Upcoming Art Events
Spring Art Show at The Dole
Saturday, April 11, 10:00am-2:00pm 
Creative Arts studio student & instructor art 

Students of all ages can display their work in the Creative Arts show! Art will be viewable for 2 weeks in April, plus join us for a special Saturday event featuring art activities, art scavenger hunt, art demos & vendors.

Spring Art Show artwork drop off instructions: Please label art with student name, contact phone number, and instructor name. Art must either be framed & wired, or include $5 for studio to prepare art for display. Students please drop off art at the studio the week of March 15 for their instructor to put in the show.

Location: The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Art will be on display for 2 weeks, with special event on Saturday, April 11th
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
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Location: The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (right next to Creative Arts Crystal Lake studio)
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
Art Camps
Spring Break, Summer (June-August), & Fall 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
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
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