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To encourage an appreciation of the visual arts in the City of Plano, a venue for area artists is provided through the Municipal Art Galleries.  Art selected by the Municipal Art Committee is displayed at the Municipal Center, 1520 Ave. K, and at the Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway.  The length of each exhibit is one month with display areas located throughout the buildings.  Student and children’s art is also accepted and is displayed in the Student Gallery on the first floor in the Municipal Center, or at Municipal Center South, 1409 Ave. K.

"Convergence," an art exhibit by Janice Howell, will be displayed June 1-28 at the Municipal Galleries. In July, her exhibit will move to Plano Centre. A Texas native, Janice has painted in acrylics and watercolor for six years. She has studied at home and abroad in France, Italy, and Spain with Jane Jones, Rob Erdle, Doug Walton, Skip Lawrence, Jane Stephenson and Milford Zornes. She has degrees from Southern Methodist University and Texas Tech University. Her art is filled with life experiences such as travel, music and people. In a unique abstract style, she paints what she feels rather than what she views. The paintings are visual stories--a slice of life. The principles and elements of design are used to convey content and emotion. Her highly personal paintings have received awards in national, regional, and local shows. Cities, businesses, restaurants, churches and individuals nationwide have purchased her works. Janice is Vice President of Plano Art Association and a member of Southwestern Watercolor Society. 



An exhibit of art from the Plano ISD Council of PTA's after-school art program will be displayed at Plano Municipal Center Student Gallery, 1520 Avenue K, and Plano Municipal Center South, 
1409 Avenue K, during the month of May. This innovative student exhibit was sponsored by the Junior League of Plano and Presbyterian Hospital of Plano. The exhibit highlights works from elementary and middle school students and includes drawings, pastels, watercolors and paintings on canvas. The unique aspect of this exhibit is the wide spectrum of age, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds of the students. The convenience of an after-school program allows children who may have never taken an art class to experience art and create art. The hope is to build a lifelong respect for art, and for some, perhaps an awareness of a talent that might lead to a career in the field of art. Instructor Christine Awad says, "I've been able to reach children from all over the world who have not mastered the English language, but have mastered the confidence and creativity found in art." 


The Municipal Center Galleries are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For additional information about the Municipal Art Galleries please contact Sabrina Shuford at 972.941.5201 or email .

 
 

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