Welcome To CAS!
​The Creative Arts Society, established in 1999, is an Austin based, non-profit 501(c)(3) thriving arts organization actively promoting the development of the “Artist in Everyone” for the expanding growth and diversity of our community. Our vision is to be a vital presence in the community inspiring: Cultural enrichment, Community participation, and respect for diversity. Our goal is to increase awareness and appreciation for and through the Arts.  CAS welcomes artists from all backgrounds and supports diversity of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability and age.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Brenda Armistead
Artist Statement
I was that sweaty kid who could be found climbing a tree or baiting my own hook. I played with bugs under the porch, built forts in the piney woods of South Arkansas, and only suffered the indoors if Grandma would let me make things. I always loved the smell of dirt, and I fell hard for ceramics in High School. But eventually I grew up and got a "real job". After a great ride on Austin's high-tech wave I am now a part-time techie, and part time self-employed artist. Mostly self-taught, I read, study videos, and occasionally seek out training with great clay sculptors. I've been at it this way for about a decade. My sculptural themes explore the sometimes absurd contrast between the apparent and the intrinsic, telling stories about dreams, wishes, and relationships, often drawing inspiration from legend and myth. Obedient to my Southern upbringing, I also put a lot of energy into making useful things. My art business moves in waves; sometimes relying heavily on wheel-thrown functional ware, and at other times diving deep with the sculptural muse. I find both types of work equally fulfilling.

​Website:
www.grannygoodfish.com
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Email:
grannygoodfish@yahoo.com

2023 MEETING SCHEDULE

Stay tuned for an update on our 2023 schedule
As a result of member feedback, we will be trying out a new day/time for our General Meetings this year.  Tentatively, these will be held on Sunday afternoons.   Our first meeting will be a Sunday in February at Art Direct.  Creative Arts Society appreciates the generosity of Art Direct to allow us to use their space for this general meeting at no charge.  Please bring your own folding chair.  We will have light refreshments and door prizes. 
Date: TBD
Venue: Art Direct, 2438 W Anderson Ln. C2A, Austin, TX 78757
Time: TBD

FEATURED EXHIBITS

Some of our venues:

Cypress Grill
4404 W William Cannon Dr,  Austin, TX 78749

Zaviya Grill
1212 W Parmer Lane, Unit A, Austin, TX 78727

See more of our venues.

​President's Message

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Dear CAS members,  
Please welcome the 2023 CAS board members.
President: RJ Armstrong 
Vice President: Amanda Zappler
Treasurer: Kim Sanchez 
Secretary: Shruti Mehta 
Newsletter: Veronica Ortegon Primeaux 
Web Development Chair: Robb McKenzie
Membership: Mike Clark 
Community Events: Gena Destri
Public Relations Chair: Joyce LaBaw 
Social Media Chair: Betsy Denny 
Programs Chair: Kat Zinna
Historian: Joan Lawson
Student Liaison: Laura Bauman
Rotating Exhibits: Elena Lipkowski
Curated Exhibits: Israel Guardado and Rachel Snee 
Special Events: Jane Fier and Leslie Kell  
Happy Holidays, 
Shruti Mehta 
CAS President 2022 

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Check out KLRU's feature
​on CAS in their series Arts in Context!
Read the latest newsletter: August 2022
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The Creative Arts Society is an Austin based, non-profit 501(c)(3) thriving arts organization actively promoting the development of the “Artist in Everyone” for the expanding growth and diversity of our community. Our vision is to be a vital presence in the community inspiring: Cultural enrichment, Community participation, and respect for diversity. Our goal is to increase awareness and appreciation for and through the Arts.