Small Towns,
Big Art!

Lake Texoma is home to artist of all mediums.  What is it about this area that draws so much talent?  Some say it is the beauty of the area that inspires creativity.  Others say it is the spirit of the community that welcomes artist with helping hands and a warm hearts.

Perhaps it is the rich history, quaint main street environment, small town friendliness  and comradery of fellow artist that draws new talent to the area.

Whatever the attraction, you will find outstanding art galleries showcasing everything from nationally acclaimed artist to local jewelery makers.

A day strolling along the main streets of the Lake Texoma Area Communities, will be a day well spent!

Texoma Area Art Councils

 

Denison Arts Council
Denison Chamber of Commerce
(M -F)     903-465-1551



Denison Chamber of Commerce
(M-F) 903-465-1551
 info@smalltownbigart.com

Sherman Art League
 PO Box 222
 Sherman, TX 75091
(903) 463-5486
johngord@airmail.net

The Sunday Morning Coffee & Art Club

began over coffee and art talk between artists Steve O. Black, Alfred Robinson, Kay Merritt Bullis, and Larry Matthews. Black, a GCC professor and the Fine Arts Chair, told the others how he missed his Sunday morning  encounters with artists over coffee in the Lower Greenville area when he lived in Dallas. The artists agreed to meet the next Sunday for coffee and the word got out. The group has grown over the year with over forty artists and their friends periodically stopping in for coffee and conversation with other artists.

The group is a mixed crowd consisting of local and regional artists, gallery owners, beginners as well as nationally and internationally shown artists, and friends of artists. Geographically the group is diverse and is representative of the entire Texoma region with artists from Pottsboro, Denison, Sherman, Howe, Gordonville, Whitesboro, Tom Bean, Bells, and Bonham. The make up of the group is always changing. The group gathers on Sunday mornings, sometimes a small group of ten or twelve and at other times as many as twenty-four artists. It is never the same although some are regulars and can be found every Sunday morning in a corner of Panera Bread.

Although the group is currently made up of artists and gallery owners it is open to all who are interested in the arts including musicians, singers, poets, and writers. “There is no forum or set agenda and no admissions requirements, and definitely no by-laws,” states Black. The group meets every Sunday between 9am to 11am at Panera Bread, located in the Sherman Town Center off Hwy 75. It is a come and go kind of gathering with some dropping in between hours but a hard core group of artists enjoy the camaraderie and generally get there early and stay until the conversation comes to an end.

Texoma Area ART CLASSES

Art from the Heart,
Art Center and Gallery
Classes for artist of all ages
314 N Walnut, Suite D
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 819-4213

Classes for artist of all ages314 N Walnut, Suite DSherman, TX 75092(903) 819-4213

Glass Works by Jennifer
217 S. Travis
Sherman, TX 75090
903-893-6933, 903-624-9414

PhotoArt
Classes in Photo Editing
431 Main St
Denison, TX
903-463-1231

Shelley Tate Garner
Artplace Gallery Art Classes
413 W. Main Denison, TX
903.327.8180 (gallery)
Youth Fine Art Instructions
Ages 5+
shelley@artplacegallery.com
artplacegallery.com

Calling Artists!
 
The Portrait of the Artist
exhibit will be held in conjunction with the Denison Spring Art Tour, March 31 and April more info and entry forms....

"Caged" exhibition will feature original 2-D and 3-D artwork that is composed of a minimum of 75% recycled material -
more info and entry forms...

"Mommie Dearest... Madonna to Medusa" exhibit will be held in conjunction with the Denison Arts & Wine Renaissance
more info and entry forms....

"Black & White X"
is an annual exhibition featuring original works executed in black, white, and shades of gray.  No color allowed, including matting & framing -
  more info and entry forms...

A one day exhibition featuring original free standing 3D artwork that is composed of at least  75% recycled material

more info and entry form

for more info go to www.redhillsart.com and sign up for emails to hear first about there upcoming meetings and shows

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The 2010 Art Issue


Meet some of the local artist who have been selected by their panel of experts as talents to watch.
Read Article...

Art Exhibits

April 21
The Art of the Woodmen Circle Home
Sherman Museum
310 South Walnut
Sherman, TX

This event will be a display of art, photographs and remembrances related to the picturesque Woodmen Circle Home. The display will be held in the historic
Captain Birge Home at 727 West Birge in Sherman.

The hours for the event are 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Individual ticket cost will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the Sherman Museum, Touch of Class Antique Mall, and at the door.

You will get a chance to vote for your favorite artwork, with the winning art placed on display at the Museum.

 
Denison will be hosting a Traveling Photographic Exhibit, As part of the exhibit, the following performances will be coordinated through the Main Street office of the City of Denison:

Live jazz will be playing at Devolli't Restaurant each Wednesday-Saturday evenings during the event.

April 26 - Denison Dance Academy will feature Jazz Dance during the evening
April 28 - Concert Fer Nando at Smitty's Bar & Grill
May 18 - Live Jazz at the Rialto
May 19 - Jazz at 5 will play at the exhibit site (413 West Main) from 4-7 p.m.

Groups wishing to tour the exhibit should schedule their time by calling 903-

464-4452 or email
ddow@cityofdenison.com
(If you are interested in volunteering to help with with this project you may
also contact Donna Dow)

"Caged"
 Arts & Communication Center, GCC.

Exhibit runs March 21 to April 19, Gallery Hours Mon -Fri 9:00 am -4:00 pm
Artists Reception Friday, March 23, 6pm to 8pm.

(located in the old Southern Peanut building)

Artist reception:  Thursday, April 26 in conjunction with the Main Street Galleries Art & Wine Stroll
"Mommie Dearest...Madonna to Medusa" is an exhibition hosted by the Sunday Mortning Art and Coffee club and will feature original 2-D and 3-D artwork with the theme of mother, ma, mommie, momma, mum, madre, mama  or maman.

Evening Art & Wine Stroll Enjoy wine tastings in a wide variety of downtown art spaces and businesses-Free and Open to the Public

Friday-April 27th.....An Educated Evening Gourmet Food and Wine Pairings with Wine Education at Vinita, the Historic Home of T.V. Munson - Ticketed Event Saturday,

April 28 Daytime Demonstrations in Downtown Enjoy wine, food, art and tours of unique spaces in the heart of downtown.....Showcasing all that makes Denison unique!

Saturday, April 28th Gala Tasting Event - An Evening at The Palazzo Premier tasting
event featuring numerous Texas wineries, local food favorites, live entertainment, and silent auction - Ticketed Event

Texoma Area ART GALLERIES

The ARC Group:
Sue Kemp
126 Russell Ln,
Denison TX 75021
(903) 463-7005
Kempsueart@aol.com.

Art by Design:
Oil Paintings – Portraits
Animals & People, Landscapes, Still Life
2001 Skaggs Rd
 Sherman, TX
(903) 893-2480

Beverly Combs Art Gallery & Studio
Contemporary Fine Art
615 W. Main  St.
Denison, TX. 75020
903-357-9079

2nd Floor Gallery
Grayson County College Art Department
6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, TX 75020
Phone: 903 463-8662
www.grayson.edu
Mon- Fri 9 am -3 pm

Donna Finch Adams
Studio 406
406 W Main
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 464-9644
By Appointment Only

Doug Simpson
416 West Artists Studio and Gallery
413 W. Main Street
Denison TX 75020
Phone: (888) 219-4561
simpson@artplace.com
http://www.artplace.com

Fresh Light Studio
101 E Main, Suite 115,
Denison, TX 75020, phone:
(903) 463-0577
alfrobin@msn.com
By Appointment Only

Ghost Town Arts Collective
6319 Hwy 691
Denison, TX
Mail 900 N. Grand Ave, Suite 61603
Sherman, TX 75090
Email:  ghostownarts@yahoo.com
http://www.ghosttownartscollective.org/

IMAGES A Gallery of Fine Art
408 W. Main Street, Denison TX 75020
(903) 463-0408
www.smalltownbigart.com
Tues- Sat 10 am -5 pm

Mary Karam Gallery
404 W Main St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 465-3703
marykaram@sbcglobal.net
marykaramgallery.com

Mystic Studios
110 South Houston
Denison, TX 75021
(903) 327-8246
By Appointment Only
Showing Work at: My Friend's House & Main Street Mercantile

Peanut Gallery
114 N. Houston
Denison, TX 75020
sblack_art@yahoo.com
alfrobin@msn.com
By Appointment Only

416 West Artists Studio and Gallery
416 W. Main Street
Denison TX 75020
Phone: 903 463-0416
elamartist@aol.com
elamartist@sbcglobal.net
416westgallery.com/

Steve O. Black
114 N. Houston
Denison, TX 75020
sblack_art@yahoo.com
Showing at the Peanut Gallery

SoHo Gallery
Paintings, Designs, Framing by Glenda Jones
613 W. Main Street
Denison, TX 75020
903-744-2555
Wed. - Sat. 11 am - 6 pm

Etcetera
427 West Main Street
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 465-6460
Art & Unique Finds
Open Wed. & Sat.  Weekly

PhotoArt by Julia Ringler
431 W. Main Street
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 463-1231
Hours Vary Monthly

Woodsong Institute of Art
208 S Gowdy
Whitewright, TX 75491
woodsonginstitute.com