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
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High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named
The annual reveal event announcing the winner of the Nasher Sculpture Center's prestigious Nasher Prize is always upbeat and somewhat dramatic, and this year's proved true to form. Once again, the invitation-only gathering at Cindy and Howard Rachofsky's Warehouse Dallas art space—held on Tuesday, September 25—attracted a crowd of high-powered art-world … [Read more...] about High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named
JUST IN: 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Is German Artist Isa Genzken
Members of the international selection jury called her work unpredictable and "influential and unique," adding that it "feels fresh and young." So the Nasher Sculpture Center announced tonight that German artist Isa Genzken would receive its fourth annual Nasher Prize.Called the most ambitious international award in sculpture, the Nasher Prize confers $100,000 on an … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Is German Artist Isa Genzken
MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight/First Night
According to First Sight/First Night Co-Chairs Dianne B. and Mark H. LaRoe,Two of the most captivating fundraisers of the fall are First Sight Fashion Show and Luncheon and First Night Pre-Performance Dinner and After Party, The Dallas Opera’s season kick-off events. Important revenue is raised and awareness is gained for the company’s splendid 2017-2018 programming. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight/First Night
JUST IN: Sanjiv Yajnik Named Chair-Elect And Nancy Nasher Vice Chair-Elect Of Dallas Symphony Association Board Of Governors
Looking to the future, the Dallas Symphony Association Board of Governors leadership has been announced. While it won’t be official until the Association’s meeting this fall, Sanjiv Yajnik will serve as chairman of the board and will work with Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Jonathan Martin, his executive team and Music Director Jaap van Zweden, who is in his final year … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sanjiv Yajnik Named Chair-Elect And Nancy Nasher Vice Chair-Elect Of Dallas Symphony Association Board Of Governors