DEGALLERY

Opening Reception "Textile & Fiber Arts"
2025-05-24 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
You are invited for Opening Reception of New Art Exhibits “Textile & Fiber Arts”.
May 24 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at DEGALLERY.
Admission is FREE.
A pair of exhibits at Degallery in Bryan, Texas, May 22–July 1, highlights the achievements of textile and fiber artists across Texas. When Two Cloths Intertwine features works from a state-wide study group experimenting with double weave techniques. The Juried Exhibition showcases the variety and virtuosity of the fiber arts and fiber artists in the Brazos Valley.
The exhibits coincide with the conference of the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas, taking place in College Station, May 22–25.

Opening Reception "Forbidden PlanKnit" by Lisa Urban
2025-07-11 18:00 - 21:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
You are invited to a reception and celebration of the unique artwork by local artist Lisa Urban on Friday, July 11th from 6:00-8:00PM.
“Welcome to the Forbidden PlanKnit, where unique creatures and forms inhabit the land. These forms have evolved from simple thoughts to complex emotions that have taken over the barren landscapes. Early on, these emotions were stagnant, growing from the rocks and land that gave them life. But as time went on, they found a desire to escape the place that gave them birth and explore the cosmos. Unraveling across all of time and space, they have no destination, nor do they have a plan. But they do know that, now that they have escaped, there is no turning back.”—This show will feature new paintings and light sculptures, all exploring color, light and the knitted form in creative environments. This will be a unique experience you won’t want to miss.
The show will be on display July 11th through mid-August during Degallery’s open hours.
All work will be available for sale.

Candle of Desire Workshop for Gifts Back to School
2025-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Candle of Desire Workshop for Gifts Back to school
August 9, Saturday 1-3 pm at Degalley (930 North Rosemary Dr., Bryan)

Make your own soy candle — and receive a magical bracelet as a gift!

You’ll create a candle filled with positive energy — perfect for a meet & greet with your teacher or as a meaningful gift.
The bracelet is a gift — energy-charged and unique:
— for luck
— for love
— for focus & studies
— or for motivation
Choose the one that matches your intention.

Creative & friendly atmosphere
Special price for parents with kids

Includes:
• Soy candle-making kit
• Crystals, scents, stickers & decor
• Bonus bracelet — you choose, we gift!

Let’s turn your wish into a heartfelt creation

DEGART VisiON – Art retreat for Photographers & Digital Creators
2025-08-22 18:00 - 2025-08-30 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
📸 DEGART VisiON – Art retreat for Photographers & Digital Creators📅 August 22–30, 2025📍 DEGALLERY, Bryan, TX🔗 degallery.us/degartvision
Join us for DEGART VisiON—a 9-day immersive experience celebrating photography, digital art, and AI creativity. From film to pixels, it’s all about visual storytelling at its most powerful.
DEGART VisiON is an immersive art and photography experience bringing together visual storytellers from all backgrounds — from traditional film photographers to AI, AR, and digital artists.
Held in DEGALLERY Bryan, Texas, from August 22–30, 2025 this unique event includes hands-on workshops, artist demos, a community photo walk, exhibitions, and visionary meetups designed to inspire and unite the visual arts community.
Everyone is welcome — from seasoned professionals to curious beginners.
https://degallery.us/degartvision/

Featuring Artist Demos & Workshops by:
Jaimie Ladysh – Encaustic painting
Joel D. Kitchens, PhD – Photographing with intent
Dr. Carol Fox Henrichs – Layered light storytelling
Mark Sadoski – “You don’t take a photograph, you make a photograph”
Beth Symons – Portrait posing demo
Carlos Alvarez Zarikian – Tiny fossils, big stories
Dr. Daria Dega on Aug 28, diving into AR storytelling for small museums.
Anatol Bologan – Digital Art
More Highlights:• Downtown Photo Walk• Exhibitions featuring participant work• Gear Swap Meet• Artist meetups & peer networking• Closing reception & showcase
Perfect for photographers and digital creators at any level. Come learn, connect, and be inspired!
#DEGARTVisiON #PhotographyFestival #DigitalArt #AIart #BryanTX #VisualStorytelling

Free DEMO: "Photographing with Intent; Moving Beyond the Snapshot" by Joel D. Kitchens, PhD
2025-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Free DEMO: “Photographing with Intent; Moving Beyond the Snapshot” by Joel D. Kitchens, PhD

Description: There are many reasons people take photographs, and for many of those people grabbing a quick snapshot with the camera built into their cell phone is sufficient. But if you are interested in moving beyond a mere snapshot, if you want your photographs to stand out, this class is for you! This session will encourage you to see the world as the camera sees the world (hint: humans have two eyes while most cameras just have one lens). Whether you shoot with a digital camera or a film camera, there are technical and artistic concepts that can dramatically improve your images. Come ready to take notes and an open mind!

About Joel D. Kitchens, PhD

Associate Professor Emeritus
Texas A&M University:

“Although I was born in Birmingham, and grew up in small towns around northern Alabama, I have lived in Texas since 1997, and was on the faculty of Texas A&M University for nearly 25 years before retiring.
As a photographer, I am largely self-taught. I did take an art photography class in college that taught the basics of black and white film photography (no digital in those days!). Today, my photographic process remains traditional and purposely retro; from capturing images on black and white films in sizes from 35mm and 2 ¼ x 2 ¼, to 4×5 inches (my favorite!), developing the film in a wet darkroom, to printing the images on silver gelatin papers from the enlarged negatives. Each print is hand processed according to the Ilford archival sequence, toned in selenium, and mounted using acid-free materials for longevity.
My photography reflects a wide range of interests, including historic sacred architecture, landscapes and nature, abstracts, and still life. With my photographs, I try to attract viewers’ interest by revealing the “spirit of place,” as well as the interplay of light and shadow. I also try to show through my images that beauty, serenity, and tranquility are to be found all around us. In doing so, my purpose is to highlight overlooked details, pique viewers’ curiosity, and encourage them to see and experience familiar places anew.

Fun facts:

My doctorate in History was directly inspired by my photography of San Antonio’s Spanish missions.
Although largely self-taught, I have recently participated in workshops led by Alan Ross, a former assistant to the renowned artist, Ansel Adams.
Artists who have influenced or inspired my work include: Ansel Adams, Alan Ross, Edward Weston, Minor White, and M. C. Escher.
While working in my darkroom, I am usually listening to music by a wide variety of artists including: the Allman Brothers, Dave Brubeck, Jethro Tull, Kitaro, Rush, Miles Davis, B. B. King, Willie Nelson, Shadowfax, Eric Clapton, J. S. Bach, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and ZZ Top.
Favorite art/photographic-related quote: “One should not only photograph things for what they are, but for what else they are.” – Minor White.”

Book Launch & Artist Meet-Up "30 Days of Light" by Dr. Carol Fox Henrichs
2025-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
✨ You’re Invited! ✨
Book Launch & Artist Meet-Up
Join us for a special evening celebrating the release of
30 Days of Light
by Dr. Carol Fox Henrichs
Photographer | Educator | Storyteller
📅 Monday, August 25, 2025
🕕 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Unwind after a day of workshops with light refreshments, creative conversation, and a chance to connect with fellow artists and photographers. Carol will share insights from her new book 30 Days of Light—a hands-on guide to mastering light in photography, one day at a time.
✨ Book signing
✨ Exclusive launch-night giveaways
Whether you’re just discovering photography or deepening your artistic voice, this book—and this event—are made for you.
Come for the light. Stay for the inspiration.
About the Book
30 Days of Light is a hands-on photography guide designed to help you master the most essential element in every image: light. Through 30 daily exercises, you’ll explore natural and artificial light, shadows, color temperature, direction, and creative control. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to refine your eye, this book offers practical guidance, inspiring prompts, and room to grow—one photo at a time.
About the Author
Dr. Carol Fox Henrichs is a fine art photographer, educator, and lifelong nature enthusiast. After a career supporting technology in higher education, she now teaches photography and creates emotionally resonant images that blend natural beauty with digital artistry. Her work invites viewers to slow down, see differently, and connect more deeply with the world around them.

DEMO by Mark Sadoski "You Don't Take a Photograph, You Make a Photograph."
2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
DEMO by Mark Sadoski “You Don’t Take a Photograph, You Make a Photograph.”
Description: This demonstration will show how digital photo files are
creatively developed into finished pictures for projection or printing.
Examples of some famous photographs will be shown, and then a live
demonstration using Lightroom and Photoshop will be presented.
Familiarity with digital photography and postprocessing will be helpful
but not necessary.
Admission Free. Please RSWP by Free Ticket

Presentation/Demonstration: "Layered Light: Using Textures to Enhance Photographic Storytelling" by Dr. Carol Fox Henrichs
2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Presentation/Demonstration:
“Layered Light: Using Textures to Enhance Photographic Storytelling” by Dr. Carol Fox Henrichs
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
🕕 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Layerer Light: Using Textures to Enhance Photographic Storytelling
Presentation Length: 45–60 minutes
Target Audience: Intermediate to advanced photographers, fine art enthusiasts, and digital artists interested in elevating their creative work
Discover how to transform your photographs into expressive, painterly works of art using texture overlays. In this creative session, Dr. Carol Fox Henrichs shares her process for selecting, applying, and blending textures to evoke mood, add depth, and amplify visual storytelling. Perfect for photographers ready to move beyond documentation and explore a more artistic approach to post-processing.

Photography Swap Meet: Swap • Sell • Share
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Photography Swap Meet: Swap • Sell • Share
Got gear collecting dust? Looking to trade lenses, lighten your load, or find something new? Join us for a casual, community-driven Photography Swap Meet—open to all photographers!
Bring any photography-related items you’d like to swap, sell, or give away—from cameras and lenses to tripods, bags, filters, books, and accessories.
Whether you’re clearing space, searching for a deal, or just want to connect with fellow creatives, this is the perfect opportunity to refresh your kit and build community.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
📍 Location: Degallery
⏰ Time: Noon-1:30pm (Pizza provided)
No table fees. No pressure. Just good gear and great conversations.

Portrait Posing Demo with Photographer Beth Symons
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Portrait Posing Demo with Photographer Beth Symons
Join photographer Beth Symons for a hands-on workshop where she’ll guide you through the art of posing people for portraits—whether you’re photographing individuals, couples, or groups.
Learn how to find flattering angles, create natural connection, and use real-time techniques that help your subjects feel confident and look their best.
This demo is perfect for photographers looking to elevate their portrait work and create images that feel effortless, authentic, and true.
Free and open to all skill levels! Don’t miss it!
Please RSVP by Free Tickets.
Abou Beth Symons:
In short: Beth Symons creates artful, emotional photography—whether capturing weddings, families, branding sessions, or working in watercolors and acrylics. Her hallmark approach is to uncover the authentic, often quirky, moments that define each person’s story. If you’re exploring photographers with a candid, fine-art sensibility in College Station, she’s definitely one to follow.

ArtUMental Reality – The New Word and A New Frontier
2025-08-28 19:00 - 19:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
🔮 ArtUMental Reality – The New Word and A New Frontier
FREE DEMO!
Presented by Daria Dega | Degallery, College Station, TX
Discover how Augmented Reality (AR) is reshaping the future of art experiences—not just in major museums, but right here in our local spaces. In this groundbreaking presentation, artist and innovator Daria Dega unveils ArtUMental Reality (ArtUM): an accessible AR solution tailored for small museums and galleries.
Rooted in neuroaesthetics, ArtUM fuses art, emotional well-being, and emerging technology to create immersive, interactive, and meaningful experiences. From animated portraits to emotionally resonant exhibits, this project proves that innovation doesn’t have to be expensive to be impactful.
✅ Learn how small institutions can:

Integrate AR without breaking the budget

Engage modern audiences using only QR codes and smartphones

Use digital storytelling to deepen emotional and educational impact

🎥 See the pilot in action at Degallery and hear powerful feedback from visitors moved by the experience.
Join us to explore how ArtUMental Reality empowers community spaces through affordable, emotionally rich, and future-forward digital experiences.

DEMO: “Tiny Fossils, Big Stories: Unlocking the Secrets of the Sea” by Carlos Alvarez Zarikian
2025-08-28 19:30 - 20:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
DEMO: “Tiny Fossils, Big Stories: Unlocking the Secrets of the Sea”
by Carlos Alvarez Zarikian
Admission FREE.

Buried deep beneath the ocean floor are the fossil remains of marine microscopic plants and animals that lived in the ocean thousands to millions of years ago. Aided by powerful imaging instruments scientists can explore and study these tiny creatures, many of whom are just tens of microns across. This presentation will introduce participants to the wonderful world of marine microfossils and the stories they reveal.

About Carlos Alvarez Zarikian:
Carlos Alvarez Zarikian is an amateur photographer, a father, and a marine geologist specialized in applied micropaleontology. He studies and uses marine microfossils to reconstruct past environments. During his career, he has participated in an paleoarchaeological project in Greece that discovered the lost Greek city of Helike, numerous seagoing expeditions all over the world oceans, and many educational activities. He enjoys combining his passion for science and photography.

Downtown Bryan Photowalk: Light, Texture & Storytelling
2025-08-29 07:00 - 09:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
📸 Downtown Bryan Photowalk: Light, Texture & Storytelling
Join us for an immersive photowalk through the heart of Historic Downtown Bryan—a vibrant Texas Cultural District where vintage charm meets artistic flair.
We’ll explore the area’s iconic architecture, and capture the interplay of light and shadow as it dances across brick-lined streets and textured storefronts.
This guided walk is perfect for photographers of all levels. Whether you’re capturing the golden hour glow or the intricate details of historic landmarks, you’ll find endless inspiration around every corner.
📅 Date: [Friday, August 29, 2025
🕕 Time: 7:00am – 9:30am
📍 Meeting Point: In front of LaSalle Hotel
🎒 What to Bring: Camera or smartphone, comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, and your creative eye!
Come connect with fellow photography enthusiasts and see Downtown Bryan through a new lens.
Admission FREE. Please RSWP with FREE tickets.

Opening Reception: VAS Member Show 2025 “Chiaroscuro: Interplay of Light and Shadow”
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Opening Reception: VAS Member Show 2025 “Chiaroscuro: Interplay of Light and Shadow”

September 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Degallery

Join us for the Opening Reception for our VAS Fall Member Art Show, “Chiaroscuro: Interplay of Light and Shadow” at Degallery, Friday, September 5, 2025 6-8pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Come see the wide range of incredible art from local artists! Great refreshments! Free and open to the public! Vote for your favorite art all month. Winners will be announced at our Closing Reception on September 26. The show runs from September 5-26, 2025.

First Saturday Art Fair
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Inviting all families, artists & musicians
to join us & participate in the FIRST SATURDAY ART FAIRE at DEGALLERY SQUARE
With International Artists!
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1st Saturdays at Degallery Square, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX

The First Saturday Art Fair is a unique public outdoor family event at Degallery Square with live music (Professional Jazz Bend), art activities for kids (crafting/painting table), Art vendors, and an Artists’ demo!
In Program:
11:00 am -3:00 pm Art Fair with Vendors and Crafting Activities for Kids.
9:00 am – 1:00 pm art classes walk in for kids
All Artworks Inside Degallery during the First Saturday Art Fair are for sale with a discount of 20% OFF.

If you are interested in participating, please contact us

THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS!

Open Studio with Live Model
2025-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
OPEN STUDIO WITH LIVE MODEL
Starting September the 16th continuing every other Tuesday.

• Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
• Price: $10/ Per session (with instruction/critique $15)
Your Host: T.W. ‘Pops’ Vanya – Long time local artist and award winning painter will
be conducting these evening sessions. He brings years of experience and will give
feedback or critiques and instruction if asked during or after each session if
participants request.

Over View of Sessions:
• The first hour will consist of 1, 3, and 5 minute poses.
• The second hour will consist of three 10 minute poses and one 15 minute pose.
• The third hour will consist of two 20 minute poses.
• Who to Contact if you have questions:
Feel free to call or email TW ‘Pops’ Vanya during
regular business hours – 10:00 AM – 4:00PM
• Email: tim@twvanyafineart.com
• Cell: (979) 324-6037
CONTACT US IF YOU WANT TO BE A MODEL: contact@degallery.us

"Painting with Color and Fire" encaustics workshop by Jaimie Ladysh
2025-09-18 10:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
“Painting with Color and Fire” encaustics workshop by Jaimie Ladysh
September 18-19, from 9 am to 5 pm
This 2-day workshop will cover the basics of working with encaustics. We will go over tools and materials, safety, history, and different techniques. You’ll learn what you need to set up an encaustic art studio at home. Two different approaches of this exciting form of art will be explored; photo encaustic and encaustic collage. All materials are included (except your images.)
Day 1:

learn about the history of encaustics
learn the tools and materials
demonstrate and prepare the board, attach image for photo encaustic
plan and prepare second board for layering collage
begin working on prepared board and image to practice with wax, color, and layers
learn smoothing surfaces
learn how to create textured surfaces

Day 2

begin working on photo encaustic
explore using various types of color materials
continue working on collage
learn embedding techniques with tissue paper and materials
practice glazing
using stencils
mark making and incising
subtractive techniques
learn finishing techniques

About Artist:
Jaimie is a lens based interdisciplinary artist. Her work is rooted in place in a spiritual way within the natural world. She explores different themes but the ideas throughout are connection to the universal through nostalgic appeal to a place. There is a comforting solidarity and peaceful longing about the past and a photograph is already in the past. Currently exploring digital with edited and some composited images, she prints the images on archival papers, then further manipulates with hand-coloring, painting, and sometimes encaustics. The results are often described as ethereal.
Jaimie has a long use photography of traditional film and silver gelatin, Cyanotype, Van Dyke, Photograms, photo manipulations, infrared, encaustics, and other alternative processes. As a fine art major, she began exploring hand tinting, coloring, and painting of photographs with oils, pencils, and water based media while at the university. She used 35 mm, 2 1/4 x 21/4, and toy cameras.
Her work is archival; made with materials for longevity. She has been in many galleries, press, and venues. Pieces are in private, public, and corporate collections.

Closer Than Close: Exploring Close-up & Macro Photography with Carol Fox Henrichs
2025-09-20 10:30 - 15:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Title: Closer Than Close: Exploring Close-up & Macro Photography
for 7th-12th grade, College Students and Adults
Instructor: Carol Fox Henrichs
Description: Discover the beauty and wonder of the small world through your lens in this hands-on photography workshop. You will how to see and capture extraordinary detail in ordinary, everyday objects. Whether you’re using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, hybrid, bridge or even a smartphone with macro capabilities, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to elevate your photography and see the world in a whole new way.
Items to bring:
Required:
· Digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless preferred, but high-end smartphones with macro capability are welcome) Feel free to ask about your specific camera.
· Camera user manual
· For cameras with interchangeable lenses: a macro lens or a Telephoto zoom lens (with extension tubes, or close-up filters if available)
· Extra batteries and memory cards
Recommended:
· Tripod (preferably with adjustable legs for low angles) – loaners will be available
· Remote shutter release or smartphone app to trigger camera
· Small reflector/diffuser (collapsible or DIY), can be a half sheet of white poster board – will have some on hand for classroom use
· Flash or LED light for macro (if you have one) – loaners will be available
Optional:
· A small bouquet of mixed, fresh flowers (from the local grocery store) and a vase
· A few small items of interest from home (jewelry, coins, dried flowers, shells, etc.)

"Sunflowers" with Soft Pastel workshop by Tetyana Aleksenko
2025-09-27 13:00 - 18:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
“Sunflowers” with Soft Pastel workshop by Tetyana Aleksenko
at Degallery, 930 North Rosemary Dr., Bryan
1 pm -6 pm, $150
During this 1-day workshop with award-winning pastel artist Tetyana Aleksenko, we will learn how to paint realistic flowers in soft pastels. The emphasis will be on learning how to make yellow or orange flowers glow from within. Tetyana will discuss paper choices, color theory, edge work, and composition principles. You are welcome to bring your own reference or work with Tetyana’s reference. Tetyana will provide each student with a step-by-step print-out of this sunflower painting and, as always, all supplies provided. The workshop is suitable for artists of all levels.

First Saturday Series "Jazz on the Grass"
2025-10-04 11:30 - 13:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Get Ready for Live Jazz at Degallery – First Saturday Series “Jazz on the Grass”.
Degallery (930 North Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX). Admission FREE.
Mark your calendars for October 4, 2025! Degallery is thrilled to unveil an exhilarating new event addition to our monthly First Saturday Art Fair. Get ready to groove to the rhythm of live jazz music every First Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the gallery lawn, where art and creativity come alive!
Bring your folding chairs or cozy blankets, kick back on the lush grass, and soak up the vibrant community spirit. To make it even sweeter, we’ll provide complimentary snacks to fuel your enjoyment! This family-friendly event brings together music, art, and an amazing sense of fellowship, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
Join us for this recurring series that promises to elevate the cultural scene in Bryan–College Station. Don’t miss out on the fun—come be a part of something special!

Opening Reception and NEW ART SHOW by Judi Simon "Fruits, Flowers and other Things"
2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
You are invited for NEW ART EXHIBITION and Opening Reception by Judi Simon “Fruits, Flowers and other Things”
October 4, Saturday from 2 pm to 4 pm at Degallery. Admission is FREE.
A solo fine art exhibition and sale of original paintings by Judi Simon. She is a realist and representational artist who is inspired by color, shape, light and shadow of everyday elements seen in our daily lives.
Her paintings in oil, watercolor and oil glazes on fired porcelain seem to have added depth through the application of thin layers of color which adds a translucency to the elements that she paints.
Artist Bio:
Judi Simon is a professional illustrator, graphic designer and medical artist whose career spans over 40 years in the commercial art, health education, medical illustration and consumer products fields.
She is a representational artist who specializes in fine art oil and watercolor painting with a wide range of still life and portrait subjects.. She has exhibited throughout Central Texas and has taught painting in Texas and Arizona. She is a member of the Professional Artists of Central Texas (PACT), International Porcelain Artists and Teachers (IPAT), and a former member of Oil Painters of America (OPA). She has been in numerous juried shows and has won several distinguished awards for her unique painting style. She has had 2 solo shows, one in Abilene and one in Temple, Texas, along with a two person show at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center in Breckenridge, Texas. She was also selected as a participating artist in the Texas Art Connection art book of current Texas artists available through Amazon.
Artist statement:
As a career medical illustrator, I have always been a technical, representational artist yet over the years, have developed eclectic tastes in painting subjects and how we traditionally view them. I am drawn to detail and how light and shadow visually affects objects and color within a still life, portrait or landscape, no matter what angle. I try to create depth and excitement in a painting by balancing the lights and darks within the colors and the overall composition. My goal is to draw the viewer into a painting and to spend time enjoying that painting.

"Color Theory II- Learning the use of color schemes" with Carolina Dalmas
2025-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Color Theory II- Learning the use of color schemes with Carolina Dalmas

Unlock the power of color in your artwork! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore essential color schemes—including analogous, complementary, triadic, and more—and how they can bring harmony, contrast, and emotion to your creations.
Students will learn:
• How to identify and apply different color schemes
• The effects of warm vs. cool palettes
• How to build a cohesive color story in a piece
• Tips for choosing the right colors to enhance your subject
Through guided exercises and personalized feedback, each student will create their own artwork using a chosen color scheme. Perfect for artists of all levels looking to deepen their understanding of color and make more intentional creative choices.

COSPLAY PARTY
2025-10-31 19:30 - 20:30 | TX
We are excited to announce a COSPLAY PARTY on Friday, the 31st, starting at 7:30 pm.
The entrance to this event is completely free, so feel free to join us. Come dressed in your favorite cosplay outfit and prepare to have a fantastic evening. We look forward to seeing all the amazing costumes and enjoying your company. Get ready for a night filled with fun watching Anime, drawing and Chit chatting.
This event is for teenagers and up!

First Saturday Art Market
2025-11-01 11:00 - 15:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States

Opening Reception of the New Art Show by Jaimie Ladysh and Donna Dangott ‘OTHERWORLDS: The Alchemy of Place & Presence’.
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:00 | TX
You are invited to the Opening Reception of the New Art Show by Jaimie Ladysh and Donna Dangott ‘OTHERWORLDS: The Alchemy of Place & Presence’.Opening reception on November 1st from 2 to 4 PM at Degallery.

Open Studio with Live Model
2025-11-11 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
OPEN STUDIO WITH LIVE MODEL
The next session will be on November 11 and will continuing every other Tuesday.

• Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
• Price: $10/ Per session (with instruction/critique $15)
Your Host: T.W. ‘Pops’ Vanya – Long time local artist and award winning painter will
be conducting these evening sessions. He brings years of experience and will give
feedback or critiques and instruction if asked during or after each session if
participants request.
• Who to Contact if you have questions:
Feel free to call or email TW ‘Pops’ Vanya during
regular business hours – 10:00 AM – 4:00PM
• Email: tim@twvanyafineart.com
• Cell: (979) 324-6037
CONTACT US IF YOU WANT TO BE A MODEL: contact@degallery.us

Bug Pinning Workshop – Create Your Own Shadow Box
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | TX
Bug Pinning Workshop – Create Your Own Shadow Box

Discover the fascinating art of insect preservation in this hands-on Bug Pinning Workshop! Whether you’re a nature lover, a curious beginner, or just looking for a unique creative experience, this class will guide you step-by-step in preparing and pinning a real insect specimen.

You’ll learn:

How to handle and preserve a specimen

The proper pinning technique used by entomologists

How to arrange your insect in a beautiful shadow box for display

At the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own completed shadow box—bug and all—ready to showcase at home.

All materials are included: insect specimen, pinning tools, and your take-home shadow box. No prior experience required—just bring your curiosity!

Holiday Harmony at Degallery!
2025-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
🎶 Holiday Harmony at Degallery!
Celebrate the start of the season with a special holiday concert featuring the talented singers from Texas A&M’s new Music Performance Program! Join us on December 1st at Degallery for an evening of festive music, showcasing the exceptional vocal talent emerging from this exciting new program. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear classic holiday favorites performed live in an intimate setting and support the future stars of Aggie music!
Admission is FREE.
We are Open for Public!

First Saturday Christmas Art Market
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Inviting all families, artists & musicians
to join us & participate in the FIRST SATURDAY ART FAIRE at DEGALLERY SQUARE
With International Artists!
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 1st Saturdays at Degallery Square, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX

The First Saturday Art Fair is a unique public outdoor family event at Degallery Square with live music (Professional Jazz Bend), art activities for kids (crafting/painting table), Art vendors, and an Artists’ demo!
In Program:
12:00 pm -4:00 pm Art Fair with Vendors and Crafting Activities for Kids.
9:00 am – 1:00 pm art classes walk in for kids
All Artworks Inside Degallery during the First Saturday Art Fair are for sale with a discount of 20% OFF.

If you are interested in participating, please contact us

THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS!

First Saturday Series "Jazz on the Grass, Christmas Music".
2025-12-06 12:30 - 14:30 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan TX, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Ready for Live Jazz at Degallery – First Saturday Series “Jazz on the Grass, Christmas Music”.
Degallery (930 North Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX). Admission FREE.
Mark your calendars for October 4, 2025! Degallery is thrilled to unveil an exhilarating new event addition to our monthly First Saturday Art Fair. Get ready to groove to the rhythm of live jazz music every First Saturday from 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the gallery lawn, where art and creativity come alive!
Bring your folding chairs or cozy blankets, kick back on the lush grass, and soak up the vibrant community spirit. To make it even sweeter, we’ll provide complimentary snacks to fuel your enjoyment! This family-friendly event brings together music, art, and an amazing sense of fellowship, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
Join us for this recurring series that promises to elevate the cultural scene in Bryan–College Station. Don’t miss out on the fun—come be a part of something special!
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