The ArtCentre of Plano is pleased to announce that it will host an exhibition featuring artwork by high school seniors who are enrolled in the Advanced Placement Art Program in the Plano Independent School District. Texas Health Plano is the exhibition sponsor.

When: Tuesday, April 8, 2024 – Thursday, April 24, 2025

Closing reception and award presentation: Thursday, April 24, 5:00 p.m. Remarks at 5:30 p.m.

Where: ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E. 16th St., Plano 75074; Tuesday - Saturday,

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  

This annual exhibition showcases the culmination of student artistic growth throughout the art program within Plano Independent School District. ArtCentre Executive Director Suzy Jones, says, “The Plano ISD Advanced Placement Art exhibition is always one of our most popular. The students create outstanding pieces that would make a statement in any quality art collection.” She adds, "The ArtCentre and Plano ISD are extremely grateful to Texas Health Plano for it generous support of this exhibition."

According to Alexandria Thornley, AP 3D Art & Design, Art 1 & 2 3D

Plano East Senior High School, "The annual AP Senior Art Show will proudly display the remarkable artworks of Advanced Placement Art students from across Plano Independent School District. These talented individuals have spent an entire year refining their craft, creating thoughtful and original portfolios for submission to College Board that demonstrate both technical skill and creative vision. The pieces featured in the show reflect the dedication, passion, and perseverance these students put into their work, with each piece offering a glimpse into their personal stories, experiences, and unique perspectives. This exhibition celebrates the incredible effort these young artists have invested in their creative journeys, showcasing not only their artistic growth but also their distinctive voices in the art world." 

Mary Jo Dean, Director of Community Relations at Texas Health Plano, says, "Texas Health Plano is pleased to support the PISD Senior Art Exhibit. As you will see at the exhibition, we are fortunate to have many extremely talented students in our schools and exemplary art teachers. Research shows that exposure to the Arts can help teens develop many positive skills and capacities that are valued by leaders and employers, such as persistence, collaboration, creative thinking, problem solving, motivation, and problem solving. In addition, studies demonstrate that Arts exposure can improve a teenager’s confidence and academic performance. Art can move, heal, inspire, and connect people. Art is an important part of our kid’s lives."

The artwork on display represents the Plano ISD Advanced Placement Studio Program, consisting of AP Drawing, AP Two-Dimensional Design, and Advanced Placement Three-Dimensional Design. A variety of work will be displayed, including photography, painting, ceramics and steel sculpture.