Art Blog
Open Call for Poetry for “Poet Tree” Exhibit
We are making plans to celebrating the April 2025 National Poetry Month with our first “Poet Tree” exhibit and we need your help. Trees on the center's property will be decorated with poems submitted by local and global poets of all levels. Selected poems will be...
An Artist Perspective of the Creative Arts Center
This blog is republished with permission of the author, Ruth Williamson. It originally was posted on Practicing Art. Joining the Bonham Creative Arts Center was a decision driven by my passion for art and community. I caught wind of the center through word of mouth,...
Finding Confidence Through Art: Painting Workshops at CACB
By CACB Staff, featuring artist insights from Jessie Bryant. Discover how trying something new through our Creative Arts Center Bonham (CACB) painting workshops can build confidence that extends beyond the canvas. The Courage to Create Have you ever hesitated to try...
North Texas Gives to the Arts!
Double Your Impact: North Texas Gives to the Arts Special Opportunity The Creative Arts Center of Bonham has thrilling news for our supporters and the North Texas arts community. Mark your calendars for April 17, 2025, when your contribution can make twice the impact....
Puddle-Jumping on Paper: The Art and Heart Behind ‘Girl in the Rain’
By the CACB Gallery Team Intro: Each month, the Gallery Team at the Creative Arts Center, Bonham (CACB) will feature art from that month’s showing. For artists, we’ll focus on a few techniques that you can consider for your own development. For art appreciators, we’ll...
From the Director’s Canvas | Lesson Learned: Artists Need Community
By Sandy BarberDirector, Creative Arts Center of Bonham Over the past year, I’ve had the honor of serving as the Director of the Creative Arts Center in Bonham. This role has been a journey of learning and growth, filled with insights about the importance of the arts....
From Confusion to Connection: Discovering Poetry at the Art Center
By Michelle Haynes I remember reading the poem “The Twa Corbies” in highschool: As I was walking all alane, I heard twa corbies making a mane. This anonymous tale from the 1700s left me wondering, “Why are you making me read this?!” Poetry seemed like an “eat your...
My New Obsession: Visible Mending
By Sandy BarberDirector, Creative Arts Center I first learned how to embroider in elementary school—using yarn and burlap. As a teen and adult, I spent countless hours cross-stitching, creating intricate pieces of fiber art. Some of my favorite projects included teddy...
Bringing Art Outdoors at CACB: Introducing Our New Mural
By the CACB Mural Committee At the Creative Arts Center of Bonham (CACB), we believe art shouldn't be confined to gallery walls. Sometimes, it needs to burst outside and greet everyone who passes by! That's exactly what's happening with our vibrant new mural project...
The Courage in Community: Shared Vulnerability and Trust in Local Art
By Michelle Haynes, CACB Board Member, featuring artist insights from Jessie Bryant. Picture this: You're standing in an art gallery, surrounded by splashes of color and texture. But these aren't just any artworks — they're pieces of your neighbors' hearts and minds,...