The ArtCentre of Plano has opened "Art With Impact," a juried exhibition featuring 70 Texas artists selected from over 200 submissions. The show fills the Saigling House in Downtown Plano with works spanning watercolor, metal sculpture, photography, mixed media, and cyanotype. Highlights include Best in Show awarded to Plano artist Jennifer Gillen for her watercolor "A Burst of Tulip," chosen by juror Kristin Rivas of Samuel Lynne Galleries. Executive Director Suzy Jones notes the exhibition reflects growing momentum in Plano's arts community.
This exhibition matters because it spotlights the depth of local and statewide artistic talent while reinforcing the role of community arts organizations in fostering cultural engagement. By bringing together artists from Plano, Collin County, and across Texas, "Art With Impact" demonstrates how regional art centers can amplify diverse voices and create shared experiences that strengthen local identity. The show's ambitious scale—culled from hundreds of submissions—also signals a vibrant, expanding arts scene in suburban Texas.