Organizations Directory

Robyn Parker Feehan has carried a vision for artists to continually show their work @ thegallery8680, creating themed exhibitions that are challenging to the artist. The caliber of work never ceases to amaze and a warm vibrant community has grown up around the gallery. We hope you are always able to come to our opening receptions to meet with the artists and support the artists. ​For without the artists we would have no art.

The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco (VAGF) is a volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts and educating the public. Founded in 2001, VAGF has grown to become a vital part of the local arts community. Each year we host numerous art exhibits, workshops and educational lectures for our members and the public.

Allen Arts Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that fosters arts and culture in Allen. Founded as a city advisory board in 1998 and independent since 2006, it serves as the umbrella organization for local arts groups. The Alliance operates Blue House Too Artspace, facilitates collaboration between arts organizations, and works to broaden understanding of art forms and increase community involvement.

Art Club of Fort Worth is a Fort Worth–area organization supporting local artists and the visual arts community. (Contact and website details can be added when available.)

Art on Main is a vibrant arts community in East Dallas supporting artists and creatives, founded by local artist and native Dallasite, Andrea Lamarsaude. It includes artist studio spaces with 22 Dallas-based creatives, the Art on Main Gallery, exhibition space for group or solo shows, private events, and space for art classes, artist talks, and art education events. The Art on Main Gallery offers contemporary works by studio artists and local artists. Voted 2024 Best Art Gallery by the readers of Advocate Magazine Lakewood/East Dallas. 4428 Main Street, Suite 200.

ARTrageous Art Hub is a creative community space at 223 S. Travis in Sherman, where creativity unleashes and play flourishes. Owned and operated by artist Chele Wells, the hub hosts art events, exhibitions, and member showcases. It serves as the meeting venue for Sherman Art League and features multiple artist members. The hub hosts art shows, workshops, and offers artwork for purchase through its Live From The Hub collection.

The Arts and Music Guild is a nonprofit founded in 2010 that serves as an umbrella for creative arts programs in McKinney. It supports artists, musicians, writers, and poets through opportunities for performing, exhibiting, and mentoring. The Cove, at 402 N. Tennessee Street in downtown McKinney, is a cooperative venue where member artists display work during free public art shows (over 40 exhibits per year), host workshops, and gather to create and collaborate.

BloomHaus is a creative commerce platform empowering visual artists to grow beyond the traditional gallery model—through sales enablement, marketing, and meaningful partnerships. The platform offers curated digital galleries and e-commerce exposure, workshops and event management, an order-to-print program, and commercial art placements. BloomHaus sponsors the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco's Art Appreciation Awards and partners with local venues to bring artists and community together.

The Cross Timbers Artists Guild began in 2001 when visual artists from Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village, and surrounding communities created the Cross Timbers Artists Studio Tour. Established as a nonprofit in 2007, the Guild's mission is to champion the arts through advocacy, education, and enrichment. Its primary event is the Annual Studio Tour (second weekend in November), featuring local artists in painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber, and more.

Daum Gallery was founded by Taylor Daum, a local Dallas artist who seeks to create an approachable and welcoming gallery experience in the Dallas Design District. The gallery operates as a studio space and art collective (Lisa Moriarty, Debbie Klein, Lea Ellermeier, Taylor Daum), hosting one large exhibition per year in the Fall and several smaller gatherings and shows. Mission: bring the community together with an eclectic event schedule and display and sell works by local Dallas artists. Open Thu–Sat 11AM–4PM or by appointment. 167 Payne St., Dallas 75207.

Garage Arts Project began in the most unassuming of places - a garage in Plano, TX. Founded by Renuka Rajagopalan, what started as a small gathering of just eight people in her garage dance studio quickly revealed something profound. That evening of Afro-Cuban music and dance showed how intimate, thoughtfully curated experiences could transform the way people connect with art and with each other. From that spark, GAP has grown into a vibrant community of artists, audiences, and collaborators. What began as one garage concert has become a platform dedicated to supporting diverse performing artists, creating opportunities to network, collaborate, and advance their work. Yet, the spirit of that first evening remains at our core, which is: art experienced up close, personal, and shared. GAP continues to nurture that sense of intimacy and discovery, while expanding its reach across the DFW Metroplex and beyond.

The Greater Denton Arts Council is a catalyst for creativity, advocacy, and collaboration that has served the Denton community for over 50 years. Based at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center and managing the historic Campus Theatre, GDAC offers exhibitions, educational programs, summer art camps, after-school classes, and event rentals. Admission to galleries is free.

The Irving Art Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1956, one of the oldest cultural organizations in Irving. A wholly volunteer organization, IAA offers 22 curated gallery exhibits annually, professional artist demonstrations at eight membership meetings, over ten workshops, and the Texas and Neighbors Art Competition (since 1985). Serves as conservator of the Jaycee Park Center for the Arts.

The Plano Art Association is a visual arts organization active for more than 50 years. Its mission is to encourage visual arts development and education while inspiring awareness of the visual arts in the Plano community. The organization operates the PAA Gallery at Shops at Willow Bend, hosts rotating exhibits, monthly membership meetings, workshops, and art receptions.

Founded in 1966 as Richardson's first visual arts organization, RCAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by volunteers. The society organizes four fine art exhibitions yearly, rotating exhibits at libraries and city buildings, student art shows through RISD, monthly artist demonstrations, and workshops. RCAS supports diverse visual artists through shows, educational events, and partnerships.

Sherman Art League is the longest-established art organization in Grayson County, founded in 1961. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, SAL encourages artists of all ages, promotes excellence and diversity in the arts, and increases community awareness. Monthly meetings on the 3rd Monday at 6 PM feature artist demonstrations in oil, ceramics, photography, watercolors, pastels, and more, often with hands-on participation. Meets at ARTrageous Art Hub.

The Art Club of McKinney is the oldest art club in Texas. The organization fosters a vibrant arts community through events, workshops, classes, and field trips, with a mission to elevate art standards through education. Over 100 members work in painting, illustration, photography, and pottery. Monthly meetings feature artist demonstrations, networking, and Artist of the Month awards.

The Visual Art League of Lewisville (VAL) is an all-volunteer organization with members who share an interest in the visual arts and fine crafts. We organize multiple member shows each year, provide local artists the opportunity to showcase their work, produce visiting artist lectures, networking with other organizations, educational art activities such as demonstrations and hands-on projects, and participate in various community events.

VALA was created to promote the vital and vibrant artistic community and serves as a conduit for creative synergy between talented local artists, local businesses, and patrons of the arts in order to energize and support the arts in the area. The organization operates through member participation and offers various opportunities for artists to showcase their work and teach workshops.

Visual Arts of Prosper is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting the visual arts in Prosper and the surrounding area. The organization hosts monthly meetings with artist demonstrations and workshops, member exhibits at local venues, an annual ArtoberFest, and a monthly art contest. They welcome all mediums including pastel, photography, watercolor, oil & acrylic, jewelry, music, printmaking, and sculpture.

VAST is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1975 in Denton. Its mission is "Artists and community connecting to create and celebrate visual arts!" Activities include monthly meetings at Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Artist of the Month competition, annual calendar competition, workshops, critique groups, figure drawing, regional juried exhibitions, and an annual high school art competition for Denton County.