Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages.  Light snacks will be available and donations accepted to cover the cost of the refreshments.

Performers who sing, play musical instruments, recite poetry and/or otherwise entertain are welcome.  Guests who simply want to cheer others on are encouraged to attend too.

The Creative Arts Center is a cultural arts center and non-profit organization.  The center operates an art gallery and gift shop and offers art classes and parties for all ages. 

Upcoming classes include art classes in watercolor and acrylic painting.  Artist Chris Cravens will be leading a four part watercolor series on Thursday afternoons in June.  New artist member Janet Vines will be teaching a Paint the Masters class on Saturday, June 1 with the first class painting Van Gogh’s Starry Night.  Other classes taught by Jessie Bryant and Jaye Bella are also coming up soon.  Class times, prices and other details can be found on the center’s website.  All classes require advanced registration which can be completed online or in person at the center.  New classes are being added each week.

The current exhibit in the gallery is the Feminine Energy and Artist Choice exhibit.  These works of art will be up until the end of the month.  The next call for artwork is due June 6.  The June theme is Vacation and Artist Choice.  Artist members can display up to three pieces of art each month for the cost of their artists membership.  Guest artists are invited to pay a $30 fee to display up to three pieces.  More details about exhibits and memberships are available on the center’s website and new members are welcome at all times.

Music in the Garden is making a comeback on Thursday, May 30.  Buzz Andrew and Brad Silwood will be teaming up for this kickoff show.  Garden gates will open at 6:30 pm and the show will start at 7:00 pm.  Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages.  Light refreshments will be available and donations encouraged to cover those costs. No admission charge.

More about the center’s events, classes and memberships can be found at www.CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org.  The center is located at 200 W 5th in Bonham.  Normal hours of operation are Tuesday – Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to noon.