The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
Business Council for the Arts
Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
2020 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Mimi Crume Sterling and Cari Walls have announced the final details for the annual fundraiser for the Business Council for the Arts. Taking place on Tuesday, November 17, the event, it was decided, will follow the trend of the season and be virtual from noon to 1 p.m., with Comerica Bank Senior VP/Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dye … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
Deadline Approaches For Business Council For The Arts’ 2020-2021 Leadership Arts Institute
If ever there was a time when North Texas art groups could use a helping hand, it’s now. With museums and performing art groups being shuttered and staffs being furloughed or let go, it’s a bleak time. Luckily, these organizations have an ace up their proverbial sleeve. That is the collection of people who volunteer to serve on their boards. From business leaders to … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaches For Business Council For The Arts’ 2020-2021 Leadership Arts Institute
Nasher Windows Provides A Showplace For North Texas Artists Friday Through Wednesday
Back in the early '90s, Dallas arts were suffering the fallout of a recessionary climate. At the same time, Dallas’ CBD buildings were having lackluster occupancy. Raymond Nasher’s Business Council for the Arts (formerly called Dallas Business Committee for the Arts) Director Pat Porter arranged relationships between the various art groups with the building landlords. In … [Read more...] about Nasher Windows Provides A Showplace For North Texas Artists Friday Through Wednesday
Business Council For The Arts Is Accepting Nominations For 2020 Obelisk Awards
Business Council for the Arts CEO Katherine Wagner has just revealed that Neiman’s Corporate Culture and Philanthropy VP Mimi Sterling will do an encore as chair of the 2020 Obelisk Award Luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, November 17, at the Fairmont. But what's an awards luncheon without awardees? So, nominations are now being accepted for the following … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Is Accepting Nominations For 2020 Obelisk Awards
Obelisk Awards Luncheon Recovered From An Oops Thanks To Two Good-Natured Recipients
At 11:30 on Friday, November 15, the reception for the Business Council for the Arts' 2019 Obelisk Award Luncheon in the Fairmont Dallas' International Room Lobby was underway. The honorees had already been at a run-through of the day’s program and the VIP reception since 9:30. There were on stage in the International Ballroom getting their final instructions. Jane McGarry was … [Read more...] about Obelisk Awards Luncheon Recovered From An Oops Thanks To Two Good-Natured Recipients
2019 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Including KERA’s Mary Anne Alhadeff’s Receiving The Lifetime Achievement Award
2019 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Mimi Crume Sterling and Jessica Liu Beasley have just announced the recipients of the Business Council for the Arts’ fundraiser at the Fairmont on Friday, November 15. This year’s collection of honorees include the following: Arts Education — The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation nominated by Chamberlain Performing Arts and the Plano Symphony … [Read more...] about 2019 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Including KERA’s Mary Anne Alhadeff’s Receiving The Lifetime Achievement Award
Business Council For The Arts’ 2019 Obelisk Award Co-Chairs And Nominees Announced
Business Council for the Arts CEO Katherine Wagner revealed that the organization founded by the late Ray Nasher in 1988 will celebrate it 31st Obelisk Awards with a stellar line up of co-chairs and nominees. Co-Chairing the luncheon that will take place on Friday, November 15, at the Fairmont Dallas are a couple of gals who are well versed in the support of the arts Neiman … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts’ 2019 Obelisk Award Co-Chairs And Nominees Announced
Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception
With the 2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon less than a month away, the class of 2018 awardees were honored by the Business Council for the Arts leadership with a reception on Wednesday, October 17, at the Thompson and Knight offices at One Arts Plaza. Here is a report from the field: Business Council for the Arts (BCA) hosted an evening reception on Wednesday, October 17, … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon
According to Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon Co-Chairs Victoria and Hunter McGrath, Please join us, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger, for the 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Presentation and Luncheon on Friday, November 16, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion. The annual fundraiser benefiting Business … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon
Business Council For The Arts Hosted The Inaugural Arts And Healthcare Breakfast
Belo Mansion was bubbling with early birds like Amy Hofland, Susan Sayles, Cynthia Krause, Lynn Rushton, Boski Sharma, Gail and Robert Sachson, Janet Putek, Cindy and Armand Schwartz, Calvert Collins-Bratton with her mother Susan Sanders, Kevin Hurst and Business Council for the Arts (BCA) CEO Katherine Wagner on the morning of Wednesday, June 6, for the Inaugural Arts And … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Hosted The Inaugural Arts And Healthcare Breakfast