Our Future
New Performing Arts Building
Planned for 206 Market Street
Winnsboro Center for the Arts
WCA is a multidisciplinary arts center serving Northeast Texas. Located on Market St., it anchors the Cultural District where it offers entertainment, educational programming, festivals and many other opportunities for cultural experiences. Steady growth in recent years has led to severe space limitations making it difficult to meet the needs of the community.
The Vision
The expansion of WCA on Market St. will serve as a catalyst to attract both residents and visitors to gather and enjoy all that the new pedestrian zone has to offer. Phase I of WCA’s expansion will be the construction of a beautiful Performing Arts Center at 206 Market St. Flexible seating will encourage a variety of activities in addition to concerts and theater. Phases II and III will eventually lead to the renovation of our original building and increased capacity for educational programming at the Annex. Integrating the arts into community life is key for a vibrant community!
Let’s make it happen!
Please invest in our future and that of our community by contributing to the Capital Campaign Fund. Both large and small gifts are important to make this a community effort, and naming opportunities are available for larger gifts. The Performing Arts Center is estimated to cost approximately $5M. Let’s contribute to community pride with a state-of-the art Performance Center!
Ways to Donate
Please consider a donation to help build our new Performing Arts Center at 206 Market Street! There are many ways to make your gift to Winnsboro Center for the Arts, and we will be happy to assist you in figuring out which approach is best suited to your needs.
Give a secure online gift
It’s easy to make a secure gift online on our website by clicking here.
Send a check or money order (payable to WCA – Capital Campaign)
Mail or drop off your gift at Winnsboro Center for the Arts, 200 Market St./P.O. Box 342, Winnsboro, TX 75494.
Request a Matching Gift
Many companies offer their employees (and sometimes retirees and/or spouses) a matching gift benefit that, in effect, doubles your gift to WCA. If you are able to take advantage of a Matching Gift Program and would like some assistance, please email Mary White at mwhite@winnsborocfa.com or call 781-248-6717.
Transfer Securities or other Assets
WCA welcomes gifts of stocks. Donated assets can be liquidated and deposited into our account with East Texas Communities Foundation. Please contact us for more information.
Make a Tax-Free Gift from your IRA
If you are 70 ½ or older, you can give any amount up to $100,000 each year from your IRA directly to Winnsboro Center for the Arts or another qualified nonprofit organization without having to pay income taxes on the gift.
Opportunities for Planned Giving
Designate WCA as a beneficiary of all or a percentage of your retirement plan
As a tax-exempt institution, we will receive your gift tax-free.
Create a planned gift
By working with your financial advisor and/or an attorney who specializes in estate planning, you may structure a gift that benefits both you and WCA over time.
Include a bequest provision in your will
Name Winnsboro Center for the Arts as a beneficiary in your will.