- Showcase Your Art
517 Gallery is located at 517 West Main Street in Denison, Texas. Our gallery provides space for a variety of artists to showcase their work.
The gallery primarily supports the display of two-dimensional media, such as painting and photography, but limited space is usually available for sculptural works.
517 Gallery is open to all area artists, art faculty, and students at colleges or universities. We also accept applications from high school students in their junior or senior year.
Artists are asked to submit their work using the link below. Artwork will be juried and, if accepted, exhibited for a period of 2-3 months. We rotate the artwork on display 4-5 times each year. For more information on submission and terms, just click the text below!
- Upcoming Events
Vibrant Visuals
[January 4-April 4]
We invite artists to submit their most radiant, colorful creations to be a part of this spectacular exhibition. We are looking for artworks that embody brightness and vividness, pieces that can captivate and dazzle viewers with their energetic use of color.
2025 North Texas Arts Festival
[May 17-18] North Texas Arts Festival (NTAF) returns for its third year this May! Thanks to our new venue, the Katy Depot, the festival will be open for not one, but two days this year. Locals, art collectors, and tourists are invited to visit a variety of unique booths featuring original art on May 17 & 18. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-5p.m. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. respectively.
Nude at 90
[April 17-June 21]
The Denison Arts council and 517 Gallery are thrilled to announce our upcoming art show, Nude at 90, celebrating & showcasing the work of Dr. Donna Finch Adams, a Denison local & longtime artist. The exhibition, opening in mid-April, will display Donna’s recent artworks in recognition of her latest milestone: her 90th birthday.
Altered Realities
[June 26-September 23]
Altered Realities is all about technology– the old, the new, the great, and the terrible. The theme is open to the artist’s interpretation. Artists are encouraged to think outside the box and submit pieces made from a variety of mediums.
Salon des Artistes
[October 3-November 14]
Fall 2025 marks the inaugural Le Salon des Artistes hosted by the Denison Arts Council. The juried exhibition and competition are intended to draw on the history and mystique of the original Le Salon des Artistes, a series of prestigious exhibitions which began in Paris , France in 1667. The Denison Arts Council hopes to celebrate in the same grand fashion with its first-ever juried competition.
2025 Holiday Art Market
[November 20-January 3]
517 Gallery’s annual Holiday Art Market celebrates the winter season by providing a selection of affordable artworks that visitors can purchase and gift to friends and loved ones during the holidays.
2025 Dia de los Muertos Festival
[November 1]
Come celebrate the vibrant Mexican tradition of honoring our dearly departed at Denison Texas – Forest Park. Join us for a day filled with colorful altars, traditional music, delicious food, and lively dances. This in-person event is a wonderful opportunity to learn about this beautiful cultural celebration and pay homage to loved ones who have passed. Don’t miss out on this unique experience!
Live Performances include Mariachi, Aztec Dancers, Mayan Dancer, Folkloric Dancers and more!
March 8 Reception & Artist Talk
[March 8]
517 Gallery’s third and final reception for Vibrant Visuals, our color-based art exhibition, will feature a talk by artist Jason Falls. Jason’s work has continually captured the attention of gallery visitors and intrigued viewers throughout multiple shows. During his talk, he will reveal the strange techniques and various inspirations behind his one-of-a-kind artworks. Don’t miss out! Come by the gallery at 4:00 on March 8 for great art, complimentary food & wine, and an inspiring, informative artist talk.
