Winnsboro Center for the Arts is pleased to present the town’s 14th annual Art & Wine Festival and to share the event’s impressive list of participating artists, wineries and vendors. The Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival returns to the downtown streets of this charming East Texas town November 10 and 11. The event allows guests to meander Winnsboro’s downtown Cultural Arts District while taking in juried artwork from more than 60 professional artists, wine sampling from 10 regional wineries, culinary treats from unique Texas food vendors and live music. Admission to the event is FREE; hours for Friday, November 10, are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with wineries open until 8 p.m.; hours for Saturday, November 11, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This year’s art offerings include paintings, sculptures, jewelry, glasswork, photography, textiles and more from professional artists locally and around the U.S. A sampling of what guests will find include Wendy Michelle Davis’s stunning acrylic florals, Ed Philips’s oil and acrylic landscapes, and Michael Malone’s wire sculptures. Shop for one-of-a-kind jewelry from Susan Langlois, Mary Lou Christie and Mary Meier. Take in gorgeous woodwork from Ingrid and Sam Qureshi and nature-focused photography from Jose Madrigal.

Also attending this year’s festival is Craighead Green Gallery from the Dallas Design District bringing fine contemporary art from national and International artists.

Wine sampling and purchase by the glass and bottle is available from 10 Upper East Side of Texas wineries including Landon Winery, Valle della Pace, Tara Winery, Maydelle Wines, Wall Street Winery, Wild Texas Wines, Rowdy Creek Ranch, Red Road Vineyard, Los Pinos Ranch Vineyard and Winery, and Walkers Mill Vineyard and Winery.

Food vendors include East Texas Rust BBQ, Mac Daddy’s Gourmet Mac & Cheese, Susie’s Food Truck, Maria’s Taqueria, and Coyote Smoke BBQ in addition to vendor booths featuring olive oils, jams and jellies, sweets, and meats.

Live music for the weekend includes Texas singer/songwriters Andrew Toole on Friday and Janis Thomas, Fritz Schultz, Chase Glover, and Kevin Tinney on Saturday.

While experiencing the festival, guests can also visit the quaint shops that line the downtown streets of Winnsboro. Several art galleries add significantly to the creative vibe including Modern Country Art and Design Gallery, Vanora Studio, and Winnsboro Center for the Arts’ Gallery Gift Shop and Annex Ceramics Store. The art center also features “Cowboy Tales,” an art exhibition with more than 60 pieces on display and for purchase. Numerous boutiques also present art among their offerings, and several eateries serve local and domestic wines along with diverse food menus.

The town of Winnsboro is the perfect setting for this annual event. In 2009, Winnsboro was one of the first Texas towns chosen by the Texas Commission for the Arts for its Cultural Arts District pilot program. The program supports communities with thriving cultural and artistic resources. Winnsboro also holds the designation of a Main Street City from the Texas Historical Commission, a downtown revitalization program that recognizes small-town economic health and community pride.

Winnsboro’s Cultural Arts District includes the Winnsboro Center for the Arts, whose goal is to bring educational programming, cultural experiences and entertainment to the people of Winnsboro and surrounding East Texas communities. The center is a vibrant venue that hosts concerts, theater productions, art exhibits, classes and workshops, and literary events and presents several large events throughout the year including the Art & Wine Festival.

For a full list of artists and more information about the event, visit the www.WinnsboroArtAndWineFestival.com.