Beauty Can Still Grow in the Dark

Even in Arcadia Ascensionism Beauty Can Still Grow in the Dark: Taylor Brooke’s Meditations on Mortality October decorations — dangling plastic skeletons, towering grim reapers — treat death as a prop we put away on November 1. But at the Creative Arts Center in...

From Junk to Joy: Upcycled Art at CACB

Most artists hunt for the perfect canvas, the right shade of cadmium yellow, brushes with just enough spring. Michelle Haynes and Sandy Barber rummage through junk drawers. They prowl thrift stores. They rescue jeans headed for the landfill and pocket rusty gears that...

Field Trip to Double O Seven Farms

A Day at Double O Seven Farms: Creative Arts Center Visits a Local Organic Gem There’s nothing quite like a beautiful fall day in Fannin County—especially when it includes a field trip full of nature, learning, and community connection. Recently, Creative Arts Center...

Field Trip to David Keene’s Wood Shop

A Visit to the Heart of Bois d’Arc Craftsmanship: Creative Arts Center Takes a Field Trip On a sunny North Texas day, three members of the Creative Arts Center—Director Sandy Barber, Program Coordinator Japhnee “Jaye” Metellus, and Board Member Caroline Blackwell—set...

Community Art Contest Winners

Bonham, Texas = The Creative Arts Center recently announced the winners of their annual Community Art Contest. Carolyn Cook-Fauble took home Best of Show ribbon and $250 cash prize for her acrylic piece entitled Moons of Esher.  Caroline Blackwell won First Place...