About the
Gallery


OXIDE Gallery is a retail gallery dedicated to
Exposing the wonderful artwork of the artists living
in Denton County and the North Texas area.  The
gallery is a consignment gallery which hosts the
artwork of over 35 different artists at any one time.  
Though the gallery is more modern in design, it shows
artwork from all genres

The gallery is located just four blocks west of Denton’s historic downtown square
inside the Linwood-Alford Florist building.  Warren Hooper, owner of Linwood-Alford
Florist, opened OXIDE Gallery in an unused 900 square foot showroom within his
5,000 square foot florist building.  The gallery opened its doors to the public on
September 30, 2008 to a crowd of over 250 artists and art lovers.

The gallery hosts two different shows at the same time.  The Main Show is a four
month showing of eclectic artwork in various styles and mediums by artists who have
been invited by a guest jury to show in our gallery.  The Theme Show is a smaller one
month showing of artwork which shares a specific subject matter or genre.  Theme
Shows are normally Multi-Artist shows open to any artist living in the North Texas
area, not just those who have been invited to show in the gallery’s Main Show.  
Occasionally the gallery does dedicate a monthly Theme Show to a single artist or a
specific group of artists. Artists wishing to know more about how to show their artwork
at OXIDE Gallery should visit the Artist Section of our website or Contact the gallery
directly.

OXIDE Gallery unveils its new shows at an opening reception held at the gallery the
first Tuesday of each month.  These opening receptions are called Gallery Nights.  
Gallery nights are an evening event catered by Carino’s Italian Restaurant and have
a fun cocktail party type of atmosphere.  They are meant to give art lovers a break in
the middle of their normal routines and allow them the chance to hang out with their
family and friends and expose themselves to some of the best artwork created by our
talented local artists.  But the art is not the only thing on display… artists themselves
are also on hand to meet and discuss their artwork, creative processes and
everything else you wish to know about art!  

In addition, OXIDE Gallery has coordinated with Carino’s Italian Restaurant to
showcase the artwork in the restaurant during their Wine Tasting & Dinner Party held
the last Tuesday and Wednesday of every month.  For this dinner event guests are
seated in a private dinning area, surrounded by the beautiful artwork of an OXIDE
Gallery artist, and served a very special gourmet four course meal.  These are
gourmet dishes that are not usually available on their everyday menu.  Each meal
has been paired with a special wine selected to compliment each specific dish.  The
featured artist is also on hand during these dinners to discuss his artwork and to
answer questions.

Although OXIDE Gallery does host a public Gallery Night at the first of each month, it
has held private Gallery Nights for special groups.  Contact the gallery for information
on hosting a private Gallery Night for your club, work or organization.    

For dates and times of Gallery Nights, Open Calls, and all gallery events check out
our Calendar of Events.  Of course the best way to keep up-to-date is to Join Our
Email List and we will keep you informed of all the latest gallery events and news.
Warren Hooper, Owner
Photograph by Thorpe Griner