September 2021 Newsletter

EVENTS

WORKSHOPS

CLASSES

EVENTS

Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts

GALLERY HOURS

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.

NO JUNK IN THIS TRUNK (SHOW)

The Wearable Art and Home Décor “Trunk Show” took place in the gallery in August. It was a great success and brought in over $3,000 to the artists and the gallery. Congratulations entrepreneurs.

CAL LIVE - ARTIST INTERVIEWS

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.

Marilyn Lowry has joined our production and will be hosting future interviews. Thank you Marilyn! Visit the website regularly to see new interviews as they are posted.

Who deserves your stamp of approval?

Be sure to visit the gallery during September and vote on your favorite for the People’s Choice Award.

The August Peoples' Choice winner is Juan Cantavella for his piece "Lotus".

MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING

The next general meeting and reception will be held on Saturday, October 9th. It will be at 4:00 pm followed by an artist demonstration to be announced in the near future.

We do not expect to hold general meetings by zoom at this time.

ARTIST RECEPTION

The October reception will be held on Saturday, the 9th,

from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, after the general meeting.

Student Raffle

Be sure to get your tickets for the September raffle item. The winner will receive a custom made wreath donated by Glenna Bongirno.

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.

OCTOBER TAKE-IN/OUT

Next take-in/take-out: Tuesday, October 5 from 10:30 to 4:00.

Be sure to register online and sign up for your docent shift prior to dropping off your artwork (here). Please register online by Monday evening, October 4th.

FEATURE WALL ARTIST

This months Feature Wall Artist is Carol Scheferman. Please come by before October 5th to see her collection themed "Creative Expressions of Art"

CREATING HOPE

The University of St. Thomas has closed the art competition themed "Hope".

Good luck to those that entered, Marla Loss, Carol Roach, Diane Williams, Julie Wright, Pam Markham, Gene LeRoy, Maryann Lucas, Paula Adams, Ed Gorman, Wendy Moreland, Anthony Walz, Carol Scheferman, Jill Targer, Florencia Castalado, and Julie Wright. The Winner will be announced on September 17^th and a reception will be held for the three winning artists on October 7^th at the USTMAX center in downtown Conroe.

James Miller was juried into the Bosque Art Classic for his painting "First Fall". It is now showing in Clifton, Texas. See more information about it here.

MaryAnn Lucas painting "Tulip Garden" was among the 14% out of a record 721 artworks for the Visual Art Alliance 37th Juried Open Exhibition opening August 25, ending September 25, 2021.

We'd love to spotlight you or your CAL friends! Please share any accomplishments at gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com for inclusion in upcoming newsletters.

Check us out on Facebook. Click icon above.

Also check out the CAL CommunityGroup

Follow CAL Artists Circle Facebook Group which 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.

NEWS FROM THE

GREATER CONROE ARTS ALLIANCE

CAL is a member of the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance and has added this feature to the newsletter to keep you informed of upcoming events by the members of the GCAA.

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.

Mark your calendar:

Conroe Symphony Orchestra performance "Dancing To A Different Tune" on October 9th at 7:30pm at the Lake Creek High School in Montgomery. This concert is dedicated to the memory of the CSO organizer, Mary Curtis Taylor, who recently passed away.

Rising Stars and Legends event on March 19, 2022. More details to follow.

Friends of the Flag Foundation - Flags Fest, Nov. 6, 2021, 10am-5pm www.texasflagpark.com

WORKSHOPS

Learn new tips and tricks within a few days

Paper Weaving

with Cynthia Reid

Learn about types of paper, weaving, warp and weft techniques, and so much more in this 2 day workshop. Some supplies, including a package of a variety of papers, are provided.

Landscape Painting Plein Air

with Donna Bland

This 2 day workshop will provide you valuable guidance to create lively landscapes.

CLASSES

Grow, where ever you are, in your art journey

CLASSES FOR ADULTS

WET YOUR (ART) PALETTE...

There will be two six week options.

First session is Sept. 2nd through Oct. 7th

Second session is Oct 14th through Nov 18th

Watercolor Skills with

Cynthia Reid

Learn more

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.