What is Creatives Week?
Creatives Week is Creative Exchange's inaugural celebration of local arts and community, featuring a full week of hands-on workshops, artist demonstrations, pop-up events, and special activities. From artist trading cards and gel printing to blacklight receptions and live painting, it's a week-long festival designed to bring together artists and art lovers of all levels to create, learn, and celebrate creativity together.
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 20th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Artist Potluck & Creative Meetup, Kit Gilbert Studio
Kick off our first-ever Creatives Week with an Artist Potluck & Creative Meetup! Bring your favorite dish to share and a project to work on as we connect, create, and celebrate our local arts community.
Tuesday, October 21st
11:00am - 2:00pm
In-Store Pop-Up: Artist Trading Cards, Creative Exchange
An In-Store Pop-Up where you can create your very own miniature Artist Trading Cards! We'll provide all the supplies and good vibes – just bring your creativity and take home your cards to keep, trade, or gift to friends. Free to Attend!
Tuesday, October 21st
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Artist Demo: Gel-Printing with Artist Sara Beth Howard, Creative Exchange
Artist Sara Beth Howard will demonstrate gel printing techniques, showing the process while participants watch and learn. You'll have the opportunity to pull your own print to take home during this free demonstration.
Wednesday, October 22nd
All Day
National Color Day: Dress Like Your Favorite Color
Celebrate National Color Day by dressing like your favorite color for an extra door prize entry! Whether you go monochromatic, try color blocking, or play with different shades, as long as you can sell your color story, we'll celebrate it.
Wednesday, October 22nd
11:00am - 2:00pm
In-Store Pop-Up: Paint Your Own Tote Bag, Creative Exchange
Create your own custom tote bag at our in-store pop-up! Bring your own bag or grab one from us for $5, then use our provided paints, markers, and brushes to design a personalized, wearable masterpiece.
Wednesday, October 22nd
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Artist Demo: Color Theory with Artist Morgan McCullin, Creative Exchange
Artist Morgan McCullin will demonstrate the basics of color theory and color mixing using Holbein Acryla Gouache in this in-store artist demo. Participants will watch her techniques and leave with a special gift.
Thursday, October 23rd
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Dark Brilliance: Opening Reception and Glow Party,
Gilbert Center Gallery
The Dark Brilliance Reception and Glow Party takes place Thursday evening to celebrate Creative Exchange's 4th birthday! Experience art that glows under blacklight while enjoying artist vendors, food for purchase, special treats, and people's choice voting.
Friday, October 24th
11:00am - 2:00pm
In-Store Pop-Up: Collage Buttons, Creative Exchange
Try your hand at wearable art in our Collage Button Making event! We'll provide all supplies including magazines, cutting mats, glue, button supplies, and button maker for you to create your own unique collage buttons. Free to attend!
Friday, October 24th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Downtown Ruston Wine Walk, Creative Exchange
Join us at the Downtown Ruston Wine Walk with featured artists, live painting demonstrations, and special goodies. Browse our selection of in-store specials while enjoying this vibrant evening of art and community.
Saturday, October 25th
11:00am - 2:00pm
In-Store Pop-Up: Cardboard Portraits, Creative Exchange
Create cardboard portraits at our free in-store event with all supplies provided! Set up your easel to do self-portraits or capture your friends in this unique artistic medium.
Saturday, October 25th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Artist Demo: Watercolor Sticks with Artist Stirling Botts, Creative Exchange
Artist Stirling Botts will demonstrate Daniel Smith Watercolor sticks, showing participants how these unique tools work. You'll gain an understanding of the medium and leave with a special gift.
Discounts & Deals
Monday, October 20th
All Day
Double Loyalty Days — Spend $15, Earn $1 Back!
It's Double Loyalty Days! For every $15 you spend today, you'll earn $1 back in loyalty rewards to use on your next visit. This enhanced rewards program gives you double the usual loyalty points, making it the perfect time to stock up on art supplies while earning more toward your future purchases.
Tuesday, October 21st
All Day
Double Loyalty Days — Spend $15, Earn $1 Back!
It's Double Loyalty Days! For every $15 you spend today, you'll earn $1 back in loyalty rewards to use on your next visit. This enhanced rewards program gives you double the usual loyalty points, making it the perfect time to stock up on art supplies while earning more toward your future purchases.
Wednesday, October 22nd
All Day
National Color Day: Color Wheel Discount!
Spin the Color Wheel for your discount! Give it a spin and save up to 30% off your entire purchase based on where the wheel lands.
Thursday, October 23rd
All Day
First 50 Customers receive a Creatives Week Goodie Bag!
In honor of our 4th birthday, the first 50 customers in the store on Thursday will receive a free Creatives Week goodie bag packed with art samples, supplies, stickers, and more creative goodies!
Wear Neon Colors in-store for 25% off!
Wear neon colors in store and receive 25% off eligible items! Show off your bright style and save on your art supply shopping.
Friday, October 24th
All Day
Roll the Dice Discount!
Roll the Dice for your discount! Give the dice a roll and discover your savings - you could land anywhere from a small discount up to 30% off your entire purchase. It's all about luck of the roll, making every shopping trip an exciting surprise with guaranteed savings.
Saturday, October 25th
All Day
Find the Golden Tickets!
Find the golden tickets hidden throughout the store for special gifts, extra door prize entries, or exclusive discounts! Keep your eyes peeled while you shop - multiple tickets are waiting to be discovered.
Door Prizes & Goodies
We're giving away over $3,000 in prizes during Creatives Week!
From premium marker sets and watercolor paints to gift cards, artist features, and our Grand Prize Field Easel, there's something for everyone.
Special thanks to Stacey Kelley (Representative for Faber-Castell & Speedball), Bill Worley (Representative for Holbein & Sakura), SLS Arts, and our other generous sponsors.
Click the image for a complete list of prizes!
How Can I Win Door Prizes?
We're giving away over $3,000 worth of art supplies this week! Earning entries for our door prize drawing is easy. Here are all the ways you can enter:
Make a Purchase: Receive an entry every time you make a purchase of $10 or more during Creatives Week (unlimited entries)
Post a Google Review: Leave us a review on Google and receive an entry (one per customer)
Social Media Share: Share a "Creatives Week" post on Facebook or Instagram Stories and receive an entry (one per customer; show proof to staff).
Participate in Events: Join our in-store events and challenges throughout the week to earn additional entries.
The more ways you participate, the better your chances of winning!
Fine Print: Door prizes will be drawn at least three times daily. Each individual is eligible to win only once. Winners will be notified by text/email and need not be present to win. Prizes will be given out on a first come, first serve basis.