Celebrating Black History through the Arts

The Pontiac Creative Art Center Celebrates Black History Month this Saturday with Two Free Events The Pontiac Creative Arts Center (PCAC) invites the public to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 23, with two special events showcasing the talents and works of local African-American storytellers and musicians. The first event brings in author Jean Alicia Elster from 1:00–3:00 p.m. to discuss her award-winning book, The Colored Car. Her book is a coming of age story set in … [Read more...]

Confetti Art Camp at the PCAC

Art camp is designed to introduce children, ages 6-11, to the arts. Drawing, Painting, Sculpture. Lunch included. For more information call the Pontiac Creative Arts Center (PCAC) at 248-333-7849. Registration is open for the 36th annual Confetti Camp. The art camp runs Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13 for kids ages 6-11. Each day from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., campers will make new friends and learn new things by participating in different art activities including drawing, painting, … [Read more...]

The Pontiac Creative Art Center Celebrates Black History Month

Celebrating Black History through the Arts The Pontiac Creative Arts Center (PCAC) invites the public to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 17, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. with spoken word, poetry, drumming, singing, dancing, and more. This free event is in conjunction with Tina Randle, a Michigan poet, singer, and songwriter. Starting at 5:00 p.m., guests may meet visual artist Steven Paul Jones and view his artwork. Stage performances take the stage from 6:00 p.m. until … [Read more...]

Enjoy Hands-on Art Experiences in Pontiac

Enjoy Hands-on Art Experiences in Pontiac The Pontiac Creative Arts Center invites artists, young and not so young, to enjoy a hands-on art experience this winter. Participants may be at level with their art skills. Offered this time are dance & movement classes, ceramics, woodturning, and photography. Open to members and non-members – save a few dollars on the class by becoming a member and supporting the arts. Dance and Movement Children will enjoy the creative movement and … [Read more...]

Piety and Drama in Baroque Art

Piety and Drama in Baroque Art at The Pontiac Creative Arts Center June 25 6:00 p.m. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, a religious change rocked Europe and altered the way people engaged with art. From incidents of aggressive destruction of images in the north and an explosion of theatricality in the south to the appearance of printed images across the continent, the pious struggled to win souls and outline religious belief through brand new approaches to visual … [Read more...]

Call for Entries from Pontiac Artists

Are you a Pontiac Artist? The Pontiac Creative Arts Center (PCAC) is hosting their annual local artist exhibition during the month of August. The call for entries is open until July 29, 2014, for two- and three-dimensional art. The opening reception will be held on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The exhibition runs during the month of August, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pontiac artists are eligible if they live or have their studio within the city of … [Read more...]