Western National Juried Exhibition. ***$1000 First Prize***.
Entry Deadline: July 12! Enter at http://www.callforentry.org
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7863
Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary studio/gallery, Plano TX. This exhibition is open to all artists aged 18 & up, submitting 1-5 original artworks created in the last three years, in any 2D media. We once heard “If it ain’t …
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“Drawing the Line”, National Juried Exhibition.
***$1000 First Prize***.
Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary studio/gallery, Plano TX.
Apply at www.callforentry.org Deadline Aug 9.
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7914
What is drawing? Is it traditional media and subject in pencil, chalk or charcoal? Is an image of line made with a stylus on a tablet also line, or a …
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Apply through CaFE:
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7812
Fee: $30.00
Photography National Juried Exhibition. ***$1000 First Prize***. Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary studio/gallery, Plano TX. This exhibition is open to all artists aged 18 & up, submitting 1-5 original artworks created in the last three years, celebrating the range of photography, from traditional film, to digital, and alternative means of display. …
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Dallas Metro Arts Contemporary is hosting it’s inaugural juried exhibition series, beginning with the artists selected for the 2D National, running from June 1 through June 27. A closing reception will be held June 27 at the studio/gallery, located at 1412 14th St, Plano TX, from 6-9pm.
The juror, Director of Galleries at Collin …
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Rail Station Studios has one studio space available inside our studio/gallery. Rail Station Studios is located in the Arts District in Historic Downtown Plano. It is occupied by several artists who maintain their own studios within the storefront space. Lots of benefits for displaying and selling your work through the many arts-related events in the …
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Southfork Ranch, Dallas- Plano, Texas (South)
Event Dates: 10/10/20 – 10/11/20
Application Deadline: 9/20/20 Midnight CST
Apply through ZAPP. https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8546
Bud Light, Bass Pro Shops, and Outlaw Nation are proud to present the 2020 Plano Music & Arts Festival, on October 10 and 11, at the spectacular Southfork Ranch. Southfork Ranch is one of Texas’ most popular …
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2D National Juried Exhibition
1412 14th St, Plano TX 75074
For more information, please visit www.DMAContemporary.com.
Entry Deadline: 5/3/20
Entry Fee: $30 minimum 2 entries, $5 per each additional entry up to a 5 entry maximum.
Apply: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=7713
Exhibition: Tues May 19 to Thurs June 11, 2020
Reception and Awards: Closing Reception Thursday June 11, 6:00-9:00pm (coinciding with …
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For more information about PAA, see the website https://planoartassociation.org/ or the Facebook page.
The Plano Art Association is dedicated to encouraging the visual arts development of the membership, and inspiring awareness of the visual arts by sharing the joy, passion, and beauty within and beyond our Plano community.
The monthly general …
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Members’ Show Reception and Awards Program February 15 All members of Plano Art Association and the public are invited to the Reception and Awards Program which will be held Saturday, February 15, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the ArtCentre of Plano, 902 East 16th Street (enter at Ave. H gate), Plano, Texas …
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A few spots still available in my next workshop in Plano, TX. Feb 18-20,2020
To register, go to www.michaelholter.com
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Please Join Teta Smith and Invited Artists
REVEAL 4 EXHIBITION
A collection of selected Artists’ paintings
SATURDAY, November 23rd 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Location: Teta Smith Studio — enter through Skypony Gallery, WILLOW BEND MALL – PLANO , 6121 West Park Blvd. (2ND level across from Neiman Marcus)
Wine and …
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Saturday, November 9 – 10 am until 5 pm Sunday, November 10 – Noon until 5 pm
Check the special PAA Tour Website for this year’s PAA Studio Tours to see the details and a map of where studios openings will be held.
Download Printable Tour Map
Plano Art Association artists are opening their …
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Please Join Teta Smith and Invited Artists
REVEAL 4 EXHIBITION
A collection of selected Artists’ paintings
SATURDAY, November 23rd 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Location: Teta Smith Studio — enter through Skypony Gallery, WILLOW BEND MALL – PLANO , 6121 West Park Blvd. (2ND level across from Neiman Marcus)
…
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Membership Meeting & Membership Drive: “Demos…Dinner…Discussions,” October 29, 7- 8:45 p.m.
Save the DATE and plan to bring an artist or art lover to be your guest at our second fall Members’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 29th, which will be held at event1013, on 15th Street, in Historic Downtown Plano. We will …
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State of the Arts: “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”, will take place on Saturday, October 20, 5:30-7:30pm, at the North Texas Performing Arts Center in the Shops at Willow Bend. https://www.planoartscoalition.org/
The Honorable Florence Shapiro – Community Foundations of Texas with Panelists: Charles “Chuck” Eisemann- Philanthropist, Rick Grady – Plano City Council, Gregory Arp – …
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3-Day Portrait Painting Workshop —
Mastering Color in Portraiture
Please let us know right away if you are interested in taking this workshop. Space is limited!
Seems the most common challenge for aspiring (and sometimes accomplished) portrait painters is the mystery and mastery of color… especially when it comes to skin tones. In this workshop, we …
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The Global Reflections Art Show is now open in the Gallery@Courtyard at The Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074 Monday-Friday, 10AM–4PM, Until October 28.
Please plan to attend the Global Reflections Reception and Awards Program on Tuesday, October 1, 7-8:45 PM, where you can enjoy viewing the art while …
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BALLOON FEST PAINT OUT
Plano, TX
Sept. 20 – 22, 2019
Three artist groups are partnering for an exciting plein air event: Southwestern Watercolor Society (SWS), Outdoor Painters Society and Plano Art Association.
Artists, you MUST register at: https://www.outdoorpainterssociety.com/event-3432158 for FREE parking, FREE entry, Special Artists Tent, to display your business cards and work for sale …
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Sep 27, 28 & 29, 2019
Plano, TX
What is it?
A 3-day workshop on abstract painting, that will explore techniques, tools and practices to engage with acrylic paint, ink and other mixed media.
Abstract painting can be intimidating and many talented artists consciously avoid trying their hands in it. The aim of the workshop is to have …
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First Workshop – October 8, 9, 10 – 2019 – only 2 spots left
https://www.swswatercolor.org/workshops/janet-rogers-3-day-workshop-1
Second Workshop – October 12, 13, 14 – 2019 – only 4 spots left
https://www.swswatercolor.org/workshops/janet-rogers-3-day-workshop-2
Sponsored by Southwestern Watercolor Society
Price: $350 for SWS Members – $400 for Non-Members
Location: Skypony Gallery / Teta Smith’s Studio
Janet has been a working …
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Three artist groups are partnering for an exciting plein air event: Southwestern Watercolor Society (SWS), Outdoor Painters Society and Plano Art Association.
BALLO)N FEST PAINT OUT
Plano, TX
Sept. 20 – 22, 2019
Artists, you MUST register at: https://www.outdoorpainterssociety.com/event-3432158 for FREE parking, FREE entry, Special Artists Tent, to display your business cards and work for sale …
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FIRST OF THREE WORKSHOPS:
AUGUST PORTRAIT WORKSHOP
“PORTRAIT PAINTING MADE EASIER“
Thursday, August 29 Friday, August 30 Saturday, August 31
9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Portrait painting is never easy! However, there are proven techniques that will make the path to excellent portraits easier to navigate. This workshop will revisit many fundamentals that will help attendees gain confidence …
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“THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE”
IS NOW
“FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AND SHADOWS”
PAA-sponsored Thursday Night Live has provided an opportunity for members who focus on figurative and portrait arts to meet weekly on Thursday evenings and paint or draw from live models. Our venues have varied over the past few years.
Now, …
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Gallery Show & Artist Reception
May 10 – June 28, 2019
Artist Reception: June 14, 2019, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Artist Talk: June 14, 2019, 6.30 PM.
Watercolors & Oil Paintings
ArtCentre of Plano 902 E 16th St, Plano, TX 75074
https://www.artcentreofplano.org/
Michael Holter is an award-winning artist who works in watercolor and oil …
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The Art Gallery at Collin College will host the Collin College Student Invitational Exhibition, from April 24 through May 15, 2019.
Please join us as we reward and acknowledge the artistic efforts of a select group of returning students. Each student participant was nominated by a member of THE ARTS faculty of Collin College …
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Come support the arts at Carpenter Rec Center as they host their annual Arts Expo & Sale on Sunday, April 14, 11 am to 4 pm. There are fantastic paintings at unbelievable prices from artists 5 years to 80 years. The admission is free. Come and bring a friend.
Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit …
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Hope you’ll join us for a Textures of all sorts Workshop next Sat. 3/30 10-4:
Location: Teta Smith Studio at The Shops at Willowbend, Plano
Cost: $70. for the 6 hours of instructions. $65. for those regularly attending weekly Classes
Texture in artwork helps create the design and works both as the focal point and as a support element for …
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THIS WEEKEND. You are invited to visit Rail Station Studios during a
special “Open Studios” event this Saturday and Sunday.
The artists inside studios at Rail Station Studios welcome you to visit our upcoming
“Open Studios” event. Two new artists who have joined the studio in recent months are eager to share their art with our …
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You are invited to attend the special reception for the show! The reception and awards presentation, will be held this Saturday, February 16, at ArtCentre of Plano 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. The reception will feature catered hors d’oeuvres, wine and desserts.
Fifty beautiful pieces of work produced by fifty PAA members will be on …
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The Alternative Processes & Integrated Media Competition is “a juried group exhibition which will focus on imagery derived from alternative photographic processes and historical printing methods as well as photographic image-making techniques that incorporate traditional mediums such as printmaking, ceramics or painting.” The show is juried by Christopher James,
Reception: February 7, 2019 | 4–7 …
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Check Items Off Your List at Mistletoe Market
Stuff your stockings at the 2nd Annual Mistletoe Market in Downtown Plano! On Sunday, December 16 from 12 – 4 PM, the shops and restaurants in the arts district will have promos and special offers to help you cross those last-minute items off your list.
Bring …
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Announcing
A New Workshop in Plano TX Dec. 4-6
Watercolor Fun-da-mentals
This workshop is about watercolor fundamentals.
How to paint skies
How to paint trees
How to paint textures
How to paint wet into wet
How to paint dry brush
How to use calligraphy in your …
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Plano Art Association Studio Tour November 3 and 4.
Hours: Saturday, November 3, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 4, Noon to 5:00 pm
Map to Studios
This two-day event will feature the studios and exhibits of Plano area artists who are members of the Plano Art Association. The studio …
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THE ARTS gallery will host Elizabeth Mellott: A Delicate Nature (Faculty Solo Exhibition), from October 3-October 26, 2018.
Elizabeth Mellott is a professor of photography at Collin College in Plano, Texas, teaching photography and book arts. As an artist, Elizabeth Mellott crosses boundaries seamlessly, incorporating a mix of mediums. The majority of her work …
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Plano Art Association Partners with Plano International Festival
for “Global Reflections,” a Multicultural Art Exhibit On Display at Gallery@Courtyard, Courtyard Theater, Plano, September 20 through October 26.
Opening Reception Thursday, Sept. 27, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Courtyard Theater As part of the 2018 Plano International Festival, Plano Art Association will …
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