ArtCentre of Plano

Identity, Exhibition Design

The identity created for the premier annual sculpture exhibition, showcasing the works of accomplished sculptors from North Texas and beyond.

Green and black Texas Sculpts logo
Black and green Texas Sculpts logo
Green and white Texas Sculpts logo on a field of solid black.
Texas Sculpts logo in a white circle on a background of letters and shapes.

Much like how sculptures come to life in three dimensions, the exhibition logo vividly captures the dynamic essence and movement inherent in both creating and experiencing these captivating works of art.

A mockup of a smartphone showing an animation of the names of the exhibiting artists.
A mockup of a smartphone showing the Texas Sculpts logo
A mockup of a smartphone showing an Instagram post of a portrait of an artist in the exhibtion.

Fueling the buzz around the exhibition, the strategic social media plan ensured timely and targeted posts, spotlighting the overall event, opening receptions, and individual artists throughout the seven-week showcase. Amplifying awareness, each post contributed to building exposure for the featured artists.

A montage of 10 social media tiles promoting the exhibtion, the artists, and lunch and learn events.

As part of ArtCentre's mission in art education, the Lunch & Learn series, hosted by the executive director, brought the community closer to the artists. Attendees delved into the inspiration and unique artistic vision of each artist in the exhibition.

InstaGram played a key role in promoting these sessions, with three scheduled during the run of the show, with over 100 visitors actively participating in these enriching discussion.

Graphic showing the two fonts used in the Texas Sculpts identity: Recent Grotesk and Helvetica Neue
Signature Texas Sculpts pattern in black and green
A gallery poster showing a portrait of the artist and her short bio
A gallery poster showing portraits of all artists in the Texas Sculpts exhibition, along with their full names and exhibition sponsors.
A gallery poster showing the last names of all artists in the Texas Sculpts exhibition.

Enhancing the gallery experience, strategically placed posters provided visitors with insights into each artist's background through biographies and portraits. In addition, sponsors of the exhibition were acknowledged through separate posters.

Positioned near the respective artists' works, these posters served as vital brand touchpoints, contributing significantly to the overall exhibition journey.

The exhibition website seamlessly mirrored the richness of the physical gallery installation. Visitors navigated through artist biographies, CVs, and all artworks available for purchase.

The site also provided details about each Lunch & Learn session, fostering a comprehensive online experience. Featuring ample white space, user-friendly page sections, and a well-organized e-commerce platform, the website played a pivotal role in enhancing marketing efforts, offering a virtual extension gallery experience.

Featuring 18 Texas sculptors, the exhibition unfolds over six to seven weeks each summer. The variety of materials—steel, wood, glass, ceramic, acrylic, wire, fabric, and stone—reflects the unique expressions and visions brought to life by each artist.

View of a ArtCenter of Plano gallery with people in discussion during the Texas Sculpts exhibition opening night
View of a ArtCenter of Plano gallery with people in discussion during the Texas Sculpts exhibition opening night
A view of one gallery at the ArtCentre of Plano showing work by artists in the Texas Sculpts exhibition
A view of one gallery at the ArtCentre of Plano showing work by artists in the Texas Sculpts exhibition
View of a ArtCenter of Plano gallery with people in discussion during the Texas Sculpts exhibition opening night
A view of one gallery at the ArtCentre of Plano showing work by artists in the Texas Sculpts exhibition

The vision for the Texas Sculpts exhibition is to evolve into an annual regional sculpture festival, encompassing both gallery exhibitions and outdoor displays within the public park adjacent to the ArtCentre.

As the ArtCentre aims to achieve this goal, they are actively seeking opportunities for partnerships with sponsors to create promotional and premium merchandise, including a comprehensive exhibition catalog.

Texas Sculpts catalog concept cover and spread
Cover concept of Texas Sculpts exhibition catalog
Texas Sculpts desk calendar concept
Image of three stacked coffee cups each with the Texas Sculpts applied in different ways