April 2026 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions April 13, 2026

Our General Meeting for April will be on Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Great Hall
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m

Demo Artist for April is Diane Brahm

My journey in art has taken me to many places, both physically and intellectually.  I tend to embrace the beauty of classic realism in my  painting and drawing, but continue to search for my own contemporary approach to modern portraiture and design. As I always strive to  step toward a fresher presentation, I love testing and developing new techniques and ideas with creative intuition.

I have enjoyed presenting insightful demonstrations, teaching classes. and judging and jurying art shows in and around Texas. I currently teach painting and drawing in west Houston.

It’s always a pleasure to work with my local art community in the greater Houston area, and I currently serve on the boards of Houston Civic Arts Association, Houston Art Society, and previously West Houston Area Artists. 

Earning a BFA in studio art at the University of Texas/Austin gave me the academic training in drawing, painting, sculpture, and graphic design. I have furthered my education in painting oil and pastel, portraiture, and sculpture by attending classes at Glassell, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, University of Houston, and many, many workshops and classes presented by outstanding professional artists. It is an honor to have received many awards both locally and nationally

Art Show and Competition

Many thanks to all of you who participated in last Saturday’s art show! We had a great turnout, and quite a few entries, and lots of interest expressed in our society!

Library Art Changeout

Our next changeout of the art on the wall at Kingwood Public Library will take place on Friday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. If you have art hanging there, come in to pick it up, and bring some more to leave in its place. If you are a paid member you are welcome to bring your own art pieces to show to the public for a few months. Just be sure it is fully ready to hang, with picture wire.

Creative Challenge

At this meeting we will introduce a new Creative Challenge prompt. This time you may choose the subject – Either Hope or Wisdom.

Date correction – March 2026 General Meeting –

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions March 9, 2026

Our General Meeting for March Will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Great Hall
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m

March Demo Artist – Cheryl Evans – “Out Of Africa”

Cheryl has just returned from a trip to Africa and is eager to show us some of her art from the journey! It should be amazing and beautiful.

Creative Challenge

Don’t forget – the current Creative Challenge is due in March – Anything you want, but done in CRAYONS!

Kingwood Town Center Event

Please note that we will NOT be having a booth at the Kingwood City Limits on March 28th, therefore we do not need volunteers for this event.

Spring Art Show and Competition and Art Gallery

Mark the date – Saturday, April 11, 2026. You can compete with people at your own skill level, or just bring in some of your work to share with the public! Ribbon winners from Best of Show down to First Honorable Mention will be eligible to compete at the LSAG show (the first in-person show in six years) at Tomball LSC, June 11, 12, &13.

March 2026 General Meeting

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions March 9, 2026

Our General Meeting for March Will be on Tuesday, March 13, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Great Hall
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m

March Demo Artist – Cheryl Evans – “Out Of Africa”

Cheryl has just returned from a trip to Africa and is eager to show us some of her art from the journey! It should be amazing and beautiful.

Creative Challenge

Don’t forget – the current Creative Challenge is due in March – Anything you want, but done in CRAYONS!

Kingwood Town Center Event

If you are interested in helping us with a booth at Kingwood City Limits, please let us know at the meeting! You can help man the booth (probably for just an hour or two), help with setup or takedown, or contribute some art.

Spring Art Show and Competition and Art Gallery

Mark the date – Saturday, April 11, 2026. You can compete with people at your own skill level, or just bring in some of your work to share with the public! Ribbon winners from Best of Show down to First Honorable Mention will be eligible to compete at the LSAG show (the first in-person show in six years) at Tomball LSC, June 11, 12, &13.

April 2026 Art Show and Competition and Art Gallery Show

Information, Shows & Competitions February 18, 2026

SHOW PROSPECTUS

LHAA Judged Show and Competition – April 11, 2026
Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, TX 77345

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Artwork Check In:  9:00 am – 10:30 am (show entry fee payment due at art work check in, cash and check only)
Judging:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Judge and Judge support team only)
Artists in Action:  12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (live art demonstrations)
Public Viewing and Reception:  12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Judge Introduction, Best of Show Award Presented, Judge Critique and Walk Through:  2:00 pm
Artwork Pick Up/Show Take Down:  3:30 pm

Show Entries Accepted through midnight:  Wednesday, April 8, 2026
All artists MUST pre-register on the LSAG database at lsag.wspub.com, no walk ins

ENTRY FEES (PER ENTRY): (No refunds for entries entered but not received)
LHAA members:  $10.00
LSAG members:  $12.00
School Students:  $2.00
Late Entries:  N/A, no late entries accepted

Please go to LakeHoustonAreaArtists.com for Online Registration Instructions, Divisions and Categories and Show Rules.

February 2026 General Meeting

Activities, Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions February 11, 2026

Our General Meeting for February Will be Tuesday, 17, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Great Hall
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m

Featured Artist – Joel Salmons

Our own Joel Salmons will be giving us a talk about the current exhibition, “The Stars We Do Not See” at the National Gallery of Art, where he is a regular volunteer. The exhibition is of contemporary art from Australia.

Our next Kingwood Library Art Changeout will be in May. Stay tuned for further details.

Creative Challenge – CRAYONS

Our next Creative Challenge is due in March, and will feature whatever you want to draw, but in Crayon!

Gift to the Church

We would like to show our appreciation to Strawbridge in the form of a special outdoor bench decorated with a mosaic. Each participant would be given a small tile to decorate with a heart in their own design. Our project leaders, Linney Hamilton and Sheila Stoll, will then arrange the tiles on the bench and fix them there permanently. Let us know if you would like to contribute to this gift!

Kingwood Town Center Event

Also coming in March – Kingwood City Limits at Town Center, sponsored by Megaton Brewery. The event will be held on March 28 and will feature music, food, and a variety of booths. We are considering manning a booth there, so we will be very interested in anyone who wants to participate. Let us know at the meeting!

Art Show and Competition

The next Art Show and Competition is planned for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Kingwood Community Center. This will be our only art show for this season, so get ready to participate! All winners of ribbons from Best of Show and 1st place down to First Honorable Mention will be eligible to enter the Lone Star Art Guild, June 11, 12, & 13 at Lone Star College in Tomball. This will be the first time in quite a while the LSAG has presented a live competition, and we would love to contribute to its success! Further details on the show to follow.