Nel Dorn Byrd, AWS, NWS

Watercolor artist, Nel Dorn Byrd, is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Rocky Mountain National, Western Federation, Texas Watercolor, and Southwestern Watercolor Society.   Her paintings have been juried into over 200 exhibitions throughout the US, as well as having been featured in national watercolor magazines and published in a number of books. Her paintings are in corporate and private collections throughout the United States.   

Nel Dorn Byrd began drawing as a child, first painted with oils, and since 1970 has painted with the medium of watercolor.  She studied art at Midland Institute of Fine Arts, Richland College, and the University of Texas at Dallas. Byrd has studied with many watercolor instructors, traveling and painting in twelve different countries.  For twenty one years, she co-operated a successful art gallery and frame shop, Gallery VIII,  in Plano, Texas.

Her work has a personal connection to events in her life, such as travel, remembered times, and places.  She paints in a loose, impressionistic style and her works often depict strong light and dark patterns with the play of light adding excitement and interest to the subject.  Byrd feels that working in a series is often times conducive to the creative process. Nel Dorn Byrd enjoys the camaraderie with fellow artists and the sheer joy of painting.

More of Nel Dorn Bryd's work can be viewed at neldornbyrd.com.

Beyond Natural by Mari Andrews, Karen Rich Beall, Roberley Bell, Gregory Euclide, Amy Gross, Judy Hoffman, Leigh Taylor Mickelson, Beverly Penn

These contemporary artists from around the nation delve into and deconstruct nature, landscape, and botanical forms in all of their chaos, human cultivation, decorative aspects, and fantastic artificiality. 

Cora Stafford Gallery

Crossing the Line BFA exhibition, Bek Cunningham

October 1 - October 4

Reception - Thursday, 10/3, 5 - 7 pm

Sculpture Collective of UNT

Group exhibition

September 30 - October 4 

UNT on the Square

The Chestnut Tree

VAST 2012-2013 Artist of the Year 

Angelia Ford

September 12 - November 14 

Exhibition of Calendar Art
November 15 - January 10
Reception for the Artists, November 15, 4-6pm 

Point Bank Blackbox Theater

Works by Lorraine Hayes

Exhibit through through October 11.

The Point Bank Black Box Theatre Exhibition is co-sponsored by Denton Community Theatre and VAST and is located at 318 E. Hickory.

Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Friday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 

Art may also be viewed during any of the performances at the Black Box.

A Creative Art Studio  

227 W. Oak Street, Suite 101      

Denton, TX 76201 (940) 442-1251  

First Friday Denton, October 4th, 7-10pm

Featured Artist: Ellen Ritscher Sackett

Music by Dana Isaac Trio and Link Chalon Orchestra

Art Demonstrations, portrait drawing and more...

For information on fall workshops: acreativeartstudio.com 

Oxide Gallery

115 Eagle Drive

Denton, TX  76201 (formerly the Piano Store)

Grand Opening and 5th Anniversary will take place on Gallery Night, Sat., October 5th, 6-9pm.  Free Admission.

Oxide@Banter

OXIDE GALLERY is partnering with Banter Bistro to showcase student artwork in their venue. OXIDE wishes to dedicate these shows to student artists. Check out the "Artist Section" of OXIDE's website for Open Call details. Online submissions October 1st - 12th. 

Open Calls for Art: 

2D artwork- Oct. 18 & 19

Jewelry and 3D artwork- Nov. 22 & 23

For more information: oxidegallery.com 

Moss/Chumley Artist Award Call For Entries: 

The Meadows Museum is accepting applications through Monday, November 4, 2013 from area artists for the 2013 Moss/Chumley Award. 

The award, which carries a cash prize of $1,500, is given annually to an outstanding North Texas artist who has exhibited professionally for at least ten years and who has a proven track record as an active community advocate for the visual arts. The competition is accepting entries in the genres of drawing, painting, sculpture, assemblage, construction, video, photography, performance, and installation. 

To be eligible, an artist must reside in one of the following North Texas counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant or Wise. 

Those who would like additional information or entry forms should contact Nicole Atzbach at 214-768-4490 or Shelley DeMaria at 214-768-4246, or visit website.