ARTIST – kelly stellar hrad
Kelly is a contemporary abstract artist known for her vibrant, textured paintings that blend bold color, layered emotion, and the intuitive rhythm of movement. Working exclusively with palette knives, she creates richly dimensional compositions that reflect the complexity of life—its messiness, its healing, and its beauty. She calls herself a “reflectionist,” using her work as a form of visual journaling: a way to process what’s been lived, felt, and learned.
ARTIST – tony holman
Tony has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Indiana University and Master of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas. His studio and gallery is in an 1890 Victorian home in old-town Plano. Tony throws most of the pots on a potter’s wheel. Others are slab constructed and altered. The shapes of his vessels are functional but can simply be decorative, and because each is hand crafted, no two are exactly alike.
ARTIST – jamaison schuler
Jamaison is a self-taught kiln-formed glass artist who learned his craft through research and experimentation and has won multiple blue ribbons at the State Fair of Texas. Every piece of glass he uses — even the smallest bits and powdered glass — begins as a full sheet measuring approximately 20x34 inches, which is then manipulated through scoring, breaking, smashing, and multiple heatings at 1500 degrees.
artist - patience newsom
Patience is a graduate from Angelo State University in 2023 earning a BFA. Having created a large body of work before, during, and after college in Plano Texas. Patience takes inspiration from American folk art, storytelling, and American history from pre-colonial days to the modern era to shape her artwork. Mainly working in acrylic paintings, she enjoys experimenting with other mediums and techniques.
Chef - jorg fercher
Jorg’s Cafe Vienna has been a fixture on the historic Main Street of Plano since 2002. It is a family owned restaurant serving authentic Austrian and German food in a warm, comfortable, Old World atmosphere. Jorg’s simple approach to cooking — time-honored recipes with the highest-quality ingredients — has made him a beloved culinary figure in the community.