donate

donation & membership

Give the gift of art!  We welcome your tax deductible donation for general needs such as youth art scholarships, art supplies, and summer art camps. 

Why donate?
Gifts of $50, $200, or $500 can mean hiring a paraeducator to help a special needs student, purchasing quality art supplies for student portfolio art, or even covering a year-long scholarship for a student in need.

Scroll down to use our online form to become a member of Friends of Creative Arts by gifting a donation of $50 or more.  Please include your email address to receive your benefits, which include a quarterly newsletter and invitations to events.  Join our Facebook community for art inspirations and behind-the-scenes photos.

If donating or joining by check, please make checks payable to Creative Arts Inc. and mail to 400 Highland Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

Donating through United Way?  Contribute to Creative Arts Inc. by specifying our name or by using our United Way number: 10530947.

 art supplies

Most needed art supplies:
• Box canvas
• Canvas board
• Acrylic paint
• Watercolor paint
• Colored pencils 
• Pottery clay & glazes
• Sculpey clay

Most school and office supplies also accepted:
• Printer paper
• Pens/Pencils
• Paper towels

Email creativeartsclasses@gmail.com 
to ask about donating supplies, or check out our Amazon Wish List.

Get Creative Arts gear at our online store: Zazzle

volunteers

Volunteers can choose to help with a variety of needs that fit your schedule.  Distribute flyers, help set up and clean up special events, or assist with art classes.  Behind the scenes or front and center, there is a place for everyone to volunteer with our vibrant arts organization.

Email creativeartsclasses@gmail.com 
to ask about volunteering.

thank you

Thank you to the individuals and organizations who, through their generous support, make Creative Arts Inc. nonprofit art studio possible.  

​• Anonymous - $9,500 donation to Computer Art program
• Anonymous - $1,300 donation to Sewing program
• The Community Foundation for McHenry County
• The Crystal Lake Lions Club
• The Donna Vestal Foundation
• The Dole
• Harvest Graphics
• Reprographics Art Supply
• McHenry County College
• Google Grants
• Darlene Bremer
• Greg Cannizzo
• Danny Little
• Josh Meadows
​• Janet Potter
• Ruth Sieber & John Schueler
• Carol Stone
• Doug Williamson
​• Michael Williamson
• Nancy Williamson

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