Since its creation by the late Raymond Nasher in 1988, Business Council for the Arts has had three executive directors including Pat Porter and Katherine Wagner. On Thursday, November 9, third Executive Director Stacie Adams oversaw the annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon to celebrate the people and organizations that have married the North Texas arts with the business … [Read more...] about 35th Obelisk Awards Luncheon Celebrated The Collaboration Of Commerce And Culture
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JUST IN: North Texas Arts Vet Stacie Wheelock Adams Named Business Council For The Arts CEO
Just as longtime Business Council for the Arts retiring CEO Katherine Wagner was ending her 14 years of supporting North Texas arts through all types of challenges including the legendary pandemic, it was announced that a very familiar name within the area's arts community was returning to the art-loving fold as Katherine's successor. That name is Stacie Wheelock … [Read more...] about JUST IN: North Texas Arts Vet Stacie Wheelock Adams Named Business Council For The Arts CEO
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts CEO Katherine Wagner To Retire At The End Of The Month
After 14 years of leading Business Council for the Arts (BCA) from Obelisk Awards to pandemic and everything in between, BCA CEO Katherine Wagner is retiring at the end of the month. According to BCA Founder’s Chair Nancy A. Nasher, “Katherine has been an excellent steward of this important organization. She has institutionalized best practices across the board while … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts CEO Katherine Wagner To Retire At The End Of The Month
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
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
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 Luncheon Honors Nine Individuals And Organizations With The 2018 Obelisk Awards
Twin trumpets sounded with a flourish, inviting an estimated 450 guests into lunch at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion in downtown Dallas on Friday, November 16. It was a fitting start to the 30th annual Obelisk Awards, which are presented by the Business Council for the Arts to herald individuals and institutions serving arts and cultural organizations in North Texas. Once … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Luncheon Honors Nine Individuals And Organizations With The 2018 Obelisk Awards
Awards Of Excellence Toasted Dallas’ Current Standouts As Well As Making A Historic Selfie
Louise Caldwell is an old pro when it comes to preparing for a fundraiser. On Thursday, November 1, she proved that as guests started arriving at The Fairmont Dallas for the Dallas Historical Society’s 2018 Awards for Excellence in Community Service Luncheon. Earlier in the day some called with a last minute request for a table. No problem. Louise had a table in reserve just … [Read more...] about Awards Of Excellence Toasted Dallas’ Current Standouts As Well As Making A Historic Selfie
2018 Award Of Excellence In Community Service Recipients Were Honored With A Patron Reception
The rain took the day off on Thursday, October 18, so naturally the fundraisers took full advantage of the opportunity. While Lisa and Clay Cooley’s complex played host to Hope Supply’s 4th annual fundraiser and a well-known couple opened their digs near Klyde Warren Park for fall cocktails (translation: a get-together for a local politico), the Dallas Historical Society … [Read more...] about 2018 Award Of Excellence In Community Service Recipients Were Honored With A Patron Reception
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: Dallas Historical Society Awards For Excellence
According to Dallas Historical Society Awards for Excellence Luncheon Coordinator/Advisor Louise Caldwell, "Under the new leadership of Board Chair Mary Suhm and Board President Veletta Lill, the Trustees of the Dallas Historical Society are honored to celebrate the recipients of the 2018 Awards for Excellence, which is bestowed on individuals who have demonstrated … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas Historical Society Awards For Excellence