Programs

Our Programs

For over 50 years, we have worked to establish North Texas’ arts and cultural community as one of the strongest in the nation. From our grants to our professional development workshops, all of our programs aim to support, strengthen and increase the artistic and administrative capabilities of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations throughout Dallas and North Texas.

Grantmaking Programs

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Catalyst Grants

Catalyst Grants provide vital unrestricted support to nonprofit arts organizations in Dallas County bianually.
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Pop-Up Grants

Pop-Up Grants provide support for arts organizations and artists that demonstrate creativity & innovation, exceptional quality, and accessibility & inclusion.
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New Works Fund Grants

New Works Fund Grants spur the creation of new artistic work of or by artists of color, LGBTQ+ artists, and female artists.

Capacity Building & Thought Leadership Programs

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Amplifier Workshops

Amplifier Workshops provide robust free tools and training to arts and cultural nonprofit organizations throughout North Texas.
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TACA Perforum

TACA Perforum is an annual, community-wide arts symposium designed to advance a collective vision for what a thriving arts and cultural community can
look like for Dallas and North Texas.

Photos on this page courtesy of:
Bruce Wood Dance
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
Cara Mía Theatre Co.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre