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Crete Creative Gallery & School

Crete Creative is partnering with the Crete Public Library to strengthen art programming in our community! On the second floor of the Library, located between Coffee Connections and the Youth Services Department, you can find the new gallery space with rotating art exhibits for all to enjoy during regular Library hours

Current Exhibit: November 28, 2025 – January 17, 2026

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9th Annual Regional Showcase

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 29

This end-of-the-year celebration is an independent survey of art in Crete, IL, and surrounding communities. As our largest exhibit of each year, it is intended to provide the opportunity for artists in the South Chicago Suburbs to showcase their work in an accessible platform for the community.

Artists of all skills and backgrounds in a variety of mediums are welcome to the exhibit. An Opening Reception & Art Market will be held on November 22 from 11 am to 1 pm.

Upcoming Exhibit: January 23 – March 8, 2026

Ricardo Cabral Show

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 24

Ricardo Cabral is an artist active in Chicago’s Bridgeport arts corridor who has shown work in group exhibitions (e.g., “Skeleton Crew / Art in Motion”) and at the Zhou B Art Center. He works in oil, found objects and more.

Upcoming Classes

Find out more and see a schedule of upcoming shows on the Crete Creative Gallery & School website.