"State of the Arts 2025 / Collaborative Arts of Plano" logo featuring colorful silhouettes of performing artists, including a dancer, a singer, and a musician.

Celebrate the Power of the Arts in Plano

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Reception: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m., Program begins: 7:00 p.m.

North Texas Performing Arts, Shops at Willow Bend, Plano, TX. A free event open to the public. Map.

Join us for the State of the Arts 2025, presented by Collaborative Arts of Plano (CAP), on February 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM. This annual event brings together Plano's vibrant arts community to celebrate achievements, share upcoming initiatives, and inspire collaboration across genres.

With engaging speakers, captivating performances, and an impactful panel discussion, the evening highlights how the arts enrich our cultural identity, connect our community, and shape Plano as a diverse and inclusive arts destination.

Highlights and Insights from Creative Leaders

  • A smiling woman with long wavy hair wearing a black top against a neutral background.

    Cindi Lawrence Hanson

    DANCE

    Artistic Director, Plano Metropolitan Ballet

  • A person smiling outdoors, wearing a red jacket and pearl necklace with a blurred background of a brick building.

    Melanie Brigante

    VISUAL ARTS

    President, Plano Art Association

  • Man wearing a tuxedo and bow tie, smiling in a black and white portrait.

    James Hannah

    MUSIC

    Board Member, Plano Community Band

  • Elderly woman with red hair and purple necklace standing by a fence, smiling.

    Glynda Welch

    THEATER

    Board President, Rover Dramawerks

  • Portrait of Renuka

    Renuka Rajagopalan

    CULTURAL

    President, Garage Arts Project

Panel Discussion: "Advancing the Arts"

Moderated by Frank Turner

  • Portrait of Anna Tseng

    Anna Tseng

    Board President, Chamberlain Ballet

  • Portrait of Suzy Jones

    Suzy Jones

    Executive Director, ArtCentre of Plano

  • Portrait of Greg Patterson

    Greg Patterson

    Executive Director, Plano Symphony Orchestra

  • Portratt of Darrell Rodenbaugh

    Darrell Rodenbaugh

    CEO, North Texas Performing Arts

  • Portrait of Dollie Thomas

    Dollie Thomas

    Executive Director, Plano African American Museum

Special Presentations

“Why and How Businesses Must Contribute to the Arts”

Portrait of Nichelle Sullivan

Nichelle Sullivan

Public Affairs Officer
H-E-B/Central Market/Joe V’s Smart Shop in North Texas.

H-E-B logo in red with white text

City of Plano Cultural Arts Plan Update

Woman with long blonde hair wearing a sleeveless white top, smiling at the camera

Michelle Hawkins

City of Plano liaison for the development of the Cultural Arts Plan

Logo of Plano with a stylized star, featuring the text "Plano City of Excellence."
Artist painting on canvas at a public event, using brushes and wearing gloves, with another person nearby assisting.
Three people in a theatrical setting; one person sitting on a couch and two standing, dressed in golf-themed attire, engaged in a dramatic scene.
Person playing a French horn with sheet music on a stand in the background.
Two women in red tops and white skirts performing a traditional dance with yellow and white fans at an Asian heritage festival.

Please join us and be part of this inspiring evening that celebrates Plano's rich artistic legacy and its exciting future.

Green silhouette of a person striking a pose with raised hands
Silhouette of a seated figure painting
Silhouette of a dancer leaping with arms and legs extended, in blue.
Orange silhouette of a conductor with a baton

Program and speakers subject to change.

 
North Texas Performing Arts logo

North Texas Performing Arts (Willow Bend Center or the Arts)

6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093