May 2021 Newsletter

 

EVENTS

WORKSHOPS

CLASSES

EVENTS

Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

 

The Student Show and the May Artist Reception were held on Saturday. A highlight this year was the addition of guest artist, Anat Ronen, street artist and muralist from Houston. Anat arrived at the gallery at 9:00am on Saturday and by 4:00 had completed an 8' x 8' 3d anamorphic image in the Cal courtyard.  Many guests dropped in during the day to see her work in process and Anat gave a talk at the reception about her own art journey.

"I was asked to paint an interactive piece in a few hours, and I usually do a panel. But they had this wall, and the floor, and so I could go beyond the 8' x 8' and make this fun painting for people of all ages to enjoy for a couple of days." -Anat Ronen

See the impressive size of Anat's work in comparison to CAL member Marilyn Colbert.

Thanks for stopping by to admire her larger than life work.

STUDENT AWARD SHOW

 

The student show was on display beginning at 10:30am with the awards announced during the reception from 5:00 until 8:00pm.  Thank you members for donating your time and art to make these awards possible.  The winner of the Adrianne Gerlach Memorial Art Scholarship was Jacqueline Degouado for her piece “Morning Bliss”. 

Student Show awards went to:  first place winner Jacqueline Degouado, second place winner Lilly Rodel, third place winner Delaney Loftis.  There were seven Honorable mention awards given.

HOMESCHOOL CLASS ART SHOW

Homeschool Art Class Art Show and Reception – Rebekah Billings’ Homeschool Art Class will be holding their First Annual Art Show in the CAL gallery on Wednesday, June 2nd, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.  Cindy Rae Fancher will be providing an art demo for the students.

 

LSAG 2021

 

For 2021 the LSAG Competition is a virtual show will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

The LSAG Competition 2021 will be held virtually on ArtCall due to ongoing Covid concerns.  ArtCall is open for entries May 1 -  June 4. For more information click here.

JUNE TAKE-IN/OUT

June take in/out at the gallery will be on Tuesday, June 1st, from 10:30 to 4:00. Please register on line and sign up for your docent shift prior to dropping off your artwork (here)

ART IN THE CITY

Please be sure to check out the following venues and the art our CAL members are displaying.

City Hall includes works from Terri Sanders, James Miller, Patti Gary, Rekha Chhabra, and Joyce Beckwith. First Financial Bank has works on view by Zartasha Shah, Carol Scheferman, Emilie Heath, Rekha Chhabra. While the Chamber of Commerce shows the creations of Carol Berger and Wendy Moreland. LastlyWoodforest Bank Exhibit is presenting work from Anthony Walz, pictured below.

ARTIST RECEPTION

The June reception will be held on Saturday, the 5th,

from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, after the general meeting.

 

May People’s Choice Award Winner

Congratulations to Debra Riley for her oil painting titled "Royal Selfie".

 
 
 

Who deserves your stamp of approval?

Be sure to visit the gallery during May and vote on your favorite for the People’s Choice Award. This months winner will also be the banner winner.

IMPORTANT CHANGE to the MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING

The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 4:00pm, followed by an art demo at 5:00pm and the Artists Reception at 6:00pm. 

THIS WILL BE THE NEW SUMMER FORMAT FOR GENERAL MEETINGS AND RECEPTIONS.

There will be no zoom general meeting.

 

Student Raffle

Be sure to get your tickets for the May raffle item.

Support Montgomery County high school seniors and the student art awards by making a donation to be included in the drawing.  Win this beautiful scarf and linen tie created by Marilyn Lowry through her VIDA collection online. To purchase tickets enter here!

    Ends Friday June 4th, at 4:00 PM (CST)

    LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

    Wearable Art and Home Décor “Trunk Show” – Will be held during the month of August.  If you would like to participate as an artist in this show, please contact Linda Marcy at 832-257-9403 or artisalchemy@yahoo.com as soon as possible.  Space is limited to 12 artists.  Reserve your spot prior to May 30, 2021.

    Kidz Fest was a great success and CAL received many thanks from the City of Conroe for the crayons and coloring books that we donated.

    THREE CHEERS FOR CHARLES

    The Texas House of Representatives is honoring Charles Wallis for his lifetime of artistic achievements. We have included the resolution written in his regard. See more of Wallis's works here.

    CAL IS LIVE

    on Wednesdays (that is)

    This last week Gary Henandez was on with us LIVE.  Check out his interview along with several of our other Artist/Members at MCPLive.tv You Tube Channel.

    You can see the entire playlist of artists interviewed by going to our website and the Featured Artists page.  Or just click here 

    Check back often to see new interviews as they are posted.

    Check us out on Facebook.

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    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

    Stay tuned for the exciting line-up of workshops we have for 2021

     
     

    Pastel Painting

    with Kathy Fediw

    Get expressive with color and texture using pastels and other painting mediums.

     
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     Paint Like A Venetian

    with Shep

    Grab a friend and head to Cloudcroft, New Mexico, this August

    Workshop is six nights and 5 painting classes per session.

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    Thick & Juicy

    Painting Impressionist Oils with Scott Mattlin

    Learn "controlled chaos" painting by this award winning artist in a 3 day workshop.

     
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    CLASSES

    Grow, where ever you are, in your art journey

    CLASSES FOR ADULTS

     
     

    The Art of Zentangle

    taught by Cindy Rae Fancher

    Certified Zentangle Teacher, will be teaching the art of Tangling on Thursdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  For more information contact Cindyraefancherart@att.net

     
    Learn more

    JUST ADD WATER...

    Leave your mark; let Gary help. 

    Watercolor Painting with

    Gary Hernandez

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    WET AND WILD

     Watercolor with Carrie Allbritton

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

    Learn more

    WHAT'S WRONG WITH BEING A LITTLE SHADY?

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

    Drawing Classes

    with Gary Hernandez

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    MAKE A STATEMENT!

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

    Oil Painting Classes

    with Gary Hernandez

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    POINT AND CLICK!

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

    Photography Classes

    with Ed Gorman

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    PAINT LIKE A PRO!

    Learn from Juan the everlasting    impression a portrait can leave.

    Portraits with

    Juan Cantavella

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    CLASSES FOR YOUTH

     

    ART IN EVERY FORM!

    Homeschool Art with

    Rebekah Billings

    on Wednedays

    Learn all types of art mediums.

    Learn more

    GROUP CLASSES

    GO FIGURE

    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.

    Join Us

    GET SOME FRESH AIR!

    Painting Outdoors with

    Kathy Fediw

    No instruction, no pressure, just paint.

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    WHY PAINT ALONE?

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

    All mediums and levels welcome.

    Join Us