Join ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones in an interactive discussion with photographer Sarah Carson at the ArtCentre's popular Lunch and Learn series. Beverages and deserts will be provided. This event is free for ArtCentre members, guests $10.00.

Honoring Women's History Month, the ArtCentre of Plano will feature Sarah Carson, internationally recognized photographer. Carson's exhibition will be held at both the ArtCentre of Plano and the Courtyard Theater. The Dallas-based photographer has produced a large body of work in both black/white and color. She also has a collection of black/white images that have been over-painted with oil. Carson’s photographs range from Texas Rodeo and Red Canyonlands to New York Cityscapes, to English Castles, to an Italian Horse Race, to the marvel of Petra, and to Eastern Europe when it was still part of the Soviet Union. Carson photographs chairs and trees as singular photographical subjects, and throughout all of her work finds a special connection to people.

Honoring Women's History Month, the ArtCentre of Plano will feature Sarah Carson, internationally recognized photographer.

The Dallas-based photographer has produced a large body of work in both black/white and color. She also has a collection of black/white images that have been over-painted with oil. Carson’s photographs range from Texas Rodeo and Red Canyonlands to New York Cityscapes, to English Castles, to an Italian Horse Race, to the marvel of Petra, and to Eastern Europe when it was still part of the Soviet Union. Carson photographs chairs and trees as singular photographical subjects, and throughout all of her work finds a special connection to people.

Note: Sara Carson's exhibition will be held at both the ArtCentre of Plano and the Courtyard Theater.

Honoring Women's History Month, the ArtCentre of Plano will feature Sarah Carson, internationally recognized photographer.

The Dallas-based photographer has produced a large body of work in both black/white and color. She also has a collection of black/white images that have been over-painted with oil. Carson’s photographs range from Texas Rodeo and Red Canyonlands to New York Cityscapes, to English Castles, to an Italian Horse Race, to the marvel of Petra, and to Eastern Europe when it was still part of the Soviet Union. Carson photographs chairs and trees as singular photographical subjects, and throughout all of her work finds a special connection to people.

Note: Sara Carson's exhibition will be held at both the ArtCentre of Plano and the Courtyard Theater.

Join ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones and Dollie Thomas, Executive Director of the Plano African American Museum in conversation with award-winning fabric artist and leather pyrography portrait artist Jas Mardis. Mardis' quilts and quilt squares are on exhibiiton at the ArtCentre of Plano and the Plano African American Museum in a dual exhibition honoring Black History Month.

Plano African American Museum.

Join ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones in an interactive discussion with artist Jas Mardis at the ArtCentre's popular Lunch and Learn series. Beverages and deserts will be provided. This event is free for ArtCentre members, guests $10.00.

Join ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones in an interactive discussion with photographer David Downs at the ArtCentre's popular Lunch and Learn series. Beverages and deserts will be provided. This event is free for ArtCentre members, guests $10.00.

David is a Plano based artist who uses a camera to gather the raw material for his creative images.  Selected by the ArtCentre of Plano as its 2018 Artist of The Year, he continues to grow and explore new techniques of expression utilizing a colorful style and unique perspectives on the world around him. Also, a passionate educator, David leads workshops around the country and speaks to photography groups about The Artist Within.

Whether gathering his raw data in the wild, on the streets, or even in his backyard, he looks for content that present life in memorable fashion. His new coffee table book, A Voice Expressed, is a collection of his images representing the first ten years of his photography journey.

David is a Plano based artist who uses a camera to gather the raw material for his creative images.  Selected by the ArtCentre of Plano as its 2018 Artist of The Year, he continues to grow and explore new techniques of expression utilizing a colorful style and unique perspectives on the world around him. Also, a passionate educator, David leads workshops around the country and speaks to photography groups about The Artist Within.

Whether gathering his raw data in the wild, on the streets, or even in his backyard, he looks for content that present life in memorable fashion. His new coffee table book, A Voice Expressed, is a collection of his images representing the first ten years of his photography journey.

This Saturday!

GREAT CARS, COOL ART, FUN, MUSIC, AND MORE!

Lamborghinis, Paganis, Ferrarris, OH MY! These unique rolling works of art will be on display outside of the ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St., Plano, TX 75074 on Saturday morning, November 4, 2023, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. You will have a chance to view a colorful mix of some of the most exclusive luxury sports cars and supercars on the market and enjoy a delightful morning. Don't miss it!

The morning’s events include:

• For the Love of Art Exhibition and Sale

• A colorful display of exotic sports cars

• Live Painting by James Gilbreath and Amy Pagan

• Coffee and goodies from 1418 Coffee

• 60th Anniversary Celebration of Lamborghini

• Futuro Colorato-1:18 Scale Lamborghini Urus

Raffle Prizes from our Sponsors:

• Hand painted Lamborghini model,

• Ride and Tour At Boardwalk Ferrari

Party - Benefit Art Auction - Exhibition

Honoring local individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Plano.

Sponsorships are available. For more information, please call the ArtCentre at (972) 423-7809

Born and raised in Texas, James’ love of art began in elementary school. Throughout public school he took every art class that was available and there weren’t that many in the fifties and sixties. In the fall semester of high school, 1965, at the age of 16, he finally had a chance to take art classes, where he was introduced to oil painting and his love of art grew to a whole new level. From that point to this he has always had paints, brushes and an easel and has produced paintings in each of those 58 years. He is a member of Plano Art Association and Artists Round Texas. He is also a member of the McKinney Plein Air Society. His studio is in The Rail Station Studios in downtown Plano, www.railstationstudios.com

Meet the talented sculptors featured in Texas Sculpts II

Join ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones in an interactive discussion with artists Jerry Dodd, Natalie Macellaio, Michelle O’Michael, Michael Sutton, and George Tobolowsky at the popular Lunch and Learn series.

Beverages and desserts provided. Members free; Guests: $10

Meet the talented sculptors featured In Texas Sculpts II

Join ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones in an interactive discussion with artists Wayne Goodowitz, Natalie Macellaio, Nan Martin, and Jeff Robinson at the popular Lunch and Learn series.

Beverages and desserts provided. Members free; Guests: $10

Event information to come

Watercolor Meditation with Volta Voloshin-Smith

Price: $45, seating is limited. Purchase tickets

This workshop is an introduction to watercolors through a series of fun, easy and relaxing exercises. The guests will get an introduction to basic watercolor techniques as well as a series of watercolor meditations, or exercises, that combine colors and breathing for a meditative experience. 

During this workshop experience, attendees will enjoy a guided, visual and immersive meditation by combining watercolor techniques and breathing exercises. The workshop will focus on harnessing the power of mindfulness, releasing stress and tapping into creative flow by engaging in a series of intentional mark making. 

This experience can be enjoyed by anyone and prior art experience is not necessary to feel the healing benefits of relaxing with watercolors.

 What to expect:

• 5 minute guided meditation to kickstart the workshop and get into a creative flow

• Introduction to basic watercolor techniques

• Watercolor meditations - a series of soothing creative exercises that combine mark making and breathwork

• Wrap up with a few minutes and ask participants to share their artworks

Supplies: Provided/Included for 16 people

About Artist:

Volta is a watercolor illustration and animation artist. Aside from creating fun and vibrant animations for brands, she also enjoys sharing her passion for watercolors with everyone through beginner friendly and super approachable workshops and tutorials. She has taught thousands of students online and in person.

Website.

Wednesday, June 7

Join artists Sharon McCall and Victoria Peloubet for a lively discussion on their art and inspiration, hosted by Suzy Jones, Executive Director, ArtCentre of Plano. Bring your lunch, beverages and dessert will be provided.

LUNCH AND LEARN COST:
ArtCentre members - no charge; prospective members - $10. Purchase tickets or become a member.

Join us as we celebrate all the Plano ISD AP Studio students included in the exhibition and congratulate those receiving awards.

The exhibition is sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

The ArtCentre of Plano will continue its practice of featuring diverse artists by showcasing the works of Hubert Moore from February 3 - March 25, 2023. Moore's paintings range from stunning portraits to impressionistic floral still lifes to realistic images of animals. His background is as interesting as his paintings. Born in Dallas, Moore is a graduate of W.H. Adamson High School and a former college and NFL football player (briefly). His artistic career has taken him from illustrating for Designs by Melina, to XEROX to Affiliated Computer Services and he has created original works of art for International Galleries that produced limited edition prints.

Moore also serves as an ordained minister. His art work is featured on a number of book covers for religious organizations. He works as a commissioned artist creating individual and family portraits, and specializes in creating artwork for homes and church sanctuaries.

Artist Moore is inspired by the works of the Impressionist Period. He is intrigued by the Pointillist artists Georges Seurat and Paul Signac and you will see hints of this inspiration in almost all of his art.