Degart Grand Art Event
Embrace the arts during Degart Grand Art Event! Here's our guide to everything you need to know about this week-long annual event.
MARCH 27-APRIL 3, 2026
What is the Degart Grand Art Event?
The Degart Grand Art Event brings award-winning artists to Bryan, Texas. Every first week of April, local, regional, and international artists join in a week-long celebration of the arts, featuring artist excursions, art classes open to the public, and gallery exhibits.
Throughout the week, artists paint different scenes around town and display them at DeGallery at the end of each day. These pieces are available for purchase during the week and at the Grand Event Gala!
Featured Events
Artists are invited to participate in the DEGART Grand Art Event throughout the week. Registration for the event includes:
- Participation in all DEGART events, including Plein Air painting on private ranches, businesses, and country/city sites
- Welcome/Meet & Greet with fellow artists — March 27th
- Displaying artwork at "Art and Body" Art Show — April 1st
- Free admission for lectures and demo
- 1 ticket for DEGART Gala — April 2nd
- 10% off all workshops
April 1 | 7PM — 9PM
“Art & Body” Art Show
On Wednesday, April 1, the public is invited to showcase their figure drawings, paintings, and photography at Degallery, alongside the work of award-winning artists. All of the art will be for sale.
The previous night, on Tuesday, March 31, Degallery is hosting an open studio with a live model from 7PM to 10PM (adults only). Artwork from the studio session will also be on display.
If you would like to display your work at the "Art & Body" art show, please contact Degallery at contact@artdega.org. This event is free and open to the public.
April 2 | 6:30PM — 8:30PM
Art GalaOn Thursday evening, artists will display all of their plein air paintings from the week (along with several other pieces). Artwork from the Plein Air Community Paint Out will also be displayed. With your ticket to the Gala, you will receive a $50 art credit to purchase a piece of art from the gallery. The theme for this year is Cowboys & Cowgirls, and everyone is encouraged to dress the part!
This is the last night that the Degart Grand Event artists will have their work on sale at Degallery — the next morning, they'll pack up and head home. A portion of proceeds raised during the event will go towards arts education opportunities, such as scholarships for high school students and free art classes for Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center Patients.
The Degart Grand Art Event is organized by DeGallery and DEGA International Art Association with support from the City of Bryan.