our mission
Provide exceptional quality art instruction for children and adults in order to build skills and explore art forms while nurturing the creativity of individuals at all ability levels.
our scholarships
Annual art class scholarships sponsored by the Crystal Lake Lions Club are available and awarded to students having strong artistic motivation and financial needs.
Scholarships run year-round. 
Adult Financial Need Scholarship Application (PDF)
Brian "Wheels" Melhorn Memorial Scholarship Available for one adult student per year, based on artistic interest and financial need. 2023: Accepting applications 2022: AWARDED 2021: AWARDED Scholarship runs year-round, and is sponsored by Creative Arts studio. Artwork by Jamie Sanks Clark. |
our board
President
Michael Williamson Board Members
Rob Balboa Lindsay Sharp Carol Stone Nancy Williamson our instructorsAll classes are taught by qualified, professional artists and art educators. Read more:
our team
Director
Susan Sieber Coordinator Thomas Egger Events Committee
Janet Balboa Linda Cannizzo Director Emeritus Scott Little |
our location
Creative Arts, Inc. nonprofit art studio is located in a charming "arts cottage" at 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, Illinois.
The studio is directly behind the Dole Mansion, on the grounds of the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park; just minutes from South Elementary School and Lundahl Middle School. |
our policiesWelcome
Creative Arts Inc. is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Registration Complete our online registration form or register in person at Creative Arts, Inc, 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Attendance & Make-up Classes Please call or email if you will not be able to come to class. Make-up classes are generally available, but contact the instructor for details. Class credit must be redeemed within one year of the original class date. Cancellations Classes may be cancelled due to weather or other factors. Notice will be posted on this website, on our Facebook page or call 815.219.9243. We are not affiliated with School District 47 or 155 and do not follow their calendar or cancellations. Holidays Weekly art classes will pause for one week for Spring Break and Fall Break, and two weeks for Winter Break. Weekly art classes continue through summer. See specific dates on current art class schedule. Art camps will typically take place during school breaks, such as Spring Break, Fall Break, Winter Break, and summer break June-August. See specific camp offerings on events schedule or on the Summer Camp page. |