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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. 25 people max.
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January 5th – 12x12 Auction Opens On Line January 6th – 12x12 Exhibit on display in the Gallery January 20th – Moors & McCumber Concert at CAL January 29th – Bus Trip to MFAH “Frida: Making of an Icon” exhibit January 30th – 12x12 Bid Bash Party January 31st – Pick up 12x12 panel purchases February 3rd – February Member Show Take-in
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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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Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece in the January 12x12 Show.
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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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Moors & McCumber are a vocal harmony duo known for heartfelt songwriting and a sound that bridges classic folk rock with modern Americana. Their music is adventurous and eclectic, blending rock, pop, blues, folk, and world influences with rich harmonies and inventive instrumentation. As Grammy-winning producer Lloyd Maines puts it, “They bring it all to the stage and deliver in a big way.”
Get your tickets today!
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The 12x12 Art Show and Auction is now live on the 32 Auctions site as well as on display in the gallery. Place your bids on line through the 32 Auctions link. Bids begin at $35 for all panels except for the“Select 12” which have opening bids at $100. Congratulations to the following artists whose work was chosen by Conroe Mayor Duke Coon as the “Select 12” this year: Cynthia Moriarty, Charman Clevenger, Terri Harris, J.D. Davenport, Susan Gramatges, Tina Hobbs, Elena Martino, Jim Munson, Evgeniya Garza, Pam Markham, Wayne Allen, and Juan Cantavella. Bid for your one of a kind 12x12 here.
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501 entries are in the process of being judged by Teresa L. Staley. Finalists will receive notification by email not later than January 16th. Those works will be on display in the Madeley Fine Art Gallery March 3 through March 28th with awards being presented on March 21st. Be sure to see this impressive collection while it's here. |
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COURTYARD SCULPTURE PROGRAM |
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 "Conjoined” by Robert Heintzelman.
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Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In/Take-Out is Monday, February 2nd, from 10 am to 1 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Sunday, February 1st. Register here for those items.
CAL wall and pedestal take-in is Tuesday, February 3rd, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Monday, February 2nd. Please register for those only here.
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The next session, led by Debra Riley, will be held on January 14th at 11:30am in the gallery. Please go to Calendar to register. |
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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 loves to celebrate our talented members! Share your accomplishments: juried shows, awards, commissions, press, and more. Send details and images t0 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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Get Your Glow!
with
Carla Gauthier
February 13-15, 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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The Dynamic Floral
with Patrick SaundersJune 19 -21, 2026
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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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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 February 6 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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