TACA announces five 2024 recipients of its New Works Fund
DALLAS – October 28, 2024 – TACA – The Arts Community Alliance – announces Cara Mía Theatre, Soul Rep Theatre, Undermain Theatre, Teatro Dallas, and Pegasus Media Project are the recipients of its New Works Fund. This fund focuses 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. A diverse group of five arts organizations representing multidisciplinary new works will share the $125,000 distribution made possible by the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Texas Instruments. Additional support is provided by PNC, Embrey Family Foundation, The Rea Charitable Trust, and Anne Davidson, with founding support from the Donna Wilhelm Family Fund. Launched in 2012, the TACA New Works Fund was established to support the development and performance of innovative new works of art in Dallas County. In 2022, TACA’s Board of Directors endorsed the opportunity to refocus funding to amplify and cultivate artistic creation by underrepresented artists in the wake of the pandemic and racial justice reckoning.
The five 2024 TACA New Works grantees are:
Cara Mía TheatreYemaya Flamenco (in partnership with The Flame Foundation, The New Orleans Original BuckShop, and Mulato Teatro) ($30,000)
Soul Rep Theatre Company
Madam Queen by dianne tucker ($10,000)
Undermain Theatre
h*llo k*tty syndrome by Brian Dang ($25,000)
Teatro Dallas
Maria Sabina y Los Niños Santos by Cora Cardona ($25,000)
Pegasus Media Project
Convergence: Weaving Displacement Narratives ($35,000)
“New works of art are crucial to shaping the artistic identity of Dallas, both here locally and nationally,” said Maura Sheffler, Donna Wilhelm Family President and Executive Director. “Every year, we are energized by the wealth of creativity our community has to offer, and we are honored to support the creation of these five new works and the incredible artists and organizations behind them through this year’s TACA New Works Fund.”
Since its inception in 2012, TACA’s New Works Fund has awarded $1,275,000 to support the creation of 40 new works of art in North Texas. Since its founding in 1967, TACA has invested more than $34 million to 200+ arts organizations that produce artistic programming in Dallas County.
A panel of local and national artists and arts managers narrowed applicant organizations through a competitive application and review process followed by interviews by local nonprofit and arts experts. Panelists selected the recipients based on the artistic merit and integrity, impact, and feasibility of their projects.
About TACA
TACA – The Arts Community Alliance – invests in the vibrancy and resilience of a diverse Dallas arts community.
For over 50 years, TACA has worked to make North Texas’ cultural community one of the strongest in the nation. We envision an innovative, inclusive, sustainable cultural sector recognized for its essential contribution to a vibrant, prosperous community, ensuring that North Texas remains a vibrant and healthy place to live, work, and play.
For more information about TACA, call 214-520-3930 or visit taca-arts.org. Connect with TACA on Facebook at facebook.com/tacadallas, LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/tacadallas, or on Instagram at @TACADallas.
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