Upcoming Events
DISD High School Art Show Opening Reception
We are excited to announce the opening of Denton ISD’s Middle School Art Show! Our local middle school students explore the vast range of mediums through 2D drawings and paintings. See works made from marker, colored pencil, graphite, gouache, watercolor, acrylic, sharpie, paper/mixed media collage and paper quilling.
This exhibition highlights a pivotal moment in artistic growth, where students begin to develop their unique voices and expand their technical skills—building the foundation for the advanced work seen at the high school level.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Sew Gold
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.
BEYOND THE WORDS with Poet Abigail Borak — Presented by Lost Poet Lounge
Join @lostpoetlounge in an intimate evening and poetic showcase of the spoken word and raw emotions of poet Abigail Borak in her Beyond the Words: Solo Showcase.
Abby is a poet dedicated to the nature of ghosts and the hauntings of the body. Her work interweaves gothic qualities with the workings of Mother Nature. She explores the world through the nature of visions, ominous input from beyond, and the continuous thread of connectivity. Her more recent work explores themes in queer identity as related to her practice in spirituality. You can find her on instagram, @acollectionofspirits.
Free to attend!
Monster Art Rally
Part performance, part art bazaar, part party, Monster Art Rally is a rare opportunity to watch your favorite local artists at work, AND it raises general programming support for Paper Chair Studios + Greater Denton Arts Council.
A total of 80 of our banging local artists will participate across four one-hour shifts. You can expect work created by artists ranging from college students to seasoned professionals. As soon as an artwork is complete, a runner hangs it on the wall for viewing and purchase. Better be quick! Runners can be intercepted, and work may go in a flash.
Each completed artwork is offered at a set price of $50. Artists receive 50% commission on any sale of their work, with the remaining proceeds going directly to support Paper Chair Studios and Greater Denton Arts Council.
Learn more and apply to be a participating artist at: https://www.paperchairstudios.org/monster-art-rally
DISD High School Art Show Opening Reception
Join us in celebrating the opening of Denton ISD’s yearly High School Art Show in Gough Gallery. We’re putting the spotlight on emerging artists of the up and coming generation. Students, families, and friends are welcome to explore the artwork and admire the talents of our community’s teen artists.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Amplify Denton
Amplify Denton is back for its second year! Rock out to Denton’s finest homegrown musical talent while helping support GDAC and our phenomenal partners at the Denton Music and Arts Collaborative so we can continue our work uplifting our community’s artists and keeping art accessible to the public.
We’re now accepting sponsors to help make the second annual Amplify an even greater success. Check out our new sponsorship packet for more information!
There will be two stages, one indoor and one outdoor, where you can catch your favorite local acts. This year’s lineup includes:
While you jam, you can also peruse 20+ local artists, vendors, and food trucks! General admission is free, but registration is required to access the silent auction. VIP tickets are available for extra exclusive perks.
Sew Gold
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.
Donation-based Yoga: Bloom & Breathe
Take a moment this spring to slow down, stretch, and grow in community. Join Good Vibes Yoga at the Greater Denton Arts Council for Bloom & Breathe, a donation-based yoga experience that nurtures both body and spirit.
We’ll begin with a 1-hour deep stretch yoga class designed for all levels, focusing on gentle movement and relaxation. After class, stay for a community plant swap, where participants are invited to share and exchange small plants, clippings, or propagated starts.
Event Details:
Cost: Donation-based | Free to attend, with donations encouraged. 100% of proceeds benefit the Greater Denton Arts Council and support our mission of fostering and supporting the arts in Denton.
1-hour Deep Stretch Yoga (all levels welcome)
Community Plant Swap to follow
Bring a small plant, clipping, or propagated start to share (optional)
BYOM — limited loaner mats will be available, and props will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here to register.
All are welcome. All Good Vibes.
Artists Enclave of County: Many Worlds, One Home Opening Reception
The Artists Enclave of Denton County brings to you its 2026 exhibition, Many Worlds, One Home, juried by Amy Lewis Hofland, Director of the Crow Museum of Asian Art.
Many more details will follow but know that the juried awards will be announced and you’ll have an opportunity to meet many of the exhibiting artists from all around Denton County.
All Star Karaoke
Come belt your favorite tunes with some of our favorite Denton personalities at All Star Karaoke benefiting both GDAC and Kuzu Radio. Whether you plan on taking the stage yourself to sing your go-to karaoke song or just to sit back and laugh, we guarantee a good time!
More details to come soon. Event hours subject to change.
10th Annual Eggsibition: Freeform 10
Join us for a celebration of creativity and community at the 10th Annual Eggsibition! This beloved silent auction features one-of-a-kind ceramic eggs, each uniquely decorated by local artists, businesses, and community leaders.
This year’s theme, “Freeform 10,” celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Eggsibition! Egg decorators are encouraged to interpret the theme of “10” in any way they choose—numeric, symbolic, nostalgic, conceptual, or something totally unexpected.
All proceeds benefit Artists Enclave and the Greater Denton Arts Council, supporting their shared mission to foster and support the arts in our community.
CALL FOR EGG DECORATORS!
It’s time to crack into creativity! The 10th Annual Eggsibition officially kicks off with our first egg pickup day on Saturday, February 7, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at GDAC. Artists who pick up their egg on February 7 will be entered into a raffle to win a special gift basket at the Eggsibition event!
Can’t make it on February 7? No problem! Eggs may also be picked up during open hours at:
• GDAC
• Sleeping Lizards (424 N. Elm St)
• Porch pickup at 2103 Foxcroft Circle, Denton, TX
Finished eggs must be returned to GDAC on or before March 14.
The silent auction will open online on March 22, 3:00 PM, at https://eggsibition10.givesmart.com
The Eggsibition will be held at Rubber Gloves on March 29, 3:00–6:00 PM. We’re embracing our own take on “Freeform 10” with a beach party theme! Join us to see all the decorated eggs on display, enjoy food and drinks for purchase, and bid on your favorites until the auction closes at 5:30 PM. Beach and surfer attire encouraged!
Japanese BookBinding Workshop
Join artist Victoria Bustos for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of Japanese bookbinding. In this session, participants will learn how to create four traditional Japanese stab bindings and craft a custom case to hold their finished books together.
This workshop is free to attend, and all materials will be provided! Registration required — space is limited. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/GDAC/japanese-bookbinding-workshop
Thin Line Film Fest Photo Gallery
“The Thin Line is the space between two seemingly contrary and competing ideas — it’s where you find the drama.” That spirit of exploration and truth-seeking defines Thin Line Fest, Texas’ longest-running documentary film festival and a dynamic celebration of film, music, and photography.
Explore powerful visual work from this year’s photo selections while connecting with photographers and fellow festivalgoers. The GDAC gallery will feature the work of Official Selections from the Hear/Here, Site/Unseen, and Time/Space categories.
The photo gallery will be on display between Thursday 3/19 and Sunday 3/22. See full gallery hours below:
Thin Line Film Fest Photo Gallery
“The Thin Line is the space between two seemingly contrary and competing ideas — it’s where you find the drama.” That spirit of exploration and truth-seeking defines Thin Line Fest, Texas’ longest-running documentary film festival and a dynamic celebration of film, music, and photography.
Explore powerful visual work from this year’s photo selections while connecting with photographers and fellow festivalgoers. The GDAC gallery will feature the work of Official Selections from the Hear/Here, Site/Unseen, and Time/Space categories.
The photo gallery will be on display between Thursday 3/19 and Sunday 3/22. See full gallery hours below:
Thin Line Film Fest Photo Gallery
“The Thin Line is the space between two seemingly contrary and competing ideas — it’s where you find the drama.” That spirit of exploration and truth-seeking defines Thin Line Fest, Texas’ longest-running documentary film festival and a dynamic celebration of film, music, and photography.
Explore powerful visual work from this year’s photo selections while connecting with photographers and fellow festivalgoers. The GDAC gallery will feature the work of Official Selections from the Hear/Here, Site/Unseen, and Time/Space categories.
The photo gallery will be on display between Thursday 3/19 and Sunday 3/22. See full gallery hours below:
Thin Line Film Fest Photo Gallery Opening Reception
Join us for an evening celebrating photography at Thin Line Fest 2026!
“The Thin Line is the space between two seemingly contrary and competing ideas — it’s where you find the drama.” That spirit of exploration and truth-seeking defines Thin Line Fest, Texas’ longest-running documentary film festival and a dynamic celebration of film, music, and photography.
Explore powerful visual work from this year’s photo selections while connecting with photographers and fellow festivalgoers. The GDAC gallery will feature the work of Official Selections from the Hear/Here, Site/Unseen, and Time/Space categories.
🎧 Live DJ sets from:
@juicytheemissary
@boombaptist
@elaquent
Includes complimentary food and beverage.
Come experience the gallery, meet the creatives behind the work, and kick off the night with music and community. Register online with Thin Line, pick up your wristband, and explore it all — we can’t wait to see you at GDAC during the festival!
The photo gallery will be on display between Thursday 3/19 and Sunday 3/22. See full gallery hours below:
Beyond the Words — Solo Poetic Showcase with Delaney Murdock
Please join Lost Poet Lounge in an intimate evening and poetic showcase of the spoken word and raw emotions of Poet, Delaney Murdock in her Beyond the Words: Solo Showcase.
Delaney is a poet and performer at the beginning of both endeavors with a lifelong commitment to finding the dramatic in the mundanity of everyday life. She believes in the power of poetry to express that which is often inexplicable and finds comfort in the interconnectivity and community it provides as well. She is currently working on her first poetry manuscript and posts individual poems for her Poetry and a Look series on Instagram.
For more info: lostpoetlounge@gmail.com
Donation-based Yoga: Spring into Action
This March, we're inviting our community to move with purpose and give back in a tangible way.
Spring Into Action begins with a one-hour all-levels relaxing yoga class, designed to calm and reconnect us as we move into a new season. After class, representatives from Interfaith Ministries of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family will join us to share how their organization supports individuals and families in our community through access to essential resources and housing support.
As part of this event, we're hosting a focused donation drive to directly support Interfaith Ministries of Denton and Denton County Friends of the Family. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring donation items to support these efforts. The items most needed at this time include:
Diapers (sizes 5, 6, & 7)
Baby wipes
Tampons
Personal care products (soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash)
All donated items will be collected on-site at GDAC and go directly to supporting neighbors in need right here in Denton.
If you're unable to attend but would still like to support, monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. You can give directly to Interfaith Ministries of Denton here and Denton County Friends of the Family here.
Interfaith Ministries of Denton provides assistance to vulnerable members of our community by offering utility support, basic necessities, referrals to partner agencies, and advocacy for affordable housing - serving individuals and families of all backgrounds.
Denton County Friends of the Family provides compassionate, comprehensive support to individuals impacted by sexual abuse and domestic violence. Through direct services and community partnerships, DCFOF works to promote safety, hope, healing, justice, and prevention across Denton County.
Event Details:
1-hour yoga class
Donation-based | Free to attend
Community talk + donation collection
Donations accepted on-site
BYOM - limited loaner mats will be available, and props will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Come move. Come connect. Come help make a difference.
Sign up here: https://donationyoga.givesmart.com
Sew Gold
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.
Denton ISD Youth Art Month Opening Reception
Denton ISD students, families, and community members are invited to celebrate Youth Art Month with us! Enjoy drinks and snacks, and stop by our coloring sheet table where artists of all ages can create their own masterpiece.
Come experience the imagination, talent, and joy of Denton’s youngest creators — we can’t wait to see you there!
Needle Felting Workshop
✨ Update: This workshop is SOLD OUT!✨
Thank you all so much for the amazing response — spots filled up quickly! If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please email jess.green@dentonarts.com
Join us for a beginner-friendly needle felting workshop led by artist Lera Watts! Learn the basics of this cozy craft while creating your very own adorable hedgehog friend! 🦔✨
Cost: $10 (includes all supplies)
Spots are limited, so be sure to register to reserve your place! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/52smwy3k
Denton Quilt Guild Surplus Sale
The Denton Quilt Guild’s annual surplus sale is here! This is your one-stop-shop for all things crafting and fiber arts supplies at amazing prices.
Sale hours are from 11am to 7pm on Feb. 27 and 28.
Materials: Hard + Soft 2026 Opening Reception & GDAC Grand Reopening
Join us as we celebrate the grand reopening of the Patterson Appleton Arts Center—home of the Greater Denton Arts Council—following a full year of City-led updates and renovations throughout 2025!
This special evening also marks the opening reception of our 39th annual Materials: Hard + Soft + Digital Contemporary Craft exhibition, bringing together traditional craft, digital practices, and conceptual approaches from artists across the country.
Enjoy an evening of art, community, and celebration featuring:
🍴 Finger foods by Chestnut Tree
🍸 Cash bar by Union Bear
🎶 Live music by Cassandra Berry
🎨 & Art activities for all!
We’re thrilled to welcome this year’s MHS exhibition jurors, Gabe Duggan and Nneka Kai, who will be in attendance sharing their thoughts and reflections on the show. Learn more about the jurors and see the selected artists here.
A huge thank you to our generous MHS exhibition sponsors Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center and Home2 Suites.
Come celebrate new beginnings, fresh spaces, and powerful artwork with us—we can’t wait to see you there!
Ballroom Dance Class: Beginner Bachata
Want to hit the dance floor with new moves and new confidence? Join this fun class led by Here Go We Dance and learn one of the easiest, rhythmic, South American dances.
No partner? No problem! Individuals dancers are welcome and can dance with other class participants.
To register, contact Rhea at 214-797-5922. Registration fee is $15 per person for 1 lesson or $50 per person for all 4 lessons in the session. Participants can pay the registration fee over Zelle at 214-797-5922 or Venmo @RheaBrock.
Ballroom Dance Class: Beginner American Tango
Want to hit the dance floor with new moves and new confidence? Attend these fun classes led by Here We Go Dance and learn the basics to this classy, dramatic dance.
No partner? No problem! Individuals dancers are welcome and can dance with other class participants.
To register, contact Rhea at 214-797-5922. Registration fee is $15 per person for 1 lesson or $50 per person for all 4 lessons in the session. Participants can pay the registration fee over Zelle at 214-797-5922 or Venmo @RheaBrock.
Cirque du Horor Presents: A Moonlit Monster Ball
Does Valentine’s season leave you feeling a little. . .monstrous? Welcome to a Moonlit Monster Ball, benefitting the Denton's Day of the Dead Festival!
This premier event features hauntingly crafted cocktails by Miss Angeline’s, local brews from the Denton Craft Beer Alliance, a chef-plated dinner specially curated by Chef Suzanne Johnson, a raffle, and a special one-night-only performance by Cirque du Horror's Orchestra of the Undead!
Suggested atire: Your most elegant costumes or finest Halloween gala attire. Make it gothic, make it spooky, make it monstrous!
Tickets are currently sold out.
Ballroom Dance Class: Beginner Bachata
Want to hit the dance floor with new moves and new confidence? Join this fun class led by Here Go We Dance and learn one of the easiest, rhythmic, South American dances.
No partner? No problem! Individuals dancers are welcome and can dance with other class participants.
To register, contact Rhea at 214-797-5922. Registration fee is $15 per person for 1 lesson or $50 per person for all 4 lessons in the session. Participants can pay the registration fee over Zelle at 214-797-5922 or Venmo @RheaBrock.
Artist Statement & Artwork Photography Workshop
“Don’t let good art become the victim of subpar photos and weak writing.”
Submitting to a juried exhibition requires more than great art—it requires great presentation. In many cases, your artist statement and photograph of your work are the first (and only) impression a juror has to your piece before making a decision.
That’s why the Greater Denton Arts Council and Artists Enclave of Denton County are proud to present this workshop to help artists strengthen the way they share their work with the world.
This workshop is free to attend! Join us and learn how to write compelling, effective artist statements and photograph your artwork professionally using a smartphone!
Meet the Presenters:
Jon Black, will lead the artist statement portion of the workshop. He is an award-winning author of historical fiction and a frequent speaker on the craft and business of writing at conventions and authors’ events around the country. Topics covered by his presentations include promotion, marketing, and branding. Jon is also an internationally published music journalist, speech writer, ghostwriter, and game designer. As a visual artist, his work explores the intersection of language and pop-culture iconography, drawing inspiration from movements such as cubism, dada, and surrealism.
Leanne Schulz, an artist in marketing who bridges creativity and strategy to help artists tell their stories visually, will lead the phone-tography session. As Marketing Coordinator at the University of North Texas’s G. Brint Ryan College of Business, Leanne works at the intersection of art, content creation, and digital storytelling—specializing in social media marketing, photography, video, and podcast production.
This hands-on Phone-tography Workshop is designed for artists who want to capture their work authentically and confidently using the tools they already have. Open to both iOS and Android users, the workshop covers practical techniques for photographing artwork, creative spaces, and process shots, as well as capturing simple, effective video for social media and online promotion.
Ballroom Dance Class: Beginner American Tango
Want to hit the dance floor with new moves and new confidence? Attend these fun classes led by Here We Go Dance and learn the basics to this classy, dramatic dance.
No partner? No problem! Individuals dancers are welcome and can dance with other class participants.
To register, contact Rhea at 214-797-5922. Registration fee is $15 per person for 1 lesson or $50 per person for all 4 lessons in the session. Participants can pay the registration fee over Zelle at 214-797-5922 or Venmo @RheaBrock.
Punk Love Opening Reception
PUNK’S NOT DEAD! At least, not here at GDAC because our signature exhibition, Punk Love, is back for 2026. The artworks in this show are a study in alternative love and an exploration of how we give, receive, or sometimes even withhold love. This is an exhibition for everyone who doesn’t quiet feel represented by the typical Valentine’s traditions of flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears.
The opening reception is open to the public. See you there!
Ballroom Dance Class: Beginner Bachata
Want to hit the dance floor with new moves and new confidence? Join this fun class led by Here Go We Dance and learn one of the easiest, rhythmic, South American dances.
No partner? No problem! Individuals dancers are welcome and can dance with other class participants.
To register, contact Rhea at 214-797-5922. Registration fee is $15 per person for 1 lesson or $50 per person for all 4 lessons in the session. Participants can pay the registration fee over Zelle at 214-797-5922 or Venmo @RheaBrock.
Ballroom Dance Class: Beginner American Tango
Want to hit the dance floor with new moves and new confidence? Attend these fun classes led by Here We Go Dance and learn the basics to this classy, dramatic dance.
No partner? No problem! Individuals dancers are welcome and can dance with other class participants.
To register, contact Rhea at 214-797-5922. Registration fee is $15 per person for 1 lesson or $50 per person for all 4 lessons in the session. Participants can pay the registration fee over Zelle at 214-797-5922 or Venmo @RheaBrock.
Donation Based Yoga — “CommuniTEA”
Settle in for warmth, connection, and community.
Join Good Vibes Yoga and the Greater Denton Arts Council for CommuniTEA - the next in our series of donation-based yoga classes! This experience begins with a beginner-friendly yoga class designed to soothe the nervous system, followed by a 30-minute tea education and tasting led by the UNT Tea Society. Sip, learn, and linger during a relaxed, slow social hour that celebrates community and meaningful conversation.
WHAT TO BRING
Your own yoga mat if you have one!
Comfortable clothing
Limited loaner mats will be available, and props will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
All donations from this event support the Greater Denton Arts Council, helping sustain free and accessible programming for the Denton community.
Free to attend! For more information and to register, visit https://donationyoga.givesmart.com
All are welcome. All Good Vibes.
Egg Pickup Day — 10th Annual Eggsibition
It’s time to crack into creativity while raising money to support Artists Enclave and GDAC’s community programs! The 10th Annual Eggsibition: Freeform 10 officially begins with our first egg pickup day. Join us on Saturday, February 7, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at GDAC to pick up your bisqueware egg to decorate for this highly anticipated Denton arts tradition!
Artists who pick up their egg during this time on February 7 will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a special gift basket, with the drawing taking place at the Eggsibition event!
Can’t make it on February 7? No problem! Eggs may be picked up during open hours at GDAC, Sleeping Lizards (424 N. Elm St), or via porch pickup at 2103 Foxcroft Circle, Denton, TX. Finished eggs must be dropped off at GDAC on or before March 14.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary, artists are encouraged to interpret the theme “Freeform 10” in any way they choose—numeric, symbolic, nostalgic, conceptual, or something totally unexpected. All completed eggs will be featured in an online silent auction, with proceeds benefiting GDAC and Artists Enclave.
Eggsibition Event Details:
The Eggsibition will take place on March 29, from 3:00–6:00 PM at Rubber Gloves (411 E. Sycamore St), featuring a beach party twist on “Freeform 10.” Enjoy drinks and refreshments for purchase, and see all the decorated eggs on display while bidding on your favorites. Beach/surfer attire is encouraged!
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your eggscellent creativity! Come pick up your egg on February 7 and enter for a chance to win the raffle!
Sew Gold
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.
Ballroom Dance Class: Beginner Bachata
Want to hit the dance floor with new moves and new confidence? Join this fun class led by Here Go We Dance and learn one of the easiest, rhythmic, South American dances.
No partner? No problem! Individuals dancers are welcome and can dance with other class participants.
To register, contact Rhea at 214-797-5922. Registration fee is $15 per person for 1 lesson or $50 per person for all 4 lessons in the session. Participants can pay the registration fee over Zelle at 214-797-5922 or Venmo @RheaBrock.
Ballroom Dance Class: Beginner American Tango
Want to hit the dance floor with new moves and new confidence? Attend these fun classes led by Here We Go Dance and learn the basics to this classy, dramatic dance.
No partner? No problem! Individuals dancers are welcome and can dance with other class participants.
To register, contact Rhea at 214-797-5922. Registration fee is $15 per person for 1 lesson or $50 per person for all 4 lessons in the session. Participants can pay the registration fee over Zelle at 214-797-5922 or Venmo @RheaBrock.
DBFF 2026 Poetry Get Down: Reset Slam
The Poetry Get Down: Reset Slam
Hosted by National Spoken Word Artist Verb Kulture ; DJ Frances Jaye from The Neo Soul Cafe
Time: 7pm | Doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance/ $25 at door
Concessions Available: Soft Drinks/Wine/ Beer and Snacks
In the Reset Slam, every round is a clean slate.
No carried scores. No momentum advantage.
Each poem stands on its own moment.
Only the first 12 poets that complete registration will be allowed to participate in the slam. Register here. Audience members click here to purchase tickets.
GRAND PRIZE $1000
2ND PLACE $300
3RD PLACE $200
DBFF 2026: Frame the Future Storytelling Lab: Ages 13-20
Frame the Future Storytelling Lab, presented by Fourddo in partnership with the Denton Black Film Festival, is a fast, creative workshop where youth watch Denver’s short film, created through Black Girls Film Camp, Find Me in the Void, and then develop original stories inspired by its themes. Through quick idea generation and collaborative creation, participants explore identity, courage, and imagination in a fun, supportive environment. No experience needed, just a willingness to express and create.
About the Lab
Frame the Future Film Lab, presented by Fourddo in partnership with the Denton Black Film Festival Institute, is a fast, fun, and creative crash course in storytelling, perfect for youth who want to try something new, express themselves, or just see what it feels like to run a real film set.
We’ll start by watching Denver’s short film created through Black Girls Film Camp, Find Me in the Void, as inspiration, then dive into a hands-on creative sprint where participants can choose how they want to tell a story: writing a scene, creating a poem or monologue, designing a storyboard, building a shot list, or performing a live short moment.
Youth will pitch ideas, collaborate like a writers’ room, and rotate through roles including directing, acting, filming, and creative producing. Scenes or pieces are presented live while another group films them, capturing the moment without needing a separate screening.
Whether you’re a future filmmaker or just curious about storytelling, this lab gives you the chance to experiment, collaborate, and create something you’re proud of—no pressure, all creativity. More information and tickets availble here.
Presenter: Denver Humphrey
For more DBFF events, see the festival schedule here.
DBFF 2026 Panel: The State of the Contemporary Black Church
What is the state of the Black Contemporary Black Church? Over the last several decades the Church in America particularly the Black Church has gone through profound transformations. “The Contemporary Black Church written by Jason Shelton makes the case that the story of this changing religious landscape needs to be told incorporating more data as it applies specifically to African Americans.
The Denton Black Film Festival Institute in association with author Jason Shelton is hosting a free community discussion and panel on the “State of the Black Church” exploring its findings and interviews with pastors, ministers and church leaders. Mr Shelton will share some of these findings with the audience and an outstanding panel that has been assembled to discuss the findings and respond to the question of where is the Black church today and what does its future hold! This will be a very important and lively discussion with deep ramification to the Black Church and Black culture.
Reserve your seats here. For more DBFF events, see the festival schedule here.