The center will be closed on Thursday June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
There will be no classes.
A Transient Within a Temporary Space celebrates the achievements that our artist in residence Zach Van Horn has made during his time with the Cultural Arts Center. His work will be displayed in our 3rd floor Loft Gallery.
On view in the Main Gallery from May 16 through June 21, 2025, this powerful exhibition centers the lived experiences of women and asks a timely, essential question: What do we protect? The artists, working across a range of media, explore themes of safety, identity, vulnerability, and care—offering deeply personal and universally resonant reflections on […]
Registration for Session 4 classes opens Saturday at 8:30 AM. The Cultural Arts Center offers a vast array of options for both beginning and experienced artists. Classes are available in sessions of 7-8 weeks. Our available classes include: Book Arts Ceramics Drawing Enameling Encaustic Mixed Media Jewelry Collage Mixed Media Painting Printmaking Sculpture Weaving Registration […]
Pianist and vocalist Mark Freshwater performs My Favorite Love Songs. Bring your lunch. We'll provide the coffee.
Students will learn about the history of hand paper making and each step involved in paper creation. They will learn how charge pulp vats, form sheets with a mould and deckle, and press and dry their handmade sheets. They will also learn several artistic techniques beyond simple sheet formation, including laminations, inclusions, knockouts and veils. […]
Aspiring fiber artist and Cultural Art Center intern Morgan Brown presents her early textile work. Bring your lunch. We'll provide the coffee.
Artist Michael Fornadley takes over the Main Gallery with his woodcuts and paintings. Visitors are invited to join the artists for the opening reception, a celebration of both the work on display and the community behind it.
Learn how to safely use a blowtorch and create abstract works of art using encaustics (beeswax with resin), shellac, pigmented powders, India Inks, and added metallics. All materials included. No prior experience necessary, but helpful. Registration is required.
Alter your handbuilt and wheel thrown pieces into flowing vessels and sculpture with slip trailed decoration. Carol Long draws influence from plant and animal life.With joy, whimsy and beauty as her goal, her work continues to evolve as she experiments with new ways of expressing these qualities of her surroundings. Registration required. Monday, Jul 07 […]
Transform your old clothes into fly one-of-a-kind pieces. You will learn techniques to update your clothing such as applique, reverse applique, visible mending, stenciling, sashiko and boro stitching and simple machine sewing alterations. Bring your denim (jackets, jeans or shirts), sweats, and Tee shirts to class. Please bring a sewing machine, if you have one. […]
Kirsta Benedetti has embarked on a profound exploration of humanity within the confines of a prison system, seeking to capture the vibrancy and value of incarcerated women through the medium of portraiture and interactive storytelling installations. Her work will take over our Main Gallery space. Visitors are invited to join the artists for the opening […]