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
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.
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.
Our General Meeting for November Will Be On Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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
Work On Your Art While Discussing Art
This month, in lieu of a demo artist, bring in an art project that you can work on while we have a question-and-answer session about various art topics, such as pricing your art. We can have a show-and-tell segment, too. Show us what you’re working on, and if you want advice on its completion, we can help you out! We can also supply much admiration, appreciation, and encouragement!
December General Meeting
Our December General Meeting will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Strawbridge United Methodist Church at 6:00 p.m. We will be having our annual Scholarship Award Presentation and dinner. This year’s dinner will be a potluck, so we hope everyone will be bringing something delicious! There will be a sign-up sheet at the November meeting, so if you haven’t yet committed to contributing, sign up at the meeting! Particularly appreciated will be desserts and salads.
Library Art Changeout
The art on display at the Kingwood Public Library will be changed out in January. Further details to come. The current wall display has been very popular, and we hope to come up with another eye-catching presentation! As always, all paid members are eligible to show their art with us.
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.
Membership Dues
It’s that time again. Membership dues for 2025/26 are due. You can pay in cash, Paypal (with a small fee), or via Zelle with a QR code (no fee). Dues are $50 for adults, $10 for students.
Our New Creative Challenge is “Native Flora and Fauna” (NO DEAD ANIMALS, please)
Entries will be due at our December meeting on December 16, which will include a potluck dinner and our Scholarship Award celebration.
Studio Time at Kingwood Public Library
The next Studio Time at the library will be on November 24 in the Lower Meeting Room at 5:30 p.m.
The collage workshop in August concluded our informal summer meetings/workshops. Time to begin the new season!
LHAA New Year Begins this month! Our General Meeting for September will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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.
September Demo and Workshop With Greg Livingston
Greg will be teaching us scratchboard at our meeting. He will bring some high contrast photos that we can work with, or feel free to bring your own. They should be high contrast, preferably black and white.
Participants will be supplied with scratchboards, styluses, and tracing paper. If you have your own etching tools, by all means bring them.
Show & Tell!
Please bring your show and tell, any pieces you wish to show us!
Creative Challenge
We will be issuing our Fall Creative Challenge at the meeting. It will be due in November!
Art Supply Swap and Sell
If you are ready to let go of any art supplies and art related items, bring them to the meeting to sell, swap or give away! It’s a great time to purge your workspace of items you wish could find new homes. Bring paints, brushes, pens, paper, canvases, books, magazines, and other supplies that might be of use to someone else.
Ask-it Basket
We will also hold a Q&A. This is a great time to ask questions related to art and get feedback from the group as a whole. Any remaining questions will be held until a later meeting when we offer the Q&A again.
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.
We are asking willing artists to bring examples of their early work to display. We would like to show where our artists started and how they’ve improved over the years. Please bring 1 or 2 early works along with 1 or 2 newer works that spotlight progress.
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.
Membership Dues
It’s that time again. Membership dues for 2025/26 are due. You can pay in cash, Paypal (with a small fee), or via Zelle with a QR code (no fee). Dues are $50 for adults, $10 for students.
Welcome to Lake Houston Area Artists, formerly known as Kingwood Art Society.
The Mission of the Lake Houston Area Artists is to encourage artistic development of local professional and amateur artists and cultivate an appreciation of the visual arts through education, exhibition and community outreach.
Our group offers art related opportunities for artists and art enthusiasts around the Lake Houston area, including Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, Huffman, Crosby, Porter, New Caney and others.
Lake Houston Area Artists 