About The Art Center
Winnsboro Center for the Arts
Embracing the Spirit of Creativity
Winnsboro Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Winnsboro, TX. As a multi-disciplinary arts center, it serves communities throughout Northeast Texas. It is governed by a Board of Directors and has three paid staff members. Its many volunteers facilitate the day-to-day operation of the center.
Our Mission : To engage people in the arts through educational programming, cultural experiences and entertainment.
Our Vision : To integrate the arts into community life. We believe that participating in the arts promotes creativity, entrepreneurship, and spiritual well-being which are essential for community and economic vitality. Our long-term goal is to insure a stable infrastructure and financial security for the organization. As the “heart of the arts” in Winnsboro, we will continue to work with the city and associated organizations to develop Winnsboro as a desirable destination for residents and visitors alike.
Our Awards
Every autumn a survey is put out to find the BEST of the Upper East Side of Texas in more than 50 categories. People all over the region send in their nominations and winners are selected. Visitors and residents alike use the list of winners to explore the best in the region each year.
Best Play
Best Live Music Venue
Best Live Music
2019 - "Best Play on the Upper East Side"
2016 - Best Of
2017 - Honorable Mention
2018 - Honorable Mention
2017 - Best Of
2018 - Honorable Mention
In the News
YOLO (You Only Live Once) is a traveling show about entertainment, food and things to do across the great state of Texas.
Winnsboro was discovered by YOLO and then made a trip in February, 2018 to film some of the highlights of Winnsboro. The episode showcases the Cultural Arts District, Winnnsboro Center for the Arts, Culture Club Gallery, Copperleaf, Thee Hubbell House, Bent Pine Galleries and more. YOLO has returned to Winnsboro on a few occasions to shine a spotlight on all the wonderful events this community has to offer including our latest annual gala, Renaissance Under the Stars! Please watch and share with your friends.
The WCA Team
Board Members
- Dr. Mary White - President
- Efton Edwards - Vice President
- Mary Spencer - VP of Development
- Cyndie Ewert - Secretary
- Patricia Morton - Treasurer
- Nancy Beauchamp
- Christopher Brown
- Kenneth Craighead
- Lori Forsyth
- Chase Glover
- Dr. John Price
- Pamela K. Swanner
- CJ Thatcher
- Kevin Tinney
Staff
- Mary White - Acting Executive Director (Volunteer)
- Jenniffer Hudson Connors - Director of Operations
- Donna Johnston - Director of Marketing & Finance
- Dr. Matthew Mahaffey - Director of Education
Volunteer Staff
- Delyse Hart - Gallery Gift Shop Manager
- Jim Willis & Kevin Tinney-Bowery Stage Co-Directors
Advisory Council
- Ted Beaty - Chair
- Cora Beaty
- Cele Carpenter
- Cheryl Estes
- Paul Harvey
- Karon Holmes
- Tracy Hopkins
- Barbara Hums
- Michael Monk
- Shannon Monk
- James Pickering
- Brenda Roberts
- Sharla Rocka
- Marilee Russell
- Janice Schma
- Beth Shockey
- Roy Shockey
- Scott Simons
- Alex Faber Smith