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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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February 22nd - Celebration of life for Cynthia Reid at the gallery from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
March 3rd - Opening of the CAL International Exhibit March 7th - CAL General Meeting at 4:00 PM
March 21st - CAL Int'l Awards Reception 6:00 PM March 31st - April Member Show Take-in |
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Click the CAL Store graphic 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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Be sure to stop by the gallery and vote on your favorite art piece in the February Member Show.
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Merit was awarded to Brenda McDougall for Who Wore It Better.
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Distinction was awarded to Charman Clevenger for The Cat Made Me Do It.
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The Juan Cantavella Award of Excellence was awarded to Barbi Petty for Drinking Buddies.
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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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Our visit to the MFAH to see Frida: The Making of an Icon was a highlight for many. The exhibition’s bold color, striking imagery, and powerful presence made it an unforgettable experience. Everyone enjoyed lunch together after the tour.
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Thanks to the generosity of our artists, the support of our art community, and the leadership of our Show Chair, Jeff Lung, we raised $13,939.00 to support student artists across Montgomery County. This was our most successful year yet, and it wouldn’t have happened without you.
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Finalists are delivering their artwork to the gallery which will be on display beginning March 3rd through March 28th. You are invited to attend the awards reception on March 21st at 6:00 PM. 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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FEBRUARY TAKE-OUT MARCH BIN/SHELF TAKE-IN |
There will be no wall or pedestal March take-in so we can make way for the CAL International, however pieces on display during February should be picked up on Tuesday, March 3rd between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Jewelry/Bins/Cards Take-In/Take-Out is Monday, March 2nd, from 10 am to 1 pm. Deadline to register is 6:00pm on Sunday, March 1st. Register here for those items. |
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The next session, led by Debra Riley, will be held on March 11th 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 March 7, 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 March 21st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at which time the CAL International awards will be announced. |
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In addition to celebrating Joyce Beckwith’s 90th birthday and her 40+ years as a devoted member of Conroe Art League, we are excited to showcase her work as our Feature Wall artist. |
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Jennifer Claussen is part of Quietly Made — a three-woman exhibition at The Woodlands Arts Council. Opening Reception on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6 pm. |
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Jeff Lung now hosts a YouTube channel interviewing with artists and gallery owners. If you don't know where to start, begin with his 10-show summary. |
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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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YOUTH ART OPPORTUNITY ADULT JUDGING OPPORTUNITY |
The Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Inc. (DRC-MC) is excited to announce the 2026 Conflict Resolution Bookmark Art Contest! This annual contest invites talented young artists in grades K - 8 in Montgomery County, Texas to create bookmarks that promote peaceful conflict resolution and bullying prevention practices.
This annual contest invites talented young artists in grades K - 8 in Montgomery County, Texas to create bookmarks that promote peaceful conflict resolution and bullying prevention practices.
How to Participate:
Create a Bookmark: Design a bookmark that creatively expresses the theme of peaceful conflict resolution or bullying prevention using a 3”x 9” template.
Submit Your Entry: Entries can be mailed or delivered to: Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County, Inc., 301 N. Thompson St., Suite 106, Conroe, TX 77301. Entries may also be delivered to the Children’s Section of any branch of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 9, 2026.
Key Dates:
Entry Deadline: March 9, 2026 by 5 p.m.
Judging: March 24, 2026
Winners Announced: April 9, 2026 Awards Ceremony: April 30, 2026 Volunteering:
Would you like to be a judge on March 24th? We have wonderful volunteers from the community come in and judge this event each year. It only takes about 2.5 hours of your time and you get to see the incredible messages and artwork! Judging will be from 1:30pm – 3:30pm. We do ask that you arrive around 1:00pm – this allows you time to see all the great bookmarks. The judging will take place at the Master Gardener’s Building located at the Agri-Life Extension office located at 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77303. You can sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CADAB2BA5FCCF8-62154809-2026 |
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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, Student Awards Show and the CAL Intl. We are also looking for volunteers to man the CAL tent at the Woodlands Waterway Festival in April. 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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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 SaundersJuly 17 -19, 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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Art Without Limits with Brenda McDougall
A Mixed-Media Journey |
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Nature Journaling
with Jessica Blank
Blending art and science to see the world |
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Creative Canopy with Jennifer Claussen
Where ideas bloom beneath the trees |
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Creative Exploration
with Heidi Williams
Coming in March |
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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 March.
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 March 6th Please contact Debra Riley for details.
Thank you to Tina Hobbs for organizing the past events. |
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Quarterly Museum Bus Trip
Watch your email for information on the next scheduled bus trip.
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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 is Temporarily closed due to storage needs for the CAL International. |
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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 |
Just wanted to let my Conroe Art League friends know that our Greater Conroe Arts Festival had to be cancelled this year due to increased permit fees. We do however hope to see you in April at our Greater Conroe Film Festival and Art Bench Walking Tour. Thank you so much to each artist who came to our Festival and shared your love for art with our community! You are truly appreciated and loved!
Thank you,
Judi Lanza, GCAA President |
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