Woodlands Art League

Woodlands Art League History

With membership being not much more than a handful, The Woodlands Art League began meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church in 1981.  The guest artist would speak or demonstrate while members sat in pews.  Artwork was displayed along the walls of the sanctuary.  As time passed and membership grew, meeting space would move as The Woodlands itself was growing and  developing.  During those early years, The Woodlands Corporation helped provide space for the group.  One of those spaces included a Gallery at The Wharf in The Village of Grogan’s Mill. 

By 1984 membership had grown to over 100 artists.  WAL sponsored art classes at what was then a psychiatric hospital along I-45.  WAL members had galleries in the Woodlands Inn building.

WAL sponsored national level workshops by Tom Browning, Mary Jane Cox, Bill Kalwick, Bob Rohm, Betty Carr, Bobbie Kilpatrick, and more.

Around 1995 the new Montgomery College Art Gallery opened.  WAL began regular quarterly shows with members sitting the  Gallery daily.

WAL sponsored the 1999-2000 Lone Start Art Guild Convention at The Woodlands Inn and Resort Center.  There were over three hundred and twenty five artists present, nine demonstrators, and four national workshops to attend.

Right around WAL’s 25th anniversary, Trademark Properties offered a space at Market Street.  WAL turned the space into Local Color Gallery.  The Gallery was open for close to one year.  It was a very successful venue for members to share their work with the community.  Even though the space was leased out, “Local Color Gallery” still exits as WAL works toward a new home to exhibit work, provide workshops and demos, and become an even greater presence in the community.

Woodlands Art League - Name and Purpose

The Society is known as the Woodlands Art League and was created under the guidance of the Lone Star Art Guild in 1981 to encourage and support its members and community in their pursuit of creative endeavor, education and appreciation by presenting opportunities and support available within the organization, affiliates and community.

The Leagues’ purpose is to further the cause and interest in the visual arts through teaching, programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, and community involvement. 

The organization is organized exclusively for educational purposes and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Become a Member of WAL

If you would like to become a member of the Woodlands Art League, please download this Membership Application, fill it out and send it along with your check (made out to Woodlands Art League) to:

Woodlands Art League
P.O. Box 7234
The Woodlands, TX  77387