Saturday, October 19 to Saturday, November 16, 2024

Celebrate the vibrant arts community of Plano with an exciting four-week event featuring four unique experiences. This year’s theme, "The Palette of Plano," showcases the impactful role of the arts and the rich diversity that makes our community thrive.

Join us for a series of events that promise fun and excitement while supporting local artists and advancing the mission of the ArtCentre of Plano. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the arts and contribute to our community’s cultural richness!

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Honorees

Announcing the 2024 For the Love of Art Honorees.

Selected by a diverse committee of art patrons and former honorees, each honoree shared their thoughts on why the arts are important. Their responses highlight how the arts enrich our community, enhance education, and drive the business of the arts. Read their insights in the link below.

MEET OUR HONOREES

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Benefit Party

Saturday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate the arts at For the Love of Art.

Support the ArtCentre of Plano and celebrate this year’s honorees at our signature fundraiser, one of Plano's favorite fall events. Enjoy delectable delicacies, music, a wine pull, a live and silent auction, and an art raffle, making this event truly special.

PURCHASE A TABLE or TICKETS

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Online Auction

Saturday, October 19 to Saturday, October 26 at 9:30 p.m.

Featuring stunning works donated by over 50 talented North Texas artists! Auction is live Saturday, Oct. 26.

This is a fantastic opportunity to add to or begin your art collection, or find the perfect gift for the art lover in your life. Each purchase supports local artists and the Art Centre of Plano benefits from 100 % of the proceeds.

BROWSE THE AUCTION ITEMS

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Exhibition

Saturday, October 26 to Saturday, November 16

An exhibition of the For the Love of Art auction

After the auction closes, all For the Love of Art auction items will be exhibited in our galleries. Any artwork not sold during the auction will be available for sale.

VIEW THE EXHIBITION BEGINNING 10.26

Try Your Luck at An Inviting Live Auction or Raffle Prize

Bid on Unforgettable Dining and Wine Tasting Experiences!

Dinner for two at the exclusive BAR-Ranch Steak Company in historic downtown Plano. BAR-Ranch is the premiere location to find all the best 100% Koroge Washu Waygu Akauushi, American Wagyu and Aberdeen Angus beef available. Guests at BAR-Ranch will have a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
A wine-tasting curated by experts Lynda & Jim McDevitt accompanied by delectable bites catered by Central Market.

Win one of the following unique prizes when you purchase a raffle ticket the night of the event:

A one-on-one painting lesson with noted artist Jean Ellis Newman.
An artwork by Sculptor Dewane Hughes who was recently featured in the ArtCentre's Texas Sculpts III.
A gourmet dining package featuring some of North Texas' finest restaurants.

**Thank you to our For the Love of Art sponsors**

Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Logos of Boardwalk Ferrari, Lamborghini Dallas, and Pagani of Dallas.

A meticulously curated visual delight, bespoke rolling works of art will be showcased outside the ArtCentre of Plano, featuring Lamborghini, Pagani, and Ferrari. Located at 902 E. 16th St., Plano, TX 75074, on Saturday morning, November 2, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Come and admire a vibrant selection of some of the most exclusive luxury sports cars and supercars available. Enjoy a lovely morning while exploring the open art galleries, featuring fabulous pieces available for purchase. This free, family-friendly event is sure to delight car enthusiasts of all ages. Don’t miss out!

This year, we’re excited to introduce Art On Deck! showcasing the art and talent of:

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Display of colorful bracelets and earrings on stands.

Roasted coffee beans pouring from a coffee roaster into a cooling tray.

Painting of a white sports car on a road with trees in the background.

Painting of a red sports car with black accents on a road surrounded by trees.

More details coming soon, date and time subject to change.

Colorful metal bracelets with various designs and embellishments, including gemstones and metallic bands, displayed on a white surface.

Car show with luxury sports cars, including a silver, blue, yellow, and red car, surrounded by people admiring them. Trees and artwork visible in the background.

Stack of decorative metal and fabric bracelets with various patterns and colors, including yellow with black accents, yellow with initials, silver, and blue with floral design.

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A green Lamborghini and a white Lamborghini parked at a car meet with people gathered around. A Pagani banner and trees are in the background.

**Congratulate the 2024 For the Love of Art Honorees**

The ArtCentre of Plano is thrilled to announce the 2024 honorees who will be celebrated at this year's For the Love of Art event. The honorees were selected by a diverse committee of art patrons and former honorees.

We asked each honoree, “Why are the arts important?” Their insightful responses reveal how the arts enrich our community, enhance education, and drive the business of the arts. Read their unique perspectives.