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November 2026 General Meeting

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information November 10, 2026

Our General Meeting for November Will Be Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Room 165
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

November Demo Artist: Dianne Bernhard – Oils

Dianne B. Bernhard lives art in the tradition of Robert Henri, an American painter with a philosophy that art can be a powerful voice for impacting anything. Art is life, and life is art: they can be one in the same providing a joyous experience of the universe. Dianne is an accomplished painter, teacher, arts advocate and devoted patron. Her background as an art educator led her to develop deep insights into the needs of artists and inspired her to establish the Art Spirit Foundation, an institution committed to the work of living artists.

Dianne received formal training in art history and business at University of Houston and Yale University, in addition to Interior Design from NYSID. She currently resides in Connecticut and New York, where she continues her commitment to promote the arts and create platforms for art and artists of all mediums.

For our November meeting, Dianne will be showing us how she approaches painting in oil with a piece she is currently working on.

Creative Challenge

Remember that our current Creative Challenge is “Autumn”. It will be due at the November meeting. The piece which gets the largest number of popular votes from the attendees will receive a $25 give card from Michaels. BUT we need to have at least 5 entries to choose from. If we don’t get 5 submissions, we will praise the participants and put the gift card away for the next challenge.

Very Successful October Meeting

Everyone really enjoyed the October General Meeting with Diane Brahm. Included was a group project in which everyone participated. Thanks to Diane Brahm!

October 2026 General Meeting

Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information October 12, 2026

Our General Meeting for October Will be on Tuesday, October 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 October 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.

Thank you to everyone who attended our September Meet & Greet! We had a great evening, getting to know some new members and sharing examples of our work!

Remember the Creative Challenge!

Our current Creative Challenge is Autumn. Do anything you want using that theme, and bring it to the November meeting.

September 2026 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information September 7, 2026

Our September General Meeting Will Be Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church
5029 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77345
Use the office entrance to get in the building. Someone will give you directions to our meeting room.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet
7:00 p.m. Meeting begins
Finish by 8:45 p.m.

Meeting Program

Our September meeting is to be a Meet-And-Greet, with a little extra. Since we have a few new members, everyone is invited to bring a sample of their work to form a “Mini Gallery”. It doesn’t matter how old it is, just something that will show people what kind of art you enjoy creating. We also hope to have a few of our members doing small demos. This way we will get to know each other better!

New Season starting in September – Dues

Our new year starts in September.

For this upcoming year, our dues are capped at $40 a year rather than at $50. Also, if the artist is under 18 or if the artist is a current college student under 22 the dues are $10 per year.

We are currently accepting dues for the new year. We take: cash, check and Zelle (lakehoustonart@pm.me).

Creative Challenge

At this meeting we will also reveal the new Creative Challenge theme, for anyone who wishes to create a piece of art to bring in.

Kingwood Public Library Art Changeout

For anyone who did not already know about our Wall of Art at the Kingwood Public Library, the library has allowed us to use one of its upstairs walls to display our artwork. Any paid member is welcome to bring in their art to show to the public. The work of art must be ready to hang – with picture wire, not toothed hangers.
The art is changed every 3-4 months. If you have something on display there, be sure to show up to collect your work – and bring something new! You can bring in one piece or several, as you please.
The next art changeout will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Enter at the side of the building, through the enclosure that holds the dumpster. The employees can direct you to the stairway.

June 2026 General Meeting

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

Our General Meeting for June will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Room B165
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

We have a new meeting room, in the new section of the church. For this month, enter through the Main Sanctuary Doors, and follow the hallway to the left, down the corridor, and into the new building. Take a right, and our room is the last on the right.

June Agenda –

We do not have a Demo this month, instead we are having creative time with fellow artists and friends. Bring your current project, bring Show & Tell, Tips & Tricks, and bring questions for an art focused Q&A!

Dues

We are accepting Dues for the upcoming year (September-September). We are now offering Zelle as an option for paying your dues. It should be very easy, and won’t involve the fees charged by PayPal. So, going forward, we will accept only cash, check or Zelle for payments. Ask us if you have questions.

Dues are $40 for the summer until September 1st.

Look Book

Consider adding yourself to our Look Book! With an up-to-date Look Book we can approach potential local 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.

May 2026 General Meeting

Artwork Displays, Creative Challenge, General Meetings, Information, Shows & Competitions May 14, 2026

Our General Meeting for May will be on Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Strawbridge United Methodist Church, Room B165
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

Note that we have a new meeting room, in the new section of the church. Enter through the Office entry, like normal, take a right down the hallway until you come to the last set of doors on the left. Enter through the doors and follow the hallway around to the right. B165 should be the last door on the right. See the building map below.

Our Demo Artist for May is Tetyana Aleksenko – Pastels

My name is Tetyana Aleksenko, I am an award-winning artist who paints mostly in soft pastels and oils. I am specializing in seascapes, florals, and portraits. After a 20+ years carrier in a biomedical field, I became a full-time artist in 2022, and enjoy every minute of it.  I have served as a President of the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas since January 2025 and as a Board Member of DEGA international Art Association since 2025. I am an Associate Member of The Pastel Society of America and an art instructor who teaches classes and workshops in The Woodlands and surrounding areas since 2023.

Also at This Meeting:

We will formally install our board members for the coming year.

Creative Challenge submissions are due. Theme: Wisdom or Hope, interpretation of one of these words

Art Call Submission Deadline Approaching

The deadline for entering the LSAG June 2026 art contest is Midnight, May 24, 2026. If at our recent Art Show and Competition you won a ribbon for Best Of Show, First, Second, Third, or First Honorable Mention, you are eligible to enter LSAG’s first in-person competition in six years! It will be a three-day event. The link for instructions for entry is here. Don’t miss your chance!