Curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, this exhibit features more than fifty pieces of artwork by award-winning artist and children’s book illustrator, Rafael López. López is known for his vibrant, evocative work that blends traditional Mexican art with contemporary elements that often highlight cultural diversity, social justice, and community. Along with viewing […]

Each year in honor of Black History Month, the Irving Black Arts Council presents their Black History Month Exhibition.  In this group show, seven talented artists – Latrice Cooper, Glenda Freeman, Desiree Griffith, Quel Hynson, Shonda L. Ross, Madison Smith, and Nii Narku Thompson – address the theme “Reflection & Inspiration.” Through a variety of […]

In celebration of her 93rd year, acclaimed textile artist Marilyn Henrion will be honored with a solo exhibition showcasing 93 of her original hand-quilted and mixed-media textile works. Marilyn Henrion: 93 at 93, Selected Works Part II will be on view in the Carpenter Lobby Gallery at Irving Arts Center November 8, 2025 through February […]

A Holiday tradition going on three decades returns to Irving Arts Center as the galleries are transformed into a wonderland of spectacularly decorated Christmas Trees and student artwork. Finding inspiration in this year’s theme, “Holiday Movie Marathon” various community groups and schools will put their decorated trees on display. You can see them in person […]

Details of old railroad cars and the variegated, husk-covered surface of palm trees are the focus of approximately 30 photographs and screen prints included in the exhibition in Beauty is Not Always Pretty: Photographs & Prints by Bill Thompson. For Thompson, who sees his primary journey as an artist as one focused on the subjects […]

From September 20-November 22 in the Focus Gallery, new work by Art Connection members who received the  top awards in the Non-Professional and Professional categories in the 2024 Members’ Show will be on display. Featured artists are Jack Hein (2024 Best of Show), Rachel Black (1st Place, Professional, 2024), Jonathan Fontenot (2nd Place, Professional, 2024), […]