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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. 

Included in TWAL Membership. 

Organizers

Nana Midcap and Sally Bowers

Upcoming Paint Out Dates and Places

  • Paint Outs Interest Group

    • Thu, February 12, 2026
    • Thu, December 03, 2026
    • 17 sessions
    • Varies (Please See Post)
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    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: Free! We are excited to offer this interest group at no cost to members and non-members alike!

    Please note that this is not a class. It is a meet-up group for artists.

    Most of the Plein Art Group's outdoor meet-ups this year will be held on Thursday mornings between 9:30 and 12:30. The outings being held at another day and/or time will be marked with an asterisk*.

    During the hotter months, we will make use of the TWAL studio in the late afternoons to paint from still life that will be set up around the room. On those days only, we will suggest a $5 donation to help support TWAL's rent.

    NOTE: If you will be joining us for ANY of these outings, PLEASE contact Sally Bowers (713-823-2824 ) or Nana Midcap (832-398-0214)


    TWAL 2026 Plein Air Paint-Out Schedule

    January

    January 22nd :* Paint-In (Maybe OUT?) at TWAL studio *1:00pm-4:00pm

    February

    February 12th : Landry's Restaurant at the Waterway -9:30am-12:30pm

    February 26th : Bride and Bloom Flower Shop (21123 Eva STE 100, Montgomery)*10:00am-1:00pm

    March

    March 12th :* Tomball Historical Park -9:30-12:30. *Note: This one could change. Contact Nana or Sally .

    March 26th : Sally Bower's Garden (10828 West Timberwagan Cir, 77380) -9:30am-12:30pm

    April

    April 23rd : Mercer Botanical Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble)- 9:30am-12:30pm

    May

    May 14th : Burrough's Park (9738 Hufsmith Rd, Tomball) -9:30am-12:30pm

    May 28th :* North Shore Park Nocturne (2505 Lake Woodlands Dr,) *6:00pm-8:00pm

    June

    June 25th : Still Life at TWAL studio 4:30pm-7:00pm

    July

    July 9th : Still Life at TWAL studio 4:30pm-7:00pm

    July 23rd Still Life at TWAL studio 4:30pm-7:00pm

    August

    August *6th : Still Life at TWAL studio 4:30pm-7:00pm

    August *20th : Still Life at TWAL studio 4:30pm-7:00pm

    September

    September 10th : Inspiration Ranch (33029 Wright Ln, Montgomery ) -9:30-am-12:30pm

    September 24th : Hughes Landing Nocturne *5:00pm-7:00pm-ish

    October

    October *Saturday 3rd : British Car Show Tomball * Details to come

    October 22nd : Theiss Farm Market (2008 Rayford Road, Spring) 9:30am-12:30pm

    November

    November 12th : Town Green Park -9:30am-12:20pm

    December

    December 3rd : Market Street Christmas Tree. Weather Permitting (time to be determined.)

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  • The Woodlands Art League & Houston MG Car Club Plein Air Event

    • Sat, October 03, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Rudy's "Country Store" & Bar-B-Que in Tomball, TX
    • 25

    The Woodlands Art League

    &

    Houston MG Car Club

    Plein Air Event


    Join us for a great TWAL juried Plein Air Paint-out!

    We’ll be painting at the Houston MG Car Club’s 36th Annual Houston All British Car Day event! 

    You’ll help TWAL with this fun event, meet great people and artists, and see a great selection of British cars!


    Registration and additional details coming soon!

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  • 2026 LSAG Art Exhibit & Juried Show Information Page

    • Fri, October 16, 2026
    • Sun, October 18, 2026

    The Woodlands Art League
       2026 Art Exhibit & Juried Show
    (LSAG Qualifier)

    October 16 - 18, 2026

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

    Registration Open Sept 14 – Oct 12, 2026 (ARTISTS: Detailed instructions, rules, and show registration can be found on here.)

    Awards Announced at the show, October 17, 2026 Winners will be eligible to enter the Juried Show at the LSAG Annual Show in June 2027.

    Texas artist, Charlie Bullock, is the Judge. Charlie is a working artist, dedicated teacher, and lifelong student of the Texas landscape and its people. To learn more about Charlie visit: https://www.charliebullock.com/

    Schedule & Prospectus

     Friday, October 16 – Set-up/Art Take-in
    11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Art Intake Open for Registered Artists
        

    Saturday, October 17 – 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, Charlie Bullock,     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 – 18 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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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. 

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