The CAC is your community resource for all things creative.

​The Creative Arts Center is an exciting new space in the heart of Battle Lake! This is a place where community meets creativity, and where almost any sort of artistic expression is possible! All are welcome.

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CAC Maker Studios

Maker studios allow you to practice your artistic pursuits in an economical and fun way.

CAC Maker Studios are available on a punch-card basis, with 4-Use and 12-Use options. AOTL members qualify for discounted pricing.

Punch Card	AOTL Member	Non-Member
4 Uses	$28	$36
12 Uses	$60	$84

Your punch card lets you use any of the maker studios during published CAC hours, subject to availability. Just contact us to get on the schedule!

More Maker Studio & Punch Card facts

Purchase A Punch Card

Maker Studios Available Summer 2024

​​Ceramics

• Pottery wheels, work tables, kiln, storage racks, hand tools
• Accommodates up to three ceramic artists at a time
• Kiln Firing service provided
• Glazes and clay available for purchase
• Intro classes or studio orientation* with studio manager's approval required 
• Orientation sessions begin Wednesdays, July 10 at 9:30 AM and 6:30 pm. 

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Fiber Arts

• Includes large tables, sewing/embroidery machines, looms
• Accommodates several working artists at a time​

More Studios Coming Soon

​Digital Media

• ​​Lighting equipment, backdrops, tripod, mat-cutting, framing
• Additional tools planned for videography and photography, editing, and photo printing

Fused & Stained Glass 

• ​Grinder, glass fusion kiln, tools, work space
• Accommodates five working artists at a time
• Materials available for purchase​
• Intro class (or studio manager approval) required before use

Current Show: 
Prairie Lakes Plein Air 2024

Plein Air artists around Minnesota have been painting in Ottertail County all summer. The completed work is on display in the auditorium until September 28th. 

Summer 2024 Hours
Wed-Thurs 9 am-8 pm, Fri-Sat 9 am-12:30 pm. ​(Sun-Mon-Tue closed)
(Special events as scheduled)

112 Main St W, Battle Lake, MN 56515

Relax in our Community Lounge
​Our lounge is open to the public during CAC hours, with free coffee and WiFi available.

​Explore our growing library of books and periodicals on the arts and the creative process. 

​The Lounge is the perfect spot for meeting up, chilling out and stoking your creative energy!

Attend Classes and Performances
Now offering an expanded series of hands-on art workshops and classes, with dedicated teaching space in our maker studios. View all classes

We've added performing arts to our creative mix, too, with dance, music, theater, film and more in our large auditorium. View performances

Get Creative in our Maker Studios 
Maker studio spaces are available for rent on a punch-card basis. Each studio has been outfitted with professional-level tools and equipment, with room for one or more makers at a time. 

We're starting with ceramics and fiber arts, and have plans for more in the future.
Purchase a punch card

Rent Event and Meeting Space
Need a small or large venue for your event or meeting? The CAC has a variety of facilities available for rent on an as-needed basis:

• Auditorium with hardwood floor for dance, theater, music, events, yoga and more. 
• Community hall for meetings, gatherings, classes and more. Adjacent to an expansive kitchen. 
• A culinary kitchen for meal prep, catering, culinary classes
• Three meeting rooms / classrooms for smaller gatherings​

​Rental Fees and policies

Space Rental Inquiry

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Some activities in this organization are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.