Classes | Crete Creative

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Sat, May 10
"Awakening" Opening Reception & Art Market
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May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Creative @ Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Contemporary Myaamia artwork that uplifts and educates...
Sat, Jun 28
Opening Reception: Christopher Trott
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Jun 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Creative @ Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Sat, Aug 23
Opening Reception: "Feline Splendor" Group Showcase
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Aug 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Creative @ Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Support local artists advocating for felines in need!

"Awakening" Myaamia Voices Presentation

May 10th @ 1:30 - 2:30 PM

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Exploring the World of Art: Session 1 (Kids)

June 7th @ 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Fine Arts with Maggie Ricci

June 28th @ 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Exploring the World of Art: Session 2 (Kids)

July 19th @ 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Summer Community Project

August 11th @ 4 - 7 PM

Blackout Poetry and Art: Part 2

TBA

Intro to Collage Workshop

May 24th @ 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Free RSVP

Summer Community Project

June 9th @ 4 - 7 PM

Summer Community Project

July 14th @ 4 - 7 PM

Summer Community Project

July 28th @ 4 - 7 PM

Fine Arts with Maggie Ricci

Aug 23rd @ 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Crete Memorial Day Parade

May 26th @ 11 AM - 1 PM

Summer Community Project

June 23rd @ 4 - 7 PM

Evening Fire Art Workshop

July 17th @ 7 - 8 PM

Exploring the World of Art: Session 3 (Kids)

Aug 2nd @ 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Donation Drive for Pets in Need

Begins August 23rd, 2025

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Tue, Mar 18
Artist Talk: Alejandra Mosqueda
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Mar 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Crete Creative @ Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Learn the inspiration and process behind her exhibit...
Sat, Mar 15
Alejandra Mosqueda's Opening Reception & Art Market
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Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Creative @ Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
"1 Artist, 2 Series" exhibiting soon...
Sat, Jan 25
Steven Schroeder Opening Reception & Art Market
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Jan 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Creative @ Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
"Lyrical abstractions" set to canvas for all to enjoy...
Sat, Dec 07
Santa & the Gnomes Meet N Greet (free!)
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Dec 07, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Creative @ 2nd Floor Gallery, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Sat, Nov 23
Opening Reception: 8th Annual Community Showcase
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Nov 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Second Floor Crete Creative Gallery, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Our end of the year celebration will be BIG!
Sat, Oct 26
Opening Reception: Spencer Fraser
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Oct 26, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Creative @ Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Sat, Sep 07
Opening Reception: Midwest Collage Society
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Sep 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Creative Gallery @ Crete Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Returning to Crete with new collages...!
Sat, Aug 17
Hummingbird Fest "Art-in-Motion" Project @ Goodenow Grove
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Aug 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Goodenow Grove, 27250 S Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL 60401, USA
Enjoy the fest and make your own hummingbird!
Sat, Aug 03
Opening Reception: Debbie Burk "Tile and Error: Exploration, Experimentation, Exasperation and Elation" & Art Market
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Aug 03, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Explore Debbie Burke's new exhibit & enjoy handmade creations!
Mon, Jul 29
Art Night @ Crete Farmer's Market
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Jul 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Crete Farmer's Market, 1321 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Networking and bringing art to the community!
Sat, Jul 13
Crete Unplugged Park-a-Palooza
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Jul 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Lincolnshire Park, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Games, prizes, & a craft at our booth!
Fri, Jul 12
First Look at Debbie Burke's "Tile and Error" Exhibit
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Jul 12, 2024, 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
View her work on display at Crete Library!
Sat, Jun 01
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Jun 01, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Join us at Crete Library for the grand opening...
Mon, May 27
Crete Memorial Day Parade
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May 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Main St, Crete, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Join the community for the annual parade...
Sat, May 25
Carrie Carlson Showcase Opens @ Crete Library
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May 25, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
2nd Floor of Crete Library, 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Explore this new exhibit, in our new gallery space...
Sat, May 18
Gallery Garage Sale
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May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Arbor House, 1304 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Help us clear out extra art, furniture and more...
Multiple Dates
Sat, Apr 13
Second Saturday: Open Studio
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Apr 13, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Crete Creative Gallery, 1304 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Bring your project and connect with other local artists...
Sat, Apr 13
Artist Talk: Barbara Leahy-Edwards
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Apr 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Crete Creative, 1304 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA
Learn more about the mind behind the current exhibit...

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