Read the Press Release Regarding the Winter 2010 Class Schedule .

The Creative Arts Center of Pontiac is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Welcome to the Creative Arts Center web pages. The Creative Arts Center is located at 47 Williams Street in Pontiac and is a non-profit organization serving the North Oakland community area with art education programs and exhibitions.

The Center was created through efforts of Dr. Harold Furlong, a World War I hero, holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, and physician. He believed passionately that children deserved a place in their community where they could see, learn about and experience art.

Since 1965, the Center has served the community in a variety of ways. Ongoing exhibits are presented; classes are held year-round. The Center for Creative Studies has held extension classes here. Center artists and teachers are sent to schools to hold classes, present workshops and performances.

Members help support the Center and receive a 10% discount on classes. The Center may also be rented on an availability basis. Click on the "Become a Member" page to find out more.

Funding for the Creative Arts Center comes from several sources. Current funding for our summer Confetti Camp comes from the Hess Trust and the Target Foundation, and this past summer (2008) in a partnership with "Bound Together," a mentoring program at All Saint's Episocopal Church. In 1999 we received funding for our multi-cultural exhibits and outreach programs in the schools from the Hess Trust, the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the Rotary Club. We also received money from other grants, memberships, donations and special fundraisers. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated. If you enjoyed your visit to the center, we ask that you encourage others to visit us.

Our Mission: "...capturing the spirit of the community through sharing and learning in the arts."

Class, Camp & Workshop Registration
Class registration may be done by filling out the class registration form and mailing it along with payment to the Creative Arts Center. Please register for courses at least three to four weeks before the session begins. Class and workshop size is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click on the "Workshops, Camps & Classes" button for more information. Please call us at 248-333-7849 or email us at pontiaccac@aol.com if you have any questions.

Become a Member of the Creative Arts Center!
As a member you will enjoy a 10% discount on all classes, invitations to special events sponsored by the Creative Arts Center, a newsletter, volunteer opportunities, as well as communication about the arts happenings here and around the City of Pontiac. Click on the "Become a Member" page to find out more.

A Personal Invitation from the Creative Arts Center Staff
We personally invite you to explore your creative side. Take a look at the schedule and become a Creative Arts Center member today. Or better yet, stop by and visit our charming facility! Join the Creative Arts Center community and endulge your creative spirit.