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  Definition
  
  CAC hosts low-cost figure drawing & painting labs every Sunday. A live model will be provided for each 3 hour lab and you do not need to make a reservation.
  
  Live Figure Drawing
  Sundays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  
  Live Figure Painting
  Sundays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  
  Live model labs do not occur during the following holiday weekends:
  
  Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day,
  Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s.
  
  2018 Summer Class and Workshop Calendar
  
  You may view classes and workshops, organized by class or workshop and organized by category using the menu selections, i.e. Weekly Classes or Workshops and then selecting the area of interest.
  What is the difference between the two prices listed for a class or workshop?
  The full price is for non-members and the discounted price is for CAC members.
  
  What are the benefits of a membership?
  In addition to other benefits detailed on our Become a Member page, it entitles you to have a $30 discount for all classes or workshops you take in the year after you sign up for membership. Your membership is completely tax-deductible.
  
  Do I have to purchase my own supplies for classes even though I paid a materials fee?
  The materials fee covers communal department expenses and varies with the class you take. These include easels, demonstration supplies that are used by the instructor, printed handouts, firing fees, gas for welding equipment and other equipment supplies. You will still need to bring your own personal art supplies as listed in your supply list or discussed the first day of class.
  
  Do I need to purchase supplies for a workshop?
  Generally, all art supplies for workshops are provided. If you are asked to bring an item for the workshop, it will be detailed in the description online.
  SCHOLARSHIPS
  
  CAC has a limited number of scholarships each session for deserving students facing financial hardship. Although the materials fee is included, we are unable to provide scholarships any additional class supplies you may need. To apply for a scholarship for one session, please complete and sign the form here. Allow 2-3 weeks for your application to be reviewed.
  
  DISCOUNTS
  
  CAC offers a 15% discount on class or workshop fees (not including materials fee) for the following groups:
  
  Educators teaching in a public, private or university setting.
  
  Students enrolled in a public or private high school or college.
  
  Veterans and active duty military.
  
  Active police officers or firefighters.
  
  Please contact the office 214/320-1275 if you qualify and we can provide you a code to register online or enroll you in a class over the phone.
  GIFT CERTIFICATES
  
  Need something for that artsy person in your life, but have no idea what might peak their interest? With a gift certificate the recipient can choose their own class or workshop! You can also purchase yearly memberships as a gift. What could be better?
  
  Class Schedules:
  
  Register early. Classes will be cancelled if they do not meet the minimum enrollment three (3) business days prior to the start of a new session. CAC reserves the right to cancel, combine or reschedule any class. Instructors may alter the class schedule during a session to accommodate holidays. They will discuss any changes with each class.
  
  Registration and Policies:
  
  Please read all registration and refund policies before you register. To ensure enrollment, please register as soon as possible and no later than one week prior to the start date of the class as class space is limited...
EXHIBITIONS
- ANNUAL JURIED MEMBERSHIP EXHIBITION
  
  COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS
  
  DEPARTMENT EXHIBITIONS
  
  CALL TO ARTISTS: NORTHEAST DIVISION SUBSTATION MURAL
  
  ANNUAL JURIED MEMBERSHIP EXHIBITION
  
  CAC hosts an Annual Juried Membership Exhibition on view at Mary Tomás Gallery in the Dallas Design District. The exhibition is as varied as...
  
  COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS
  
  CAC often hosts exhibitions for community groups or schools as well as hosting our own department shows. In the past, we have hosted art shows for organizations...
  
  DEPARTMENT EXHIBITIONS
  
  CAC has a non-collecting exhibition space featuring four department exhibitions per year. The Gallery at CAC is the only exhibition space in the city...
  
  CALL TO ARTISTS: NORTHEAST DIVISION SUBSTATION MURAL
OUTREACH
- Now in its 10th year, Camp MetalHead is a free six-week summer camp that provides relevant job skills training and quality arts instruction in metal arts...
  
  Art as a Second Language is a series of free family-friendly art activities led by instructors from the Creative Arts Center of Dallas throughout the year at various venues, including...
  
  Unseenamerica is an eight week curriculum-based free program that teaches digital photography...
  
  ArtAbility is a pilot program that provides free studio opportunities and arts instruction to teens and young adults with developmental and intellectual challenges. This program is led by trained...
SUPPORT CAC
- The Creative Arts Center of Dallas (CAC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. By becoming an annual CAC member, you’re supporting the success of the Center and quality art education for the thousands of people CAC impacts every year.
  
  Individual & Household:
  
  $35 Student/Educator/Senior (55 and above)
  
  $45 Individual
  
  $75 Family (one household)
  
  To designate a contribution to our scholarship fund click here.
  
  To apply for a scholarship, please complete application here .
  
  The Blue Plate Special is the signature fundraising event for the Creative Arts Center of Dallas. The concept features ceramic plates designed by well-known artists and CAC instructors and students as silent auction items paired with other fabulous donations, such as gift certificates, tickets to arts events, hotel stays and more! There will also be wonderful libations, great food and entertainment.
  
  Visit the Blue Plate Special Page to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
  
  Thank you to our funders and sponsors who champion all that we do!
  CAC is happy to accept in-kind donations of supplies for our programming and equipment for our studios depending on the item and space considerations. In order to make sure we are the best option for your gift, we have listed some guidelines and suggestions for what we can use.
  
  We will gladly accept:
  
  Drawing and painting media: oil and acrylic paint, pencils, markers, pastels, crayons
  
  Paintbrushes: all sizes for oil and acrylic painting, foam paintbrushes
  
  Tape: painters tape, masking tape
  
  Glue: craft glue, hot glue, glue sticks
  
  Paper: drawing paper, construction paper, watercolor paper, rolls of paper
  
  Clay tools
  
  Printmaking supplies: blank screen-printing screens, screen-printing ink, block-printing ink, brayers
  
  Fused glass supplies: large pieces of suitable glass, glass cutters
  
  Jewelry supplies: copper or brass sheets, solder
  
  Books: art history books, fine arts books
  
  Safety & general studio equipment: safety goggles, aprons, latex gloves
  
  Select mosaic supplies such as smalti or stained glass.
  The Creative Arts Center of Dallas maintains the highest level of respect for the privacy of its donors. In furtherance of our commitment to honor your rights, we have developed this Donor Privacy Policy to guide our volunteers and staff on how they may and may not use your personal information. This policy may be updated from time to time.
  
  What information we collect
  
  CAC collects personal information from donors, including: amount donated, address, telephone number, donor comments and e-mail address. Tax laws in the United States and the State of Texas require CAC to keep contact information and contribution level of donors on file.
  
  How we use that information
  
  CAC will never publish, sell, trade, rent or share names (unless released for publication), e-mail or mail addresses, or telephone numbers of our donors. The Center will use contact information (e-mail, telephone number and address) of donors for these purposes only:
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BUILDING YOUR CREATIVE CONFIDENCE

Sept 2016

Creativity Coach Jill Allison Bryan has some great ideas for carving out a creative space so you will have no excuses not to have creative pursuits at your fingertips. According to Jill who also teaches a workshop at CAC called Building Your Creative Confidence, you don’t need an entire studio or even a lot of space to make time to bring more creativity into your life. “A drawer, a closet, a corner, anyplace can become a creative space,” she said in the Dallas Morning News feature that ran last week. Here’s a few ideas from this pro:

Stock a portable or rolling carrier that can travel from room to room that will help spark ideas.

Keep a bag handy for car trips, coffee trips or the car pool line.

Trunks and ottomans with lift-up tables and other hidden storage furniture pieces are great for storing art, craft and sewing supplies.

Create an inspiration station somewhere in your home – it could be a bulletin board or a collection of special objects that inspire you. Change it up as needed to keep you motivated.

Set up a writing corner in your house where you can enjoy a cup of tea and write or draw.

To learn more about Jill and her creative coaching ideas visit her web site www.creativeoasiscoaching.com. Click here to register for her next CAC workshop Building Your Creative Confidence on Oct 8 from 1 to 5pm.

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