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PAINT OUT

Various dates & times

A paint-out is when a group of artists meet-up in a location to paint and draw together.  When they meet at a scenic, inspiring outdoor location it's called a "plein air paint-out".  It's a great way to share your talents, learn from others and enjoy the company!

The TWAL Plein Air Group strives to have two opportunities a month to paint together, and we are adding sunset/nocturne event once a quarter on an evening with a full moon. All locations will have a bathroom nearby, and either a shelter or “rain” option should the weather not cooperate. We will try to alternate between Thursdays and Fridays and have at least one of the monthly offerings in The Woodlands to accommodate as many schedules as possible. We are providing a calendar so that we can minimize the number of texts and phone calls the facilitators have to field for each outing.

During the hotter summer months we shift to a "paint out happy hour" and move the interest group indoors at the TWAL Studio. 

We ask for a $50 fee to participate for the entire year. 

Happy Painting!

Organizers

Nana Midcap and Sally Bowers

Upcoming Paint Out Dates and Places

  • Paint Outs Interest Group

    • Thu, February 13, 2025
    • Fri, December 19, 2025
    • 22 sessions
    • TWAL Studio, 701 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX, 77380
    • 9 registrants
    Register


    A paint-out is when a group of artists meet-up in a location to paint and draw together. When they meet at a scenic, inspiring outdoor location it's called a "plein air paint-out." It's a great way to share your talents, learn from others and enjoy the company!

    COST: Our cost for the Interest Group is $50 for the whole year, but even if you just come this summer, that is a bargain! 

    Sept. 5th @ Hugh’s Landing boat shed. 6:30- Sunset

    Sept. 19th @ Tomball Historical Park. 9:30 am-noon

    Oct. 4th @ All British Car Show (Rudy’s BBQ-99@249). 9:30 am-noon. You must register for this one, and there will be prize money and ribbons.

    Oct. 17th @ Inspiration Ranch. 9:30-noon

    Nov. 2nd @ Mercer Arboretum. 9:30-noon.

    Nov. 11th @ Town Green Park.9:30-noon

    Nov. 22nd @ Spring Green Nature Center

    Dec. 5th @ Methodist Church Prayer Garden (tentative) 9:30-noon.

    Dec. 19th @ Landry’s on the waterway 9:30-noon

    Hosts: Nana Midcap at nmidcap456@gmail.com and Sally Bowers at 

    sallybowers5@icloud.com


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  • 2025 Art Exhibit & Juried Show Information Page

    • Fri, October 10, 2025
    • Sun, October 12, 2025

    The Woodlands Art League
       2025 Art Exhibit & Juried Show
    (LSAG Qualifier)

    October 10 - 12, 2025

    Sam Houston State University – The Woodlands Center
    3380 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77384

    Registration Open Sept 6 - Oct 6, 2025 (ARTISTS: Detailed instructions, rules, and show registration can be found here.)

    Awards Announced at the show, October 11, 2025 Winners will be eligible to enter the Juried Show at the LSAG Annual Show in June 2026.

    East Texas artist, Lee Jamison, is the Judge. Lee is a well-known artist, muralist, author and illustrator. To learn more about Lee visit: Lee Jamison Art Gallery

    If you have any questions about this information, please email Sandra Cooper at scooper.coopercreativedesign@yahoo.com

    Schedule & Prospectus

     Friday, October 10 – Set-up/Art Take-in
    11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Art Intake Open for Registered Artists
        

    Saturday, October 11 – Art Exhibit & Judging

    2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Exhibit Open to the Public  
        Vote for your favorite artwork in the “People’s Choice Award.”  
        (Winner to be announced at 3:45 p.m., Sunday, October 12)

     2:30 p.m. / Welcome & Awards
    Introduction to The Woodlands Art League, and our Judge, Lee Jamison,     presented by Jim Kuykendall, TWAL President.


        Judge to announce and give brief critique to First Place award winners, and     the “Best of Show–Adult,” and “Best of Show–Youth,” awards.


        Individual artists receiving other placements in the Show may ask the Judge     for a brief critique of their work after the Awards Presentation, if time permits.

     6:00 p.m. / Show Closes for the Evening


        
    Sunday, October – 12 Art Exhibit & Show 

     11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Exhibit Open to the Public
        
        Vote for your favorite artwork in the “People’s Choice Award”   
            Winner announced at 3:45 p.m.
        Artist may sell their exhibited art during this time.
        Art cannot be removed until end of show at 4:00 p.m.

     3:00 p.m. / “People’s Choice Award” Voting Ends

    3:45 p.m. / “People’s Choice Award” Winner Announced

    4:00 p.m. / Exhibit & Show Closes to the Public

    4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Artists sign-out & take their artwork

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  • Plein Air Painting Presentation by Julie Sanderson

    • Sat, November 01, 2025
    • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    • TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd The Woodlands, TX 77380
    • 28
    Register

    Royal Oak & Her Crimson Court

    Plein Air Painting Presentation

    by

    Julie Sanderson

     Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11:15am to 12:15pm

    Join us as Julie guides us through the plein air painting process!

    Topics discussed include equipment, supplies, and choosing a location. Other topics will be how to crop a photo, do a thumbnail and quickly sketch out the composition.

    Julie will also share local plein air opportunities in terms of group paint outs and competitions.

    If you have been wanting to try plein air painting, please join us after this presentation and lunch for a mini workshop with Julie!

    Julie Sanderson is a Plein Air and studio artist who has won both national and regional awards. She is a member of the Salmagundi Club, Oil Painters of America, and a Signature Member of the Outdoor Painters Society.

    To learn more about Julie and view her artwork:

    Julie Sanderson Art

    Online registration is required to attend this presentation.

    TWAL Member fee: No charge

    Non-Members fee: $20 per person


    35 attendees maximum 





    Show details


The mission of The Woodlands Art League is to promote and support the visual arts in The Woodlands and surrounding communities through education, instruction, exhibitions, and community involvement. TWAL is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. 

Your support and contributions have helped us make "Art for Everyone" a reality for over 40 years! Consider a tax-deductible donation today to keep us going strong! 

Email:    twalinfo@thewoodlandsartleague.org

Address:

701 Sawdust Rd.

The Woodlands, TX 77380

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