ArtCentre Exhibitions
2025 PISD AP Senior Art Exhibition
2025 Plano ISD AP Senior Art Exhibition
The Plano ISD AP Senior Art Exhibition celebrates the artistic achievements of students in the Advanced Placement Studio Program. This annual showcase features a diverse range of artwork, including drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, and sculpture, highlighting the creativity, skill, and individual expression of Plano ISD’s talented young artists.
A longstanding partnership between Plano ISD and the ArtCentre of Plano, this exhibition provides students with a real-world gallery experience, offering the community an inspiring glimpse into the next generation of artists.
Thank you to our exhibition sponsor
Julie Shunick Brown & Michael Sutton: A Contemporary Duo
Experience the Dynamic Works of Julie Shunick Brown & Michael Sutton
The ArtCentre of Plano is proud to present an exhibition showcasing the compelling works of Julie Shunick Brown and Michael Sutton, two accomplished artists whose distinct approaches to painting and sculpture create an engaging and dynamic visual experience.
Julie Shunick Brown’s paintings reflect a deep connection to color, movement, and form, shaped by a lifetime of artistic exploration. Having studied art from an early age—sketching in the halls of The National Gallery and later refining her technique at Arizona State University and Southern Methodist University—Julie brings a sophisticated yet expressive energy to her compositions. Her work, found in private and corporate collections across the U.S., Canada, and Spain, captures a balance between precision and emotion, inviting viewers into a world of layered color and thoughtful abstraction.
Michael Sutton’s sculptural work, with its bold use of glass, metal, and intricate surface treatments, reveals an evolving journey from functional design to fine art. Influenced by abstract expressionism and a fascination with material interplay, his sculptures embody both structure and spontaneity. His pieces, collected by private patrons and prominently displayed in Malai Kitchen’s locations, demonstrate a masterful ability to merge craftsmanship with artistic vision.
Together, these artists offer a compelling dialogue between painting and sculpture—between the fluidity of pigment and the solidity of form. Visitors to the exhibition will experience a striking interplay of texture, color, and dimension, as Brown’s vibrant canvases interact with Sutton’s sculptural compositions. Whether you are a collector, an admirer of contemporary art, or simply curious about the transformative power of artistic expression, this exhibition promises to be an inspiring and immersive experience.
Texas Sculpts IV
More exhibition details are being assembled, we can’t wait to show you!
Jas Mardis: More of the Story
Join us in this celebratory month as we present a collaborative exhibition featuring the work of celebrated artist Jas Mardis returning for a second year with More of The Story and Behind Our Curtain: A follow-up to Jas Mardis' 2024 ArtCentre of Plano and Plano African American Museum's exhibition, “First Squares & Old Crowns.”
Kathy Elliott and Todd Gutmann
Kathy Elliott and Todd Gutmann present Second Wind, an exciting new exhibition featuring their unique abstract artworks.
Kathy, an abstract artist, explores varied mediums like oil, acrylic, collage, and printmaking, emphasizing the importance of empty spaces and the interplay between painting and drawing.
Todd, based in Richardson, TX, works with mixed media, including acrylic, charcoal, and joint compound, drawing inspiration from people and architecture. Known for his freeform sketches and elevating everyday objects to art, Todd complements Kathy’s exploration of art’s ambiguous equations. This exhibition is a testament to their creative synergy and artistic vision.
For the Love of Art: The Palette of Plano Benefit Art Auction Exhibition
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. Come visit and discover art that catches your eye and captures your heart.
Monica Cowsert Solo Exhibition: Where Art Meets Happy
Experience the captivating work of Monica Cowsert in her solo exhibition, Where Art Meets Happy, on view at the ArtCentre of Plano from September 7 through October 19.
This collection offers a journey through dynamic colors and exciting compositions, celebrating the beauty of nature and imagination. Visit the gallery to immerse yourself in Monica’s artistic vision and take home a piece that speaks to you.
Whether you're a seasoned art lover or simply looking for inspiration, this exhibition is a must-see.
Texas Sculpts III
Opening Saturday, July 6
The premier annual sculpture exhibition showcasing the works of 13 accomplished Texas artists.
At the ArtCentre and online July 6 - August 24, 2024
Threads of Our Lives
The ArtCentre of Plano located at 902 East 16th Street, Plano, TX 75074 is mounting a fiber art exhibit displaying work of artists from north Texas. It will be on display from 5/4 - 6/22/2024. The exhibition, 'Threads of Our Lives', represents members of:
The Dallas Handweavers & Spinners Guild
The Dallas Area Fiber Artists
The Fort Worth Weavers Guild
This is an outstanding display of many types of fiber art including: 2-D Art Concept, 3-D Sculpture/Basketry, Art Quilting, Fashion Accessories, Handspinning, Handwoven Clothing, Mixed Media, Textiles for the Home, and Wearable Art. The exhibition is juried by Amie Adelman, professor of fibers at the University of North Texas, and Suzy Jones, executive director of the ArtCentre of Plano.
Plano Independent School District AP Student Exhibition
Above, left to right: Gabriela Hadas, Plano Sr. High; Patricia Pacheco, Plano West Sr. High; Allison Tan, Plano East Sr. High
This annual exhibition features artwork by high school seniors who are enrolled in the Advanced Placement Art Program in the Plano Independent School District and showcases the culmination of their artistic growth.
Exhibition Sponsor
Sarah Carson “Vivid Memories,” at the ArtCentre 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: Sarah Carson's exhibition will be held at both the ArtCentre of Plano and the Courtyard Theater.
“First Squares & Old Crowns”
Award-winning fabric artist and leather pyrography portrait artist Jas Mardis returns to the ArtCentre of Plano in a dual exhibition honoring Black History Month to be held at the ArtCentre of Plano and the Plano African American Museum.
The ArtCentre will exhibit "First Squares and Old Crowns," a body of fabric art and prints that show a range of the artist's practice and include quilt piecework from his youth combined with his modern leather pyrography portrait and images from his "Just a Crown" series.
The Plano African American Museum will feature a collection of eight (8) quilts that Mardis has gathered for the "I Witness: Protest and Race Quilts." These fabric art quilts expound on the journey of African American experiences and racial strife through the artist's eyes.
Opening Reception: Friday, February 2, 6 - 8 p.m., ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St., Plano 75074
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 3, 2-4 p.m. Plano African American Museum, 900 13th St., Plano, 75074
A Voice Expressed - the Art of David Downs
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.
Marie Renfro at Texas Health Resources
Color and creativity best describe Marie Renfro’s paintings in oil or water media. A very versatile artist, Marie enjoys using various media to express her emotional response to a subject. An intuitive approach to painting helps her find compositions and subjects she might otherwise never consider.
For the Love of Art Exhibition
The benefit auction has closed, but there are still incredible artworks by a wide range of talented artists available at fantastic prices.
We'd love for you to drop by the ArtCenter and explore these amazing pieces. Whether it's a special addition to your own collection or a unique gift you're seeking, there's something here for everyone.
Our For the Love of Art exhibition runs through Saturday, November 25.
Above, left to right:
Julie Shunick Brown, Beginning, oil on canvas, 36 x 22 inches; John Van Ness, Woodland Improvisation, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inches; Todd Gutmann, Midwest, acrylic, 12 x 12 x 1.5 inches; David Downs, Shane's View, photograph, 30 x 40 inches.
James Gilbreath: Plano and Beyond
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.
James Gilbreath’s studio is in The Rail Station Studios in downtown Plano, www.railstationstudios.com
The exhibition will be on view at the ArtCenter and online beginning Saturday, September 2. An opening reception will be at the ArtCenter on Friday, September 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
Texas Sculpts II
Opening reception Saturday, July 8, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn, Wednesday, July 19 and August 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
In what promises to be a blockbuster show, the ArtCentre has selected 12 highly recognized sculptors from throughout Texas to display their works in a two month exhibition. Texas Sculpts II follows the highly successful inaugural exhibition that highlighted last summer's arts calendar. The artists selected to participate in Texas Sculpts II come from throughout North and Central Texas and their works are extremely diverse in materials, ranging from wood to marble to fiber and more.
Exhibition Sponsor
Sharon McCall and Victoria Peloubet
Sharon McCall of Plano and Victoria Peloubet of Fort Worth will exhibit their eclectic works of art at the ArtCentre of Plano's upcoming exhibition set to open on May 6, 2023. The two artists, connected by a shared grandchild, have extensive experience in the arts and have now been recognized by the Alan Barnes Fine Art Gallery in Dallas in 2022 and the Art Institute in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where they will exhibit in 2024. You will find a varied and collectible exhibition filled with whimsy, decorative art, and exquisite detail.
PISD AP Studio Exhibition
This annual exhibition showcases the culmination of student artistic growth throughout the art program within Plano Independent School District.
ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones, says, “The Plano ISD Advanced Placement Art exhibition is always one of our most popular. The students create outstanding pieces that would make a statement in any quality art collection.” She adds, "The ArtCentre and Plano ISD are extremely grateful to Texas Health Presbyterian Plano for it generous support of this exhibition."
Mary Jo Dean, Director of Community Relations at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, says, "Texas Health Plano is pleased to support the PISD Senior Art Exhibit. As you can see by the works that are displayed, we are fortunate to have many extremely talented students in our schools and exemplary art teachers. Research shows that exposure to the Arts can help teens develop many positive skills and capacities that are valued by leaders and employers, such as persistence, collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving, motivation, and problem solving. In addition, studies demonstrate that Arts exposure can improve a teenager’s confidence and academic performance. Art can move, heal, inspire, and connect people. Art is an important part of our kid’s lives."
The artwork on display represents the Plano ISD Advanced Placement Studio Program, consisting of AP Drawing, AP Two-Dimensional Design, and Advanced Placement Three-Dimensional Design. A variety of work will be displayed, including photography, painting, ceramics and steel sculpture.”
According to PISD Exhibition Coordinator Colin McGrane, Plano East Sr. High School Campus Visual Arts Team Lead and District Secondary Arts Team Lead, “The Plano ISD program is among the most highly regarded in the nation.” He says, “Student portfolios which score well at the College Board’s review often rival those of college upper-level students.” He added, “The district’s fine arts focus is on student voice and critical thinking skills. PISD student artists are expected to create work from their perspective and be willing to experiment to push themselves to adapt and persevere.”
Sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Hubert Moore exhibition
The ArtCentre of Plano will continue its practice of featuring diverse artists by showcasing the works of Hubert Moore from February 7 - 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.
Plano Art Association Member Exhibition
Works in various mediums by members of the Plano Art Association will be on display, including photography, two and three dimensional paintings, drawings, and more. Local art lover and member of the ArtCentre of Plano Board of Directors Courtney Hitt was the juror for the Award Selection.