Maple Valley Creative Arts Council

05/27/2026

🐠☀️ Summer is calling… and our Summer Theatre Camp is almost FULL! ☀️🐠

Give your child an unforgettable experience this summer with Disney’s Finding Nemo Kids! Campers will spend a fun-filled week exploring acting, singing, movement, and creativity while building confidence and making new friends.

📅 August 17–21
⏰ 9 a.m.–2 p.m. daily
🎭 Incoming 3rd–6th graders

This week-long camp includes five hours of theatre fun each day and culminates in scheduled performances at the end of the week so families can celebrate all the hard work and talent on stage!

Thanks to support from 4Culture, tuition has been reduced from $300 to $200 per attendee, helping make summer arts experiences more accessible for local families. Limited confidential scholarship assistance may also be available through the MVCAC at [email protected].

Spots are limited and filling fast — don’t miss your chance to give your child a summer experience they will never forget! 🐟✨

Learn more and view camp Q&A here on our website: https://mvcac.clubexpress.com/

05/22/2026

🎨 The Maple Valley Arts Festival Needs Volunteers! 🎭

Are you looking for a fun way to give back, meet new people, and be part of one of our community’s favorite events? We’re looking for volunteers to help with event setup, artist assistance, hospitality, and other fun festival activities during the upcoming Maple Valley Arts Festival!

Whether you can help for a few hours or several days, we’d love to have you join the team. It’s a great opportunity to support the arts, connect with the community, and be part of an exciting and rewarding event experience.

High school students — if you need to complete community service hours, this could be the perfect opportunity to mark off a few volunteer hours while being part of a fun local event!

Check out our volunteer opportunities and come be part of the fun!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

05/22/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here, and we’re diving into an exciting 2026 Summer Theatre Camp featuring Disney’s Finding Nemo Kids!

Join us August 17–21 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. for a fin-tastic week of acting, singing, dancing, and underwater adventure. Open to incoming 3rd–6th graders, this camp gives young performers the chance to build confidence, make new friends, and bring a beloved story to life on stage.

Thanks to generous support from 4Culture, tuition has been reduced to just $200 per camper (regularly $300), helping make arts experiences more accessible for local families. Limited scholarship assistance may also be available for families needing additional support.

Spots are limited, visit our website for details and registration information!
https://mvcac.clubexpress.com/

05/22/2026

🎨 Hey MVCAC painters — there’s a really fun opportunity happening at Elk Run Farm, and they need your help! If you love to paint and have a little free time, check out their sign-up sheet and come help bring an exciting new mural to life. This is a great chance to get creative, connect with fellow artists, and be part of a community art project that everyone will get to enjoy. Come lend a brush and help make something beautiful!

05/18/2026

We are just THREE weeks away from one of our signature events during Maple Valley Days — the Maple Valley Arts Festival! 🎨🧵✨

We are currently seeking artists and textile artisans to display and sell their work during the festival weekend of June 13–14. If you’ve been sitting on the fence about signing up, now is the time to jump in!

Whether you create paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, textiles, woodworking, mixed media, or handcrafted artisan goods — we would love to showcase your creativity.

Have questions about how your artwork will be displayed or whether your work is a good fit? Reach out to us! We are happy to walk you through the registration process and help make the experience comfortable and welcoming.

Come be part of a vibrant weekend celebrating art, creativity, and community at the beautiful Lake Wilderness Lodge during Maple Valley Days! 🎭🎶🖼️

Register here: https://mvcac.clubexpress.com/

05/17/2026

🎤✨ What a night at Maple Valley Idol, Jr.! ✨🎤

Our winners in both the Young and Teen Stars Divisions have officially been announced for First and Second Place, and our audience selected this year’s People’s Choice winners! 🏆👏

Young Stars (ages 8-12)
1st Razel Timajo
2nd Emmeline Chin

Teen Stars (ages 13-17)
1st Rose Caldwell
2nd Owen Andrews

People’s Choice
Smera Rishiraj

Last night was filled with incredible talent, unforgettable performances, and so much heart from every contestant who stepped onto the stage. We are beyond proud of all of these amazing young performers for sharing their voices and courage with our community. 💛

We would be remiss if we didn’t give a huge shout out to our judges Fleur Woods, Erina McLauren, Taryn Sweeney and Lauren Kasianas! And for the special performances by past Idol Jr. winners: Kaiya Beffelen and Violet Heller and to everyone who attended, cheered, voted, and supported these young artists. What an unforgettable evening celebrating music, creativity, and community! 🎶

If you were in the audience, we invite you to post your pictures in the comments!

05/16/2026

🎤✨ TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! ✨🎤

Who will take home the titles in the Youth and Teen Divisions of Maple Valley Idol, Jr.? 🌟 The stage is set, the singers are ready, and the excitement is building for an unforgettable night of talent, music, and community!

And YOU get to help make someone’s dream come true by voting for the Audience People’s Choice Award! 🏆💛 Your cheers and your votes could make all the difference!

There’s still time to grab your tickets online — or purchase at the door tonight at the Tahoma High School Performing Arts Center. Don’t miss your chance to cheer on these incredible young performers and be part of the magic! 🎶👏

Tickets can be purchased at:
https://mvcac.ludus.com/

05/14/2026

🎤 We are just TWO days away from Maple Valley Idol Jr.! 🎶

Have you grabbed your tickets yet? Come out and support these incredible local youth singers as they take the stage for an unforgettable night of music, talent, and community spirit!

📍 Tahoma High School Performing Arts Center
📅 May 16
🕖 7:00 PM

Bring your friends and family and cheer on the next generation of performers from our community! 🌟

Grab a seat today!
https://mvcac.ludus.com/

05/14/2026

Get ready for a night of laughter! 🎭😂

Join us tonight for JC’s Improv Night at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center! Maple Valley Creative Arts Council

John Riedel and Cole Wolf have a fantastic evening of giggles, grins, and unexpected fun planned out — and you won’t want to miss it!

✨ Free admission
✨ Tons of laughs
✨ Great community fun

Come join us tonight and bring a friend!

05/07/2026

🎨 Calling all artists! Where art thou? ✨

We’re less than a month away from the Maple Valley Days Arts Festival and would love to start seeing those registrations come in!

This annual juried festival is a celebration of local creativity, and we want YOU to be part of it. Whether you create paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, artisan crafts, or more — now’s the time to sign up!

🧵 New this year: Our first-ever Textile Art Exhibition! If you work in quilting, fiber arts, weaving, embroidery, wearable art, or textiles, we’d love to showcase your work.

🏆 Artwork will be reviewed by our guest juried judge, Kurt Erickson.

Register today and help us build an incredible festival of art and community!

🎟 Sign up here: https://mvcac.clubexpress.com/

05/06/2026

🎤✨ Last week, we introduced you to our amazing Young Stars finalists… and this week, it’s time to meet the Teen Stars! ✨🎤

These talented teens have earned their place in the Maple Valley Idol Jr. Grand Finale and are ready to light up the stage with powerhouse performances, heart, and determination. 🌟

The Teen Star Division is packed with incredible talent, and we can’t wait for you to see them perform live as they compete for this year’s Idol Jr. title!

🎶 Come cheer them on
🏆 Be part of the People’s Choice Award (that’s right — the audience gets to vote!)
👏 Support local youth and celebrate the performing arts in our community

📅 Grand Finale: May 16
📍 Tahoma High School Performing Arts Center

Grab your tickets, pick your seats, and join us for an unforgettable night of music and inspiration. These teens are bringing their best — and they’ll need your cheers! 🎤💙

https://mvcac.ludus.com/