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Janak's artwork will be auctioned off at the 50 year Anniversary of the Cattle Baron's Ball on October 14, 2023 at the famous Southfork Ranch in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Headlining the event is grammy award winning artist Shaina Twain, the best-selling female artist in country music history. Randy Rogers Band is the VIP performer for the evening. 

The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was a full-fledged Texas barbecue under the chairmanship of Patti Hunt and Jacque Wynne, who founded the event to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. More than 500 guests attended the western-themed event in 1974, which was held at Toddie Lee Wynne’s Star Brand Ranch. Through ticket sales and the auction, the inaugural event raised $56,000. Today the ball hosts more than 3,000 guests and raises millions each year.

The Cattle Baron’s Ball relies on the spirit and generosity of the Metroplex to fund the fight against cancer. Since 1974, we’ve raised over $93 million for cancer research, the majority of which is conducted right here in DFW. True to Texas’ history of rising to a challenge, we’ve become the world’s largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

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"This unique annual event features a showcase of one-of-a-kind bowls handcrafted by professional and student artists. Guests enjoy a sampling of gourmet soups and more prepared  by chefs from local restaurants. Each participant takes home a handcrafted bowl as a reminder of those who are hungry in our community.  

Proceeds of the event go to Community Lifeline Center to help provide food for their Community Lifeline Market as well as Feeding Friends and Families mobile distributions and to Community Garden Kitchen to serve hot meals to anyone in need, no questions asked."

McKinney Performing Arts Center 

111 N. Tennessee St, McKinney

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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"Artscape returns on April 29 & 30 and continues to be better each year! The committee has really made this one of the must see art festivals in Dallas. More than 110 juried fine art and craft artists from around the country fill Jonsson Color Garden and the Lakeside Exhibit Area selling paintings, jewelry, photography, woodwork and more. As you shop our celebrated collections of artists, enjoy local bites from favorite local food trucks and restaurants and a kid’s art zone to engage the whole family. Grab a beer or wine from one of our on-site bars, so you can happily sip and shop!"

Venue: Jonsson Color Garden

Pricing: Free with Garden Admission

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"Produced and sponsored by McKinney Main Street, Arts In Bloom takes place in Historic Downtown McKinney and features over 120 juried artists, and the Local Artist Village, all set up on the tree-lined streets surrounding the McKinney Performing Arts Center.

A nationally recognized participant in the Main Street Program, downtown McKinney offers a unique and beautiful setting of restored, turn-of-the-century buildings that now feature cafes, offices, bars, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

During the event, the streets of downtown come alive with fascinating sights and sounds as fine artists, performance artists, musicians, Texas wineries, and food vendors take part in the three-day celebration. There’s also a hands-on interactive area for children, the Kids Creation Station, where young Picasso’s can learn about art processes and create their own masterpieces."

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"One River School (Art + Design) presents "Women in Color," a chromatic burst trio artist exhibition featuring work from Anindita Dasgupta, Janak Narayan, and Lavanya Challa. Color intensifies the expressions of movement and emotion in their art. This exhibition presents bodies of work that redefine the use of bold color to reimagine our visual landscape, both delighting and challenging the eye."

On View: March 2 - April 8

Reception: Saturday, March 25, 6p.m. - 8 p.m.

3288 Main St #102, Frisco, TX 75033

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Janak's solo show Joyful Beginnings in McKinney, Texas will run from January 19 - the end of March, 2023.

Serendipity Labs Private Offices & Coworking

7540 TX-121 Suite 200, McKinney, TX 75070

This was an exclusive art exhibition featuring Janak, in partnership with The Crescent Club - Dallas’ most prestigious social club. Celebrities, socialites and artists from the DFW area were in attendance.

Janak is a MPP member and is committed to doing her share towards reducing the carbon footprint and cleaning up our precious waterways for the future sustenance of the planet.

The group presented 24 enhanced canvas prints of Janak's original work, framed, with original signature, ready to hang. 

A portion of the proceeds raised from this event were used specifically for supporting the PFAS campaign which includes testing for PFAS in our drinking water

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"Janak divides her time between studio art, teaching and participating in festivals and competitions. She enjoys interacting with young children and channeling their creative energies in her workshops and classes. She believes her strength is her family - her husband of 37 years, her sons and daughter in law. They support her, criticize her..."

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"We had the good fortune of connecting with Janak Narayan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Janak, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?

 
As an artist it is easy to rely on inspiration but as an artprenuer I know that 99 percent of the success comes from ‘perspiration’ – consistency is the key. To make sure I am consistent in my work habits I follow these guidelines that was learnt from my mentors, role models and teachers..."

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Janak was featured for the entire month of September in 2022 in the New York Chelsea Art District at the Montserrat Contemporary Art Gallery. 

Full Video Interview Here.