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.
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ART AROUND THE WORLD CAMP
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Children’s Art Camp, Art Around The World, was in session this week. Each day students learned about a different country and created an artwork inspired by that country's culture and history. Thank you Rebekah Billings for creating and conducting this awesome art camp.
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Kathleen's family suggests that donations be made to Conroe Art League as an expression of sympathy. An acknowledgment will be sent to the family. You can make a memorial donation here.
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Check out our growing library of in-depth talks with our CAL artists on MCPLive.tv studios in downtown Conroe. Interviews in the past month have been Joyce Beckwith, Mary Ann Lucas, Norma Godfrey, Melanie Bell, Pam Markham, Ed Gorman, and Cynthia Reid.
Check out these interviews along with several others from of our Artist/Members 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
Check back often to see new interviews as they are posted.
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Who deserves your stamp of approval?
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Be sure to visit the gallery during July and vote on your favorite for the People’s Choice Award.
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The vote are in... and the June's People's Choice Award goes to Ed Gorman for his photograph titled "Sheri’s Orchid".
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MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING
The next general meeting and reception will be held on August 7th. The general meeting will be at 4:00 pm followed by an art demo by Cynthia Reid. She will be talking about paper weaving.
We do not expect to hold general meetings by zoom at this time.
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The August reception will be held on Saturday, the 7th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, after the general meeting.
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Student Raffle
Be sure to get your tickets for the July raffle item. It is Charles Wallis' 11 X 14 acrylic painting (on canvas) titled " The Sky Was The Color Of Love"
Support Montgomery County high school seniors and the student art awards by making a donation to be included in the drawing.
To purchase tickets here!
Ends Friday August 6th, at 4:00 PM (CST)
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August take-in/take-out: Tuesday, August 3rd from 10:30 to 4:00.
Please register on line and sign up for your docent shift prior to dropping off your artwork (here)
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NO JUNK IN THIS TRUNK (SHOW)
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Mark your calendar for the Wearable Art and Home Décor “Trunk Show” that is scheduled for the month of August. It will be a perfect time to do some early holiday shopping or just spoil yourself and your loved ones.
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The University of St. Thomas has opened an art competition themed "Hope" for CAL members. The university will select three pieces to hang in their new micro campus located in downtown Conroe. Click here for more details.
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Our artist members have been very busy and we would be remiss if we did not spotlight their accomplishments.
Brett Hall juried into Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council 33rd Juried Exhibition and the Lubbock Arts Alliance Juried Gallery.
Brenda McDougall juried into the Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, the Richardson Civic Art Society 55th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition, and had a solo show at the Craft, Cork & Keg Fine Art Show.
Debra Riley juried into the 2021 NOAPS Associate On-Line Exhibition.
Kristine Schneider juried into Rockport Art Festival and the Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair.
George Bramlett juried into the Archway Thirteenth Annual Juried Exhibition. It will be on display until the 4th of August.
We'd love to spotlight you or your CAL friends! Please share any accomplishments at gallerymanager@conroeartleague.com for inclusion in upcoming newsletters.
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CHEERS TO A NEW VOLUNTEER
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Donna Rodgers was appointed to the board as the Docent Coordinator. Donna has been a CAL member since 2019, and you have likely seen her sculpture on display during the monthly member's show. Donna is an office manager for a roofing company, and she offers a number of administrative and computer skills as Docent Coordinator. Please welcome Donna as the docent Coordinator.
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The board would like to thank Zartasha Shah for her unselfish work assisting with docent duties and coordination for over a year now.
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Check us out on Facebook. Click icon above.
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Also check out the CAL CommunityGroup
Follow this Facebook Group to find out about the CAL Artists Circle that 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.
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WORKSHOPS Learn new tips and tricks within a few days
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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.
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Magic Ink Ninja
with Doug Hiser
Learn to create detailed inkworks in this 2 day workshop packed with numerous ink drawing techniques.
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Paint Like A Venetian with Shep Grab a friend and head to Cloudcroft, New Mexico, this August Workshop is 6 nights and 5 painting classes per session.
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Landscape Painting Plein Air
with Donna Bland
This 2 day workshop will provide you valuable guidance to create lively landscapes.
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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. First session is Sept. 2nd through Oct. 7th 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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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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GET SOME FRESH AIR!
Painting Outdoors with
Kathy Fediw
No instruction, no pressure, just paint.
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WHY PAINT ALONE? Bring your supplies and paint with Mary Williams and the rest of the gang All mediums and levels welcome.
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