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PAINT OUT

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

    • Thu, February 13, 2025
    • Fri, August 22, 2025
    • 14 sessions
    • TWAL Studio, 701 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX, 77380
    Register


    No one wants to paint outside in the Texas heat, so we are moving Plein Air Interest Group inside the TWAL studio for the summer! We will meet from 4-7pm, and you can bring a beverage and something you are working on or paint a still life that we will set up. Brave souls can even take a fan out on the patio.

    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! 

    Exception - May 23, 9:30AM – 12:30 Waterway at Landry’s, lots of water and structure opportunities, OR TWAL Studio for Still Life if it is raining.

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

    sallybowers5@icloud.com


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

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


    Save the Dates

    October 10 - 12, 2025

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

    Registration Opens: September 6, 2025
    Registration Closes: October 6, 2025

    Awards Announced: October 11, 2025
    (at the show
    )

    Detailed instructions about the show and registration will be provided soon.

    Click on the following link to learn about the LSAG Divisions and Categories: LSAG_2025-2026_Div_Cat.pdf


    INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS

    This show is open to all artists in Texas.

    Artists do not have to be a member of a LSAG (Lone Star Art Guild) art league to enter this show.

    However, to enter eligible artwork in the Lone Star Art Guild (LSAG) 2026 Annual Show, artists must be a member of The Woodlands Art League or another LSAG league.

    Entries from outside Texas will be declined.

    This LSAG qualifier meets the standards set out by the Lone Star Art Guild and
    winners will progress to the Juried Show at the LSAG 2026 Annual Show. 

    If you are a TWAL member you are automatically a member of the Lone Star Art Guild and can enter shows offered by member leagues.

    Lee Jamison, Artist is the Judge.

    He is a well-known East Texas artist, muralist, author and illustrator.         To learn more about Lee visit: Home | Lee Jamison Art Gall

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








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! 

Address:

701 Sawdust Rd.

The Woodlands, TX 77380

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