On Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. CST, I will host a webinar on funding opportunities for the creative arts.

Please join me and representatives from Nat'l Endow f/t Arts, NEH, and Texas Arts.

To register for the webinar, click the link below:

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Calling all artists engaged in social practice in AR, KS, MO, NE, OK, & TX!
Mid-America Arts All Interchange applications are open. 16 artists will be awarded $25K fellowships to support themselves and their practice.

Apply by April 15 at interchangeartistgrant.art!

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TCA's March newsletter is out now, with news you can use: a grant deadline, a foundations convening, Young Masters, Poetry Out Loud, rural tours, and increasing festival attendance! Photo: Ty Husak Photography
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This morning, TCA Commissioners approved the 2024 class of 15 Young Masters! Young Masters provides exemplary students in grades 8-11 with $10K to pursue advanced study in their chosen art form, before college.
More information is at arts.texas.gov/initiatives/yo….

Congratulations to Austin’s Rosie Flores rosie flores, who was just announced as one of the 2024 National Heritage Fellows by @neaarts! Each fellowship includes a $25,000 award.

A bio and sample of Rosie Flores' music is here: arts.gov/honors/heritag…

Apply by 2/23 for an Artistic Innovations Grant
Grants up to $15K for artists & organizations for the creation of new, original works for audiences in Mid-America Arts All’s 6-state region (incl. TX).
Apply Now: maaa.org/artisticinnova…

Photo courtesy Kathryn Wilson & Recovery Mural Project.

The deadline to register for the Texas Public Art Administrators Annual Meeting is 2/10! The meeting will be held March 1-2 in San Antonio. Full info at arts.texas.gov/jobs-opportuni…

TCA's February newsletter is out, with some special events to add to your calendar: the Texas Poetry Out Loud finals on 2/24, our Speaker Series session on foundations on 3/26, and the Young Masters celebration on 4/16.

See the whole newsletter at conta.cc/3HKVjpd

TCA is hiring a program administrator for our grants team. This position will work with multidiscipline and community arts organizations, and cultural tourism interests, among other duties. Full info, and the link to the State application form, are at: arts.texas.gov/jobs-opportuni…

We're excited to announce more than $32 million in arts funding to organizations nationwide! Recipients include organizations from all 50 states, DC, & Puerto Rico, & creative writing fellowships in prose & fellowships to support translation projects. bit.ly/3SvTCCf

TCA is pleased to share news of appointments to our board. We look forward to working with our three new Commissioners, welcoming back reappointed Commissioner Patty Nuss, and celebrating the leadership of our new Chair, Karen Partee.
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TCA's January newsletter is full of grant & growth opportunities. We're also sharing a story of the community connections that happened when Midland Festival Ballet hosted the Regional Dance America/Southwest conference. Photo: P.W. Dance Photography. conta.cc/3NMDTvy

Due 12/31/23!

Classics For Kids invites applications for its matching grant program for incorporating string instruments in K-12 music education programs. All instruments in the string family are supported (including guitars and ukuleles).

More info: classicsforkids.org/apply-for-a-gr…

Our December newsletter is out, and filled with arts resources, opportunities, and cheer. See it all at conta.cc/3R5yzVc

Photo courtesy of Garland's Bankhead Cultural Arts District.

If you're interested in applying to be on the 2024-2026 Texas Touring Roster, TCA is offering an optional Q&A session tomorrow, 12/1, at 3:00 PM Central.
Register for the Q&A at zoomgov.com/meeting/regist…

TCA's November newsletter is out now, with deadlines for grants and opportunities, a grantee feature full of joy, and two opportunities to attend-- and speak at-- TCA listening sessions! See it all at conta.cc/47cosEc!

Photo courtesy of Thank You Darlin' Foundation

Monday motivation for our 11/1 Young Masters deadline!
We are proud to have contributed to 2012 Young Master My'Kal Stromile's development as a younger artist, & looking forward to doing that for another 15 teen artists this year! bostonballet.org/stories/form-a…

The Young Masters grant application deadline is 11/1-- that's in ~2 weeks! Are you a highly talented artist in grade 8-11? Want funding to hone your craft? Selected artists will receive grants of $5K/year for up to 2 years & life-changing opportunities. arts.texas.gov/initiatives/yo…

TCA is accepting applications to the 2024-2026 Texas Touring Roster through 1/31/24.
TCA has prepared a wealth of resources to help applicants prepare for this highly competitive program, all linked in the program guidelines (arts.texas.gov/ow/tcagrant/TX…).