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Holiday Portraits at the beautiful 25-acre Barr Systems Campus
Beautiful, natural pictures taken of your family in a relaxed and professional environment. We will put together a custom package that will be ready in plenty of time for the holidays.
Schedule your free session to take place on Saturday, November 13th from 9am-5pm. Sessions usually last for about 30 minutes. Come dressed up or down, bring the whole family - pets included! More Information >>
Gainesville Creative Library Days
Enjoy a FREE sampler pack of some of the fun Gainesville Creative Kids classes we offer. All library days are at 3:30 and last about one hour. Hope to 
see you there!
Tower Road Library
November 22 - Create your own book!
Write your very own storybook. Every child will be able to make a special homemade book during this fun-filled, collaborative, creative event.
December 20 - Celebrate the Holidays!
Join us for a special day of creation as we make a special craft for the holidays.
Millhopper Library
November 9 - Lights, Camera, Action!
Script, shoot and edit a short film in 1 hour! Take turns shooting and acting in your film. Bring out your inner film maker. Costumes and set provided.
December 14 - Sculpt Away!
Come explore the different textures of clay and found objects as we explore traditional and modern sculpture techniques. What masterpiece will you create?
Gainesville Creative Kamp
Gainesville Creative Kamp is a unique program which boasts professional-level instruction in a relaxed, fun and nurturing atmosphere. GCKamp runs
from August 2nd - 20th at Morning Meadows. Choose your path of fun - Creative Arts, Theater and Movies, or The Art of Science. Sign-up for one,
two, or all three weeks. Cost is as low as $125/week. More information >>
Gainesville Creative Mondays
Enjoy a FREE sampler pack of some of the fun Gainesville Creative Kids classes we offer. All library days are on Mondays at 3:30 and last about one hour. Hope to see you there!
Tower Road Library
May 24 - Improv Acting
June 28 – Sculpture Day
July
26 - Water Experiments
Millhopper Library
June 21 - Make a Movie
July 19 - Write a Book
Aug 16 - Write a Play
Gainesville Creative Kids Spring Session
New six-week session starts April 13th. We are excited to announce that we have new classes, locations and facilitators! Check out our new schedule. There is something for everyone! Ballet, Hip Hop, Sculpture, Art, Theater, Movie-making, Story-writing, Photography, Cooking. Six-weeks worth of classes for only $35! More information >>
Spring Portraits at the Cellon Oak Park
Our second annual fundraising event at Florida's largest oak tree (it's so big you can see it from space!). Beautiful, natural pictures taken of your family ready in time for a wonderful Mother's Day gift. Schedule your free session to take place on Saturday, April 17th from 10am-5pm. Click here to reserve your spot and view our different packages.
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Family Arts Festival
Join us on Saturday, March 27th from 10am - 5pm as we host the first annual Where the Sidewalk Ends: Family Arts Festival. Watch local artists recreate famous works of art on the sidewalks of Thornebrook Shopping Village. We will have live reenactments of famous paintings performed by local students and actors including the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and many more.
A special section will be dedicated for children of all ages to try their hand at original designs as well as recreations of these famous works of art. Easels and materials including paint, chalk, charcoal and more will be provided so that you can step into a live painting. See through the eyes of the artist as you recreate what you see while having the opportunity to be inspired by local artists. Live music and food will be available as well. Chalk it up for Youth Art Month and join us for this inspiring event.
If you are an artist or vendor who would like to participate or contribute to this event, click here for more information.
Gainesville Kids say MORE!
Tobin Wagstaff of Studio Percussion will host Gainesville Kids SAY More: Sing! Art! Yoga! More! - a kids’ event to help spark creativity through music on Sunday, March 21 from 2-5pm. Shana Banana teams up with Gainesville native Eve Vance Fleishman, a children’s music performer visiting from Nashville , TN. The two award-winning performers and educators will blend their unique styles for this fun-filled family event. Kids will enjoy an interactive concert, a songwriting session, and a yoga music class. Gainesville Creative Kids will be on hand to lead an art activity. The event will culminate in a grand finale jam session, where kids can sing and play along with percussion instruments.
Shana Banana® and Eve each tour nationally with their original children’s music. They are excited about this collaboration and opportunity to teach creative expression to local kids in the community. Autographed CDs will be available for purchase. Donations are also appreciated, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting 22-year-old Lauren Ault, a Gainesville brain tumor survivor.
$5.00 donation at the door for children, parents free.