LSAG: Introducing Our Judges for Convention 2016

Our judges for Convention 2016

are tops in their fields.  

We are incredibly blessed 

to have them serve our guild 

with their expertise.

Vie Dunn-Harr

Cheng Lian

Charles Wallis

Come see their work

along with the works of the 

demo artists & presenters in the 

Grand Hall Gallery 

open from 

9-5:30 on Saturday.

The show is open from 2:30-5:30 PM 

once the luncheon program has concluded.

LSAG: Rule Reminders

If you are pre-registered to participate in the show, the LSAG 2nd VP of Shows  has sent you an email.  Please look over it carefully.  Below are a few key notes, but Julia's email is more detailed.  Please be prepared and do not set yourself up for disappointment:  read Julia's email and follow the directions.

Do NOT bring artwork that is not PRE-registered.  It will NOT be entered, and you will have to leave it in your hot car.  

*Rule Reminders for the Show:

-Art must have a wire attached right to left on the back side.  NO other forms of hanging are allowed.  This is for student and adult entries.
-Art must be appropriate for a family friendly event.  NO nudes will be hung.  NO gore, NO violence, NO obscenities.  NO exceptions.
-artwork over 36 inches / or over 3 lbs. and you will need to bring your own easel.
-See notes on sculpture for those in that category.
-YOU are responsible for reading, understanding, and agreeing to abide by ALL show rules, guidelines, and the show prospectus.


What to do BEFORE you arrive:

-Have art labeled on the back.  Old show labels are fine.
-Wipe the dust off, and clean any glass.
-COVER your name / signature.
-Make sure your work is intact.  Frame is in appropriate condition, wire backing is secured, etc.
-Bring some backup supplies.


Once you get there:  

-Check in and get your labels out & on your pieces correctly.
-DOUBLE CHECK to make sure the right label is on the right piece.  This is the ARTIST's EXCLUSIVE RESPONSIBILITY.
-Drop them off.  Thank you for NOT hanging your artwork yourself unless you are requested to do so.  Those with easels should have them labeled also and present work and easel together.
  

See full prospectus on the website:

www.lonestarartguild.org

LSAG: Convention Details

LSAG Convention 2016

July 29 & 30

Klein ISD Multipurpose Center in Spring


NO fees accepted at convention.
NO additions or subtractions are accepted at this point. 

*


"Be Inspired & Inspire Others"
  
*

Two new presenters this year to take your art career to the next level:
(Presentations are for those ATTENDING only.  Badges will be checked at the door.) 

Charles Wallis
on turning your art into your business
---INCLUDED in your convention admission---

AND

Kari Schmidt
on artful presentation and framing

*

Demo Artists to Inspire:

Carolyn Hancock, Pastel Portraits
www.carolynhancock.com

Sarah Kitagawa, Watercolors & Mixed Media
www.sarahkitagawaart.com

Shirley Moore Leago, Traditional Oils
www.shirleymooreleago.com

Annie Lockhart, Intuitive Painting
www.annielockhart.com

M. Allison Sacra, Abstract Oils
www.mallisonartist.com 

*

Demo Artist Schedule:
(Demonstrations are for those ATTENDING only. Badges will be checked to enter demo rooms.) 

Friday @ 5-7  Sarah Kitagawa
Friday @ 7:15-9  Charles Wallis

Saturday @ 9-11  Shirley Moore Leago  --and--  Annie Lockhart

Saturday @ 11:15-12:15  Kari Schmidt
(First course of salad will be served during this demo.  Remaining courses and recognition, meeting, etc. will follow beginning at 12:15.)

Saturday @ 3-5  Carolyn Hancock  --and--  M. Allison Sacra

 *

Art Intake and Show Schedule:

Friday:
Intake of artworks will be 3-7 PM.

A drawing for a special door prize will be done for those who bring in ALL of their registered artwork by Friday at 7 PM.  If artwork is not labeled or prepared for hanging properly or does not meet the show guidelines, the artist will not be in the drawing.

Saturday:

Intake of artworks will be 7:30-8:30 AM. 
No late take ins will be accepted.  
Time must be allotted for hanging and quality control so that judging can begin and end on time and so volunteers can manage the show efficiently.


Show Schedule:

Show will open from 2:30 - 5:30

Take down will be at 5:30. 
Artwork may NOT be taken down prior to 5:30.

Security measures will be in place as last year to help ensure your art does not leave with someone not designated to take it out of the building. 
Any art sales should be managed after take down and is between the seller and the buyer. 

Beginning next week, we will be posting reminders about how your artwork should be prepared for the show. 


*
The luncheon is a full 3 course menu beginning during the lunchtime presentation.

LSAG: Convention Hotel Info

CONVENTION HOTEL INFORMATION

For those out of town or wishing to stay nearby, the following hotel  information is provided to assist you.  We encourage those wishing to stay at a hotel near the convention venue to use the many search engines available online to ensure the best price.  The hotels could not match some of the lower rates on these search engines and were requiring a minimum of rooms in order for their less impressive discount to be given. 

The following hotels are in the area of the convention site.  More hotels are also available, but we only listed the ones with a 4.0 or higher rating on Hotels.com and 3.5 or higher on Trip Advisor at the time of publishing.  You may also wish to look at hotels off of I-45 if that is more convenient for you, but we chose to put the closer hotels here.  Time away from venue refers to drive time without traffic.

All offer free parking and many offer breakfast (though not all do).   Please check directly with the hotel you are considering for details on amenities.  Also note the full name of the hotel which indicates its specific location.  These are all chain hotels and have multiple locations.

Closest hotel to the Convention site:
Staybridge Suites at 10011 FM 2920 in Tomball 77375
-a brand new hotel
-includes breakfast
-6 min. without traffic

Two other areas nearby are Vintage Park and Tomball.

Vintage Park:  about 15 min. away from venue
Element Houston at 14555 Vintage Preserve
Springhill Suites Houston NW at 20303 Chasewood Pk.
Courtyard by Marriott Houston NW at 11050 Louetta
Comfort Suites Willowbrook at 21222 Tomball Pkwy.
Towne Place Suites Houston NW at 11040 Louetta (by Courtyard Marriott)

Tomball:  also about 15 min. away from venue

Hampton Inn & Suites Tomball at 14100 Medical Complex Dr.

Comfort Suites at 13636 Michel Rd.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tomball at Medical Complex Dr. (near Hampton)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston NW at 14055 Park Drive

LSAG: Rule Reminders for All Show Participants

*Rule Reminders for the Show:

-Art must have a wire attached right to left on the back side.  NO other forms of hanging are allowed.  This is for student and adult entries.
-Art must be appropriate for a family friendly event.  NO nudes will be hung.  NO gore, NO violence, NO obscenities.  NO exceptions.
-36 inches or wider &/or over 3 lbs. and you will need to bring your own easel.
-See notes on sculpture for those in that category.
-YOU are responsible for reading, understanding, and agreeing to abide by ALL show rules, guidelines, and the show prospectus.


What to do BEFORE you arrive:

-Have art labeled on the back.  Old show labels are fine.
-Wipe the dust off, and clean any glass.
-COVER your name / signature.
-Make sure your work is in tact.  Frame is in appropriate condition, wire backing is secured, etc.
-Bring some backup supplies.


Once you get there:  

-Check in and get your labels out & on your pieces correctly.
-DOUBLE CHECK to make sure the right label is on the right piece.  This is the ARTIST's EXCLUSIVE RESPONSIBILITY.
-Drop them off.  Thank you for NOT hanging your artwork yourself unless you are requested to do so.  Those with easels should have them labeled also and present work and easel together.
  

See full prospectus on the website:

www.lonestarartguild.org

LSAG: Convention News and Notes

*Great news for all leagues:  Previously, a list of convention attendees and show participants was not available on the database providing league treasures no checklist or information with which to follow up with their membership.  NOW there is!  Login as DM then click Registration.  Select your league from the drop down menu and click Payment(s).  A list of those from whom you need to get funds appears.  Checked participants are Attending; those without a check are Show Only Participants.

*Registration for convention has closed & payments from leagues to LSAG should have been sent no later than last Saturday.  Most all have been received.

*Please note:  Those attempting to add themselves or a guest will NOT be listed in the materials and will NOT have a registration packet leading to disappointment upon arrival at convention.  You will NOT be added at this time nor at convention.  Please understand much planning goes into convention as well as working with caterers and others.  It is imperative we are respectful of the parameters in which we must work.

*We are looking forward to a dynamic convention that is sure to be full of inspiration!  See you all soon!  Convention details are below in a separate post including schedule, demo artist websites, & hotel info.
  
*The LSAG new board has been slated for the 2016-2017 year! The deadline for showing interest was Tuesday, July 12th, midnight.  We are no longer accepting nominations at this time.  For future reference, those seeking a position with LSAG should...
-have displayed getting along well with others & be a team player
-be able to use email efficiently for communications & respond to emails in a timely fashion

LSAG: TODAY is the Last Day to Notify Us

Dear Members,

Today (Wednesday, July 20) is the last day to submit the names of any member who passed away this year.  One of the traditions we like to maintain is to remember those members.  If you know of such a member who has passed away since the last convention (late June 2015), please make us aware by sending an email to   lsagpresident@gmail.com .  We rely on everyone making us aware of these members so we can honor them appropriately.  Please notify us by July 20.  After this date, we can mention it during remarks at the luncheon / meeting, but it will not be noted in the program.  To be included in the program, we need to know by July 20.

Blessings,
Alice

LSAG: Convention Details

LSAG Convention 2016

July 29 & 30

Klein ISD Multipurpose Center in Spring

Checks from leagues should have been in the mail as of last Saturday.
NO fees accepted at convention.
NO additions or subtractions are accepted at this point. 

*


"Be Inspired & Inspire Others"
  
*

Two new presenters this year to take your art career to the next level:
(Presentations are for those ATTENDING only.  Badges will be checked at the door.) 

Charles Wallis
on turning your art into your business
---INCLUDED in your convention admission---

AND

Kari Schmidt
on artful presentation and framing

*

Demo Artists to Inspire:

Carolyn Hancock, Pastel Portraits
www.carolynhancock.com

Sarah Kitagawa, Watercolors & Mixed Media
www.sarahkitagawaart.com

Shirley Moore Leago, Traditional Oils
www.shirleymooreleago.com

Annie Lockhart, Intuitive Painting
www.annielockhart.com

M. Allison Sacra, Abstract Oils
www.mallisonartist.com 

*

Demo Artist Schedule:
(Demonstrations are for those ATTENDING only. Badges will be checked to enter demo rooms.) 

Friday @ 5-7  Sarah Kitagawa
Friday @ 7:15-9  Charles Wallis

Saturday @ 9-11  Shirley Moore Leago  --and--  Annie Lockhart

Saturday @ 11:15-12:15  Kari Schmidt
(First course of salad will be served during this demo.  Remaining courses and recognition, meeting, etc. will follow beginning at 12:15.)

Saturday @ 3-5  Carolyn Hancock  --and--  M. Allison Sacra

 *

Art Intake and Show Schedule:

Friday:
Intake of artworks will be 3-7 PM.

A drawing for a special door prize will be done for those who bring in ALL of their registered artwork by Friday at 7 PM.  If artwork is not labeled or prepared for hanging properly or does not meet the show guidelines, the artist will not be in the drawing.

Saturday:

Intake of artworks will be 7:30-8:30 AM. 
No late take ins will be accepted.  
Time must be allotted for hanging and quality control so that judging can begin and end on time and so volunteers can manage the show efficiently.


Show Schedule:

Show will open from 2:30 - 5:30

Take down will be at 5:30. 
Artwork may NOT be taken down prior to 5:30.

Security measures will be in place as last year to help ensure your art does not leave with someone not designated to take it out of the building. 
Any art sales should be managed after take down and is between the seller and the buyer. 

Beginning next week, we will be posting reminders about how your artwork should be prepared for the show. 


*
The luncheon is a full 3 course menu beginning during the lunchtime presentation.

LSAG: Hotel Info

CONVENTION HOTEL INFORMATION

For those out of town or wishing to stay nearby, the following hotel  information is provided to assist you.  We encourage those wishing to stay at a hotel near the convention venue to use the many search engines available online to ensure the best price.  The hotels could not match some of the lower rates on these search engines and were requiring a minimum of rooms in order for their less impressive discount to be given. 

The following hotels are in the area of the convention site.  More hotels are also available, but we only listed the ones with a 4.0 or higher rating on Hotels.com and 3.5 or higher on Trip Advisor at the time of publishing.  You may also wish to look at hotels off of I-45 if that is more convenient for you, but we chose to put the closer hotels here.  Time away from venue refers to drive time without traffic.

All offer free parking and many offer breakfast (though not all do).   Please check directly with the hotel you are considering for details on amenities.  Also note the full name of the hotel which indicates its specific location.  These are all chain hotels and have multiple locations.

Closest hotel to the Convention site:
Staybridge Suites at 10011 FM 2920 in Tomball 77375
-a brand new hotel
-includes breakfast
-6 min. without traffic

Two other areas nearby are Vintage Park and Tomball.

Vintage Park:  about 15 min. away from venue
Element Houston at 14555 Vintage Preserve
Springhill Suites Houston NW at 20303 Chasewood Pk.
Courtyard by Marriott Houston NW at 11050 Louetta
Comfort Suites Willowbrook at 21222 Tomball Pkwy.
Towne Place Suites Houston NW at 11040 Louetta (by Courtyard Marriott)

Tomball:  also about 15 min. away from venue

Hampton Inn & Suites Tomball at 14100 Medical Complex Dr.

Comfort Suites at 13636 Michel Rd.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tomball at Medical Complex Dr. (near Hampton)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston NW at 14055 Park Drive

LSAG: Calling All League Representatives; Please Reply

If you are your league's current LSAG representative (there should be 2 from each league PLUS the president of the league), please contact us.  Pop an email to lsagconnect@gmail.com .  We need to know who you are, so please let us know soon.  Please provide your name, home league you are the LSAG rep for, and your email address.  This is due at the end of this week, July 16.

Thanks. 

LSAG: League Payments THIS Week & Other News Notes

*Great news for all leagues:  Previously, a list of convention attendees and show participants was not available on the database providing league treasures no checklist or information with which to follow up with their membership.  NOW there is!  Login as DM then click Registration and Payment(s).  Checked participants are Attending; those without a check are Show Only Participants.

*Registration for convention has closed & payments from members to their leagues should have been sent no later than last Thursday.  

*Leagues should remit final payment based on your summary on the database.  Please see deadline and directions in the email sent. 

*Please note:  Those attempting to add themselves or a guest will NOT be listed in the materials and will NOT have a registration packet leading to disappointment upon arrival at convention.  You will NOT be added at this time nor at convention.  Please understand much planning goes into convention as well as working with caterers and others.  It is imperative we are respectful of the parameters in which we must work.

*We are looking forward to a dynamic convention that is sure to be full of inspiration!  See you all soon!  Convention details are below in a separate post including schedule, demo artist websites, & hotel info.

*Rule Reminders for the Show:
-Art must have a wire attached right to left on the back side.  NO other forms of hanging are allowed.  This is for student and adult entries.
-Art must be appropriate for a family friendly event.  NO nudes will be hung.  NO exceptions.
-36 inches or wider &/or over 3 lbs. and you will need to bring your own easel.
-YOU are responsible for reading, understanding, and agreeing to abide by all show rules, guidelines, and the show prospectus.    

*The LSAG new board has been slated for the 2016-2017 year! The deadline for showing interest was Tuesday, July 12th, midnight.  We are no longer accepting nominations at this time.  For future reference, those seeking a position with LSAG should...
-have displayed getting along well with others & be a team player
-be able to use email efficiently for communications & respond to emails in a timely fashion

LSAG: Honoring Members Who Have Passed Away

Dear Members,

One of the traditions we like to maintain is to remember those members who have passed away.  If you know of such a member who has passed away since the last convention (late June 2015), please make us aware by sending an email to   lsagpresident@gmail.com .  We rely on everyone making us aware of these members so we can honor them appropriately.  Please notify us by July 20.  After this date, we can mention it during remarks at the luncheon / meeting, but it will not be noted in the program.  To be included in the program, we need to know by July 20.

Blessings,
Alice

LSAG: Convention Details

LSAG Convention 2016

July 29 & 30

Klein ISD Multipurpose Center in Spring

Checks from attendees and show participants should have been in the mail as of last Thursday.

Leagues should send summaries and total payment at this time.  See deadline & directions on email.  

Registration is CLOSED.
We are no longer accepting registrations for convention or the show, nor are we taking applicants for recognition awards, ads for the program, or other convention related items.    

*


"Be Inspired & Inspire Others"
  Whether it is through the inspiring testimony of other members and what they are doing to dynamic demo artists and what will surely be a beautiful juried show, 
we want to re-light or brighten the creative light within each of us.
And it is bigger and brighter than ever! 

*

Two new presenters this year to take your art career to the next level:
(Presentations are for those ATTENDING only.  Badges will be checked at the door.) 

Charles Wallis
on turning your art into your business
---INCLUDED in your convention admission---

AND

Kari Schmidt
on artful presentation and framing

*

Demo Artists to Inspire:

Carolyn Hancock, Pastel Portraits
www.carolynhancock.com

Sarah Kitagawa, Watercolors & Mixed Media
www.sarahkitagawaart.com

Shirley Moore Leago, Traditional Oils
www.shirleymooreleago.com

Annie Lockhart, Intuitive Painting
www.annielockhart.com

M. Allison Sacra, Abstract Oils
www.mallisonartist.com 

*

Demo Artist Schedule:
(Demonstrations are for those ATTENDING only. Badges will be checked to enter demo rooms.) 

Friday @ 5-7  Sarah Kitagawa
Friday @ 7:15-9  Charles Wallis

Saturday @ 9-11  Shirley Moore Leago  --and--  Annie Lockhart

Saturday @ 11:15-12:15  Kari Schmidt
(First course of salad will be served during this demo.  Remaining courses and recognition, meeting, etc. will follow beginning at 12:15.)

Saturday @ 3-5  Carolyn Hancock  --and--  M. Allison Sacra

 *

Art Intake and Show Schedule:

Friday:
Intake of artworks will be 3-7 PM.

A drawing for a special door prize will be done for those who bring in ALL of their registered artwork by Friday at 7 PM.  If artwork is not labeled or prepared for hanging properly or does not meet the show guidelines, the artist will not be in the drawing.

Saturday:

Intake of artworks will be 7:30-8:30 AM. 
No late take ins will be accepted.  
Time must be allotted for hanging and quality control so that judging can begin and end on time and so volunteers can manage the show efficiently.


Show Schedule:

Show will open from 2:30 - 5:30

Take down will be at 5:30. 
Artwork may NOT be taken down prior to 5:30.

Security measures will be in place as last year to help ensure your art does not leave with someone not designated to take it out of the building. 
Any art sales should be managed after take down and is between the seller and the buyer. 

Beginning next week, we will be posting reminders about how your artwork should be prepared for the show. 


*
The luncheon is a full 3 course menu beginning during the lunchtime presentation.

LSAG: Hotel Info for Convention Go-ers

CONVENTION HOTEL INFORMATION

For those out of town or wishing to stay nearby, the following hotel  information is provided to assist you.  We encourage those wishing to stay at a hotel near the convention venue to use the many search engines available online to ensure the best price.  The hotels could not match some of the lower rates on these search engines and were requiring a minimum of rooms in order for their less impressive discount to be given. 

The following hotels are in the area of the convention site.  More hotels are also available, but we only listed the ones with a 4.0 or higher rating on Hotels.com and 3.5 or higher on Trip Advisor at the time of publishing.  You may also wish to look at hotels off of I-45 if that is more convenient for you, but we chose to put the closer hotels here.  Time away from venue refers to drive time without traffic.

All offer free parking and many offer breakfast (though not all do).   Please check directly with the hotel you are considering for details on amenities.  Also note the full name of the hotel which indicates its specific location.  These are all chain hotels and have multiple locations.

Closest hotel to the Convention site:
Staybridge Suites at 10011 FM 2920 in Tomball 77375
-a brand new hotel
-includes breakfast
-6 min. without traffic

Two other areas nearby are Vintage Park and Tomball.

Vintage Park:  about 15 min. away from venue
Element Houston at 14555 Vintage Preserve
Springhill Suites Houston NW at 20303 Chasewood Pk.
Courtyard by Marriott Houston NW at 11050 Louetta
Comfort Suites Willowbrook at 21222 Tomball Pkwy.
Towne Place Suites Houston NW at 11040 Louetta (by Courtyard Marriott)

Tomball:  also about 15 min. away from venue

Hampton Inn & Suites Tomball at 14100 Medical Complex Dr.

Comfort Suites at 13636 Michel Rd.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tomball at Medical Complex Dr. (near Hampton)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston NW at 14055 Park Drive

LSAG: Call to Artists / Judges / Demo Artists

Calling Artists / Judges / and Demo Artists
Three Separate Calls here:

-new featured artists who were 2015 convention winners or volunteers with their league or with LSAG
-demo artists for resource page listing on LSAG website
-judges for LSAG shows and resource page listing on LSAG website

For all calls, visit the LSAG website.  
-Click on MORE & go to ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.  
-Then go to SUBMISSIONS TO THE WEBSITE.  
-Follow the directions for each type of submission & read the guidelines.
-Submit no later than August 15th.

****Please note:  If you submitted your info in the fall for a demo artist or judge, it is already listed.  Please do not re-submit.  This is for NEW artists wishing to be included and NOT updates on artists already listed.

LSAG: Betty Pimm, Member and Former LSAG President

Lone Star Art Guild sadly announces the passing of member and former LSAG President Betty Pimm (pictured left).  

Betty's Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 17th at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of the Resurrection of First United Methodist of Missouri City at 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459.

         

Please join us to celebrate Betty's artistic and loving life.  Plans include a display of her artwork along the hallway leading to the Chapel for the service. 

Pictured left to right, Betty with friends Fahmi Khan and Barbara Hawkins.

LSAG: Calling All League Level LSAG Representatives

If you are your league's current LSAG representative (there should be 2 from each league PLUS the president of the league), please contact us.  Pop an email to lsagconnect@gmail.com .  We need to know who you are, so please let us know soon.  Please provide your name, home league you are the LSAG rep for, and your email address. 

Thanks. 

LSAG: Convention Registration is CLOSED; Floor is OPEN

We had a very successful registration with very few issues.  Thanks to all who helped make that possible.  Registration has closed, and it is NOT possible to add anyone else nor to enter any artwork any longer.  Those attempting to add will not be listed in the materials and will not have a registration packet.  We are looking forward to a dynamic convention that is sure to be full of inspiration!  See you all soon!  

For schedule and details about our demo artists and hotel info, see separate posts below.  

***

The LSAG new board has been slated for the 2016-2017 year!  Most positions are filled.  Two remain:  2nd VP of Shows / Database and Secretary.  If you are interested in either of these positions, please read the details below and make us aware by sending an email to  lsagconnect@gmail.com by Tuesday, July 12th, midnight.  Those seeking a position with LSAG should...

-have displayed getting along well with others & be a team player
-be able to use email efficiently for communications & respond to emails in a timely fashion
-VP of Shows / Database requires someone who is experienced in being a Show Chair and/or Database Manager at the league level and been successful at doing such.  He/She should not be over-extended in other commitments.  This job is one of the heavier ones requiring more commitment and attention to detail.  In fact, attention to detail, following through on multiple items, and excellent organizational skills are essentials.
-Secretary is a position we can easily explain to a newcomer wishing to serve.  This is a very light seasonal position should you wish to serve LSAG but not have a lot of time.  Abilities include taking notes at meetings and assisting the president as needed in regards to communications.
-Members on the board include those representing ALFB(1), ASW(1), CAL(2), LAL(2), & NWAL(1).  Let's see some other leagues represented as well.  The floor is open until the 12th.  

Respond by next Tuesday, midnight to lsagconnect@gmail.com.  Thanks.

LSAG: Honoring Those Who Have Passed

Dear Members,

One of the traditions we like to maintain is to remember those members who have passed away.  If you know of such a member who has passed away since the last convention (late June 2015), please make us aware by sending an email to   lsagpresident@gmail.com .  We rely on everyone making us aware of these members so we can honor them appropriately.  Please notify us by July 20.  After this date, we can mention it during remarks at the luncheon / meeting, but it will not be noted in the program.  To be included in the program, we need to know by July 20.

Blessings,
Alice

LSAG: Convention 2016

LSAG Convention 2016

July 29 & 30

Klein ISD Multipurpose Center in Spring

PRE-REGISTERED 
attendees and non-attending show participants
should send their check made to their home league with their registration confirmation paper (or a similarly written paper)
in the mail by TOMORROW, 
Thursday, July 7.
Your league has a deadline of its own to meet, so please be considerate and get your payment in on time.  

Registration is CLOSED.
We are no longer accepting registrations for convention or the show, nor are we taking applicants for recognition awards, ads for the program, or other convention related items.    

*


"Be Inspired & Inspire Others"
  Whether it is through the inspiring testimony of other members and what they are doing to dynamic demo artists and what will surely be a beautiful juried show, 
we want to re-light or brighten the creative light within each of us.
And it is bigger and brighter than ever! 

*

Two new presenters this year to take your art career to the next level:
(Presentations are for those ATTENDING only.  Badges will be checked at the door.) 

Charles Wallis
on turning your art into your business
---INCLUDED in your convention admission---

AND

Kari Schmidt
on artful presentation and framing

*

Demo Artists to Inspire:

Carolyn Hancock, Pastel Portraits
www.carolynhancock.com

Sarah Kitagawa, Watercolors & Mixed Media
www.sarahkitagawaart.com

Shirley Moore Leago, Traditional Oils
www.shirleymooreleago.com

Annie Lockhart, Intuitive Painting
www.annielockhart.com

M. Allison Sacra, Abstract Oils
www.mallisonartist.com 

*

Demo Artist Schedule:
(Demonstrations are for those ATTENDING only. Badges will be checked to enter demo rooms.) 

Friday @ 5-7  Sarah Kitagawa
Friday @ 7:15-9  Charles Wallis

Saturday @ 9-11  Shirley Moore Leago  --and--  Annie Lockhart

Saturday @ 11:15-12:15  Kari Schmidt
(First course of salad will be served during this demo.  Remaining courses and recognition, meeting, etc. will follow beginning at 12:15.)

Saturday @ 3-5  Carolyn Hancock  --and--  M. Allison Sacra

 *

Art Intake and Show Schedule:

Friday:
Intake of artworks will be 3-7 PM.

A drawing for a special door prize will be done for those who bring in ALL of their registered artwork by Friday at 7 PM.  If artwork is not labeled or prepared for hanging properly or does not meet the show guidelines, the artist will not be in the drawing.

Saturday:

Intake of artworks will be 7:30-8:30 AM. 
No late take ins will be accepted.  
Time must be allotted for hanging and quality control so that judging can begin and end on time and so volunteers can manage the show efficiently.


Show Schedule:

Show will open from 2:30 - 5:30

Take down will be at 5:30. 
Artwork may NOT be taken down prior to 5:30.

Security measures will be in place as last year to help ensure your art does not leave with someone not designated to take it out of the building. 
Any art sales should be managed after take down and is between the seller and the buyer. 

Beginning next week, we will be posting reminders about how your artwork should be prepared for the show. 



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The luncheon is a full 3 course menu beginning during the lunchtime presentation.

LSAG: Hotel Info for Convention Goers

CONVENTION HOTEL INFORMATION

For those out of town or wishing to stay nearby, the following hotel  information is provided to assist you.  We encourage those wishing to stay at a hotel near the convention venue to use the many search engines available online to ensure the best price.  The hotels could not match some of the lower rates on these search engines and were requiring a minimum of rooms in order for their less impressive discount to be given. 

The following hotels are in the area of the convention site.  More hotels are also available, but we only listed the ones with a 4.0 or higher rating on Hotels.com and 3.5 or higher on Trip Advisor at the time of publishing.  You may also wish to look at hotels off of I-45 if that is more convenient for you, but we chose to put the closer hotels here.  Time away from venue refers to drive time without traffic.

All offer free parking and many offer breakfast (though not all do).   Please check directly with the hotel you are considering for details on amenities.  Also note the full name of the hotel which indicates its specific location.  These are all chain hotels and have multiple locations.

Closest hotel to the Convention site:
Staybridge Suites at 10011 FM 2920 in Tomball 77375
-a brand new hotel
-includes breakfast
-6 min. without traffic

Two other areas nearby are Vintage Park and Tomball.

Vintage Park:  about 15 min. away from venue
Element Houston at 14555 Vintage Preserve
Springhill Suites Houston NW at 20303 Chasewood Pk.
Courtyard by Marriott Houston NW at 11050 Louetta
Comfort Suites Willowbrook at 21222 Tomball Pkwy.
Towne Place Suites Houston NW at 11040 Louetta (by Courtyard Marriott)

Tomball:  also about 15 min. away from venue

Hampton Inn & Suites Tomball at 14100 Medical Complex Dr.

Comfort Suites at 13636 Michel Rd.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tomball at Medical Complex Dr. (near Hampton)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston NW at 14055 Park Drive

LSAG: Be a Featured Artist

Calling Artists / Judges / and Demo Artists
Three Separate Calls here:

-new featured artists who were 2015 convention winners or volunteers with their league or with LSAG
-demo artists for resource page listing on LSAG website
-judges for LSAG shows and resource page listing on LSAG website

For all calls, visit the LSAG website.  
-Click on MORE & go to ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.  
-Then go to SUBMISSIONS TO THE WEBSITE.  
-Follow the directions for each type of submission & read the guidelines.
-Submit no later than August 15th.

****Please note:  If you submitted your info in the fall for a demo artist or judge, it is already listed.  Please do not re-submit.  This is for NEW artists wishing to be included and NOT updates on artists already listed.