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This is the updated page for UNT CoLab, a multifunctional venue in the heart of downtown Denton!

08/22/2026

Join us for the opening reception of the CVAD STAFF Exhibition on Friday, Sept. 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the UNT CoLab!

Curated by Holly Hutzell, Galleries Manager and Art Registrar, including works by the following College of Visual Arts & Design Staff:
Lindsey Bass
Valerie Banes Hancock
Kacey Close
Kevin Contreras
Clarissa Gonzalez
Christa Grogan
Phoebe Heng
Holly Hutzell
Sarah Lock-Test
Jeff McClung
Jacob Phillips
Lyssia Provencio
Belinda Reyes
Erasmo Rodriguez
Delaney Smith-Vaughn
Jillian Wendel
Ursula Williams

The exhibition will be available to view from September 4 - 25 during the UNT CoLab’s regular operating hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Photo Description: a graphic flyer promoting the CVAD STAFF Exhibition with black text with a colorful glitched background with borders at the top and bottom of the image.

08/21/2026

It’s official, you made it through the first week of the new semester! 🦅

Treat yourself to something special during our Back To School BOGO! All clearance items are Buy One, Get One 50% OFF! Stop in and take advantage of new markdowns on tees, accessories, home goods, and more. 💚

*This promotion is available in-store only. Sizes and quantities are limited.

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08/12/2026

‼️Call For Art‼️
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Announcing the UNT CoLab’s October community exhibition, “Creature Feature” - to be displayed in the Mezzanine-level gallery. This will accompany our Main-level gallery exhibition curated by UNT Special Collections, highlighting strange and unusual history in “Artifacts of Lore.”

We are seeking artwork submissions featuring creatures that exist in the realm of the mysterious, weird and the unexplained.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older and pieces should not exceed 36” in any direction. Artists may submit up to two pieces for consideration.

Submissions are due by Sunday, Sept. 6, with notifications sent to the artist by Sept. 15. The exhibition will be on view from October 1 - 31. Submit your work through the links provided; Instagram link is located in the bio, Facebook link will be included in the comments.

Photo Description: Infographic of a call for art titled Creature Feature along with information about when the exhibition will run and submission deadlines. The background shows a mysterious dark figure walking in the woods with Halloween-inspired text in glowing green letters.

08/11/2026

What a night! Thank you to everyone who attended the opening reception for the VAST 175-Mile Exhibition!

This exhibition features 23 individual artists with a total of 32 pieces, showcasing a range of media and styles.

The 175-Mile Exhibition was created in 2006 to establish a regional, high-quality, juried exhibition for artists to compete and show their work. The exhibition is open to all artists living within a 175-mile radius of Denton.

This exhibition is on view from August 8 - 29.

Photo description: Photo carousel of images from the opening reception of the VAST 175-Mile Exhibition featuring attendees viewing the exhibition.

08/07/2026

Tax Free Weekend Is Here! 💵

Shop in store and online August 7 & 8 to save on eligible items including clothing, hats, socks, and more! Whether you’re headed back to school or just looking for a great deal, you’ll love our curated collection of goods.🧢🧦

Please Note: This is for select items only (some exclusions apply)

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07/31/2026

Did you purchase an artwork from our square-d exhibition? Pick up for purchased pieces begins tomorrow, Saturday, August 1! Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please bring the blue paper receipt we issued with the specific piece numbers purchased so we can confirm the works being picked up as efficiently as possible.

Photo Description: Photo collage of square-d pieces and information about artwork pick up on a black background with white text.

07/24/2026

Save the Date‼️

Join us from Saturday, August 8 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. for the Visual Arts Society of Texas’s 19th Annual 175-Mile Exhibition.

The 175-Mile Exhibition was created in 2006 to establish a regional, high-quality, juried exhibition for artists to compete and show their work. The exhibition is open to all artists living within a 175-mile radius of Denton.

The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST), organized in 1975, is based in Denton, Texas, and functions as a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to supporting artists and art lovers. 🎨

This exhibition will be on view from August 8-29!

Photo Description: Graphic featuring a textile art piece with information about when the 175-Mile Exhibition Opening Reception will take place.

07/22/2026

Rock out with our new Denton Metal Hats! 🤘

Each hat features our signature metal-inspired Denton design. Choose from a variety of styles and colors to fit your style. 🖤

Hats and patch available NOW in-store and online‼️

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07/18/2026

These are just a few of the amazing artworks still available for purchase from our fourth annual square-d Community Art Exhibition! 🎨🖼️

Stop by the UNT CoLab today to purchase a piece for just $25. The proceeds of each sale benefit the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger.

You can view the full exhibition through Friday, July 31.

Video Description: Multiple images popping up of the square-d pieces we still have available for purchase.

Address

207 N Elm Street
Denton, TX
76201

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+19403698257

Website

https://colab.unt.edu/

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