Art Galleries To Visit In McKinney

McKinney is a great cultural hub that’s full of places to find beautiful art. The city does an excellent job of encouraging and promoting local makers in the community. There are a few wonderful art galleries in the town, along with some great hidden spots to find beautiful local collections! Let’s have a look at some of the best art galleries in McKinney.

LAST Art Gallery
105 W. Louisiana St. McKinney, TX 75069

The LAST art gallery features every style of art from many local and area artists. They have been open since 2014 and their founder, the award-winning artist Gail Delger, has made it their mission to display works of all kinds to promote the local art scene. They also offer studio space for rent for artists who are looking for a larger space to create.

Art classes are also available for anyone who’s looking to become an artist themselves. Classes like watercolor, resin art, and jewelry making are offered for a fee from some of the artists who have their pieces in the gallery. The classes are a great way to meet new people while you learn a lifelong skill so check their website for dates and times.

The gallery has a large number of artists with a vast range of art styles. Some of the amazing local artists featured at the LAST Art Gallery include:

Juju Bartush (paintings)

Sherry Aikman (photography)

Valerie Batchelder (paintings)

Wayne Batchelder (pottery)

Jennifer Burke (pottery)

Dana Brock (mixed media paintings)

Kim Carothers (sculptures)

Karren Case (paintings)

Linda Chidsey (metal sculpting)

Seema Christensen (ceramics)

Judy Darrow (jewelry)

Gail Delger (paintings)

Bradley Donaldson (resin art)

Cindy Farrell (paintings and jewelry)

Debe Frazer (stained glass)

Vicki Gardener (clay sculptures)

Jay Garrison (3d assemblages)

Linda Herbert (paintings)

Leticia Hererra (paintings)

Lynne Hubner (printing)

Maribeth Jagger (paintings)

Jeff Jensen (paintings)

Joy Jones (jewelry)

Stephanie Kaminer (pottery)

Denise Kilmer (paintings)

Lynda Degrow Kingsley (mixed media painting)

Deepa Koshaley (paintings)

Teresa Krieger (paintings)

Suely Lohr (fused glass art)

Tom Lohr (woodworking)

Alex Macias (pottery)

Minda Macias (ceramics, sketch art, quilting)

Steve Macias (pottery)

Leslee Ortega (coffee painting)

Kyoko Park (paintings)

Greta Perea (jewelry)

JB Phipps (woodworking)

Kerry Randol-Johnston (clay sculpting & painting)

Betty Reuscher (paintings)

Joshua Rhodes (painting)

John Self (found object sculpture)

Carol Sutherland (clay sculpture)

Lisa Temple (paintings

Jeni Tomlinson (paintings)”

Murry Whiteman (paintings)

Princess Williams (paintings)

Aimee Louise Woolverton (paintings)

LAST art gallery is the most popular gallery in the city and with so many art styles available to see, you’re bound to find a piece that will speak to you.

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Kim Guthrie Art Gallery and Studio
115 W Virginia St Suite 101

“Kim Guthrie seeks to delight people with her humorous, “tongue in cheek” approach she uses in creating her art. The demanding work of varied subjects and mediums molded the gifted artist that she is today. Over the past decade, Kim has turned her focus to primarily creating whimsical oil paintings, portraits, and 3D Paper Mache characters. Kim has quickly gained a reputation for her versatility, talent, and warm wit.” - Kim Guthrie Art

Locals know the art of Kim Guthrie immediately by the amazing use of watercolor or its unique paper mache artistry. Her gallery is open from 11 am-5 pm on Tuesdays through Saturday and an appointment is recommended if you’re looking for a consultation.

You can also find her art displayed for sale at Mila Delfin Jewelry and Gifts, McKinney Convention and Visitors Bureau, Neathery Estate Bed and Breakfast, The Martin Place, and The McKinney Wine Merchant. Upcoming shows are listed on the artist’s website.

Her studio features large windows for customers to browse and enjoy, even when the gallery is closed and it’s not uncommon to see her teaching a class or working on a new painting as you pass by from the sidewalk. If you’re nearby, make sure to stop by the studio and have a glance at the amazing art that’s on display. You might find the perfect painting for a gift or the perfect sculpture to complete a room.

The Martin Place
1799 N. Graves st.

The Martin Place is a fantastic place to find art displayed by local artists along with many resources and equipment for various art styles. They are always hosting events and exhibits for local creators so check out their Facebook page to keep up with the newest displays. Many of their events for the specific artist also include a “meet the artist” day where the artist is present to answer questions.

Some of the events featured lately at the gallery include a photography exhibit entitled “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” by Anna Magnuson which features photos of important American landmarks along with local natural beauty. They’ve also hosted shows for the local CPSA (Colored Pencils Society of America) that displayed many amazing colored pencil pieces done by local artists. Another fun exhibit the gallery has hosted in the last year was the Vibrancy of Variation by Karen Zupanic which showed off the amazing framed Kimono made with recycled boxes.

The Martin Place also has a photography studio equipped with digital photography equipment and a professional lighting system for anyone who’s looking to have professional photos taken. They recently upgraded to add a green screen for professional photographers to use. The Martin Place also offers professional printing services for photographs in sizes that range from 4”x6” up to 64” wide and up to 75” long.

Another useful service is their framing shop which frames everything from fine art to personal heirlooms. They have a large number of frame styles to choose from so it’s easy to find the perfect look for whatever piece you’re looking to preserve and they also offer repairs on frames that have become damaged.

Bonus Event: The McKinney Art Studio Tour

If you’re looking for a chance to see the latest wares from local makers then mark your calendars for the McKinney Art Studio tour. The tour has been running since 2009 and it features a large number of artists displaying their art in places all around the city. In recent years, the tour has switched to open-air market style to make sure they can continue the tradition while keeping with local guidelines.

The tour is free to attend and children are welcome to come along. The Art Studio tour is a two-day event and it only requires a short drive to get from one stop to the next. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the local artists and catch some of the amazing views of the city. Check their website for upcoming event dates and times.

The city of McKinney has so many places that are perfect to visit if you’re a budding artist yourself or you have an interest in the local art scene. Take a day and tour all the galleries in town and I guarantee you’ll find some art that you enjoy.

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