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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, occurs the first Friday evening of the month from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. |
General Meetings begin at 4:00pm, followed by the art demo at 4:30pm. The Artist Reception runs from 5:30 to 7:00pm. |
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Quarterly Museum Bus Trip
Our next outing is scheduled for January 28th to MFAH for a guided tour of Frida: The Making of an Icon. Cost is $62. 24 people max.
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December 8th - CAL International Application Deadline extended
December 23rd - 12x12 Panels Due December 24-26 - Closed for Christmas
January 28th - CAL Bus Trip to MFAH's "Frida: The Making of an Icon:
January 30th - 12x12 Bid Bash Party
March 21st - CAL International Awards Announced |
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NEW!! CAL MERCHANDISE STORE |
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Click the logo above to check out all the CAL logo merchandise available. Grab your favorite style of shirt or painting apron to show your pride in the Conroe Art League and The Madeley Fine Art Gallery. |
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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 oil painting made and donated by Hai-Dang Do. This still life, "Green Pumpkin and Brown Bottle" is beautifully framed and sure to be a great piece to add to your collection.
Do Hai-Dang was born in Vietnam and he lives and works in Conroe, Texas. Hai-dang is a self-taught painter and sculptor. Do’s works have been featured in national and international exhibitions at institutions including the Yellowstone Art Museum, Alexandria Museum of Art, and the Museum of the Red River.
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 January 10th, at the Artist Reception. You do not have to be present to win. |
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OCTOBER MEMBER SHOW AWARDS |
Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece in the November Member Show.
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Excellence went to Judy Cook for “Sweet Potato Pie”.
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Distinction went to Carol Roach for Prince Charming Free Kisses”.
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Merit went to Cynthia Moriarty for “Laura”.
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Help keep the excitement going! If you’d like to see the JC Award program continue, consider donating to the JC Award Fund. Each month, gallery visitors vote for their favorite artwork — and the winning artist receives a $400 prize. Your support directly celebrates creativity and inspires our artists!
This link can be used for making donations: https://www.conroeartleague.com/Donations
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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.
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EVENTS Participate, Share, and Celebrate the Arts |
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Thank you to all the patrons who joined us for holiday shopping at the Fine Art and Craft Event. The event was a great success!
A heartfelt thank-you to Judy Mackey for her outstanding organization and to our members, whose ongoing support of one another truly makes our community special.
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We appreciate all the CAL members who took part in the Christmas festivities. Your bright holiday attire and cheerful spirit made the event truly special. Your participation helps make CAL feel like a family. Thank you—we look forward to creating more memories together in 2026.
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Each year, CAL members generously donate their time and talent by creating original artwork on 12” x 12” panels, which are then auctioned to support our Student Awards Show in May. In 2025, we raised over $13,500, all awarded to graduating seniors in Montgomery County to help further their art education.
All 100 panels have been given out to members. THANK YOU!
Deadline to return completed panels: December 23.
Early submissions may be turned in to the Gallery Manager—please, no wet work. Please register your panel before turning in.
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Applications are being accepted through December 8th. Submit your entries here. Awards totaling $5500 will be given at the reception on March 21st. Be sure and mark your calendar for this event. |
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COURTYARD SCULPTURE PROGRAM |
The fourth 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.
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The sculpture on display this quarter is "The Big Beautiful Mobil" by Robert Heintzelman.
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There will be no wall and pedestal take-in for January.
Please pick up all the artwork displayed in December on Tuesday, January 6th between 11 am and 4 pm.
Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In/Take-Out is Monday, January 5th, from 10 am to 1 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Sunday, January 4th. Register here for those items.
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The next session, led by Bev Hall, will be held on December 10th at 11:30am in the gallery. Please go to Calendar to register.
If you are not able to attend, the next one will be January 14th. |
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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING The next general meeting will be held on January 10, 2026. |
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Join the next student raffle at the General Meeting! Support Montgomery County high school seniors and art awards with a donation for your chance to win. Tickets available in person.
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The next reception is January 10th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and will take the place of the regularly scheduled general meeting. |
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CAL would like to recognize all those who have received the “Volunteer of the Month” award since the program began in May 2024. THANK YOU!
Zoe White
Stacy Adams
Brenda McDougall
Glenna Judy Cook
Peggy Fitzpatrick
Terri Harris
Jeff Lung
Bob Heintzelman
Jan Saunders
Vickie Nash
Amy Prestonwood
Kerry Conkling
Loraine Tomon
Allyson Meacham
Judy Mackey
Tina Hobbs
Jimmie Houston
Elif Burduroglu
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CAL loves to celebrate our talented members! Share your accomplishments — juried shows, awards, commissions, press, and more. Send details and images to gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com, and let us brag about you! |
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We have a new “Volunteer Hub” on the website listing immediate needs for special event volunteers. We need members that are willing to bring food items, wine, and to help clean up at events like artists receptions, Artist in Action, Christmas on Main and the CAL International. See how you can help out here. |
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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. |
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WORKSHOPS Learn new tips and tricks within a few days |
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Weave Some Magic
with
Cynthia Reid
January 17-18, 2026
Dynamic Still Life
with Pastels
Carolina Dalmas
coming September 2025
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Get Your Glow!
with
Carla Gauthier
February 13-15, 2026
Dynamic Still Life
with Pastels
Carolina Dalmas
coming September 2025
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Weave Some More Magic
with
Cynthia Reid
March 21-22, 2026
Dynamic Still Life
with Pastels
Carolina Dalmas
coming September 2025
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Beyond the Snapshot: Creating Fine Art through Photography
with Carol Fox Hendricks
coming May 2026
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Decisive and Intentional Painting with Dan Graziano
September 25-27, 2026
Dynamic Still Life
with Pastels
Carolina Dalmas
coming September 2025
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Painting
with Patrick Saunders
coming ____
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CLASSES Grow where ever you are on your art journey |
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Homeschool Art Education
with Rebekah Billings
Third Grade and Up |
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Watercolor Painting with
Gary Hernandez
Leave your mark; let Gary help. |
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Drawing Classes
with Gary Hernandez
Come and take in Gary's tips of the trade. |
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Oil Painting Classes
with Gary Hernandez
Come visit with Gary and other classmates and brush up on your skills. |
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Ceramics
with Carol Berger
Learn some helpful tips, whether beginner or advanced, Carol has a few for you. |
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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. |
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Sculpting 101
with Donna Rodgers Beginner sculpting class. |
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Watercolor and Acrylics with Carrie Allbritton
Classes will be held Monday 1 - 3 pm |
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Expanding Watercolor Skills
with Cynthia Reid
Thursdays 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
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The Artist's Way
with Cynthia Reid
Coming January 8, 2026 |
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Creative Canopy with Jennifer Claussen
Where ideas bloom beneath the trees |
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Nature Journaling
with Jessica Blank
Coming January 13, 2026 |
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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. |
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Painting from life
Juan Cantavella portrait group will be held on the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings at 10:00am. Contact Juan at juancantavella@yahoo.com.
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Artist in Action - Plein Air
Next outing: will be in January;
To join the group and get updates, text your name, email, and cell to Pam Markham at 936-661-0800. |
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Artist in Action - Sip & Shop
Downtown Conroe shops stay open late every first Friday of the month. Any CAL member artist may work on art in the gallery and may bring samples of your art for sale from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
The next event will be December 5th. Please contact Debra Riley for details.
Thank you to Tina Hobbs for organizing the past events. |
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Quarterly Museum Bus Trip
Our next outing is scheduled for January 28th to MFAH for a guided tour of Frida: The Making of an Icon. Cost is $62. 24 people max.
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LIVE FIGURE DRAWING
Participants can use any medium, there is no instruction and any experience level is welcome. The fee is $10 per person to have a live model each session. |
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RENT THE MADELEY FINE ART GALLERY FEATURE WALL |
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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 |
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Studio 127 has reopened. Come take advantage of the facilities. |
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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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Check us out on Facebook. Click icon above. |
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ART EVENTS TO ENJOY AROUND DOWNTOWN CONROE |
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