LOCAL SUPPORT AS CLASSIC AS A 1953 MERCURY.

Proceeds from the January, 2025 auction sale of this 1953 Ford Mercury Monterey Coupe donated by Barbara and Derwood Phillips benefits all four downtown registered 501(c)(3) arts organizations:

THE PALACE THEATRE

NAVARRO COUNCIL OF THE ARTS

WAREHOUSE LIVING ARTS CENTER

CORSICANA ARTIST & WRITER RESIDENCY

WHEN & WHERE : Throughout this fall season leading to the online auction in January 2025, the ’53 Mercury will be at the Warehouse, the Palace, 100 West, major downtown events, performances and various car club drives. Everywhere this car is parked, it reminds that local donations and audience attendance fuel these four art organizations.

September 28, October 10 & 17 -- Palace Theatre

October 19 -- Grand Opening of Campbell Plaza

October 23 – 26 -- Warehouse Living Arts Center

November 17 – Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown

November 30 – Small Business Saturday throughout Downtown

December 5 – A Christmas Carole, presented by WLAC at the Palace Theatre

December 7 – Open Studios at 100 West

CAR AUCTION : Details will post in November for when and how to bid on this car at mid-January 2025 auction through Richland Sales and Equipment / Small Town USA – 1-45.  For more details on the auction and the car, contact Susan Wilson, Susan.wilson@susanwilsonmarketing.com

Not interested in purchasing this car, but want to join in supporting the arts? Make a year-end donation to any or all of these local non-profit organizations. Select an organization’s support page for online giving here.

We thank Barbara and Derwood Phillips, Chuck’s Paint & Body, Joe B. Brooks, Richland Sales and Equipment / Small Town USA - I 45 for making this generous and creative donation possible, and all of our supporters who sustain and grow Corsicana’s vibrant arts.