It will be a celebration for the senses during the annual Denison Fall Art Tour Nov. 7-8. Held in downtown Denison, the tour encompasses two days of artwork and demonstrations of all types, along with music and foods.

Activities on Saturday run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. A full day of demonstrations is scheduled in oils, encaustic, wood turning, gourds, mosaic wood, watercolor, wheel throwing, acrylics, sculpture, charcoal, ceramics, designs of the ancients, and lighting for artists. They will be held at the many downtown galleries. A reception for Charles Lai will be held from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Mary Karam Gallery.

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, there will be a celebration at Heritage Park on Main Street, commemorating Deison's designation as one the state's new Arts and Cultural Districts. Making the presentation will be Dr. Gary Gibbs and Jim Bob McMillan of the Texas Commission on the Arts. Also present will be State Rep. Larry Phillips.

Another special event on Saturday will be the Rauki Rumble from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Heritage Park. The unique event features master potters "raku" firing their works.

Sunday's activities will begin at noon and continue until 5 p.m. Demonstrations on pastels, gourds, acrylics, encaustic, and Photoshop begin at noon and run until 4 p.m. in the various galleries.

A variety of special shows and sales will be held at various galleries on both days.

In addition to the artwork and demonstrations, local musicians of many genres will be performing throughout the tour. The many downtown eateries will also be open, as will the winery.

For a complete schedule of demonstrations, artists' receptions, and other special events, go to www.smalltownbigart.com.