A Holiday Tradition

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One-of-a-kind custom creations by artists and artisans available during the Holiday Arts Market & Open House set for

December 4 - 5

 
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This year’s Holiday Arts Market & Open House, will be held Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, at the Regional Arts Center, located at 312 West 4th Street in downtown Texarkana, Texas. Many of the artists you’ve come to know and love will showcase their wares, and three new artists will be introduced. Come start your Christmas shopping while searching for that special one-of-a-kind item. Artists will be featuring custom creations such as jewelry, paintings, pottery, scarves, handmade soaps, leather goods, honey, wooden bowls and baskets, and so much more.

“We have given a lot of thought about this year’s Holiday Arts Market and Open House,” said Jeanne Harrel, manager of For Arts’ Sake Gift Shop. “After talking to our artists and artisans, the vote was overwhelming to have the event.  With so many businesses already open and serving our community we felt that we too could offer this year’s Arts Market safely and with some social distancing.  Masks will be required by everyone walking in the doors. We’ll have fresh air circulating in all areas, and hand sanitizer will be located throughout the entire building.  Our goal is to provide a safe and clean environment for our artists and our shoppers, and for all to enjoy the market and begin the holiday spirit.”

Women For the Arts will provide spiced cider and prewrapped treats to help fortify shoppers.  A new feature this year will also be joining the market. A local food truck, will be serving delicious homemade entreés both days of the Arts Market.  LOT 1620, owned by Daisy & Oscar Hernandez, will be parked behind the Arts Center in the Farmers Market area.  Everyone is urged to check them out. 

The Holiday Arts Market has become a holiday tradition in Texarkana starting 12 years ago when TRAHC wanted to offer a place for local artists to showcase their artistry to the public.  The annual Holiday Open House at the Regional Arts Center became the perfect place for this event.  

Those needing a wheelchair accessible entrance are urged to use the new ramp located at the back of the Regional Arts Center building. Additionally, the building has an elevator inside to reach all three floors for shopping, as well as stairs.  

For more information about the event, please call the Regional Arts Center at 903-792-8681 or Jeanne Harrel at 903-277-3404. 

  1. Sarah and Mike Bobbit – soap
  2. Nina Cork – pottery
  3. Mark Thomas – leather goods
  4. Jon Welborn – wooden bowls
  5. Linda Alexander – baskets
  6. Glenda Griffin – honey
  7. Joseph Raymond – artist
  8. Mathew Cornelius – knives
  9. Christa Atchison – baked goods
  10. Jenny Dodez – jewelry
  11. Earlene Crowell – jewelry bags
  12. Kathy Douthit – knit works
  13. Rob and Brandy Zimmerman – laser designs
  14. Vicki Avery – doll clothes
  15. Kathy Madison – blown glass and jewelry
  16. Kay Reynolds – ornaments and holiday designs
  17. Donald Barfield – wood turner
  18. Roger Tipon – wood turner
  19. Four States Regional Art Club – artists
  20. Polly Cook – ceramics and art
  21. Gabrielle and Gary Bachers – scarves and art
  22. Lisa Clark – copper enamel jewelry
  23. Chris Thomas – pottery
  24. Peggy Whisenhunt – jewelry
  25. Denise Bolster – pottery
  26. Donna Corb – eco-dyed natural fabrics
  27. Leitha Herring – jewelry
  28. Debbie James – doodle stitch
  29. Tammy Pruitt – leather and jewelry
  30. Joyce Parry – pottery
  31. Monica and Dennis Sartin – soaps
  32. Nan Waits – jewelry
  33. Sarah Wright – jewelry
  34. Joel Wright – artist
  35. Andy Dodez - hiking sticks

TRAHC was formed in 1978 by community leaders with generous assistance from the Junior League of Texarkana.  TRAHC’s goals are to protect our own cultural resources and help empower local artists.  TRAHC is both a presenter and a preserver of historical legacies for the Perot Theatre and Regional Arts Center.

Women for the Arts was established in 1984 as a division of TRAHC.  Women for the Arts (WFA) partners with TRAHC to grow a strong arts-rich community through financial support and volunteerism.  WFA has raised and donated nearly $2,000,000 over the past years with fundraisers such as The Art of Fine Dining, The Picassos Tea and Party with Picassos.   The money has supported TRAHC’s art programs and classes for children in our area.  WFA is over 300 volunteers strong, involving women of all ages; our membership is open.