HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PRESIDENT

As always, there is a lot going on here at ALFB. If you want to get plugged in make sure to volunteer for any one of some of the upcoming events we have scheduled. We need extra volunteers for the upcoming book signing for a start. That is also small business Saturday and we anticipate being crowded.

On December 3, ALFB will be hosting Breakfast in the Bend with the chamber of commerce and we could sure use extra hands for that event. If you can help out, please let Nina Struthers know.

The first Saturday in December, Rosenberg will be having a big Christmas season kick off and again there should be a large crowd of guest dropping by and we would love to have you there to great them and make them feel welcome.

Just for fun, we are going to have our annual members Christmas party organized by our wonderful event planner, Ellie Damiano. The sock exchange was such a hit last year, we are doing it again and it will be on December 16 starting at 10. Bring a wrapped pair of socks costing $20 or less to join in the fun. There will be refreshments too.

Don’t forget our upcoming amazing workshops with world renowned instructors. Elizabeth St. Hilaire in January, Nola Heidbreder the end of February and for our painters, make sure to check out the Vie Dun Har workshop.

Till next time,
Linda Pietz

ELECTION RESULTS:

• President: Linda Pietz

• Treasurer: Karen Gehse

• Education Director: Bobbie Davis

• Gallery Director: Fereshteh Solati

• Membership Director: Diana Miller

Ways to Participate at FB Art Center:

• Book and Author Sale: Saturday, November 30, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Breakfast in the Bend - December 3, 8-10 am. Great time to network, sell your art its open to community and supported by the Chamber of Commerce.

• Rosenberg's Holiday Festival, December 12 or 19, Art Center open till 8pm. (need volunteers)

• General Meeting for December 16, 2024 - Sock Exchange and Christmas Party

• Jewelry Show, Saturday, February 01, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

BECOME A MEMBER

Why We Make Art

written by: Gail Dentler

What is art and why do we make art? Why is it relative to the social context of our time? Art is made for many reasons: expression, aesthetics, personal calling, record keeping, connection, inspiration, therapy, or evolution. Leonardo Da Vinci was curious about the world and as a kinetic response to this curiosity he was always observing, inventing and drawing. His art process was a tool for recording and understanding his observations from the world. Da Vinci's art had an evolutionary purpose that has been used for centuries to teach art students. This past week I asked two members why they make art - here are their responses:

Lynette McQueen works with Zentangle and Mixed Media: I view art as an extension of what you let people see. I love the challenging aspect of art and I love how fun it is.

Diana Gordon works with paper collage: I've always been involved in art through out my life. I find joy in the process of observing nature, animals, birds to create my compositions. I find it rewarding and relaxing as I go through my process.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

EXTRA WORKSHOP FOR FUNKY FLORALS HAS BEEN ADDED

January 13 - 15, 2025 | January 16 - 18, 2025

Elizabeth St. Hilaire | Funky Florals

February 13 - 15, 2025

Vie Dunn-Harr | Acrylic Expedition

February 25-26, 2025

NOLA A. HEIDBREDER

October 21 - 23, 2025

Joan Fullerton | Paint Yourself Free

SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOPS

Education Committee Meeting: January 10, 2025, 1:00pm

Thank you Brenda Thompson - for your demo of cookie decorating!

Class List

 Discover art by local artists:

Fort Bend Art Gallery- 2012 Avenue G, Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Artisan Gift Shop - 905 3rd Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Art everywhere in Fort Bend! Visit our Community Display pARTners:
Rosenberg Civic Center – 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Sugar Land Airport – 12888 S Texas 6 B, Sugar Land, TX 77498
George Memorial Library – 1001 Golfview Dr, Richmond, TX 77469

Attack Poverty - 1908 Avenue E, Rosenberg, TX 77471

December

9  Board Meeting - 1 - 3:00pm

16 - General Meeting: 9:45  Social, 10 Meeting & Zoom.  Christmas Party - Sock Exchange at the meeting.

ART LEAGUE OF FORT BEND

The Art League of Fort Bend welcomes you. ALFB was established in 1957 and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, run by volunteers, whose mission is to encourage artistic development and to cultivate an appreciation for the arts through education, exhibitions and community outreach.