Creative Art Society
Downriver and Southeastern Michigan
Supporting Artists And
Expanding Creativity
Since 1956
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.
For CAS Members
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The NEXT CAS Member Meeting is September 8, 2026
Monthly meetings at 6:30 pm Southgate Veteran’s Library: March, April, and May offer 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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Music & Art in the Garden
June 3 - August 5, 2026 Every Wednesday!
5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Local artists displaying their work include CAS members: Betty Borza and Lynn Warrington- June 17; Mona Whitaker- June 24; Annette Sebestin- July 15 and Betty Borza- July 29. -
DCA Annual Members Show
Opening Reception Thurs., June 25, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Exhibit runs from
June 25 - August 1
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Fall Festival of the Arts 2026
Juried Fine Art Exhibit and Non-Juried Show
Sunday, Nov. 1 - 17
Downriver Council for the Arts
81 Chestnut St., Wyandotte -
ART AMBIENCE SHOW AND SALE
Art Ambience Fine Art Show and Sale
COMING SOON!
April 2027
Woodhaven Community Center
23101 Hall Rd. Woodhaven, MI 48183 -
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
EVENTS
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Art Ambience Fine Art Show and Sale
April 24, 25, & 26, 2026
Location: Woodhaven Community Center 23101 Hall Rd. Woodhaven, Mi. MAP
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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
2026 Visual Art Scholarships
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Scholarship Winners' Art
2027 Scholarship Winners
Lauren Garcellano
Ella Piggot
Jelena Ngyen -
2027 Scholarships Applications
Accepting Applications Nov 1 through April 15
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Scholarship Requirements
Frequently asked scholarship questions
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Free PDF Downloads
Application and Info PDFs you can download
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Photographing Your Art
Tips and info on photographing your art
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Submit Art Call Entry Materials
Submit Your Application and Artwork by Using the Button BELOW
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CAS Scholarship Entry Art Samples
From Previous CAS Visual Art Scholarship Entrants and Winners
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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