refreshments with the artists showing, as well as other friendly CAL members. |
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CAL artists participating in The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival are Elena Broach, Jeff Lung, Pam Markham, Patti Gary, and Zoe White. Stop by, say hello, and show your support. |
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Debra Riley will be judging the Visual Arts Society Spring Show in Bryan, Texas. |
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Michael Barley's photograph "Vasari Display, Rome" was selected for inclusion in the top 15% of all Broadbrush entries for the month of February. You can purchase a print directly at michaelbarleyimages.com. |
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A big THANK YOU to all the members of CAL that volunteered at the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance Festival held on March 29th. They couldn't do it without you! |
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CAL Museum Bus Trip. May 15th a bus will be leaving from the CAL Gallery and heading into the Houston Museum District for a private docent lead tour of the Beck Collection at the Museum of Fine Art Houston. The tour will be followed by lunch and a bus ride back to the gallery. We have added a few more spots and they will go fast, so sign up quickly here. |
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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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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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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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Art Around the World Summer Art Camp
with Rebekah Billings
July 14th-18th
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Dynamic Still Life with Pastels Carolina Dalmas
coming September 2025 |
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Beyond the Snapshot: Creating Fine Art through Photography
with Carol Fox Hendricks
coming May 2026
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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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Watercolor Open Studio There is no instructor but ideas for projects are shared. Thursdays at 1
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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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Studio 127 has reopened. Come take advantage of the facilities. |
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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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Visit the Crighton Theatre during the April production of “Shakespeare In Love” to see CAL member art on display in collaboration with Stage Right. Be sure to visit before the 20th or you will miss out. See a preview here. |
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