Summer Edition
FROM THE
PRESIDENTS
☀️EASEL☀️
As summer arrives in Fort Bend, we're excited to celebrate another season filled with creativity, community, and inspiration. We have several exciting events planned in the coming months, including workshops, kids summer camp, and Featured Artist exhibits. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the league, we look forward to sharing a colorful and creative summer with you. Thank you for supporting the arts and helping our creative community to grow!
- Linda Peitz
for all current ALFB classes and their schedules which include and are not limited to
Oil Painting, Jazz Theory, Sound Bath Healing, Creative Writing, and more!
June
June 4, 11,18, 25, 2026
Moving Towards Health
Gentle Tai Chi style movement class designed to increase stability and range of motion
10:30 am - 11:15 am
All Members of ALFB Welcome
Fort Bend Art Center
June 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, 2026
Members Open Paint Day
Join members who are painters for open painting time in the Monet Classroom for practice and community
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All Members of ALFB Welcome
905 3rd Street, Rosenberg
June 8, 2026
ALFB Board Meeting
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
June 11, 12 & 13, 2026
Lone Star Art Guild
2026 Annual Show
Demos Open for All!
June 13, 2026
Fiber Friends
Friendly gathering of fiber enthusiasts lead by Isabel Warns
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
Contact Isabel if interested: [email protected]
June 13, 2026
Featured Artist of the Month Presents:
The Carolyn Hancock Open House
Meet the Artist and enjoy some refreshments at the Art Reception for Carolyn Hancock. Hear the stories behind her beautiful pastel artworks available in the gallery.
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Open to the Public
Fort Bend Art Center
June 15-19, 2026
Youth Art Summer Camp
Only a few spots left!
June 24, 2026
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Penelope Hensley is a certified sound healer based in Stafford & Missouri City. She is passionate about creating restorative sound bath experiences. For more info and to sign up
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
June 29 - July 1, 2026
Vie Dunn Harr Workshop
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Internationally known watercolor collage artist, currently living in the lovely hill country, is offering this once in a lifetime workshop. Don't miss it!
July
July 1, 2026
Live Drawing/Painting with Live Model
Coordinated by Carolyn Hancock and Jen Gawrys
Bring more excitement and emotion into your portrait and figurative work. Work from a live model at the ALFB! No instruction, just the enjoyment of seeing in real life and being with artist friends.
$15
For more information and to sign up CLICK HERE
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Artisan Gift Shop - Monet Room
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026
Moving Towards Health
Gentle Tai Chi style movement class designed to increase stability and range of motion
10:30 am - 11:15 am
All Members of ALFB Welcome
Fort Bend Art Center
July 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 24, 28, 31, 2026
Members Open Paint Day
Join members who are painters for open painting time in the Monet Classroom for practice and community
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All Members of ALFB Welcome
905 3rd Street, Rosenberg
July 10 & 11, 2026
Quilt Show!
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stanford Center
*Volunteers needed! Contact Fereshtah 602-410-1621
July 11, 2026
Fiber Friends
Friendly gathering of fiber enthusiasts lead by Isabel Warns
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
Contact Isabel if interested: [email protected]
July 11, 2026
Featured Artist of the Month Presents:
The Diane Whitmarsh Open House
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Open to the Public
Fort Bend Art Center
July 13, 2026
ALFB Board Meeting
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
July 20 - 24, 2026
Youth Art Summer Camp
Only a few spots left!
July 27, 2026
General Membership Meeting
10:00 am - 11:00 am
All Members of ALFB Welcome
Fort Bend Art Center
July Membership Demo
Natalie Peterson will be providing a demo on how to create mosaics with old broken ceramic pieces!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 27 - August 9, 2026
Outside the Box Judged Show
Seeking original, creative, and innovative pieces that begin with a wooden cigar box as its base! For more info Click Here
To Pay Enrollment Fee, Click Here
In Memoriam
Our Art League family was saddened by the recent passing of two cherished members. Their creativity, friendship, and support enriched our organization and touched many lives.
We are grateful for their contributions and will fondly remember the lasting impact they made on our League and our hearts.
Nellie Kieke Kress
July 22, 1941 - February 13, 2026
Michael "Mike" Eugene Hildebrand
February 24, 1950 - March 31, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
PLEASE sign up for your shift on Teamup promptly. We're all in this together!
🎙️Artist Talk
The Art League of Fort Bend wants to showcase YOU as an artist
on Youtube in a podcast series!
Signup HERE
The interview will be approximately 20 minutes long and is an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills, gain publicity as an individual and the Art League. We would love for everyone to participate, so sign up today!
Online Teaching video recording is happening!
Many are in the process of creating videos and we even have one finished product. If you are interested in making a video lesson or want to know more about online video teaching, contact Diane Whitmarsh with any questions and information about how to apply.
Text: 832-646-1832 or email: [email protected]
We want YOU to be our Fundraising Board Member!
A smaller role in helping the league to do fundraising is also an option. Contact Diane Whitmarsh [email protected] if interested. For questions about the position contact Brenda Bowman [email protected]
WANTED
Are you interested in filling the Membership board position? Contact Diane Whitmarsh [email protected]
EDUCATION / PROGRAMS
New events added to the Events Calendar!
Join us as we "move towards health" with Val Wonsower, create a masterpiece from a live model, or gather together with our Fiber Friends led by Isabel Warns.
We would love to see you!
If you're interested in leading a group for a monthly gathering or trying your hand at offering a class, please contact Jillian Haberman by text: 281-748-2847, or email: [email protected]
🎨 CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your skills or explore something new?
Oil painting, electric pen, creative writing, musical jazz jam sessions, you name it - you can learn it here at the ALFB!
Sign up today HERE
for a class taught by our talented members.
Ready to teach your own class?
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CLASS
WORKSHOPS
Our workshops are open to all ages and skill levels, offering a fun, supportive space to learn, create, and connect. Sign up today and be part of our vibrant art community!
Vie Dunn-Harr Workshop
June 29, 30, and July 1, 2026
Watercolor Collage
In this workshop Vie will introduce movement and abstraction as the foundation of watercolor painting, incorporating rice and art papers to build rich layers of texture and depth. Through group demos and one-on-one guidance, Vie will support each participant's journey of exploration.
Luanne Rimel Workshop
October 19 - 21, 2026
Slow Stitch and Collage
Slow down and discover how to be present in your work using needle and thread. Learn how to activate the surface of your fabric composition with meditative hand quilting and embroidery. Each participant will receive individual attention and guidance in this workshop to aid in crafting a personal visual language.
GALLERY
Congratulations to our Featured Artist of the Month of May
Ingrid Baptise
Ingrid primarily works in acrylics and is especially drawn to painting flowers and landscapes. Many of the flowers featured in her artwork were once lovingly grown in her own garden. While the blooms themselves may have faded with time, her paintings preserve their beauty for years to come. Through her art, Ingrid hopes to inspire others to create, dream, and appreciate both the old and the new. She encourages people to revisit traditional arts and crafts and discover the beauty and joy they can bring to our lives.
DEVELOPMENT
Community Display Opportunities
Community Displays are open to ALL members and offer a wonderful opportunity to showcase your artwork throughout Fort Bend County - free of charge. Even better, sales do happen!
If you'd like to learn more, sign up as a volunteer to help hang pieces, or join the Community Displays Team, please reach out to Brenda Bowman [email protected]
Labels: If you can, please print your own labels at home. Avery Label #8877 (same as gallery). Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the green tab labeled "Gallery Labels"
News from 3rd Street
Jules is in the process of making custom window displays with the expert help of our own Tom Ohlman! The window displays will be lighted and will be sure to give the gift shop an alluring look from the inside and out.
Change out for the Gift Shop happens every 3 months starting in June
Questions? Text Jules Fuches 917-882-4580
LOOKING BACK
The Jiang Liu Open House
April Demo with Eugenia Garcia
Printmaking Workshop with Esther DeLaquis
Live Drawing Class with Live Model
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