2026 ART MEETS POETRY EXHIBIT & SHOWCASE
ABOUT
The 5th annual collaboration between the Art Club of McKinney, TX and the Mockingbird Poetry Society celebrates the inspiring exchange between visual art and the written word. Artists and poets are paired to create original works in response to each other, forming the heart of the event.
The exhibit & showcase format features the paired works on display for an extended run, along with an opening-night reception to unveil the collection and a next-day showcase featuring live poetry readings and artist spotlights.
Reception: Fri, Feb 6, 5-7 PM CST
Art & Poetry Showcase: Sat, Feb 7, 12–6 PM CST
Collin County History Museum
300 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069
*exhibit on display: Fri, Feb 6 – Sat, Feb 7 during regular business hours
PeoplE's Choice and Raffle Winners
People's Choice: Melody Lewis, Artist
People's Choice: Melody Lewis, Artist
People's Choice: Melody Lewis, Artist
PEOPLE'S CHOICE: Neeta Nyak, Poet
People's Choice: Melody Lewis, Artist
People's Choice: Melody Lewis, Artist
Raffle Winner: Beth Ayers
People's Choice: Melody Lewis, Artist
Raffle Winner: Beth Ayers
Congratulations to Melody Lewis!
Her piece The Reader — acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas, 16" × 20" — has been named Winner of the Art Meets Poetry Art Contest and will appear on all promotional materials for the 2026 Art Meets Poetry Exhibit & Showcase.
The Reader beautifully captures the spirit of Art Meets Poetry with its focus on reading, lyrical composition, and magical, ethereal quality.
This annual art contest invites artists to submit work for a chance to be featured on all Art Meets Poetry event marketing and promo materials—thank you to the 37+ artists who entered this year!
