Upcoming Art Events
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Frostmoon Faire
PROPOSED DATE FOR 2026 (subject to change): Saturday November 7, 10:00am-2:00pm @The Dole Enjoy a magical faire with Creative Arts student & instructor art display, vendors, art demos, live music, costumed characters, art scavenger hunt, kids' activities, food truck, photo booths, and more! Attendees welcome to wear fairy or medieval garb to get in the spirit of the Faire. FREE - $5 donation appreciated to support the arts MORE INFO Location: The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (right next to Creative Arts Crystal Lake studio) |
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Spring Art Show
March 2026 Creative Arts studio student & instructor art Explore a wonderful variety of drawings, paintings, digital art, fiber art and more from Creative Arts students & instructors on display at the Dole in March. Two entries per student; art due by Feb 21, 2026 Location: The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Art will be on display for 2 weeks, with special event on a Saturday in March (TBA) |
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Monarchs & Music
August 2026 @Crystal Lake Main Beach A festival all about butterflies! Enjoy learning about Monarch Butterflies from local organizations, see the Creative Arts fairy houses and butterfly art, get your face painted, and enjoy coloring pages and other activities. Come dressed in your best butterfly shirts, wings, or hats. FREE face painted sponsored by Creative Arts studio FREE admission - Donations appreciated to support the arts See photos from previous Monarch events: Monarchs & Music 
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Art Camps
Spring Break, Summer (June-August), Fall Break & Winter Break camps available Draw, paint, sculpt and more all year long! Each camp week has a variety of amazing art projects where you can learn new techniques step-by-step, then let your creativity soar. ART CAMPS |
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Private Parties
Schedule your 1.5-hour to 2 hour private event for ages 6 & up. Minimum 5 to maximum 25 participants. $18/participant includes all supplies, and instructor-led activity to create your choice of painting, sculpting or mini plushie project. Saturday & Sunday afternoons available. Book now: PARTIES |
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Also see our Art Display at Marvin's Toy Store, art changes frequently to showcase our amazing students!
Visit Creative Arts virtual galleries here: Gallery One @ Student Art Show Gallery Two @ Adult Colored Pencil Art Show Gallery Three @ Instructor Art Show Gallery Four @ Monarch Butterfly Art Show Artist interviews & art activity videos: Creative Arts YouTube |