Creative Art Society
Downriver and Southeastern Michigan
Supporting Artists And
Expanding Creativity
Since 1956
Art provided by: Gayla Brown (Art Ambience 2023)
Thank You, Gayla!
Keeping Local Arts Alive!
The Creative Art Society (CAS) is a nonprofit organization of artists that supports local arts in the Downriver Metro-Detroit area. We hold two big art shows each year, plus many other exhibits and craft events. CAS offers art education for all ages and skill levels. Our members also give out scholarships to local high school and college art students. Thank you for stopping by our website and learning about our efforts to promote creativity and support artists in our community.
ARTISTS’ APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Sept 20th, 2025, Saturday by Midnight
Applications Due
Saturday, Sept 27th, 10:00 am and 12:00 pm
Art Take-in Day
Drop Off Your Art
Pick Up of Artwork Not Accepted By Juror Between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Thursday, October 2nd, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
CAS Show set up
Volunteers are needed. CONTACT JACKIE BELOW.
Sunday, Oct 5th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Opening Reception & Awards Presentation
Exhibit and Show Opening
Saturday, October 18th, Noon to 3:00 pm
Artists Demonstrations
Saturday, October 25th, 10:00 am to noon
Pick Up Of Artwork
October 5th to September 23rd, 2025
Gallery Hours
Tuesday 9 am to 8 pm
Wednesday noon to 2:30 pm
Thursday Noon to 8:00 pm
Saturday 9 am to 2:30 pm
Volunteers are Needed For:
Take-In Day
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm (Or Until Artwork Is Picked Up)
Set Up Day
Thursday, October 2, 2025, Noon to 5:00 pm
Additional Day for Set Up
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Gallery Is Open 9:00 am to 2:30 pm For Food Delivery
Creative Art Society Presents
2025 Fall Festival of Arts Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale
Location: Downriver Council of the Arts in Wyandotte, Mich
Event Dates: October 5th to October 23rd, 2025
For CAS Members
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The NEXT CAS Member Meeting is Oct 14, 2025
Location: Southgate Veterans’ Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. Monthly meetings: Local art information and organization news, guest artists, mini-classes, or art demos each month. Join us at each June meeting for an art supply auction.
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Creative Art Society Here's What We DO!
Find out more about us.
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Become A CAS Member or Pay Membership HERE
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CAS Monthly Newsletter
The latest info about CAS events. Available for members: Sept -June
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Check us out on Social Media
Visit our Facebook Page
CAS Art Shows and Events
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Fall Festival of the Arts Fine Art Exhibit and Show
2025 Fall Festival of Arts at Downriver Council of the Arts in Wyandotte, Michigan.
Dates are October 5th to October 23rd, 2025
CLICK HEREfor more info
Or Download Application BelowApplications Due Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Contact Jackie for more info, or download the application below
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LOCAL ART CLASSES
Find out about CAS member led art workshops and classes offered by various CAS members.
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Arts and Culture in Southeastern Michigan
Us the Pure Michigan website to explore some of the cool art related space to visit in Southeastern Michigan
2025 Visual Art Scholarships
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2025 Scholarship Winners
Check out our 2025 Visual Arts Scholarship Winners
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CAS Scholarship Entry Art Samples
From Previous CAS Visual Art Scholarship Entrants and Winners
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2025 Scholarships Applications
Now closed. Applications will be open again beginning Nov 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 School year
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Scholarship Requirements
Frequently asked scholarship questions
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Photographing Your Art
Tips and info on photographing your art
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2025 Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to our winners of the CAS 2025
Iva M. Turner Visual Art Scholarship AwardsLauren Garcellano
Arlo Krino
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Free PDF Downloads
Application and Info PDFs you can download
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Submit Art Call Entry Materials
Submit Your Application and Artwork by Using the Button BELOW
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Making A Scholarship Donation
For inquiries about making scholarship donations, contact Maureen Keast by email.
CAS recognizes the 2025 Visual Art Scholarship Awards honoree as Iva M. Turner
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Questions? Contact Us
Email Scholarship Coordinator, Lyn Peraino