A Celebration of Life and Legacy: D. Jack Davis, 1938–2025

Professor Emeritus, UNT College of Visual Arts and Design
Founding Dean, UNT School of the Arts
Former Vice Provost, University of North Texas

Invitation

The UNT and CVAD community is warmly invited to a special memorial event honoring the life, work, philanthropy and enduring impact of D. Jack Davis, a visionary leader in art, art education, and the University of North Texas.

Please join us for an afternoon of reflection, storytelling, and celebration as we gather with colleagues, alumni, and friends to pay tribute to his remarkable legacy.

Program

As part of this memorial, we are honored to present a lecture from the D. Jack Davis Lecture Series — a program he helped establish — featuring Dustin Garnet, keynote speaker, who will reflect on Davis's profound influence on the field of art education. Garnet is an associate professor of Art Education in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Date: Oct. 10, 2025 
Time: 2–4 p.m. CST
Location: UNT Willis Library, First Floor Arbor
Address: 1506 W. Highland St., Denton, TX 76203
Parking: Highland Street Garage, 620 Ave A, Denton, TX 76201
 
Livestream: For those unable to attend in person, please join the Zoom meeting on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. CST by clicking on the following link.

Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 843 4429 4047
Passcode: 609817

Share Your Tribute

We invite you to contribute a written message to be included in a printed keepsake for the Davis family. Photos are also welcome for inclusion in a slideshow.

Photo Submission Deadline: Sept. 22
Written Message Deadline: Oct. 10 — Messages will be collected at the event.

RSVP | Questions | Submissions

Email Susana Parra, executive assistant to the dean, Susana.Parra@unt.edu.

Spread the Word

Please share this invitation with others who knew Jack or were impacted by his work. Let us come together to honor a life that shaped generations of artists and educators.