The rollout of TACA‘s New Works Fund recipients has just been announced. With a “focus on support for new works of performing, literary and visual art in varying stages of development by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous And People Of Color), LGBTQ+ and Female artists,” five group will share in the distribution of $125,000.
The recipients include the following:
- Cara Mia Theatre – $30,000 for “Yemaya Flamenco” in partnership with The Flame Foundation, The New Orleans Original BuckShop and Mulato Teatro
- Soul Rep Theatre Company – $10,000 for “Madam Queen” by dianne tucker
- Undermain Theatre – $25,000 for “h*llo k*tty” by Brian Dang
- Teatro Dallas – $25,000 for “Maria Sabina y Los Niños Santos” by Cora Cardona
- Pegasus Media Project – $35,000 for “Convergence: Weaving Displacement Narratives”
The selection was made by “a panel of local and national artists and arts managers who narrowed applicant organizations through a competitive application and review process followed by interviews by local nonprofit and arts experts. Panelists selected the recipients based on the artistic merit and integrity, impact, and feasibility of their projects.”
According to Donna Wilhelm Family President/Executive Director Maura Sheffler, “New works of art are crucial to shaping the artistic identity of Dallas, both here locally and nationally. Every year, we are energized by the wealth of creativity our community has to offer, and we are honored to support the creation of these five new works and the incredible artists and organizations behind them through this year’s TACA New Works Fund.”
Support of the New Works Fund has been made possible thanks to Presenting Sponsor Texas Instruments in addition to PNC, Embrey Family Foundation, The Rea Charitable Trust and Anne Davidson. Since 2012 when the Donna Wilhelm Family Fund launched the New Works Fund, it has provided more than $1,250,000 in support of the creation of 40 new North Texas works.
* Photo provided by TACA