January 2021 Newsletter

EVENTS

WORKSHOPS

CLASSES

For COVID-wise Art Appreciation Tips

when visiting CAL see the video below

EVENTS

Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts

Christmas is for Giving

The CAL proceeds from the Affordable Art and  the December Show totaled $392.00 which will be donated to The Salvation Army.

The handmade Christmas ornaments (with the entire proceeds going to support our annual Student Awards Show for High School Seniors in Montgomery County) totaled $470.  Thank you members!

Student Raffle

Support Montgomery County high school seniors and the student art awards by making a donation to be included in the drawing.   This great red lacquered cigar box holds a beginners set of water mixable oils by Cobra and a Strathmore oil painting pad.  Perfect for anyone wanting to experiment with oil paints that require no turpentine or other solvents.  Brushes can be cleaned with only water.

Enter here!

Ends January 22, 2021 5:00 PM (CST)

12 X 12 AUCTION

The Select 12 have now been chosen for the auction by artist and educator Cynthia Reid https://cynreid.com

Cynthia wanted all of the participating artists to know it was very difficult picking out only 12 pieces as the artwork was extremely good! The Select 12 are now on display in the Gallery through February 26th. The minimum bid on these pieces is $100. They are not available for a "buy it now price”.

The remaining artwork will be displayed the month of February. Minimum bid is $35 and is available for a buy now price of $200.

The 12x12 Auction is now online at the 32auction site. This year we will not be having a live auction and reception. The online auction will continue until Friday February 26th at 11:45.

https://www.32auctions.com/CAL12x12

Please keep checking Facebook and the CAL website for more info and be sure to “share” with all your art loving friends.  We want this to be the best 12x12 Auction year ever.

A reminder that the proceeds go to our Student Awards Show for High School Seniors to pursue further studies beyond high school."

THE CAL NATIONAL

The Judges are making their final selections and announcements will be made via email on January 22^nd.

There were 615 entries from 34 states across the nation. This year the CAL National is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts as a part of its Artistic Enrichment in American Communities (AEAC) program.

To read more, click here.

Art in the City continues to spread beauty with the help of our talented artists.  

Tom LaRock has his art on display now and through February at Woodforest Bank, 3101 W. Davis St., Conroe.  Be sure to stop in and view this wonderful exhibit.

Please go to Show Schedule for details on the Art In The City program.

FEBRUARY TAKE-IN

Someone order Take-Out?

Tuesday, February 2, 10:30-12:00

There is no take-in for February, only take-out of member art that hung during January.  Please pick up your art on Tuesday morning, February 2^nd.

The People Have Spoken

The People's Choice Winner for December is Marla Loss's painting titled Looking Through The Window Pane.

Vote through the month of January for the People's Choice Award. Your votes this month for the People’s Choice Award will also be a vote for the winner of the Spring Banner.

 You can preview the art by clicking here. 

The Conroe Art League is one of 17 members of the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance.  The GCAA was invited to speak before the Bentwater Ladies Organization monthly luncheon and Debra Riley attended as a representative of CAL.  The GCAA had several representatives speak before the group.  Debra’s presentation to the group of 100 ladies included the history of CAL and it’s current programs and benefits of membership.  The upcoming 12x12 Auction and the CAL National were highlighted in her speech.

Reminder

The next General Meeting is January 23rd and it will be via Zoom at 10:00am. 

Check us out on Facebook.

Click icon below.

Also Check out the CAL CommunityGroup 

Follow this Facebook Group to find out about the CAL Artists Circle that meets virtually twice a month.  This group is open to all members as well as non-members and is a great way to stay engaged in all things art.

WORKSHOPS

Learn new tips and tricks within a few days

*RESCHEDULED TO 2021

Impressionist Oil Painting Techniques with Scott Mattlin

In this three day workshop you will learn unique texture techniques for creating stunning paintings. Scott offers demonstrations and personalized instruction based on your needs.

*RESCHEDULED TO 2021

BRING THE OUTSIDE IN.

Landscape Painting en

Plein Air Colors

with Donna Bland

This three day workshop will provide you valuable guidance to create lively landscapes.

*RESCHEDULED TO 2021

GET THE LEAD OUT!

Portraits in Colored pencil

with Jesse Lane

This two day workshop will teach you the beauty and power of a simple little pencil.  Watch for new dates.

CLASSES

Grow, where ever you are, in your art journey

CLASSES FOR ADULTS

GO FIGURE?

Figure Drawing

 The first and third Thursdays at 10 am.  After a COVID pause this group has restarted – classroom is limited to 8 artists.

STRESSED? Brush it off

Painting with Lois Blackburne

Classes are Fridays 9:30 -12:00.

WET AND WILD

 Watercolor with Carrie Allbritton

Classes will be held Monday’s 1:00-3:00.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH BEING A LITTLE SHADY?

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

Drawing Classes

with Gary Hernandez

MAKE A STATEMENT!

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

Oil Painting Classes

with Gary Hernandez

POINT AND CLICK!

Get some helpful tips to capture the world   as you see it. 

Photography Classes

with Ed Gorman

PAINT LIKE A PRO!

Learn from Juan the everlasting    impression a portrait can leave.

Portraits with

Juan Cantavella

JUST ADD WATER...

Leave your mark; let Gary help. 

Watercolor Painting with

Gary Hernandez

FROM START TO FINISH!

Learn how to go from a sketch to a      finished piece of art.

Drawing and Oil Painting with Tom LaRock

GIVE SOMETHING NEW A TRY...

Beginners Acrylic painting with Lauren Combs

Wednesday mornings from 10:00 - 12:00 on February 3, 10, and 17. 

Contact Lauren at lp313combs54@hotmail.com for more information.

CLASSES FOR YOUTH

ART IN EVERY FORM!

Homeschool Art with

Rebekah Billings

on Wednedays

Learn all types of art mediums.

YOU'VE GOT CHARACTER....

Learn how to create comic book characters with Austin Vanderwilt

Saturday afternoons beginning      February 20^th.

Contact Austin at austinvanderwilt@gmail.com for more information.

DRAWING 101

Drawing Fundamentals

with Sara Moons

Bring dimension to a paper.

GROUP CLASSES

GET SOME FRESH AIR!

Painting Outdoors with

Kathy Fediw

No instruction, no pressure,

just paint.

WHY PAINT ALONE?

Bring your supplies and paint with Mary Williams and the rest of the gang

All mediums and levels welcome