PAST EVENTS

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April 2023

Art & Culture Quest
April 6, 2024 | 12:00 - 3:00 PM

McCall Plaza, Downtown Plano
998 E. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074

Come on over to McCall Plaza each 1st Saturday to experience the rich culture offered by the Downtown Plano Art District.  This free event is a perfect opportunity to explore Plano from a fresh perspective. There is plenty of parking downtown and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) stops at the Downtown Plano station, just steps away from McCall Plaza.

How It Works:

• Stop by the Plano Art Association table at McCall Plaza to pick up a map

• Mingle with local artists and browse the pop-up art shops and downtown art installations

• Stroll along the authentic brick street as you discover exciting art retailers and galleries

• Explore the eclectic collection of downtown shops, boutiques, coffee shops & restaurants

• Seek the more than one dozen restored historic homes and a wide offering of museums

• Wind down and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Haggard Park

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Friday Night Lights & Shadows
April 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Collin College Plano Campus - Building A, Rm 183
2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074

Each Friday night we hire a model and stage a single long pose so you have lots of time you to finish your masterpiece! We encourage you to come early to get a good spot. We are open to the public and anyone is welcome by signing up for free on meetup.com. Be aware we may feature a nude model on some nights. You must be 18 years or older.

The fee is $20 per session to cover the cost of the studio and the models. Please be aware we can only accept cash. We offer a student rate of $10 to students registered in art classes in colleges and universities in the area.

Please bring your own supplies, paint, drawing implements, canvas, etc. The class room will have easels, tables and sinks to wash up.

At the end of the session, please be sure and take everything with you and help us by throwing away any trash.

Directions:

From 75 (Central) exit Spring Creek Pkwy EAST to Jupiter Road. Take a RIGHT on Jupiter road and then a LEFT at the second turn to enter West Collin College Campus. Turn RIGHT at the large "COUGAR TENNIS" sign to reach Building A and park on the right. Class room A183 is just inside on the right.

Attendance Fee:
$20.00 / $10.00 Student (Cash only)

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Member Meeting
April 23, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sam Johnson Rec Center, Rm #3
401 W 16th St, Plano, TX 75075

Join us at the next PAA Membership Meeting. This will be an “Art Share” and we will provided details about our upcoming “125 Show.” Bring your current project to share and for feedback from the group.

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SEPTEMBER 2023

Meetings

• PAA Monthly Members’ Meeting: September 26 at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center 6:30 - 8:30 ART MARKETING Presentation by Julia Beaton & Jose Angel Hernandez

• Friday Night Lights & Shadows

Exhibitions

• Global Reflections Art Exhibition

• Abstract Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

• Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk

Calls for Entry

• Landscape Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

• Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk

OCTOBER 2023

Meetings

• PAA Monthly Members’ Meeting - October 24th at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center 6:30 - 8:30 ART SHARE!

• Friday Night Lights & Shadows

Exhibitions

• Global Reflections Art Exhibition

• Land & Sea Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea (October-late November)

• Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk - October 19, 2023, 5:00 - 8:00

Calls for Entry

• Holidays & Winter Days Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

NOVEMBER 2023

Meetings

• PAA Monthly Members’ Meeting

• Friday Night Lights & Shadows

Exhibitions

• Winter Whimsy Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea (Late November - January)

• Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk

Calls for Entry

• Theme TBD Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

JANUARY 2024

Meetings

• PAA Monthly Members’ Meeting: featuring a member’s art share

• Friday Night Lights & Shadows

Exhibitions

• Winter Whimsy Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea (Late November - January)

FEBRUARY 2024

Meetings

• 2/27 PAA Monthly Members’ Meeting: Featuring artist Kay Byfield in an informative talk about Design 6:30-8:30

• Friday Night Lights & Shadows

Exhibitions

• Faces, Figures, People, Portraits - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea (February - March)

Calls for Entry

• Theme TBD Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

MARCH 2024

Meetings

• PAA Monthly Members’ Meeting

• Friday Night Lights & Shadows

Exhibitions

• Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

• Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk

• 3/23/24 Texas Forever Festival in Downtown Plano

Calls for Entry

• Theme TBD Mini Art Show - Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea