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Cheers! VIP Preview kicks off Texas Fine Craft Show with Night of Glamour, Artistry, and Community Spirit
The Texas Fine Craft Show returns for its second year, opening in style with Cheers! A Premier Evening of Shopping, the exclusive VIP preview that sets the stage for a weekend of fine craft. Taking place on Friday, September 26, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, Cheers! invites guests to sip sparkling wine, savor gourmet hors d’oeuvres, enjoy live entertainment, and explore an extraordinary collection from 60 nationally juried fine craft artists, before the show opens to the public. Tickets to the Cheers! preview event and Texas Fine Craft Show are still available at TheWoodlandsArtsCouncil.org with proceeds benefitting the arts.
Adding to Cheers! excitement, local leaders will step into the spotlight as models, showcasing jewelry and wearables designed and crafted by participating artists. This year’s models include Nelda Luce Blair, President/Owner of The Blair Law Firm, P.C.; Cindy Heiser, Business Owner, Community Leader, and The Woodlands Township Board Director, Noemi Gonzalez, Market Street General Manager, Dr. Maria Holmes, TWAC Past President and Former SHSU Honors College Associate Dean, Dr. Ann K. Snyder, Immediate Past Chair of The Woodlands Township Board of Directors; and Alison Stringer Yee, Former Hospitality Leader and Dedicated Community Volunteer. Miguel Lopez, Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber President, will be the Emcee for the evening, making the night more memorable. Their participation reflects the vital connection between leadership, creativity, and community.
“We invite our community to support artistry and craftsmanship,” said Haley Garcia, Texas Fine Craft Show Chair and President of The Woodlands Arts Council Board of Directors. “Cheers! is a celebration of community and creativity, offering an exclusive preview that sets the stage for a weekend of discovery and inspiration.”
The Texas Fine Craft Show continues through the weekend, transforming the venue into an immersive showcase of artistry and design. Juried fine craft artists from across the country will present exceptional creations in ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, wood, wearable art, and more, offering an unparalleled opportunity for collectors, art lovers, and design enthusiasts to discover one-of-a-kind works.
Texas Fine Craft Show Information
Date: September 26-28, 2025
Venue: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel
Show Hours:
- Friday, September 26: 5 PM- 9 PM (Cheers! Opening event)
- Saturday, September 27: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday, September 28: 12 PM- 5 PM
Parking: Complimentary parking is available for patrons on the 4th floor of the Town Center Garage.
Tickets: Available online here
Cheers! Tickets include full access to the entire weekend.
Proceeds benefit The Woodlands Arts Council’s Programs and its mission of Making Art Matter.
The Texas Fine Craft Show is generously sponsored by Woodforest National Bank, The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy, Howard Hughes, and The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel.
About The Woodlands Arts Council
The Woodlands Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching our region through cultural and educational programming that encourages, supports, and promotes the visual, performing, and literary arts. As the producer of the award-winning The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, the Texas Fine Craft Show, and Young Makers Market, the Arts Council fulfills its mission year-round through student scholarships, microgrants, public art installations, and arts education outreach programs. Established with the mission “Because Art Matters,” the council has invested over $1.7 million into the community over the past 20 years. This impact has only been possible thanks to the incredibly generous support of our community volunteers, donors, and sponsors.
Source: The Woodlands Arts Council
