Winnsboro Center for the Arts announces November, December events

Posted 11/12/26

The Winnsboro Center for the Arts has several exhibitions, concerts, theater performances and workshops scheduled for November and December as the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary.

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Winnsboro Center for the Arts announces November, December events

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The Winnsboro Center for the Arts has several exhibitions, concerts, theater performances and workshops scheduled for November and December as the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary.

The Cowboy Tales art exhibition, featuring Western-themed artwork, will remain on display in the Bowery Gallery through Saturday, Nov. 14.

A new exhibition, The Storyteller, opens Wednesday, Nov. 18, and continues through Jan. 23.

The exhibition features author and illustrator Belan Woo and her book Tomyo and Bleu and the Chickens, along with short stories by Georgia Lange Moore illustrated by regional artists.

An artist reception and ugly Christmas sweater contest will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, from 4-6 p.m., with a prize for the best sweater.

Storytelling continues Thursday, Nov. 19, with a spoken word and storytelling open mic night hosted by Michael Guinn from 6-8 p.m. on the Bowery Stage. Participants are invited to share stories and poetry.

On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Tyler-area musical duo Eve’s Road will perform at 7:30 p.m. The group features harpist and vocalist Charla Murray and drummer Jason Solley, combining alternative rock, shoegaze effects and rhythmic beats.

The Winnsboro Players will present their annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in December, featuring an adaptation by Adrian Hall and directed by Nelson Bond.

Evening performances are scheduled Dec. 12 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees Dec. 13 and 20 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets went on sale Nov. 10. Tickets for WCA’s 2027 theater season will become available to the public Nov. 16.

Early season tickets are $108 through Nov. 30 and include an additional ticket to a performance in the Ivarson Room. Season tickets will be $128 during December, compared with the regular $140 price.

The Creative Learning Center also has several workshops planned. Bettine Godwin will lead The Back Porch Swing, a two-day art workshop Nov. 13-14, while Katrina Smith will begin a four-session holiday stained glass workshop Nov. 14, continuing Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. On Nov. 21, Rita Bledsoe will offer a Frozen Pond Glaze workshop, and Sandy Sorbara will lead a Zentangle Christmas Ornament workshop.

Both run from 10 a.m. to noon and cost $40. Additional December activities include a winter oil painting workshop Dec. 5 and a Christmas concert featuring the youth and adult community choirs Dec. 6.

The center also offers ongoing classes in pottery, stained glass, painting, drawing, music and other arts. Its new Creative Learning Center gift shop features work by local artists, with proceeds supporting arts education programs.

The Winnsboro Center for the Arts is located at 200 Market St. and is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For tickets, registration and additional information, visit www.WinnsboroCenterForTheArts.com or call 903-3420686.