- JUNE 2025 -

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GALLERY HOURS

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 evening of the month.

DATES WORTH NOTING

June 20-22 - Patrick Saunders Workshop

June 27-29 - Patrick Saunders Workshop

June 30th - July glass case take-in

July 1st - July monthly 2D & 3D art take-in

July 5th - General Meeting and Reception

SUPPORT THE ARTS

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 painting made and donated by Elif Burduroglu.

"I am a self taught artist who has been painting full time since 2008. Although my subject matter varies, my main aim is to create beautiful paintings that evoke an emotional response in the viewer so that they can make a connection with my work.

In this floral painting, I used a lot of palette knife and applied the paint thickly, not trying to make a very realistic painting but rather trying to create a loosely painted semi abstract still life with rich colors and textures."

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 July 5th at the Artist Reception.  You do not have to be present to win.

GALLERY FAVORITES

Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece in the June Member Show.

The Juan Cantavella Award of Excellence went to Beau Crump for “Alla Carta”

The Juan Cantavella Award of Distinction went to Wayne McDonald for “One Giant Dunk For Mankind”

The Juan Cantavella Award of Merit went to Tetyana Aleksenko for “From The Past”

DONATE TO THE JC AWARD

If you would like to see this program continue, please consider donating to the JC Award fund.  Each month all visitors to the gallery vote on their favorite piece of art.  The art receiving the most votes will win $400.

 This link can be used for making donations:  https://www.conroeartleague.com/Donations

Pick up a pencil case, tote bag, 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.

QUARTERLY BANNER AWARD WINNER

This quarter’s banner winner is Beau Crump with “Alla Carta”.  Margie Taylor with Taylorized PR was the judge for this quarter.  Stop by the gallery courtyard to see Beau’s work.

EVENTS

Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts

HOMESCHOOL STUDENT ART SHOW

Rebekah Billings' Homeschool Art Class held their end of the year art show and reception on May 28th.  Congratulations to these young artists and thank you to Rebekah for teaching this class.

LSAG ANNUAL SHOW 2025

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.   

LSAG Show Dates:

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

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. 

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. 

ARTIST IN ACTION - SIP & SHOP

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 July 11th. 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.

ARTIST IN ACTION - IN PLEIN AIR

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 for any member who would like to join us. There is no fee to participate.

This month's event is scheduled for June 10th at Teaswood at the pavillion. The next will be July 9th. Suggestions welcomed for future trips.

To join the group and receive notifications about dates, text name, email address and cell number to Pam Markham at 936-661-0800.

JULY TAKE-IN/OUT

CAL wall and pedestal take-in is Tuesday, July 1st, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Monday, June 30th. Please register for those only here.

Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In/Take-Out is Monday June 30th, from 11 am to 2 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Sunday June 29th. Register here for those items.

GET INVOLVED

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

We have a new “Volunteer Hub” on the website listing immediate needs for special event volunteers.  See how you can help out here.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The next session, led by Bev Hall, will be held on June 11th. at 11:30am in the gallery. Please go to Calendar to register. 

If you are not able to attend, the next one will be July 9th.

MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING

The next general meeting will be held on

 Saturday, July 5th, at 4:00 pm. 

DEMO ARTIST

July's demo artist will be Jimmie Shealey.  Jimmie will be showing us how to use silver leaf in your artwork.

STUDENT RAFFLE

The next student raffle will be held at the July 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 July general meeting.

The reception will be at 6:00 pm July 5th after the general meeting and art demo. Feel free to enjoy light snacks and refreshments with the artists showing, as well as other friendly CAL members.

Congratulations to Juan Cantavella for winning the Realism Award of Excellence from the Oil Painters of America 2025 National Exhibition for Associate and Signature Division members.  “Victoria a Plein Soleil”, oil painting.

Congratulations to Doni Langlois - guest artist at Winter Street Studios.

Congratulations to Juan Cantavella whose oil painting "Detail Brush" won an Award of Excellence at the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Best of America Small Works International Exhibition 2025.

Congratulations to Michael Barley whose piece "Junkyard, New Mexico" was named a winner in the 2025 Color Awards for color photography.

We love to brag on our members accomplishments but we can't do that if we don't know about them.  Please send any news about your artistic achievements, milestones, etc., to gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com.

ART FILLED EVENTS

On May 15th twenty-six CAL artists boarded a bus went to the Museum of Fine Art Houston.  The artists were given a wonderful docent lead tour of the Audrey Jones Beck Collection and then gathered together for lunch and the ride back to CAL.  Look for future trips of this type and if you have a suggestion for an outing, contact the gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com.

NEED EXTRA CASH?

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.

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

WORKSHOPS

Learn new tips and tricks within a few days

Basic Fused Glass Workshop

with Loraine Tomon

June 28

Painting from Life

with Patrick Saunders

coming June 2025

Art Around the World

Summer Art Camp

with Rebekah Billings

July 14th-18th

     Sketching the Figure:

         three approaches

                    Ken Roy

      August 10th

Try It - Watercolor

                  Terri Harris

coming August 2025

     Dynamic Still Life

         with Pastels

          Carolina Dalmas

coming September 2025

     Weave Some Magic

                 with

               Cynthia Reid

January 17-18, 2026

        Get Your Glow!

                 with

               Carla Gauthier

     February 13-15, 2026

Weave Some More Magic

                 with

               Cynthia Reid

March 21-22, 2026

Beyond the Snapshot:

Creating Fine Art through Photography

with Carol Fox Hendricks

coming May 2026

CLASSES

Grow where ever you are on your art journey

CLASSES FOR KIDS/TEENS

Homeschool Art Education

with Rebekah Billings

Third Grade and Up

CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Creative Canopy

with Jennifer Claussen

Where ideas bloom beneath the trees

Watercolor Painting with

Gary Hernandez

Leave your mark; let Gary help. 

Drawing Classes

with Gary Hernandez

Come and take in Gary's tips of the trade.

Oil Painting Classes

with Gary Hernandez

Come visit with Gary and other classmates and brush up on your skills.

Ceramics

with Carol Berger

Learn some helpful tips, whether beginner or advanced, Carol has a few for you. 

Acrylic Basics

with Sarah Johnston

Learn the essential techniques for creating art with acrylic paints.

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.

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.

Sculpting 101

with Donna Rodgers

 Watercolor and Acrylics with Carrie Allbritton

Classes will be held Monday 1 - 3 pm

Expanding Watercolor Skills

with Cynthia Reid

Thursdays 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Inktober Group

with Cynthia Reid

Unlock Your Inner Creative

The Artist's Way

with Cynthia Reid

Coming January 8, 2026

GROUP ACTIVITIES

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.

Open Painting Group with Kathy Martin 

All mediums and levels welcome.

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.

Painting from life

Juan Cantavella portrait group will be held on the 1^st and 3^rd Friday mornings at 10:00am.  Contact Juan at juancantavella@yahoo.com.

RENT THE MADELEY FINE ART GALLERY FEATURE WALL

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

Studio 127 has reopened. Come take advantage of the facilities.

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.

Check us out on Facebook. Click icon above.

ART EVENTS TO ENJOY AROUND DOWNTOWN CONROE

Find out more at:

The Greater Conroe Arts Alliance, Historic Downtown Conroe, and Visit Conroe