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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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
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
Sharon Young And Steve Penrose To Receive 2024 TACA Silver Cup + Morton Meyerson To Be Honored
2024 Silver Cup Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Marguerite Hoffman have just announced plans for the TACA fundraiser. This year's Silver Cup honorees will be Stephen B.L. Penrose and Sharon Young . According to TACA's Donna Wilhelm Family President/Executive Director Maura Sheffler, "We are thrilled to announce that Sharon and Steve will be recognized at next … [Read more...] about Sharon Young And Steve Penrose To Receive 2024 TACA Silver Cup + Morton Meyerson To Be Honored
TACA Passes The $1M Mark For Its 2023 Fiscal Year Thanks To Jones Foundation And Catalyst Grants
With a little help from the Gene and Jerry Jones Foundation, TACA passed the $1M point in its fiscal year 2023 grant-making. As a result, TACA has just revealed that 45 Dallas County performing and visual art groups benefited from $400K in TACA's fourth round of Catalyst Grants, which are made "without restrictions and [are] designed to support high-performing area … [Read more...] about TACA Passes The $1M Mark For Its 2023 Fiscal Year Thanks To Jones Foundation And Catalyst Grants
JUST IN: Maura Sheffler Officially Named TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President And Executive Director
When TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President and Executive Director Terry Loftis moved from One Arts Plaza to the Meyerson Symphony Center to become Chief Advancement and Revenue Officer for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, December 1, longtime TACA staffer Maura Sheffler was tapped to step in as interim president and executive director. Now, three months later … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Maura Sheffler Officially Named TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President And Executive Director
TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
It’s not every day that you get two announcements from two non-profits about changes in personnel, but today was such a day. Within one minute this morning, TACA Board Chair Michael Meadows and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra each sent word heralding TACA President/Executive Director Terry Loftis’ change of professional scenery. Michael reported that after heading up the arts … [Read more...] about TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role