The Wilson Performing Arts Center has a full calendar of events ahead, with student art, live performances, summer camps, new music lessons and the rollout of its 2026–27 season.
Executive Director Val Zane said the Wilson recently hosted an open house for the Inman Elementary art show, featuring student artwork throughout the building, including hot air balloons hanging from the ceiling. The display will remain open to the public through June 17, and visitors can stop in during open hours to view the work
Wilson Performing Arts Center
- Executive Director: Val Zane
- Website: wilsonartscenter.org
- Main phone number mentioned: 712-623-3135
- Ticket phone number also mentioned for “Legally Blonde”: 712-623-3183
- Email for volunteer/set help: info@wilsonartscenter.org
Inman Elementary Art Show
- Open house was held the night before the interview
- Artwork remains on display through June 17
- Features student artwork and hot air balloon displays
Spring Piano and Vocal Recital
- Date: Thursday, May 28
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Admission: $10 adults, kids free
“Legally Blonde: The Musical”
- Performance dates: June 5, 6, 7 and June 12, 13, 14
- Director: Julie Murren
- Sponsor: Houghton State Bank
- Hair sponsor: The Rustic Blonde
- Tickets available at wilsonartscenter.org
Volunteer Set-Building Help Needed
- For “Legally Blonde”
- Help needed with building, lifting, painting and power tools
- Work session: Saturday, May 9, 3 to 9 p.m.
- Additional sessions: Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16
- Contact: 712-623-3135 or info@wilsonartscenter.org
The Wilson Sip & Paint
- Date: Thursday, June 18
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Cost: $40 per person
- Registration deadline: June 11
- Project: sunset painting
- Participants may bring their own beverage
The Day the Crayons Quit Camp
- Dates: July 6–10
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Ages: 6 to 12
- Friday performance: 5 p.m.
- Cost: $175
- Children should bring lunch each day
Frozen Jr. Camp
- Dates: July 20–26
- Ages: 8 to 18
- Performances:
- Saturday, July 25, 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 26, 2:30 p.m.
- Performance tickets: $10
- Proceeds support the Wilson scholarship fund
New Guitar, Bass and Ukulele Lessons
- Teacher: Josh Craig
- Red Oak native, award-winning artist
- Instruments: guitar, bass, ukulele
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Friday all day and evening
- Cost: $100 per month
- Weekly 30-minute lessons
Other Lessons
- Tara Marsden: drum and voice
- Becky Neff: piano and voice
- Cost: $80 per month
- Beginner through advanced students welcome
- Scholarship program available for children and adults
2026–27 Season Passes
- Current pass holders can renew through June 1
- New season passes go on sale June 1
- Regular single tickets go on sale July 1
- Season pass cost: $250
- Includes all 14 shows
- Offers more than 40% savings
- Includes discounts for lessons, camps and extra tickets
Shows Mentioned for 2026–27
- “Pump Boys and Dinettes”
- Rock for Vets
- The Harp Twins
- The Harp Twins perform November 28 at the Wilson to launch their world tour
