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
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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
JUST IN: TACA’s Catalyst Grant Funding $670,000 Results In 2023-2024 Total Arts Investment Of $1M+
After yesterday's great news about about a North Texas non-profit's collaboration's success, let's keep the good news rolling with an announcement from TACA. Word arrived that the arts-loving organization will "share $670,000 thanks to its 2024 Catalyst Grant funding." That brings a "total investment in the arts to over $1 million in 2023-2024" by TACA. With its awards … [Read more...] about JUST IN: TACA’s Catalyst Grant Funding $670,000 Results In 2023-2024 Total Arts Investment Of $1M+
DSOL’s Sold-Out Savor The Symphony Had Magic, Music And Marvelous Hall Wine For Tasting
Savor The Symphony Co-Chairs Nikki Beneke and Joanie Stephens decided to blend the whimsy of magic with the beauty of music at the Lakewood Country Club for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's annual fundraiser on Friday, April 12. With magician Giancarlo Bernini amazing guests and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Young Strings' Antonella Quintana providing the atmosphere for … [Read more...] about DSOL’s Sold-Out Savor The Symphony Had Magic, Music And Marvelous Hall Wine For Tasting
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
Thursday night as the skies took a break from the waves of blinding rain, the Business Council for the Arts held its “Cheers To Change” open house on the 10th floor of The Stack building overlooking Deep Ellum. While BCA CEO Stacie Adams greeted guests like BCA Chair of the Board Joel Austin, TRG Collaboration Officer Rhonda Contreras, Mary Pat Higgins and Evan Singer, BCA … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts “Cheers To Change” Includes New Digs, Logo And Obelisk Nominations Open
JUST IN: 2024 Centerstage 40’s Results In $400K For Dallas Theater Center And Plans For 2025 Gala
And news of the 2024 spring success stories keeps flowing in. As a result of the Dallas Theater Center's 2024 Centerstage 40 Gala at Fashion Industry Gallery on Saturday, May 4, Event Chair Hamilton Sneed sent news saying, "I'm pleased to let you know that our net fundraising total from 2024's event is $400,000 which we are thrilled about!" So thrilled and energized that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Centerstage 40’s Results In $400K For Dallas Theater Center And Plans For 2025 Gala
JUST IN: 2023-2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presents $1,250,000 Check To Dallas Symphony Orchestra
In her final hours as president of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, Nancy Labadie was chock full of surprises, to the delight of many yesterday at Royal Oaks Country for the DSOL Spring Tea. Topping all was the presentation of a check for $1,250,000 to Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy. The monies were provided thanks to the DSOL's four major … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023-2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presents $1,250,000 Check To Dallas Symphony Orchestra
JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up L.A. Philharmonic
It was at the recent Mad Hatter's Lunch on Thursday, April 11, that Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy was asked whether she was staying in Dallas. No, there had been no rumors about her heading elsewhere, but it seemed only logical. After all, having established a remarkable reputation for heading up the DSO since her arrival in 2018, it seemed natural that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up L.A. Philharmonic
Erykah Badu To Be Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s The Big Dance
One of North Texas' favorite toe-tapping, highfalutin fundraisers has just hit the boards with news. Dallas Black Dance Theatre's (DBDT) "The Big Dance" Co-Chairs Tiffaney D. Hunter and Ebonie Hughey Jackson announced that in celebration of the DBDT's Dallas Black Dance Academy's (DBDA) 50th anniversary year, the event will take place on Saturday, June 1, at the … [Read more...] about Erykah Badu To Be Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s The Big Dance
Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
Was it really, truly 40 years ago that North Texas' Dallas Children's Theater was born in 1984 as Robyn Flatt's brainchild? All she had was her dream, $500 and a heaping amount of determination. Thanks to Robyn and others who saw the importance of nurturing creativity in youngsters, North Texas kids have embraced the magic of the performing arts, including sensory-friendly … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Plans Announced With A Caveat About Website Availability
As reported previously, there's a North Texas fundraising collision of sorts taking place on Saturday, September 28. And it's going to result in NBC5's morning co-chairs on opposite sides of the area. NBCs' longtime Cattle Baron's Ball emcee Deborah Ferguson will be on stage at Southfork for the North Texas American Cancer fundraiser with Carrie Underwood on the main … [Read more...] about 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Plans Announced With A Caveat About Website Availability