Calling all Texas artists!

The ArtCentre of Plano invites you to submit original artwork for ArtCentre of Plano: For the Love of Art Exhibition 2026, a juried exhibition celebrating the creativity, perspectives, and visual stories of artists across Texas.

Presented at the ArtCentre of Plano in Historic Downtown Plano, For the Love of Art is more than an exhibition. It is the centerpiece of the ArtCentre’s month-long season-opening celebration dedicated to honoring creativity and enriching lives through the arts.

The exhibition brings together emerging and established artists working across a range of 2D and 3D media. Supported by patrons, local businesses, and art enthusiasts, the celebration shines a spotlight on the artists and stories behind the work.

About the Juror

We are thrilled to welcome Deborah Hartigan as the juror for the 2026 exhibition.

Deborah Hartigan is a Dallas-based abstract expressionist artist, sculptor, gallerist, curator, and art advisor with more than 40 years of experience as a practicing artist. She attended Boston College, studied in London, and earned her BFA from Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford. Inspired by the natural world, her work is held in collections in the United States and abroad and has been commissioned by collectors, interior designers, and corporate clients.

Hartigan founded DHV Artworks in 2016 and opened its 5,000-square-foot gallery in the Dallas Design District in 2021. Through DHV, she represents a select group of artists and advises private and corporate clients on commissions, art placement, and collection development. Her clients include American Airlines, which hired her to curate its DFW Flagship Lounge using works from its existing collection along with more than 20 additional artworks commissioned from Hartigan.

Her experience on both sides of the gallery process, as a working artist and as a curator, provides a thoughtful foundation for evaluating artistic intent, craftsmanship, presentation, and audience impact.

Why Enter

·    Exhibit original work at the ArtCentre of Plano

·    Gain visibility through the exhibition, online gallery, printed catalog, and ArtCentre marketing

·    Have your artwork reviewed by an accomplished artist, gallerist, and curator

·    Connect with collectors, arts leaders, fellow artists, and the North Texas community

·    Compete for cash awards and community recognition

Awards

·    Best in Show: $250

·    People’s Choice: $250

For the complete details, entry requirements, and to submit your entry, please click the button: