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Hack That Painting is back!

and it’s time to unleash your creativity!
2026-09-24 18:00:00 2026-09-24 19:30:00 America/Chicago Hack That Painting is back! Think of it as the slightly more refined cousin of Bad Art Night… with just as much silliness, creativity, and freedom to make something completely your own! Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2

Thursday, September 24
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Hiawatha Public Library

Glenn Schminke Room 103.2

Think of it as the slightly more refined cousin of Bad Art Night… with just as much silliness, creativity, and freedom to make something completely your own!

This program is all about letting go of perfection and having fun. There’s no pressure to create a masterpiece, follow the rules, or even make something that looks “good.” Instead, you’ll be encouraged to use your imagination, embrace the ridiculous, and see where your creativity takes you!

* No artistic talent required.
* No pressure.
* No judgment.
* Just creativity, chaos, and a whole lot of fun!

Come ready to hack, alter, transform, and make something delightfully unexpected.

If you had fun with us last time, you know why it’s back. If you missed it, now’s your chance to join the fun!

Hack That Painting, Because sometimes the best art happens when you stop taking art so seriously!

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Arts and Crafts |

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