​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.
FEATURED ARTIST Stacey Lizette
Artist Statement
Stacey is a native Austinite, photographer and painter who is inspired by nature, travel and birds. She loves to research the associated meanings of various birds and bring elements of symbolism into her work. Stacey often donates to pet and wildlife non-profits based on the geographical location of the source inspiration.
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2025 MEMBER MEETINGS
Next Meeting!
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Date: Sunday, February 9, 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 immediate right)
Topic: We are excited and honored to have Richard Samuel as our
guest speaker. He's an award-winning artist, art dealer, and gallery
owner, recognized by the Austin Chamber of Commerce for his
community impact in 2024. He will be sharing some of his knowledge
and skills with us as our guest presenter.
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​Please Save the Date for these member meetings: ​
May 18th
August 10th
December 7th​​
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear members of CAS,
As we begin a new year I wanted to send a note of thanks to all of you for sharing your artwork, your time, and your unique experience with our community. As an all-volunteer nonprofit, it's your contributions that have made CAS the vibrant organization that it is today.
Please join us at our upcoming Q1 Members' Meeting:
​​Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:30-3:30pm
Westbank Library (1309 Westbank Dr, Austin, 78746), Upstairs Gathering Room.
Membership renewals are open now (click here). I hope you will renew your CAS membership in 2025 to enjoy these benefits:
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Rotating and Curated exhibit opportunities at our ongoing venues
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Special events - we aim for at least 2 special exhibits a year
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In-person meetups - quarterly member meetings and periodic social events
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Volunteer opportunities to get experience organizing shows
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Each year we make donations to several local art-related charitable causes.
As always, please let me or anyone on the board know if you have suggestions or feedback!
Happy new year,
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