Cultural Activities Center

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Cultural Activities Center! Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and talents of the people who make our community such a special place to live, work, create, and grow.

From our CAC staff and volunteers to the artists, educators, performers, community partners, and supporters who bring the arts to life, we are grateful for all you do.

09/04/2026

Make a night of it on Saturday, November 21, as the Eli Young Band takes the stage at the Cultural Activities Center!

Come early, grab dinner from Oliver’s BBQ, enjoy a drink from the bar, and then settle in for an incredible night of live music.

• Oliver’s BBQ: 5:30–8:30 PM
• Bar Opens: 7:00 PM
• Doors Open: 7:00 PM
• Show Starts: 7:30 PM

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! → https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=343648

Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and join us for a great night of BBQ, drinks, and live music at the CAC!

09/02/2026

Art is Everywhere: TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is a part of our daily lives, shaping how we travel and connect with others. It brings people and communities together, sparks new ideas, and helps us discover new experiences and opportunities.

Artists have long been inspired by movement, whether it’s planes, trains, cars, buses, or bicycles. Through art, we can see the beauty in how we travel, think about how transportation has changed, and notice all the ways it brings us closer to people and places.

Transportation is more than just moving from place to place. It can help people get what they need, break down barriers, and deliver important resources to those who need them most.

September - October | Art is Everywhere: TRANSPORTATION

• August 28 to October 3 | Uncovering America: Transportation provided by the National Gallery of Art | McCreary Gallery

• October 2 | 11:30 | Lunch & Learn: Big Pink Bus: Mammograms on the Move with Lone Star Circle of Care offers Central Texas women a path to accessible, high-quality breast cancer screening.

Contributing Sponsors: Ciaburri Brand, Dillard’s, Garcia Architects, H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust, Lancôme, 6 News KCEN TV, Meta, Michelle Clemens, Rowan, Temple Chamber of Commerce

*Artwork is Freeway Curve, 1979 by Wayne Thiebaud

08/31/2026

Creative Classes begin tomorrow at the Cultural Activities Center!

Ready to try something new or build your skills? September brings a full lineup of classes to the Cultural Activities Center, with opportunities to create, move, learn, and explore.

SEPTEMBER CLASSES

▪ Salsa + East Coast Swing
Sept. 1 – Oct. 6 | 3-Week + 6-Week Options | Drop-In $50

▪ Wheel Throwing with Aaron
Sept. 2 – 30 | 10 AM–12 PM OR 1–3 PM | $145

▪ Clay Class with Durinda
Sept. 8 – Oct. 6 | $155

▪ Clay Class with Paul
Sept. 8 – Oct. 6 | $155

▪ Cyanotypes: Learn to Make Sun Prints!
Sept. 12 | $40

▪ Beginning Clay Class
Sept. 12 – Oct. 10 | 12–2 PM | $155

▪ Sunday Wheel Throwing with Aaron
Sept. 13, 20 + 27 | $145

▪ Advanced Clay Class
Thursdays in September | $125

▪ Acrylic Painting
Sept. 21 – 25 | 2:30–4 PM | $185

▪ Play in the Clay
Friday, Sept. 25 | 6 PM | $35

CREATE with us at the CAC! Registration is now open. Explore all September classes and reserve your spot at CACARTS.ORG/CLASSES.

08/28/2026

Spend your Friday evening surrounded by art, creativity, and community! Join us TONIGHT from 5–7 PM at the Cultural Activities Center as we open three new exhibitions and celebrate the talented artists and community members behind them.

Meet the artists, explore the galleries, discover the stories and inspiration behind the work, and find a piece of art that belongs in your home.

■ SAULSBURY GALLERY
Kil Cha Gullickson | Maple: Dancing Joy
Where the energy of life transforms into a dynamic dance.

■ HOWARD GALLERY
Sean Clark | Creatures from the Quadrilateral
A study in drawing, painting, and printmaking.

■ McCREARY GALLERY
Community Collections | Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Kicking off our newest Art is Everywhere: TRANSPORTATION chapter!

TONIGHT | Friday, August 28 | 5–7 PM | FREE

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a collector, or simply looking for something different to do tonight, enjoy an evening at the CAC and experience three new exhibitions under one roof.

And remember—artwork is available for purchase. Take home something that speaks to you while directly supporting the artists and the arts in our community.

We’ll see you tonight at the CAC!

08/21/2026

ART + ARTISTS - Join us at the Cultural Activities Center on Friday, 28th August, between 5 and 7 PM as we launch three new exhibitions in our galleries!

Meet the artists, take a look at their latest works, and learn about the inspiration and stories behind the art. If you are an art enthusiast, a collector, or just interested in art, we invite you to this opening reception.

SAULSBURY GALLERY
Kil Cha Gullickson | Maple: Dancing Joy
Where the energy of life transforms into a dynamic dance.

HOWARD GALLERY
Sean Clark | Creatures from the Quadrilateral
A study in the areas of drawing, painting, and printmaking.

McCREARY GALLERY
Community Collections | Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Art is Everywhere: TRANSPORTATION

•Friday, August 28 | 5–7 PM | FREE EVENT

We look forward to seeing you there. Artwork is available for purchase → take home something that speaks to you while directly supporting the artists and the arts in our community.

08/20/2026

September is the perfect time to CREATE at the CAC!

Whether you want to try something new, build your skills, or make time to be creative, the Cultural Activities Center has a full lineup of classes beginning this September. From clay and wheel throwing to painting, cyanotypes, salsa, and swing, there’s something waiting for you.

SEPTEMBER CLASSES

Salsa + East Coast Swing
September 1 - October 6
3-week and 6-week class options available
Drop-in option: $50

Wheel Throwing with Aaron
September 2 - 30 | 10AM – 12PM or 1PM – 3PM | $145

September Clay Class with Durinda
September 8 – October 6 | $155

September Clay Class with Paul
September 8 – October 6 | $155

Cyanotypes: Learn to Make Sun Prints!
September 12 | $40

Beginning Clay Class
September 12 – October 10 | 12PM – 2PM | $155

Sunday Wheel Throwing with Aaron
September 13, 20 & 27 | $145

Advanced Clay Class
Thursdays in September | $125

Acrylic Painting
September 21 – 25 | 2:30 PM - 4 PM | $185

Play in the Clay
Friday, September 25 | 6 PM | $35

There’s no better time to find your creative side. Choose your class, bring your curiosity, and come create with us at the CAC!

Registration is now open • visit CACARTS.ORG/CLASSES to explore classes and reserve your spot.

The Cultural Activities Center will be the premier destination in Central Texas which provides an opportunity to experience art from around the world,

08/14/2026

National Day of Dance brings people together to celebrate culture and creativity. Hosted by the CAC, the event features lively performances, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy dancing as a community.

Join us on SEPT 19, from 10AM - 4PM.

08/12/2026

Fall classes are coming to the Cultural Activities Center! Whether you’re ready to hit the dance floor, get your hands in some clay, or pick up a paintbrush, there’s something fun waiting for you. 💃🎨🏺

SALSA + EAST COAST SWING
September 1 – October 6
Six-week and three-week class options available
Not ready for the full session? Join us for a $50 drop-in class!

PLAY IN THE CLAY
Fridays | 6 PM | $35
■ September 25
■ October 23
■ November 20

BEGINNER CLAY CLASS
September 12 – October 10
12–2 PM | $155

ACRYLIC PAINTING
September 21–25
2:30–4 PM | $185

DANCE + PAINT + CREATE: Grab a friend, choose your class, and make a little room for creativity and FUN this fall at the CAC! 🍁

View all classes and register: https://cacarts.org/classes/