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Art Dash Party date announced to benefit Local Arts during The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival weekend
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Art Dash Party, one of the highly anticipated events of The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival weekend. Presented by The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy, the signature event will take place Friday, April 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.
Proceeds from the Art Dash Party directly benefit The Woodlands Arts Council’s year-round outreach programs, including student scholarships, microgrants, and outreach programs serving schools and seniors in our community.
More than 500 art collectors, artists, patrons, sponsors, and community leaders are expected to attend the annual celebration, which officially launches festival weekend. The Art Dash Party sets the tone for three inspiring days devoted to fine art, entertainment, and meaningful community connection.
At the heart of the evening is the exhilarating 60-Second Art Dash. More than 100 original works, generously donated by the Festival’s nationally juried fine artists, will be displayed. Dash ticket holders preview the artwork, plan their strategy, and await the countdown. When their number is called, participants have just 60 seconds to race for and claim their chosen piece — transforming the ballroom into a thrilling celebration of art and competition.
The evening will also feature a live auction of “Spring Reflection,” the 2026 Featured Artwork by Taman VanScoy, along with the first two Dashes of the night. Guests will also enjoy gourmet cuisine, curated cocktails, and live music in an energetic, gallery-style atmosphere designed for conversation, collecting, and celebration.
The 2026 Art Dash Party is co-chaired by Dr. Ann K. Snyder, Past Chairman of The Woodlands Township Board of Directors, and Bruce C. Tough, Principal, Founder, and Chief Believer of Tough Law Firm.
“The Art Dash Party celebrates creativity while directly advancing The Woodlands Arts Council’s mission to enrich our region through arts and cultural programming,” said Dr. Snyder and Mr. Tough. “When our community gathers to support this event, they are expanding access to meaningful artistic and educational opportunities for future generations.”
The Woodlands Arts Council extends its gratitude to the 2026 Art Dash Party table sponsors todate: Avion Wealth, Charbonneau Interiors, Garcia Real Estate Group, the Leto-Davis family, Haynie & Company, Howard Hughes Communities, Stibbs & Co., P.C., Stilwell, Earl & Apostolakis LLP, The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy, and Tough Law Firm.
Art Dash Party Admission Tickets and a limited number of 60-Second Dash Tickets are available now at www.TheWoodlandsArtsCouncil.org. Admission Tickets also include General Admission access to The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, taking place April 10–12, 2026.
Event Details:
Art Dash Party, presented by The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
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 $1.8 million into the community over the past 20 years.
Source: The Woodlands Arts Council
