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.

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!