View our Fiscal Year 2021 Impact Report
View our Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021) Impact Report here.
CREATE Update on COVID-19
Dear CREATE Families and Friends: In response to public health concerns about the spread of COVID-19, CREATE will modify our operations effective March 14 – March 27. CAMP ON MARCH 16 REMAINS OPEN! We enforce CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of germs, … Read More
Check out our FY 2019 Impact Report
Fiscal Year 2019 was a big year for CREATE! With classes, camps, workshops, smARTkids, art therapy, community events, expanded space, and more, CREATE’s impact could be seen across the region. Check out our FY19 Impact Report to learn more … Read More
Art Therapy Open House – Saturday, September 7th
JOIN US! Art Therapy Open House – Saturday, September 7th, 1-4 pm Come experience first-hand how CREATE’s art therapy can benefit you or a loved one, with this experiential meet and greet! Meet our art therapists and discover how to … Read More
Kindergarten Orientation Camps
When school is out for MCPS kindergarten orientation days, art is in at CREATE! Reserved exclusively for current kindergarten students, our Kindergarten Orientation No School Day Camp features a range of age-appropriate art activities. Will it be cartooning? Collage? Painting? Join … Read More
CREATE summer art camp expands to Shepherd Park, DC this August!
Due to overwhelming demand for our limited August camp spaces, CREATE Summer Art Camp is expanding to Shepherd Park, DC! Late August summer camp spaces can be hard to find, but we’re here to help! For the final three weeks of … Read More
Halloween Art Spooktacular! Saturday, October 20th
Join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family at CREATE Arts Center in downtown Silver Spring! Saturday, October 20th, 12-2 pm REGISTER HERE! * Pumpkin Painting & Decorating! * Face Painting! * Spooky Treats! * Halloween … Read More
Art SAVES lives! Don’t believe us? Keep reading…
“I was born with a rare genetic retinal eye disease which left me legally blind and suffering other physical complications, resulting in forty surgeries from age 3 months to 20 years.” — Jane, art therapy client Imagine a child living in … Read More
NEW art workshops for adults!
Check out our fall schedule of art workshops for adults! Clay, paint, textiles, glass, and more! No experience is necessary, and all materials are included. Learn more.
Fall art class registration is open!
Registration is now open for fall art classes for children and teens! Check out our latest offerings, including Drawing & Painting, Comics & Cartooning, Fantastic Fiber Arts, Kids Pottery, Adventure in Art, and more! Classes begin Tuesday, September 25th. Check … Read More