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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 Carol Hayman
Artist Statement
Carol Hayman, photographer and printmaker, lives in Austin, Texas where she is a retired Professor of Anthropology from Austin Community College. She has exhibited locally, nationally, and internationally in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Japan, England, France, Spain, and Bulgaria. During a recent artists' residency, in Mexico City, she was able to transform some of her photographic work into risographs. These photographs are of the joyful vibrating colors of the surrounding neighborhood of Tlalpan. The bright colorful images glow in the unique color palette of the city. Photography is about light. The lively light dances for joy in Mexico City. Oranges and blues glow with sunny clarity. Her work is included in the collections of the Centro de Documentación de La Liga de Arte de San Juan, the Georgetown University Library Washington DC, The Joni and John Sager Art Endowment of Texas Lutheran University at Seguin, the University of Wisconsin Madison Archive, SGCI Archive at Kennesaw State University, The Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, the Mesa Contemporary Art Museum, the Bradbury Art Museum, the Woodlands School Art Trust, the University Health System San Antonio, and the Illinois Institute of Art Chicago.
She has completed residencies with the Coronado Studio Serie Print Project, with the University of Texas at Casa Herrera in Antigua, Guatemala, and at El Sur, Tlalpan, Mexico City.
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2026 MEMBER MEETINGS
Next Meeting!
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Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church (see campus map below)
8001 Mesa Drive, 78731
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Topic: Photographing Your Artwork presented by Ratha Grimes
Have you struggled with glare in your artwork photos? Not sure what color management is, or if you need it? Are your photos sometimes washed out or not square to the borders of the image? This workshop will walk you through lighting, capturing, and editing your artwork photos for professional-looking results using free software.
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SAVE THE DATES:
Sunday, August 16th​​​​​
Sunday, December 6th
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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.
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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
It’s April and everything just feels a little lighter, brighter, and more full of possibility. Between spring energy, a few April showers, and art fair season in full bloom, I hope your art practice is filled with creativity and inspiration.
I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Q2 Member's Meeting on Sunday, May 17 at 1:30 pm! Also, if you're not already involved, 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. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.
Best,
Ratha, 2026 President
Featured Open Calls for Art for our Curated Exhibits
Artists hang their own art and prepare their own labels, typically one to two artists per exhibit
You must be a CAS member to apply to our Calls for Art - Join here