What a great way to kick off September! Two groups have just launched online applications/nominations. They're great opportunities to salute the heroes/heroines in North Texas and to open up a chance to receive grants to help Dallas County kiddos. First, 2023 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Rachael and Evan Singer have opened the online nominations for the 2023 Business Council for … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts And 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Start September With Applications/ Nominations
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Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2023 Obelisk Awards
While some pretties are still lolling around the pool slathering on lotion, others are shunning the sun worshiping. Instead they're ginning up their gray matter to come up with their recommendations for the Business Council for the Arts (BCA) 2023 Obelisk Awards. Longtime BCA supporters/2023 Obelisk Co-Chairs Rachael and Evan Singer and Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy A. … [Read more...] about Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2023 Obelisk Awards
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: 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”
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 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
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
JUST IN: 2017 Obelisk Award Recipients And Keynote Speaker Announced For Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon
Obelisk Award Luncheon Co-Chairs Thai-Ian Tran and Steve Roth have just announced the luncheon keynote speaker and the recipients of the 2017 Obelisk Awards that is annually presented by Business Council For The Arts. Addressing the group of art lovers will be Nasher Haemisegger Fellow for the National Center for Arts Research and former Brooklyn Academy of Music President … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 Obelisk Award Recipients And Keynote Speaker Announced For Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon