Creative Arts Summit
Merrillville Branch | May 30, 2026
12 PM - 4 PM
Plus some fun events in the weeks leading up to the main event!
We are proud to present the fifth annual Creative Arts Summit! The CAS is a celebration of local creators and artists, showcasing their work and providing an opportunity for library visitors to learn more about these talented individuals' creative processes & techniques.
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The Creative Arts Summit will be held at the Merrillville Branch Library on Saturday, May 30th, featuring a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, writing, photography, and more. Whether you're an artist yourself, a fan and supporter of The Arts, or just looking to be inspired, there's something for everyone at this engaging event! It's a great chance to meet new people, discover new artists, and get a taste of the creative culture in our community.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us at the library for a fun and inspiring day of art and creativity.
We hope to see you there!
Location: Merrillville Branch, Main Level
Date & Time: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 | 12PM-4PM.
Before you go...!!
We also have fun events planned as lead-ups to this year's CAS, brought to you by past participants and friends of CAS. Check them out and get excited for the main event! All events will take place at the home of CAS, Merrillville Branch.
Applications are now closed! More info coming soon.
Application opens Feb 2, 9:00 AM!
The application will be open February 2 - March 20. If you are selected to participate as a creator, a second form will be forwarded to you for full registration and instruction on how to pay the $10 registration fee.
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You must provide samples of your work (via online media link or attachment) to be considered. Applications without samples will not be considered.
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While the use and/or reinterpretation of previous works (such as in pop art, collage, and song covers) is certainly allowed, complete reproduction or copies of works will not be accepted.
Thursday, May 7 at 6:30PM
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll carve your own relief plate and press it into a personalized print.
Saturday, May 9 at 1:00PM
Make a bookmark crafted from repurposed materials with layered collage elements, creating a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
Thursday, May 14 at 6:30PM
Learn practical ways to restructure personal stories and ideas into screenplays, taught by an award-winning local filmmaker.
Saturday, May 23 at 1:00PM
The hosts of The Rabbit Hole of Research podcast will provide practical guidance on how to start your very own podcast-- from rough ideas to which microphones give you the best bang for the buck!