​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.
WELCOME TO CAS!
Not an artist but love art? Sign up for our Art Patron Distribution list and you will be notified of new exhibit events. Contact info will be used for notification of CAS events only and will not be sold or shared outside of CAS. Check out our inaugural edition.
FEATURED ARTIST Sushmitha Din Kashi
Artist Statement
Sushmitha’s art is a blend of creative fluidity and precision from her engineering background. She has been painting and exhibiting art from when she was twelve. After a decade-long hiatus, she recently revamped her art journey in Austin. Her watercolor works, inspired by the natural world, capture the delicate interplay between nature and emotion. She draws inspiration from nature around us in her artwork, be it landscapes, flowers, flow of water or colorful birds. Her watercolor portraiture, a relatively new addition to her artworks, reflects a deep engagement with human emotions and their connection to the environment.
In addition to her watercolor art, Sushmitha is passionate about origami. Her intricate paper folds are inspired from patterns in nature around us. As a member of the Creative Arts Society in Austin, Sushmitha has shared her artwork through exhibitions at various local cafes and libraries, enriching the cultural tapestry of the city.
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2025 MEMBER MEETINGS
Next Meeting!
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Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm (Networking from 1:30 - 2 pm)
Location: Westbank Library 1309 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746
Gathering Room (2nd floor, take an immediate right up
the stairs/elevator)
Speaker: Allison Eve "Making Relatable Art"
​Allison recently had her artwork featured with the city of Round Rock's
newest public art installation and will be presenting on the topic of
Making Relatable Art; sharing tips on how she has been able to make
her art more visible.
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​Please Save the Date for these member meetings: ​
August 10th
December 7th​​
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear CAS members,
Spring is in full swing, a time of renewal, art festivals, and pollen inundation. I hope you've had a chance to stop and smell the wildflowers before the heat starts ramping up. CAS has openings in four of our Curated exhibits though the end of the year, including one slot on May 30 at Hampton Library -- so please check out the open calls that are linked on our website at the bottom of the main page. Whether you’re exhibiting, volunteering, or simply staying connected, thank you for being part of our creative community! Hope to see you at our next Members’ Meeting on Sunday, May 18.
Best,
Ratha Grimes
2025 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