Category Archives: Artwork Displays

Dues & Board Election

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions April 20, 2026

Membership Dues

LHAA is coming to the close of the main season, heading into our summer program, which will be creative time with fellow artists, Q&As, and possibly workshop type activities.

Our new season kicks off in September 2026, and that means that we will begin taking dues for next year at our General Meeting tomorrow, April 21st.

This year, we are offering an early bird discount for adult memberships, dues will be $35, instead of the normal 50$. Early discount will end on May 31st. In June, dues will still be discounted to 40$. When September starts, dues will increase back to the full amount $50. Student memberships will remain at 10$.

How to Pay

We will be glad to accept payment via cash, check or ZELLE. Please note that we’ve removed the option to pay through paypal. If you wish to ZELLE your dues to us, you can do so by using our email address lakehoustonart@pm.me. Please write DUES 2026-2027 in the comment box. If you wish to send a check, please email us for the address, as we no longer use the P.O. Box

Board Elections

We will also have our board election and installation at our May General Meeting.

President: Kristin Dumas
Vice President: Sheila Stoll
Second Vice President(s): Amy Conroy, Joel Salmons
Secretary: Becky Hall
Treasurer: Greg Livingston
Parliamentarian: board

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.

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.

January 2026 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information January 13, 2026

December Scholarship Dinner

Our December Scholarship Dinner was a great success! Many thanks to the people who brought such delicious food and helped to set the tables beautifully, and best of luck to our art scholar, Lizzie Alba, in her future art career!

Our General Meeting for January Will Be on Tuesday, January 20, 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 January – Joy Hoehler – Abstract Botanicals

Joy Hoehler is a Texas-based artist working in fluid art, realism, and abstraction. Originally from Oklahoma, she began her creative journey with fluid techniques and has since expanded into a diverse, expressive body of work. Now living in Huffman, she serves as president of the Art League of Baytown and is active in promoting the local arts community.

Library Art Changeout

Our changeout of the art on display at Kingwood Public Library will be on Friday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. (Note the earlier time) As always, any paid member is eligible to bring their work (framed and ready to hang with picture wire) to show to the public. If you have art hanging there now, be sure to stop by to pick it up and/or replace it with something else.

Creative Challenge

The next Creative Challenge will be due at the March meeting. The subject is CRAYON ART. That’s right, whatever subject you want to depict (within our usual guidelines), but in crayon! Should be an interesting challenge.

Painting With a Purpose

Painting with a Purpose continues to meet on the first and second Tuesday of each month, from 10:00 to 12:00, Strawbridge United Methodist Church.

Art Show and Competition

We will be having one art show and competition this year, in the spring of 2026. Details to follow in future newsletters.

August 2025 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, General Meetings, Information August 14, 2025

Our General Meeting for August Will Be On Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Great Hall
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meet and Greet
6:30 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:30 p.m.

Informal Collage Worktime

Everyone, please bring glue paint brushes, collaging materials, paper cutting tools, cutting mats, and any other miscellaneous supplies you would like to share and then take home.

This will be our last “summer workshop” meeting for the year. Next month we begin anew with our regular meetings.

Current Exhibition to See

Come check out our joint art show with Kingwood Photography Club at Lone Star College! It will be there until September 4.
LSC-Kingwood Campus [APA] – Administration and Performing Arts Center, Art Gallery, APA 114View map 

Add to calendar 

20002 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339

Library Art Changeout – Kingwood Public Library

Our next changeout of the art displayed at Kingwood Public Library is expected to be Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. As always, any paid member can also bring some pieces of art to share. Be sure that it is completely ready to hang, with picture wire on the back. Bring a piece of your early work to show your growth as an artist!

Look Book

We STILL need artists to help us fill out our Look Book! With an up-to-date Look Book we can approach local potential display locations to show our work to more people. Write a short artist bio and send 4-5 high-res pictures of your art to sheilabucchinoart@yahoo.com.