Connecting art, community, and culture through creative experiences in Crestline.
Experience the Art. Experience Crestline
Crestline Arts District encourages community collaboration and creative experiences:
Presenting seasonal festivals, gallery walks, live performances, and outdoor pop-ups suited to mountain settings
Promoting local artists and makers through exhibitions, workshops, and open-studio events
Partnering with neighborhood businesses to create art-driven activations, window displays, and hospitality experiences
Offering educational programs in visual and performing arts for all ages to build skills and strengthen community ties
Curating interactive public art and temporary installations that invite participation and celebration
Mission: “Crestline Arts District connects local artists, businesses, residents, and visitors through creative experiences that enrich the community, strengthen local businesses, and celebrate Crestline’s growing mountain
arts colony.”
JOIN OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY
Stay connected with upcoming events, workshops, music, and creative opportunities.
We need ARTISTS /MUSICIANS VOLUNTEERS
Upcoming Events & Experiences
plein air events
photography workshops
Photography Exhibits
glow / paint nights
music/dance
theater
mountain art adventures
upcoming festivals
classes/workshops
Beginning Photography Workshop
with David Cabrera
Wednesdays • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Interactive Photography Workshop Series
Learn how to take beautiful photographs with confidence — whether you’re using a professional camera, a simple point-and-shoot, or just your iPhone.
This beginner-friendly workshop will explore:
Composition
Perspective
Lighting
Value & contrast
Framing
Storytelling through photography
Understanding natural light & golden hour
Capturing mood and atmosphere
Editing basics & visual awareness
No expensive camera required.
Students will also be encouraged to participate in optional outdoor photography practice and creative exploration between classes, along with occasional interactive weekend photo sessions.
Pricing
Drop-In Class: $30
4-Week Workshop Series: $100 for 4 weeks for the month
Additional Workshop Sessions
Saturday Interactive Photography Sessions
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Meet new people, build confidence, strengthen your creative eye, and explore photography in a fun and supportive environment.
Hosted by David Cabrera through the Crestline Arts District
Plein-air Outdoor Art Contest
Join the community for a summer series of outdoor painting events celebrating the beauty, culture, and atmosphere of Crestline and the San Bernardino Mountains.
Event Dates:
Last Saturday of May 30
Last Saturday of June 27
Last Saturday of July 26
Finale Event:
Last Saturday & Sunday of August 29/30
Two-Day Plein Air Art Competition & Community Exhibition
Open to all ages and experience levels.
All painting media welcome:
Oil • Acrylic • Watercolor • Ink • Pastel • Mixed Media
Entry Fee:
$10 per canvas entry
Canvas stamping required for competition entry.
Canvas and beginner art kits may be available for purchase while supplies last.
Come enjoy a fun, creative community experience while capturing the beauty of Crestline through art.
Plein Air Art Workshops
Private & Group Workshops
Beginner • Intermediate • Advanced
Sometimes it’s simply fun to paint outdoors with others, refresh your skills, or try something new.
Join our plein air art workshops and enjoy painting the beauty of the mountains in:
Watercolor
Acrylic
Oil
Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Past Events-
Holiday in the Pines with a Dickens Flair
Holiday in the Pines with a Dickens Flair, An Interactive Creative Event open to the public.
Come enjoy a Dickens Flair as Crestline celebrates “Holiday in the Pines,” a Crestline Chamber event where the Crestline Arts District brings
the Holiday magic on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Visitors, locals, artists, musicians, and carolers are invited to dress in Dickens, steampunk, or western-inspired style and celebrate the holiday spirit together.
Enjoy interactive art, holiday events, art demonstrations, live music, costume fun, and the announcement of art contest winners.
Support the Arts in Crestline
Help us grow, Crestline’s art community — donations and volunteers help bring this vision to life.
Every dollar, every hour, every share makes a difference.
Donate | Volunteer | Collaborate
Support The Crestline Arts District
When you donate, you support events, art projects, and creative programming in our mountain community. Please note, we are not a 501(c)(3) yet, so contributions are not tax-deductible. Support Crestline Arts District
While we finalize our official business banking and payment setup, some online contributions may temporarily display the name “Molly Collins” during processing. Rest assured that all contributions directly support Crestline Arts District community arts programs, including plein air events, local artist collaborations, selected art activities, and accessible low-cost or free creative workshops for the mountain community.
Thank you for supporting the arts in Crestline and helping grow our creative mountain community.