July Newsletter
🎨 FROM THE PRESIDENTS EASEL
As we move through July, we pause to reflect on recent events that have touched many lives, both near and far. Natural disasters have reminded us of the fragility of our world, and we also say goodbye to a beloved member of our art league whose creativity and warmth left a lasting mark. While these moments bring sorrow, they also remind us of the strength found in community. This month's newsletter offers a space for remembrance, inspiration, and connection - as we continue to create, support one another, and find beauty even in difficult times. - Linda Peitz
🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTS
July 19, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Reg Stark
Southwest Funeral Home
12555 S. Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX
1:00 pm Visitation
2:15 pm Service
3:30 pm Celebration of Life at Fort Bend Art League
We invite you to join us for a Celebration of Life Reception at the Art League of Fort Bend, where we will gather to remember Reg, share stories, and celebrate the life and art he so graciously shared with us.
July 19, 2025
Garden Committee Meeting
All are welcome
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Escher Room, Artisan Gift Shop
July 28, 2025
General Membership Meeting
For all members of ALFB!
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Bend Art Center
July 28, 2025
Swap and Trade!
All members welcome
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
July 28, 2025
Art Class EXPO
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
All art class instructors and information on
their individual classes will be available. Come and see what they have to offer!
August 8, 2025
Education Committee Meeting
All members welcome
1:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
August 11, 2025
Board Meeting
1:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
August 25, 2025
General Membership Meeting
For all members of ALFB!
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fort Bend Art Center
August 25, 2025
Demo on Zentangle with Lynette McQueen
For all members
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fort Bend Art Center
📢 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Ladonna Stubbs who has officially accepted the position of Events Chair!
SOLEFUL ART SHOE SHOW
Calling all members to participate in a special exhibit mid-September!
Whether you work with paint, clay, textiles, printmaking, crayons, Patels - or anything in between - we want YOU to create a piece of art that features a shoe (or shoes!) in any way your imagination sees fit.
This is your chance to be part of a vibrant exhibition that will be promoted far and wide to introduce new audiences to our gallery and all the amazing talent within our community. All members are invited to join in - let's make this show unforgettable!
Artwork is due between September 1st - 6th
More details to come!
For further information please contact Linda Pietz, [email protected]
🖌️ WORKSHOPS
Irina Nair Workshop
September 5, 2025
Hands-on full day workshop creating pure silver pendant embellished with enamel.
Joan Fullerton Workshop
October 20 - 22, 2025
Paint yourself free
COMING SOON
Linda Pietz Workshop
More details to come!
☀️ SUMMER CAMP
Eugenia Garcia, Camp Chair
June Summer Camp was a hit! Don't miss out on July -
there are only a few spots left!
🖼️ GALLERY NEWS
Gallery Director, Fereshteh Solati
Soleful Art Shoe Show
Artwork is due between September 1st - 6th
Calling all members to participate in a special exhibit mid-September!
Whether you work with paint, clay, textiles, printmaking, crayons, Patels - or anything in between - we want YOU to create a piece of art that features a shoe (or shoes!) in any way your imagination sees fit.
All members are invited to join in - let's make this show unforgettable!
Gallery Rotation/ Change Out
October - more info to come
Looking Back
The Breakfast Social was a blast! Delicious food and wonderful memories.
🎓 EDUCATION / PROGRAMS
Education / Programs Director, Bobbie Davis
Garden Committee Meeting
July 19, 2025 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Escher Room, Artisan Gift Shop
Learn how to work with concrete by making containers to beautify the Artisan Gift Shop patio. Love plants? Love design? We want YOU!
Contact Bobbie Davis if you plan to attend: (305) 310-6008
Bring heavy duty garden gloves, rake, shovel, trowel, and old throwaway towels.
Attending the whole event = volunteer hours!
Water and shade provided
Art Supply Swap and Trade!
July 28, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get ready to refresh your creative stash and connect with fellow artists at our Art Supply Swap & Trade! Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to set up your table, and plan to stay after the meeting to pack up.
No swapping or trading until after the General Meeting, please - waiting makes it all the more exciting! Anything you bring that isn't claimed must go back home with you, and be sure your table is cleared so it can be put away.
This event was a huge hit last year - every item found a new home! Don't miss out on the fun, the finds, and the friendly faces.
Please contact Bobbie Davis, (305) 310-6008, if you are interested in participating to insure you have a table. See you there!
Education Committee Meeting
August 8, 2025, 1:00
Gallery Conference Room
We are interested in your ideas for classes, field trips, workshops, and demos. Please join us! We welcome your participation.
Looking Back
Carolyn Hancock delivered an outstanding demonstrations on the art of oil pastels. The event drew out a fantastic turnout, and attendees gained valuable insights thanks to her exceptional expertise in the craft.
🌎 DEVELOPMENT
Director of Development, Brenda Bowman
Community Display Opportunities
Community Displays are for ALL members. It is a great way to display your artwork out in the Fort Bend County community at no charge.
And we have sales!
If you are interested in joining the Community Displays Committee or have questions about the Community Displays, please contact Brenda Bowman [email protected]
A new display is hanging at the
through August
A glimpse of the current display at
through August
New display: August 18th at 10:00 am,
will remain through November.
Come and see our newest display!
For all you sports fans and those who like to plan ahead:
Sugar Land Airport will be very busy next summer with the FIFA games in the Houston area. If you do sports art, or have considered doing sports art, here is your chance to shine! The same SLA rules apply, but get those sports pieces ready to hang next summer! We will be hanging them in June and July 2026.
🎨 CLASSES
Looking to sharpen your skills or explore something new?
Sign up today HERE
for a class taught by our talented members.
🔦 CLASS SPOTLIGHT
Profit From your Passion with Travis Lairson
Turn your art into income. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn key steps to build a profitable art business—from pricing and branding to sales and marketing. Perfect for artists ready to treat their work like a business.
Ready to teach your own class?
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CLASS
💲FROM STUDIO TO COLLECTOR
June and July have been hot months for sales -
Congratulations to our talented members!
Take a look at a few pieces that have found new homes this month.
🌐 LETS GET SOCIAL
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