Downtown’s art organizations have officially launched their fall fundraising campaign with an unusual concept of depicting local support and donations with a classic 1953 Ford Mercury Monterey Coupe, to be auctioned off and proceeds split between the Palace Theatre, Warehouse Living Arts Center, Navarro Council of the Arts and the Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency.
The donation of this classic car gave the groups the opportunity to move beyond the stages and gallery spaces to have the car attend events around town to underscore local giving. All four downtown organizations are registered 501(c)(3) non-profits. The car was donated by Barbara and Derwood Phillips, with support from Chucks Paint & Body, Joe B. Brooks and Richland Sales and Equipment, and will be auctioned off in January in an online auction. Car lovers and art supporters may spot the car outside the Palace Theatre, Warehouse Living Arts Center, at the dedication of the Campbell Arts Plaza downtown, Annual Tree Lighting, Open Studios at 100 West and other events.
The public is encouraged to make a year-end tax-deductible donation to any or all four organizations at https://linktr.ee/corsicanaartsdistrict
