🎨 Call for Artists – Arts Festival 2025!

Showcase your creativity at Arts Festival 2025, happening June 14–15 at Lake Wilderness Lodge during Maple Valley Days!

This juried festival celebrates local talent in painting, fiber art, sculpture, photography, ceramics, printmaking, and fine craft. Youth artists (under 18) are also invited to exhibit for free in a non-juried Salon Show. Enjoy the opportunity to win cash prizes, sell your work, and receive complimentary gala tickets.

Get all the details on our Arts Fest Program registration page and be part of this inspiring weekend of art, community, and celebration!

🎤✨ You're invited to the 15th Annual Maple Valley Idol, Jr.! ✨🎤

Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating the incredible young voices of our community! After auditioning and months of hard work, 15 talented finalists—our Young Stars (ages 8–12) and Teen Stars (ages 13–16)—will take the stage to compete for the top titles, including the coveted People's Choice Award voted by YOU!

🗓️ Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Location: Tahoma Performing Arts Theater

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Seats are limited, so be sure to get yours early.
👉 Grab tickets here. 

Bring your family, friends, and community spirit as we celebrate 15 years of incredible talent in Maple Valley! 💙🎶

🎤✨ JUST ANNOUNCED: The Improv Crooner – One Night Only!

Get ready for a musical experience like no other! Join us on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 PM at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center for a night of spontaneous songs, hilarious moments, and jaw-dropping talent with Scott Palmason – The Improv Crooner!

🕺💡 You bring the ideas and stories…

🎤 Scott turns them into fully improvised songs LIVE on stage!

From Broadway showstoppers to jazz standards, 80s ballads to rock anthems — no genre is off-limits and no lyric is pre-written! Based on your suggestions, every show is 100% made up on the spot.

🎭 About Scott:

Seattle’s own Scott Palmason has trained and performed with iO West, UCB, CSZLA, and Impro Theatre. His credits include Scrubs, The Tonight Show, Disney’s The Lion Guard, and hit improv shows like The Deltones and Opening Night: The Improvised Musical.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now – seats are limited and WILL sell out fast! PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

This is your chance to experience a concert-meets-comedy free fall like never before.

📅 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind night of music, laughter, and imagination. One night only — and it’s all made up LIVE!

🎨 SUMMER CAMP: Unleash Your Child's Creativity at CRAFTY KIDS 

An exciting art-themed day camp for budding artists who’ve just finished 2nd–5th grade, led by the amazing Mrs. McPherson, Tahoma SD art teacher & MVCAC member — right here in Maple Valley at our Arts Center!

🖌️ June 30 – July 3, $225 per camper. more info & register at www.mrsmcphersonartcamp.com

It Takes a Village — And All Kinds of Talents

Our work thrives because of the incredible people who show up and share their time, skills, and heart. Whether you're an expert in your field or simply curious and eager to learn, there's a place for you here.

Got a talent to share? Want to try something new? We’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of something meaningful — our community makes it all possible.

Reach out or sign up for one of our upcoming volunteering opportunities — we can’t wait to welcome you!

We currently have several opportunities available. Check our volunteer page here.

Calling all aspiring playwrights in our community!

Have you ever dreamt of seeing your original play come to life on stage? Our first Short Play Festival was such a smashing success, we're back for more! This is your moment if you're a local youth in grades 6-12 with a passion for storytelling. We're seeking captivating submissions for our upcoming Playwrights Festival in October 2025! 🎭✨

Submit your 8 to 15-minute masterpiece and become one of the eight finalists whose plays will take center stage at the prestigious Maple Valley Creative Arts Center this fall. This is your moment to shine and share your creativity with the community! Our submission form is easy to fill out just click on the link here. If you have any issues with the link (it is on a google drive) please send an email to us at MVCAC@comcast.net and we will have someone connect with you.