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. 

Gough Gallery

Join 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.

Festival Hall

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.