EVENTS Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts |
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Remember: the new hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm.
New docent shift times are 11:00 - 1:30 and 1:30 - 4:00. |
REMINDER:
The gallery will be open late on Tuesday, Nov. 30th for the Christmas On Main celebration, following the Conroe Christmas Tree Lighting.
COME ON OVER! |
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CAL LIVE - ARTISTS INTERVIEWS |
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Check out our growing library of in-depth talks with our CAL artists on MCPLive.tv studios in downtown Conroe.
Get the juicy details of the journey our Artist/Members have taken at MCPLive.tv You Tube Channel. You can see the entire playlist of artists interviewed by going to our website's Featured Artists page or just click here. If you are interested in being interviewed please contact gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com.
Visit the website regularly to see new interviews as they are posted.
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People’s Choice has a new name. It's the Juan Cantavella Award beginning with the November 2021 show and is funded through May of 2023 thanks to the generous donations from an anonymous CAL member, Mary and Charles Peterson, and Judi Lanza, Owner/Director, The Art of Music Studio -School of Music & Art.
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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING
The next general meeting will be held on Saturday, December 4th, at 4:00pm.
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The December reception will be Saturday the 4th, from 6:00 to 8:00, after the general meeting. |
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Student Raffle
Be sure to get your tickets for this month's raffle item.
Support Montgomery County high school seniors and the student art awards by making a donation to be included in the drawing. Purchase your tickets here. |
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The next take-in/take-out will be Tuesday, November 30th. from 10:30 - 4:00. Be sure to register online and sign up for your docent shift prior to dropping off your artwork (here). Registration is required online and not later than Monday evening, 8:00pm, November 29th.
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The November Feature Wall Artist is David Bartell. Please come by during December to see his works. |
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Kristine Schneider's piece "Covenants in the Wilderness" was chose as the best oil painting for a show in November at the Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene, TX.
The Jennings Daily News, Jennings, LA, published in two-parts “The Story of Robert Anthony “Tony” Reed” by Ken Roy. It is the first of five stories in a series titled “Brothers Beyond the Perimeter”.
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Check us out on Facebook. Click icon above. |
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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12X12 TIME IS APPROACHING |
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Support Montgomery County high school seniors in their artistic pursuits. Our members are busy creating their original 12x12 art pieces to donate to this good cause. Panels are due at the January take-in. If your panel is ready you may turn it in to Debra Riley early. Release forms must be completed and attached to the back. Release forms are available at the docent desk. |
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CAL NATIONAL HAS GONE INTERNATIONAL |
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The CAL National has spread it's reach and for next year's show, on view March 1st, international applicants will now be accepted. In fact, we have already received applications from Japan and Indonesia. The call for artist is open and ready for entries. The deadline for the show will be December 10, 2021. Enter your drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, and/or 3D here. For more information visit our website's CAL 2022 page. |
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Have you been in to see the new window coverings in the classroom? You can even see them from the street. Black out panels were made for the classroom with images of our members art facing out for all to see from blocks away.
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STAY INFORMED: GREATER CONROE ARTS ALLIANCE |
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Members include: Christian Youth Theater, Conroe Art League, Conroe Live, Conroe Symphony Orchestra, Crighton Theatre Foundation, Friends of the Flag Foundation, Heritage Museum of Montgomery County, Indie Films Foundation, Jazz Connection, Montgomery Choral Society, Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society, Montgomery County Historical Commission, Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, Players Theatre Company, Stage Right, The Art of Music Studio, The Woodlands Show Chorus, and the Young Texas Artists Music Competition. |
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Mark your calendar:
The Montgomery County Choral Society is holding a Christmas concert on December 11th at 7:00 pm at First Methodist Church in Conroe. Www.mcchoral.org.
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra will perform a Matinee Christmas Concert at the Willis ISD Performing Arts Center on December 18th.
GREATER CONROE ARTS FESTIVAL - RISING STARS & LEGENDS OF TEXAS Saturday, March 19, 2022 - 10:00am-5:00pm at Founder's Park in Downtown Conroe. Welcome Artists! We are excited to offer juried space for fine art artists to display and sell their art at the Greater Conroe Arts Festival-Rising Stars & Legends. Artists will need to provide a 10' x 10' tent (preferably white) with straight legs and weights. Sign up deadline is February 1, 2022. Some of the Festival highlights are Vickie McMillan Hayes will be there for a collaborative mural, Juan Cantavella and friends will be painting live models throughout the day, and Nancy Paris Pruden, Fran Ellisor and friends will be painting Plein Air. There will be silent auctions for all pieces painted at the Festival. We have many other highlights represented for all of the Arts (music, art, dance, theatre & more) for children and adults. We hope you plan to join us and tell your friends and family about the special Festival. Please contact Judi by email for more info about a fine art booth space. Judi Lanza president@greaterconroeartsalliance.com, cell (936) 203-2423.
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WORKSHOPS Learn new tips and tricks within a few days |
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Watch your email for more details and check the CAL website often for new workshops. |
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Still Life Skills
with Susan Hotard
Join Susan for 2 days of intensive study working from still life set-ups. Susan offer several demonstrations and will give students individual guidance. |
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Quilling Paper
with Wendy Moreland
Learn everything from techniques to paper types to tools and adhesives to framing in this information packed one day workshop. |
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Watercolor Portrait and Landscape Painting
with Stan Miller
Don't miss this opprtunity to join nationally recognized Stan Miller for a 3 day workshop filled with demonstrations and individual instruction. See this video to find out more information. |
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CLASSES Grow, where ever you are, in your art journey |
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WET YOUR (ART) PALETTE...
There will be two six week options. Second session is Oct 14th through Nov 18th
Watercolor Skills with
Cynthia Reid |
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The Art of Zentangle
taught by Cindy Rae Fancher
Certified Zentangle Teacher, will be teaching the art of Tangling on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. For more information contact Cindyraefancherart@att.net. |
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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. |
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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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PLAY WITH CLAY!
Learn some helpful tips, whether beginner or advanced, Carol has a few for you.
Ceramics
with Carol Berger |
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The fall session of Rebekah Billings’ classes for homeschool children has begun. Get more information here. |
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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
Portrait Painting with
Juan Cantavella
Practice drawing and painting portraits with a live model. Sessions are every Friday morning and are non-instructional. A small model fee is required ($5-$10) text Juan at 707-372-8301 or email at juancantavella@yahoo.com |
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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. |
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WHY PAINT ALONE? Bring your supplies and paint with Kathy Martin and the rest of the gang All mediums and levels welcome. |
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