Open Mic Night

The next Open Mic will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Maple Valley Creative Art Center. Check-in at 6:30pm, performances begin at 7 p.m. EJ’s Catering will be on hand with a tasty buffet menu.

New art show

MVCAC is excited to be hosting artist Cathi Christianson whose show will open at 7 p.m. on Jan. 18. The opening will include live music and be catered by EJ’s Catering.

Third Word Wednesday

If you have a story to share, written or from memory, fiction or non-fiction, come tell it on the third Wednesday of every month! The first night will be held Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Due to scheduling conflicts the first night will be held on the third Tuesday, however every night after this will be held on Wednesday. Each storyteller will have between 5 and 10 minutes depending on participation. Coffee and cookies will be provided. If you have a book to promote, please bring it with you. A free raffle to take place celebrating this new night of performance art

Creative Collaboration Critique group

Beginning Feb. 13  MVCAC will host a critique group for artists in the area. It will be a great opportunity to connect with other artists from around the area. We’ll meet at the MVCAC building on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

This group is unique in that we are inviting all different types of artists to come together; painting/drawing, writing, photography, fiber arts, sculpture, etc.

Please feel free to invite other artist you think would be interested. You’ll be asked to bring in any work that you feel represents where you are as an artist. If you don’t have anything at the moment, it’s a chance to get inspired.