Currently on display

A GDAC Signature Exhibition
Meadows Gallery

The Greater Denton Arts Council proudly presents the 39th annual International Materials: Hard + Soft Contemporary Craft & Digital Art Competition and Exhibition.

Recognized as one of the premier craft exhibitions in the country, Materials: Hard + Soft began in 1987 and was originally initiated by area artist Georgia Leach Gough. The exhibition celebrates the evolving field of contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media in ceramic, wood, fiber, metal, glass, paper, digital, conceptual and mixed media.

In 2026, we reimagined the exhibition awards to offer two "Juror's Choice" awards and four award categories that go beyond individual materiality by exploring Quality Craftsmanship, a New Media award, most Innovative use of Materials, and the "Storyteller" award which honors the way material and form carry powerful histories and stories. See the selected artists, winners, and complete exhibition catalogue here.

The 39th MHS exhibition is on display in the newly renovated Meadows Gallery from February 26th to May 9th, 2026. 

Festival Hall

In the earliest days of GDAC, as far back as 1969, original members of our organization established the beginnings of a small permanent collection of artworks. Some of the early pieces were acquired as purchase awards from the Fine Arts Festival of Denton, while later works were gifts or bequests from artists and local patrons of the arts.

While GDAC no longer accepts or pursues additions to our permanent collection, we want to ensure the community still has the opportunity to enjoy the pieces that we have. Some of the works are on display around the building in perpetuity and others are hung in Festival Hall between exhibitions. Our staff is in the process of rebuilding the catalogue of our permanent collection artworks and researching further into the artists and their works to preserve their stories. View the in-progress catalogue here.

Gough Gallery

in us in celebrating the incredible creativity of Denton ISD elementary students from across Denton County in our annual Youth Art Month exhibition. Featuring artworks by students in grades 1–5, this joyful showcase transforms the Gough Gallery into a vibrant world of color, imagination, and boundless creativity.

Every inch of the gallery is filled with bold and whimsical 2D works, alongside delightful 3D creations inspired by students’ favorite TV and book characters. This year also includes exciting fashion design collaborations that highlight the innovation and teamwork of these young artists.

On display until April 4.