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Check it out! CAS is featured in the this edition of Voyage Austin!
If you are hoping to participate in this year's Austin Studio Tour, here is a link to Almost Real Things' Host Directory. CAS won't be a host site for this year's Austin Studio Tour (Propaganda HQ closed operations earlier this year).
The Creative Arts Society, established in 1995, 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.
WELCOME TO CAS!
FEATURED ARTIST Laura Sturtz
Artist Statement
Laura Sturtz is a versatile artist creating in both 3D and 2D. She explores both geometric and organic forms in her artwork in metals and wood. Additionally, she spent 10+ years almost exclusively creating in ceramic.
She enjoys challenges in processes exploring various media. Working with recycled/reclaimed materials whenever possible presents limitations but also opens possibilities. Both wood and metal present interesting challenges in joinery, form, and finishing issues.
Having participated in numerous juried national and regional exhibitions, her work is in many national and international private collections. She simultaneously works on at least two different bodies of work. Laura “life is too short to simply focus on one area to the exclusion of all else”:.
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2026 MEMBER MEETINGS
Next Meeting!
Date: Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church (see campus map below)
8001 Mesa Drive, 78731
Topic (tentative): Artist Show 'n Tell, Holiday Treat Potluck, 2027 Board Induction
All Member meetings are prefaced by a Networking Session from 1:30 pm - 2 pm followed by the formal meeting from 2 pm - 3:30 pm.
Our meeting is in the Conference room in the central building. Use the middle entrance (office), indicated by the yellow arrow in the map below. If the door is locked, press the buzzer to the right of the glass door.
Also, Members are welcome to attend our board meetings. These are typically held the month before each members meeting. Please refer to the Calendar for the specific dates and contact any board member for the zoom invitation.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear CAS artists, patrons, and supporters:
I hope you are having a delightful, creative, and invigorating summer. Our next member meeting will be August 16th at 1:30 pm, stay tuned for details. In the meantime, please check out our members' resource page https://www.creativeartssociety.org/members-resources, follow our social media and participate in our many exhibit opportunities. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact a board member (names and links are listed on the Contact Us page).If you haven't tried it, please give some thought to volunteering with CAS - more info here: https://www.creativeartssociety.org/volunteer-opportunities. Volunteering can be a great way to meet other artists, learn new skills, beef up your C.V., and find out about new opportunities.
Regards,
Ratha Grimes,
Creative Arts Society President
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