The Creativity Collective: Dedicated to the Life of an Idea
The Creativity Collective started in 2007. The organization moved into a 6000 square foot upstairs building at 809 Main Street in Klamath Falls and dubbed it the Contemporary Arts Kitchen (CAK) in 2009. They acquired an additional 4000 square feet at 811 Main in 2010. Today, The Creativity Collective offers classes, live music shows, gallery openings and casting agency services at CAK. They write and direct theatrical plays and films. They’ve developed a roller-derby team, haunted house, artist retreat, art conference and a multi-media veterans tour: Legacy of Bravery Memorial Tours. CAK has a venue, gallery, VIP area, café, office and kids area, which are available for rental.
The Contemporary Arts Kitchen is operated by its members. These artists of all ages volunteer 20 hours a month in lieu of the $20 per month fee. Members enjoy the benefit of a creative family-like environment and event discounts while staffing, beautifying the space, working on in-house committees and promoting CAK and The Creativity Collective. It is our goal to:
Develop in-house projects that allow artists to gain experience and exposure
Ensure resources are available for creative individuals
Spark creative partnerships between artists and the community
Incubate artistic growth through arts education and networking
Increase arts awareness and opportunities for artists of all ages
Promote artistic expression as a path towards mental and physical health
CONTEMPORARY ARTS KITCHEN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR JULY 809 & 811 Main – all events ½ off for members. Box office 12-6, Wed-Sun. 504-957-5820
23rd LIVE MUSIC: THE FORUM WALTERS (from Vocklabruck Oberosterreich, Austria), PRIVATE RYAN (from Medford), FINAL SUMMATION (from Sacramento) 8pm $5
29th CAK RIBBON CUTTING noon
29th GALLERY OPENING for artists: Walt Evans, Terra Whitlock, Shannon McCosh, Rachael McDaniel, Christy Soto, Mike Stier. Over 200 pieces! Noon-6pm
AUGUST EVENTS
2nd Telesma (From Baltimore)
4th Superhappy Storytimeland and No Living Witness (Port Angeles, Washington)
5th Point of View (San Jose, California), Stick-up Kid, New Beginning & Waiting for Vizzini
14th Another Anthem, The Almost Anonymous and Macabre Erotica
15th Kyndel (Grants Pass)
SEPTEMBER
17th KU STORIES documentary premier
18th Klamath Blues Festival (Booth)24th Blood Drive at CAK 1-6pm
25th Fashion Show and Beauty Bazaar 10-9pm
26th Ryat (from Philadelphia) and Laura Reidy
WEEKLY
KLAMATH BUSINESS WOMEN 1st & 3rd TUESDAY 11:30-1:00pm
ZUMBA CLASS WEDNESDAYS 5:30pm Register at KCC
CAK on KLAD and/or THE ROCK THURSDAYS 7:45am
MEMBER MEETING SECOND THURSDAYSOpen to the public 6pm
BEGINNING BASS, GUITAR, DRUM, VOCALS CLASS THURSDAYS 5-7pm
ORIGAMI CLASS FRIDAYS 5-6pm
ROLLERDERBY PRACTICE THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS
ALL-AGES DJ DANCE NIGHT FRIDAYS Electronic music. 8pm. $4
ALL-AGES DJ DANCE NIGHT SATURDAYS Dance/ hip-hop. 8pm. $4
YOGA CLASS TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
JAPANESE ANIME DRAWING SATURDAYS 2pm
OPEN MIC SUNDAYS Music, comedy, poetry and dance 6-9pm
ART TO HEAL 1 BOOK CLUB SUNDAYS Survivor book series starts w/ “Legacy of the Heart: The Spiritual Advantage of a Painful Childhood”by Wayne Muller 1 pm
LEARN TO BE A DJ CLASS SUNDAYS 4pm
HEMPE WEAVING SUNDAYS 4pm
LEGACY OF BRAVERY MEMORIAL TOURS CALL FOR TIMES $10/ $15
IN THE NEWS
ROLLERDERBY IS GROWING! CAK is looking for additional instructors, referees, and skaters. There will be a special meeting to discuss the growth and metamorphosis of rollerderby. Call 504-957-5820 for more information.
The Creativity Collective took over the KLAMATH WELCOME SERVICE. Anyone who purchases an ad in the arts, entertainment and travel magazine, Artisans Almanac will be listed on the service for free. Go to www.creativitycollective.com/aroundtown for more info.
