In the spirit of the exhibition Care Full Connections, this workshop invites you to explore vulnerability as a means of fostering deeper connections. Our collaborative flag project, Hang Loose, shifts the traditional use of flags—often symbols of pride or ideological identity—into expressions of personal openness and shared humanity.

During this workshop, you’ll have the chance to create your own small flag, representing a personal vulnerability, hope, struggle, or story. This hands-on process welcomes all attendees, regardless of artistic experience. We will provide all materials, along with guidance, as you translate personal reflections into a meaningful work of art.

Come create, share, and “hang loose” together in this meaningful exploration of vulnerability, solidarity, and care.

Come celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition in Gough Gallery, Care Full Connections, featuring fiber works by Stefanie Zito, Kaylan Buteyn, Cassie Arnold, and Lisa Alberts. This deeply meaningful and tender show explores the shared experiences and vulnerabilities of women, artists, and mothers.

The Denton Community Band, conducted by Carol Lynn Mizell present the November performance, Music & Art in Concert. This evening will feature a unique experience of visual artist, Kelly Stribling-Sutherland, drawing live along with the music. You may recognize Stribling-Sutherland’s work from previous showings at the PAAC, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, and her taking first place at the August Art Battle.

Featuring Michael Crawford on vibraphone and xylophone. Free admission!

Check out the concert flyer for more information and list of songs.

Anne Dearth Maker (flutist) and Louise Fristensky (composer, sound sculpture, and systems artist) invite the Denton and larger DFW community to the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center for an evening of classical and experimental music as well as a preceding audience-interactive event. Anne will be performing works by local Denton and DFW composers Louise Fristensky, Jesse Maker, and Sungji Hong that explore improvisation, contrast, and contemporary virtuosity. Louise will be performing an electro-acoustic set featuring live vocals and synth. Prior to the concert, join them for an instrument petting zoo (6:00 - 6:45), where audience members will have the opportunity to learn about and interact with the instruments and equipment they'll be experiencing during the concert.

GDAC will close early at 4:00 PM on Halloween. We will reopen at our normal time of 11:00 AM on Friday, and don’t forget to join us for our First Friday Instrument Petting Zoo and Concert at 6:00 PM!

Have a spooktacular Halloween!

Blue Moon Artistry invites you to a art event showcasing hand decorated ceramic pumpkins. Enter to win raffle prizes donated by local artists and businesses and bid on pumpkins during the silent auction. All proceeds will be donated to CASA of Denton County. Blue Moon Artistry has also committed to matching ever dollar raised by the raffle and auction, doubling your impact!

Want to decorate your own pumpkin? Seven (7) more ceramic pumpkins are available for pick-up at the PAAC. Supplies are limited. All pumpkins are due at Bramblitt’s Yellow Dog Art Bar & Gallery by September 20th. See forms linked below for more information on decorating guidelines and how to donate prizes to the raffle.

Pumpkin Decorator Guidelines
Decorator Info Sheet
Raffle Prize Donation Form

Step into a world where light becomes art at Electric!, a captivating light art exhibit showcasing the visionary works of UNT CVAD students from Professor Alicia Eggert’s class, “Art in Public,” and Professor Christopher Meerdo’s class, “New Media: AI.” Forty artists will present a stunning collection of light sculptures, interactive installations, and projection art that push the boundaries of creativity and technology.

This amazing event will include food trucks, delicious beverages, and live music by DJ Freakhorse! 

Join us for an unforgettable night and discover how the interplay of light and form can create moments of magic. This exhibit is a celebration of creativity and a testament to the future of art in public spaces, all brought to life by the talented students of UNT CVAD.

This exhibit is one night only! Entry is FREE and all ages are welcome. Don’t miss out on this electrifying experience!

Dive down the rabbit hole and step into Wonderland with us for 2024 Celebration of the Arts and HEART Awards! We cordially invite you to this year’s Mad Hatter Soirée for which we’ll turn the PAAC into an immersive mad tea party experience. Visit the HEART Awards page for more information.

Kicking off the Denton Bach Society’s 2024-2025 season and introducing Denton Bach Treble Chorale, DBS invites you to the Celebrate Oktoberfest concert. Works by JS Bach, Goodall, von Bingen, Paulus, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Humperdinck, and J. Strauss. Christine Le conducting and Greg Klugiewicz on accordion.

Tickets: $20 adults; $10 students & children. Discount available for families with children. Tickets available at the door.

Denton LULAC 4366 Presents

Denton Youth Leadership Summit

"Pasado, Presente, Futuro"

Honoring the Past, Empowering the Present, Building the Future

Join us as we bring LULAC's High School and Middle School councils together to network, energize, and build camaraderie. 

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we aim to instill a sense of pride in our students by celebrating the resilience and achievements of our people, recognizing all they have overcome, and setting our sights on future goals - our future, our goals all while having fun!

As ONE, we’ll build a love for LULAC, intentional community engagement, and service. Remember, it’s all about reaching up and reaching back!

Join us for a fun evening of graffiti as artist Eder Tron - an expert graffiti artist and the creator of the Fabrication Yard in Dallas - creates a live graffiti mural to kick off our Halloween theme of "The Island of Misfit Toys". We will have boards available for purchase for the community to get in on the fun and create their own version of a graffiti style misfit toy.

Additionally, we will have a graffiti wall built for the community to openly create art throughout the month of October!

Join us for a scary good time with the North Texas Ghostbusters exorcising their ghastly and ghoulish talents before a screening of the original Ghostbusters movie. Dress up as your favorite character and enter the costume contest to be judged by the North Texas Ghostbusters themselves!

Try some spooky treats from the Chestnut Tree Bistro—they’re to die for—and, if you dare, take a sip from Denton County Brewery’s Ectoplasma Beer to be unveiled this evening! Better catch your chance before the Ghostbusters do.

Now that you have your tickets to our amazing Mad Hatter Soiree happening October 18, from 6pm-9pm, join us for a Mad Hat Decorating Party at the Chestnut Tree next Monday! If you don't have your tickets yet, no worries, you can get them at https://dentonarts.com/heart-awards-2024-event

The hat decorating event is BYOH (Bring your own hat), and we will provide the rest! There will be yummy drinks and snacks available for purchase, so grab a friend and come have a mad time getting your hat prepared for the soiree!

The DFW Plastic Society and Dedicated Scale Enthusiast Magazine bring you their model car supershow here at the PAAC. If you have a love for model cars, this is the place to be! Register for the contest for a chance to win $1,000 cash for Best of Show or Best R/C.

Registration fee for contest participants is $30 for unlimited models. No charge for kids or spectators.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to Rockin’ Autism, a non-profit providing sensory rooms for public schools.

Visit the DFW Plastic Society website for more information about this event and to register.

Join us for a special North Texas Giving Day celebration! This year we are partnering with Friends of the Family and Refuge for Women to bring you a night full of performance and a community art project all centered around the theme of Art & Resilience. More details coming soon, but please plan to join us and support each of these important organizations!

Click here to learn more and to donate.

Come out for an open skill-sharing creative gathering providing a casual, supportive atmosphere for those interested in fiber art. Feel free to drop in and out of workshop sessions at your leisure.

To learn more about Sew Gold, visit their website.

Meetings are held at GDAC at least once a month.

The Arts & Autos festival is back and kicking things off at the PAAC! Join us for the opening reception and expert panel discussion on hot rods and rat rods.

Free to attend!

Read more and register here for the car show, chalk fest, to be a vendor, or to volunteer.

Calling all creative minds in Denton - Get ready to ignite your creativity and forge new connections at Spark Creative Mixer, Stoke Coworking’s newest quarterly event designed exclusively for creative entrepreneurs and professionals like yourself.

Spark Creative Mixer is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and discover potential collaborators in Denton's vibrant creative community. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring artist, or a tech-savvy innovator, this event is tailor-made for you. We're flipping the script on traditional networking events. Say goodbye to awkward small talk and hello to meaningful connections!

We are thrilled to have Lauren Upshaw, Esq share her knowledge and expertise in entertainment law. Topics discussed will include intellectual property, public domain, and sampling to name a few. This event is not to be missed for Denton musicians, designers, and artists who are interested in learning more about protecting your creative work.

Register here!