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2024 Fall Festival of the Arts Juried Exhibit, Non-Juried Show and Sale
2024
CAS Fall Festival of the Arts
Juried Fine Art Exhibit,
Non-Juried Show and Sale
Location: Downriver Council for the Arts,
81 Chestnut Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
(MAP)
NEW DAY!!! Opening Reception
SUNDAY Oct 6, 2024 1-5 pm
Art Demonstrations - Saturdays
October 12th and 19th
Show Closes - Oct 20-24, 2024
Since the DCA is closed on Fridays, sales are available through October 20 prior to artist pick up.
Fall Festival of the Arts
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The 2024 CAS Fall Festival of the Arts
Juried Fine Arts Exhibit, Non-juried Show and Sale
Presented by
CREATIVE ART SOCIETY
Sunday, October 6th - Thursday, October 24th
The Public is Invited to Attend the 2024 Fall Festival of the Arts for FREE at
Downriver Council for the Arts
81 Chestnut Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 (MAP)
The Creative Art Society Fall Festival of the Arts is an exciting public initiative dedicated to the vital mission of “Keeping Local Arts Alive.” This dynamic event provides all members of our wonderfully diverse community with the exceptional opportunity to attend an engaging art exhibit, captivating show, and art sale. Every conceivable visual medium is represented at this event, including but not limited to beautiful sculpture, intricate ceramics, vibrant painting, stunning photography, creative collage, innovative mixed media, splendid jewelry, and exquisite glass works. The showcase features not only Fine Art entries but also includes an extra bonus of Unframed Matted pieces along with both 2D and 3D artwork that delights the senses. Each participating artist has the chance to submit up to 13 unique pieces of their creative work, allowing them to share their artistic vision.
The Creative Art Society proudly presents art from over 60 talented artists from all across Michigan, who will both display and eagerly sell their art during this wonderful community event. All members of the community are warmly invited to immerse themselves in the captivating “Artists' World” at this year’s Creative Art Society Fall Festival of the Arts. This year we celebrate 20+ years of art shows that have consistently offered you the pleasure and joy of viewing an extensive array of fine art and crafts created by talented individuals from Southeastern Michigan.
Thank YOU for “Keeping Local Arts Alive!”
NEW DAY!!!
Opening Reception and Awards Program
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
From 1-5 pm
at Downriver Council for the Arts, Wyandotte, Michigan
The CAS Fall Festival of the Arts Reception and Awards Presentation will be held at the well-appointed Downriver Council for the Arts building, situated in the heart of Downtown Wyandotte, Michigan. The Opening Reception is set for a delightful Sunday afternoon, taking place from 1 to 5 pm, during which you are warmly invited to meet and interact with the exceptionally talented artists who will showcase their incredible work. As part of the festivities, there will be an impressive array of Door Prize Baskets and gift certificates, all graciously donated by generous local artists and businesses, providing wonderful opportunities for attendees to win exciting prizes.
To further enhance the welcoming atmosphere, afternoon entertainment will be provided by the skilled musician Kenny Rayball on guitar, along with Ben Keast on trumpet, accompanied by keyboards to create a delightful musical experience.
The Awards ceremony is scheduled to commence shortly after 2:30 pm, adding to the anticipation of the day. There is over $800.00 in prize money available to be awarded to the deserving artists who excel in their creative endeavors. The Awards will be chosen by our esteemed Juror, Diane Krempa, whose expertise will ensure that the most deserving artists are recognized. Many of the visual artists featured at this year’s show and sale will be present, offering you the valuable opportunity to engage in discussions about their artwork in detail during the Opening Reception. So take a leisurely stroll through the exhibits and enjoy viewing the remarkable display of artistic talent, all while immersing yourself in the soothing live acoustic music that will serve as your pleasant and inviting soundtrack for the afternoon.
Fall Festival of the Arts Awards
$300 First Place Award
Donated by TBA
WINNER: To be Announced
$200 Second Place Award
Donated by Jean Peacock and Karen Banko
WINNER: To be Announced
$100 Third Place Award
Donated by Mary Jo Caruana
WINNER: To be Announced
$100 Artists Choice Award
Donated by Angela DeSanti and Marilynn Harlan
WINNER: To be Announced
$50 Honorable Mentions (3)Donated by Jacqueline Walock
WINNERS: To be Announced
Cost to attend?
$0
All CAS Exhibits and shows are
Open to the Public
FREE to attend!
About the Location
Downriver Council for the Arts
81 Chestnut Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192 (MAP)
Downriver Council for the Arts is a wonderfully appropriate and vibrant art venue. It serves as the central art hub for 21 diverse communities, reaching over 350,000 residents throughout the southeastern region of Michigan. We warmly invite the public to attend the upcoming show during the month of October. Our show and sale hours are carefully aligned with the Downriver Council for the Arts’ hours of operation, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate and enjoy the event. If you see an artwork you really love and would like to make arrangements to purchase it, please contact Jackie HERE.
Purchase Information and Sales
All art displayed at Creative Art Society (CAS) exhibits and shows is available for sale ONSITE throughout the entire duration of the event. We gladly accept a wide variety of payment methods to accommodate as many visitors as possible, ensuring a hassle-free purchasing experience during the designated sale hours at the exhibit. These payment options include cash, credit card, check, money order, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, and Klarna. Additionally, for your utmost convenience, some purchases may also be processed via phone, providing you with more flexibility. We are fully equipped to accept payments from major credit card providers, which include Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
If you have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Jackie by email. Feel free to reach out to her with any inquiries you may have. HERE
Dates and Hours for Exhibit Viewing and Sale
Oct 6th -Oct 24
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 2:30 pm
Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday: TBA
Artist Demonstrations
Saturdays from 12 noon-3pm
Oct. 12th and 19th
CAS Members will be providing instruction in a variety of art mediums for all ages. Attend for FREE.
CAS Honorary Guests
A juried exhibition features a collection of artwork that has been carefully selected through a highly competitive process. To guarantee that only the finest and most impressive works are accepted into the Fine Art section of our upcoming show, we have chosen a highly qualified juror with expertise in the fine arts to oversee the selection process for our Fall Festival of the Arts event.
This year, we welcome Diane Krempa as our distinguished juror.
Our Honorary Chairperson is TBA
Meet Fall Festival of the Arts Juror, Diane Krempa…
Art making is an essential and integral component of Diane Krempa’s life and being, weaving itself intricately into the very fabric of her existence. It encapsulates not only what she perceives but also how she reacts to the vast world around her, and these personal insights have profoundly informed the art that she creates with passion and dedication.
Diane firmly believes that she possesses an “impressionist core,” as she is irresistibly drawn to the captivating mysteries of light—how it is perceived and experienced in countless, often wondrous ways within nature and in our everyday living, as it delicately casts shadows and highlights on various objects and scenes. She is able to find beauty everywhere, even in the intriguing allure of building ruins that tell their own silent stories.
Diane Krempa’s primary medium is watercolor, yet she has been enthusiastically exploring the rich possibilities of collage and has a deep passion for thematic exploration through mixed media. The creative possibilities seem endless, encompassing a wide array of diverse color themes and subject matter, and she derives immense joy from drawing and painting not only the human figure but also various elements of the natural world that inspire her.
Her favorite question to ask is the thought-provoking "What If," a simple yet profound inquiry that sparks the inspiration for a new series to emerge—each new piece continuously informs what will transpire in her next artwork. Nature serves as her ever-inspiring muse, and she fervently wishes to expand upon those glorious moments that have struck her deeply and profoundly, ultimately aiming to record her personal Impressions of beauty that she finds throughout the world around her.