LIVE MODEL LABS

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.

2017 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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:

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To designate a contribution to our scholarship fund click here.

To apply for a scholarship, please complete application here .

The Blue Plate Special is an exciting fundraiser centered around a silent auction featuring artist-designed ceramics plates that are paired with fantastic items such as gift certificates, tickets to events, merchandise and more.

Funds raised from this event support CAC and its outreach programs. We believe strongly that through the creative process we build stronger communities helping people re-imagine their world. Our current outreach programs: Camp MetalHead, unseenamerica, ArtAbility and Art as a Second Language allow challenged and underserved children, teens and adults to build their creative confidence, transforming lives along the way.

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: