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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. NEXT MEETING:
February 5, 2020 6:30 pm Networking | 7 pm Meeting LOCATION: Check back for the meeting location! |
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JANUARY FEATURED ARTIST
LA Hollins
Artist Statement a modern abstract expressionist creating and exhibiting artwork from remote Texas Hill Country art studio, Hawk Horn Hill . dense organic abstracts consider solitude, intense color, nature, garden, wildlife, spirituality and fragmented technology . pieces expose ultraviolet light transition through use of interference, metallic, fluorescent, iridescent paints, sprays, inks and heavy texture . mixed media primarily on canvas incorporating vintage collage, paper transfers, ephemera, chinese brush painting (on rice paper), glass, mirror, minerals and coins . artwork often expressing life, energy, humanity, memories, dreams, floating, open sky, landscape . an artist who contemplates peace, escape, everyday life, purpose and perseverance . simple and complex imagery emerge and fall through frequent repeated destruction and reiteration I am self-taught and continue to study with many amazing artists at the Contemporary/ATX-Art School of Laguna Gloria and painting abstractly for over 20 years. I am also a certified Art For Healing facilitator offering abstract art workshops, live paint outs and special events focused on the language of color, charity, special needs and military support. Dedicated Board Member and Volunteer in support of local artist exhibit opportunities and several local arts non-profits; including CAS, Bee Cave Arts Foundation "The Hive" and AAOCT - Arts Alliance of Central Texas . BlueStones@BlueStonesArt.com BlueStonesArt.com
FEATURED EXHIBITSAustin Public Libraries
Carver Branch Library 1161 Angelina St. Twin Oaks Library 1800 S 5th Street Howson Library 2500 Exposition Blvd. See more of our venues. President's Message
We are looking forward to another great year, filled with opportunities to exhibit our art, to learn from our fellow artists and to support each other on our creative journeys. I am honored to serve as your new President for 2020 and will do my best to ensure the continued success of CAS.
We are fortunate to have a wonderful group of volunteers who serve on the board, coordinate our exhibits and help to hang art. I am grateful for their efforts and support. Please help our coordinators by carefully reading the call for art, checking your calendar before submitting to make sure you can drop-off and pick-up your art on time and complying with the hanging guidelines. Please let us know if you are interested in helping out. New volunteers and new ideas will help CAS thrive and improve. Please come to our next General meeting on February 5th at 7 pm. Networking begins at 6:30 pm. If you would like to meet others to trade help with drop-offs and pick-ups, this would be an ideal opportunity. Our presentation will be on “Exhibiting Your Art”. We will explain the different types of CAS exhibits, our Calls for Art, hanging guidelines, pricing, framing, creating an online presence and will hold a Q&A session with a panel of experienced professional artists. We hope that sharing lessons learned will improve everyone’s exhibit experience. The meeting location will be announced shortly. I value your participation in our CAS community and look forward to the year ahead! Thank you, Joyce LaBaw president@creativeartssociety.org WHAT'S HAPPENING
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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.