Interlaced Pathways
Christine K. Miller
September 5 - October 17, 2026
Christine K. Miller brings more than five decades of fiber practice to Interlaced Pathways, an exhibition of woven wire, stainless steel mesh, and sculptural works that explore movement, transformation, and the possibility of change.
Drawing on a lifetime at the loom and her own experience with chronic pain, Miller connects the physical act of reshaping rigid materials with larger ideas about adaptation, resilience, and the brain’s capacity to change.
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 6:30 p.m.
The ArtCentre of Plano’s season-opening celebration honoring the people and organizations who strengthen the arts in our community.
A Celebration of People, Community, and Art
For the Love of Art is the ArtCentre of Plano’s annual evening recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership, creativity, generosity, and service make a lasting impact on the arts.
This year’s celebration takes on a playful Halloween twist with Ghostly Capers—an evening of spirited encounters, food and drink, costumes, and surprises. The event also marks the opening of Art With Impact, a juried exhibition featuring 49 Texas artists.
One Unforgettable Evening
Two Experiences. One Season Opener.
One-night event
Ghostly Capers
A one-night celebration at the ArtCentre of Plano featuring honoree recognition, food and drinks, costumes, event activities, and an interactive haunted-house story unfolding throughout the evening.
Juried Exhibition
Art With Impact
A juried exhibition featuring 49 Texas artists, available to view online beginning October 24 and opening in person at the ArtCentre on October 30. The exhibition will remain on view through November 21, with all artwork available for purchase and proceeds shared equally between the artist and the ArtCentre.
Meet the 2026 For the Love of Art Honorees
Honoring those who strengthen the arts
At the heart of For the Love of Art is recognition of individuals and organizations whose leadership, creativity, generosity, and service make a lasting impact on the arts in our community.
Jennifer Seibert
Arts Education Honoree
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Jennifer Seibert brings together the roles of artist, educator, mentor, and arts advocate. As a Professor of Art at Collin College, she teaches painting, design, and art appreciation, building on an academic career that has also included teaching and gallery leadership at Eastern Michigan University and Bowling Green State University. Her own work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and she remains deeply engaged in the North Texas arts community through public art, artist organizations, and board service.
For Jennifer, the arts teach us to pay attention—to places, to one another, and to things easily missed in everyday life. Through teaching, creating, and community involvement, she helps others develop that same habit of looking closely and thoughtfully.
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James Gilbreath
Artist Honoree
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For more than six decades, James Gilbreath has built a life around making art. His long career has brought numerous honors and recognitions, including multiple Best of Show awards and recognition as Artist of the Year. Yet his own words suggest that what matters most is not the awards, but the community that develops around the arts.
James sees art as common ground. Whatever differences individuals may bring with them, he believes the arts give people a place to come together. That sense of shared experience—and a lifetime devoted to creative work—makes his recognition as this year’s Artist honoree especially fitting.
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Horace M. Satisfield
Leadership Honoree
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Horace M. Satisfield has demonstrated a sustained commitment to leadership, service, and community involvement. His 55 years of membership and service with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. have included recognition as Omega Man of the Year and honors for service, brotherhood, and leadership. His community engagement also includes participation in civic programs through the City of Richardson.
Horace sees the arts as a powerful source of expression, confidence, understanding, and connection. He believes exposure to diverse artistic voices can encourage curiosity and empathy while strengthening civic identity and community pride. For him, thriving arts communities help create places where people of different backgrounds feel connected to one another and invested in the place they call home.
Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra
Organization Honoree
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For more than 28 years, the Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra has provided young musicians with opportunities to develop their abilities, experience orchestral performance, and build lasting connections through music. Along the way, DAAYO has received recognition from organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts and Texas Commission on the Arts, and its musicians have performed internationally in China, Austria, Japan, and France.
Under the leadership of Executive Director Nien Hsu, who has been with DAAYO for 14 years, the organization continues to focus on the long-term value of arts participation for young people. At the heart of its mission is a belief that music can foster accomplishment, appreciation, friendship, and a means of expression. Whether or not students ultimately pursue music professionally, their experiences can nurture a lifelong understanding of creativity and the value the arts bring to a community.
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Lynda and Jim McDevitt
Patron Honorees
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Lynda and Jim McDevitt share a long record of supporting the organizations and people that strengthen the Plano community. Lynda’s service has included leadership and volunteer roles with the ArtCentre of Plano, Children’s Hospital, Leadership Plano, Junior League of Collin County, and other community organizations. Jim has also contributed through Volunteers in Plano, the Mayor’s Summer Program selection committee, and Leadership Plano. Together, their service extends to their church and the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation.
For Lynda and Jim, art is fundamentally about connection. It helps people share their stories, preserve memories, experience different perspectives, and find common ground. They see strong arts programs as a source of community pride—bringing together people of different ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Ellie Barash
Volunteer Honoree
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Ellie Barash has spent many years turning her enthusiasm for music into hands-on service. Her involvement with the Plano Symphony Orchestra has included leadership in its Guild, fundraising, communications, gala activities, office support, and the national Orchestras Feeding America food drive. Her broader volunteer work has also included continued service with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, where she was recognized as Elk of the Year.
Ellie has seen firsthand how the arts can reach people at every stage of life—from children discovering the excitement of making music to older adults responding to songs they remember. For her, music, painting, dance, theater, and other art forms bring joy and understanding while creating meaningful connections throughout the community.
Medical City Plano
Business Honoree
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At Medical City Plano, we believe the arts are an important part of building a healthy, vibrant community. Our commitment extends from creating healing environments within our hospital to supporting the organizations and experiences that bring people together throughout Plano.
We’re proud to support the ArtCentre of Plano, the Plano Symphony Orchestra and the Plano International Festival, as well as children’s arts education and therapeutic arts initiatives for seniors.
For more than 50 years, Medical City Plano has been proud to call this community home, and investing in the arts is one of the many ways we can help enhance the quality of life for the people we are privileged to serve. We are deeply honored to be recognized by the ArtCentre of Plano as its 2026 Business Honoree.
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The Ghostly Capers
Experience
A little mystery. A little mischief. A lot of art.
For more than a century, the historic Saigling House has had its share of stories, including a few that are harder to explain. You are invited into an evening where fact, folklore, and a little theatrical mischief begin to blur. No one is promising a ghost, but in a house with this many stories inside its walls, a few unexplained moments are part of the fun.
Reserve Your Place for the Evening.
Individual tickets and tables of eight are available for For the Love of Art: Ghostly Capers.
Join us for a spirited evening celebrating creativity, community, and this year’s honorees. Includes admission to the event and all general evening activities.
Enjoy the evening together with friends, colleagues, or fellow arts supporters. Includes admission for eight guests seated together at one reserved table.
Take part in recognizing one of this year’s distinguished honorees. Includes admission for two and recognition as presenter of your selected honoree.
Your participation supports the ArtCentre of Plano and helps make possible the exhibitions, programs, arts education, and community experiences presented throughout the year.
2026 For the Love of Art
Honorary Chairs
Shun and James Thomas III
We are proud to support the ArtCentre of Plano because of its commitment to bringing the arts to students in the Plano Independent School District (PISD) through their JumpStart for Arts program.
We believe the arts help children build character, confidence, creativity, and an appreciation for different perspectives. We also love that the ArtCentre gives the gifted PISD AP Art students the opportunity to showcase their work, gain valuable experience, and grow as young artists.
We are honored to support an organization investing in our children and our community.
Art With Impact
Our season-opening exhibition featuring 49 Texas artists
Art With Impact returns for its second year as a juried exhibition featuring 49 Texas artists and helping open the ArtCentre of Plano’s new season.
The exhibition was juried by Deborah Hartigan, Principal of DHV Artworks in Dallas, whose experience as an artist, gallerist, curator, and art advisor brings a thoughtful perspective to the selection.
The exhibition will be available to view online beginning October 24 and will remain on view through November 21. It opens in person on October 30, the evening of For the Love of Art: Ghostly Capers.
All artwork is available for purchase, with proceeds shared equally between the artist and the ArtCentre.
Thank You to Our Community Partners
The ArtCentre of Plano is grateful to the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose support helps make For the Love of Art possible.
We Hope You'll Join Us.
Join us for an evening of art, mystery, community, and celebration at
For the Love of Art: Ghostly Capers.
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