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 … [Read more...] about TACA’s Five 2024 New Works Funds Recipients Announced
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Dallas Symphony Association Executive Board Leadership Announced
Former Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) executive Michelle Miller Burns has returned to the North Texas arts community after a hiatus of six years, when she headed up the Minnesota Orchestra. After getting back home to the Meyerson as the DSO's Ross Perot President/CEO, she has announced the leadership for the Dallas Symphony Association (DSA) board of … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Association Executive Board Leadership Announced
GROVEL ALERT: Business Council For The Arts’ 2024 Obelisk Awards Luncheon
As the Full Moon looked like it had been plucked from Central Casting Thursday night, North Texas art lovers had the ideal spot to celebrate the Business Council For The Arts' 2024 Obelisk Awardees and their nominees. Taking place at Chris Parvin's state-of-the-art mansion in Old Highland Park, Bernbaum/Magadini Architects' Bruce Bernbaum told the invite-only crowd of art … [Read more...] about GROVEL ALERT: Business Council For The Arts’ 2024 Obelisk Awards Luncheon
Art Advocates Gayle Halperin And Jim Nugent To Receive TACA’s 2025 Silver Cup Award
2025 TACA Silver Cup Award Co-Chairs Phil Clemmons, John Dayton, Tara Lewis and Donna Wilhelm have just announced the plans for the 47th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the fundraiser will honor Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Executive Director Gayle Halperin and “one of Dallas’ foremost arts advocates" Jim Nugent on Wednesday, May … [Read more...] about Art Advocates Gayle Halperin And Jim Nugent To Receive TACA’s 2025 Silver Cup Award
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts’ Obelisk Awardees Class Of 2024 Revealed
Business Council For the Arts CEO Stacie Wheelock Adams has just revealed the 2024 recipients of the Obelisk Awards. Presented by Capital One on Thursday, November 14, at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, the 2024 Obelisk Awards Luncheon will honor the following individuals and organizations: Visionary Non-profit Arts Leader – Samuel S. Holland, PhD. Dean … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts’ Obelisk Awardees Class Of 2024 Revealed
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shakespeare Dallas
According to Shakespeare Dallas’ Interim Executive And Artistic Director Jenni Stewart, “As the summer sun sets over North Texas, a different kind of star lights up the night sky—the spirit of giving! Every year, Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day transforms our community, and for Shakespeare Dallas, it’s nothing short of a dream. “North Texas Giving … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shakespeare Dallas
AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Longtime Arts Aficionado Matrice Ellis-Kirk
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is honoring longtime area aficionado Matrice Ellis-Kirk at its Bravo! Gala on Thursday, November 21, at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. As a founding member of the Center's board of directors back in 2000, she has chaired the board from 2016-2020 as well as being involved in its creation in the 15 years before it … [Read more...] about AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Longtime Arts Aficionado Matrice Ellis-Kirk
JUST IN: 2025 Junior Symphony Ball Steering Committee Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday At 9 A.M.
Students are hardly back in classrooms and already the 2025 Junior Symphony Ball plans are high-kicking with Co-Chairs Tanner Krug of Jesuit College Prep of Dallas, Gracelyn Nix and Jack Steed of Highland Park High School, Clara Tolleson and Johnny Willingham of Episcopal School of Dallas, Emerson Mayes of Bishop Lynch High School, Teddy Fleiss of St. Mark's School of Texas, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Junior Symphony Ball Steering Committee Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday At 9 A.M.
Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
Mea Culpa: This post was supposed to be published on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. But the internet gremlins hijacked the post. Drat! Our apologies to the DFW business- and art-loving community. The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) "Cheers To Change" open house showing off its new digs had all the elements of guests no-showing on the night of Thursday, May 30. In … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
TACA’s Second Arts Accelerator Group Revealed Thanks To Partnership With Suzanne Smith
There are times when little-known non-profits need a pat on the back and an uplift financially to achieve their goals. TACA's Arts Accelerator program has provided both for area art groups. The "10-month cohort-based program is designed to increase organizational capacity, teach new business and leadership skills, build collaborative connections, and create strategic plans … [Read more...] about TACA’s Second Arts Accelerator Group Revealed Thanks To Partnership With Suzanne Smith
2024 Obelisk Chair Courtney Johnson Will Be Joined By Mohua and Sanjiv Yanik As Honorary Co-Chairs
Things are moving right along for the fall activities. Business Council for the Arts CEO Stacie Adams just provided an update on the 2024 Obelisk Awards luncheon taking place on Thursday, November 14, at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District. Taking the helm for the North Texas area fundraiser will be Chair Courtney Johnson. According to Stacie, “Courtney … [Read more...] about 2024 Obelisk Chair Courtney Johnson Will Be Joined By Mohua and Sanjiv Yanik As Honorary Co-Chairs