"Embracing the Spirit of Creativity"
Schedule of Events
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AAARRFFF FEST
Animal photos and original art are currently being solicited by the Winnsboro Center for the Arts for a gallery display of animal art and photos in March and April. Photos and original art can be dropped off at the Center Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Entries are $2 each or 3 for $5. Small cash prizes and certificates of artistic excellence will be awarded at the “ARRFFF!” Festival” on April 17th in the following categories: l. Adult, 2.Youth, 3. Professional, 4. Amateur, 5. Dog, 6. Cat, 7. Horse, 8. Unique. Entries will be accepted until April 10th.
Entries should identify the appropriate categories (such as “Adult, Amateur, Horse”) and include name, address, telephone number and email address. We will be pleased to have any favorite stories you have about your best friend as well.
The art and photo contest display helps to celebrate “Woman’s or Man’s Best Friend” with a festival on Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11:00am to 4:00pm, at the Arts Center, 200 Market Street in Winnsboro. The “AARRF!” Fest is sponsored by the Winnsboro Center for the Arts, APET/SPCA and the City of Winnsboro Animal Shelter to raise money for low-cost or no-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics for dogs and cats in Wood County and for the Arts Center. A “Pet Parade” begins at 11:00am, with pets in costumes and cute hats parading along Winnsboro’s historic Market Street, entrance to the Cultural Arts District designated in November, 2009 by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Booths at the festival include a “Puppy Picasso” art workshop where the pup gets paint on his paws and creates an artwork, a professional photography booth to take pictures of you and your pet, pet and companion Caricatures, Build-a-Bear, “Tricks” Competition, Costume Competition, APET Information Booth, obedience training demonstration, door prizes, snacks and a Silent Auction. Adoptable cats and dogs will also be looking for a caring companion. See details at www.winnsborotexas.com.
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Hatha Yoga classes started Tuesday, February 23rd 8:45am to 9:45am. Classes are scheduled over the next six weeks, with a cost of $12 per session. This is a great way to learn stretches you can do for a lifetime. To register for the class, call 903-342-0686 or 903-342-6758.
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Visual Art Lessons with Grahame Hopkins
Grahame Hopkins offers group and individual lessons in pastels, water color, oil and acrylic.
Call the Arts Centers for more details. 903 342 0686
GUITAR LESSONS WITH FRED HOWARD
Wednesday Afternoons - $20 for 30 minute lesson
Call for more information (903) 342 0686
Acoustic and electric guitar lessons offered to all ages.
Fred has over 30 years experience as a musician and is currently in the classic rock band, “Slightly Tilted”. His students range in age from elementary to the “young at heart!”
WANTED! Theatrical Professionals or Wannabes
All persons interested in participating in theatrical productions: Comedies, Musicals, Dramas, Dinner Theatre, Workshops and more.
WCA Community Theatre is being formed - WCA Theatre Group - Meeting monthly to plan productions. Call for meeting date and time.
It is our goal to have back-to-back productions throughout the year.
For more information or to RSVP: (903) 342 0686
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HIP HOP LESSONS FOR YOUTH - Let us know if your youth is interested
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Phone: 903.342.0696
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Summer hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-3pm)
Emergency Contacts:
Becky Pickett (903 342 6758)
Cindy Fisher (903 434 3006 or 903 365 2922)