It was back in 1988 that NorthPark Founder/art-loving philanthropist Raymond Nasher agreed with other city leaders that “Dallas would have the best opportunity for becoming a prominent business city with parallel growth in the North Texas region’s cultural community.” In fact, he was so committed to the idea that he created the Business Committee for the Arts using David … [Read more...] about 2022 Obelisk Awards To Kick-Off Business Council For The Arts 35th Anniversary Year
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BCA’s 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon Provided A Group Hug For The North Texas Arts
It was as if North Texas art lovers had a group hug on Wednesday, November 17, at the Fairmont Hotel’s International Ballroom. After nearly 18 months of beating beaten up by the COVID-19 virus restrictions, both the worker bees and their loyal supporters like Hal Brierley, Marena Gault, Cece Smith and Ford Lacy, Dallas City Councilperson Gay Donnell Willis, Chris … [Read more...] about BCA’s 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon Provided A Group Hug For The North Texas Arts
JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”
The 2021 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Rebecca and Philip Silvestri have just announced the plans and honorees for the 33rd annual Business Council for the Arts fundraising luncheon. On Wednesday, November 17, the following recipients will be honored at The Fairmont Dallas: Art Partnership Large — Toyota nominated by Debbie Storey of AT&T Performing Arts Center … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”
JUST IN: Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2021 Obelisk Awards
2021 Obelisk Award Co-Chairs Rebecca and Philip Silvestri have just announced details about nominations for the annual Business Council for the Arts (BCA) virtual fundraiser on Wednesday, November 17. Nominations are now being accepted for the following seven categories: Business Champion for the Arts, Arts Education, Distinguished Cultural Organization, Arts … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2021 Obelisk Awards
September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
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 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