Jennifer Pickett's Art Show at Addison Conference Centre Runs Through October 17

The Addison Conference Centre is currently hosting an art exhibit featuring the works of Dallas-based artist Jennifer Pickett. On display until October 17, the exhibit highlights Pickett's transition from a career in graphic design to a fine artist and illustrator.

Jennifer Pickett graduated from Baylor University with a BFA in Communication Design but her dream job was always to be an illustrator and a fine artist. She was able to quit her “day job” soon after her first daughter was born and has been drawing and painting from her home studio in Dallas, Texas ever since.

In 2018, Pickett rekindled her interest in oil painting through classes at Brookhaven College, guided by various instructors including Don Taylor, Chong Chu, and Danielle Kimzey. Jennifer’s work is inspired by the places she’s been and the things she notices around her that have unique color, texture, perspective, or meaning. Her images are from photos she has taken herself, many of them being taken from the car on road trips.

In the spring of 2019, two of her paintings were chosen to hang in the Founders Foyer Art Exhibit at the DCCCD Foundation offices. She also received an honorable mention in the League of Innovation Student Art Exhibition in 2021 and the 2022 Spring Student Exhibition at Dallas College, Brookhaven Campus.

The exhibit at the Addison Conference Centre provides an opportunity for attendees to witness Jennifer Pickett's creative journey and evolving style. The collection of artworks is free to the public and runs through October 17. The Conference Centre is open Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm.