Annual Board Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:30 AM VIA ZOOM CONFERENCE Zoom Link
Dial-In: #346-248-7799 or #669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 1438 5147 Passcode: 859725 Annual Board Meeting Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:30 AM VIA ZOOM CONFERENCE Zoom Link Dial-In Either Number #346-248-7799 or #669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 811 1438 5147 | Passcode: 859725
AGENDA
I. Call to Order Leslie Ward, Board Chair
II. Approval of Minutes ACTION Tania Schwartz, Vice Chair
III. Confirmation of the New Board of Directors for 2021 ACTION John Beckworth, Nominations and Governance Chair
IV. Welcome and Updates Leslie Ward, Board Chair a. New Board and Staff Introductions b. Partner Updates i. Texas Commission on the Arts, Gary Gibbs, Executive Director ii. Texans for the Arts, Ann Graham, Executive Director
V. Finance Report Marvin Blum, Finance Chair Jesse Dominguez, CFO a. Investment Report Update, Luther King Capital Management, Craig Hester & Jeremy Blackman b. Approval of the FY 2020-2021 Budget ACTION
VI. Executive Director Report Heidi Marquez Smith, Executive Director
VII. Development Report Guillermo Nicolas, Development Chair
VIII. Advocacy Report Mindy Ellmer, Advocacy Chair Lisa Kaufman, Davis Kaufman PLLC
IX. Texas Medal of Arts Awards Linda LaMantia and Judy Robison, TMAA Chairs
X. Trust Programs Report Jenny Parry, Director of Programs
XI. Texas Women for the Arts Report Tania Schwartz, TWA Board Liaison
XII. Communications Report Gay Gaddis, Communications Chair Kenneth Franco, Communications Manager
XIII. Final Comments and Adjourn Leslie Ward, Board Chair
To be the leading voice for the arts in education, advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting the artistic excellence of our state.
BOARD MEETING DATES 2020-2021 Board Meetings will be virtual, compliant with COVID-19 gathering restrictions and safety. We are hopeful things will begin to recover by mid next year. September 10, 2020 Annual Board Meeting / New Board Member Orientation December 3, 2020 Quarterly Board Meeting & Holiday Social February 4, 2021 Quarterly Board Meeting May 6, 2021 Quarterly Board Meeting September 23, 2021 Annual Board Meeting / New Board Member Orientation October 18-19, 2021 Texas Medal of Arts Awards – Austin, TX (SAVE THE DATE!)
NOTABLE DATES September 1, 2020 Beginning of the Fiscal Year September 24, 2020 State of the Arts Council Meeting October 1, 2020 TWA Grant Application Opens October 16, 2020 Deadline to submit TMAA Honoree Nominations October 22, 2020 State of the Arts Council Meeting November 1, 2020 Trust Board of Directors annual dues and donations due November 5, 2020 Arts Education Task Force Meeting December 1, 2020 TWA Grant Application Closes January 12, 2021 First day of the 87th Texas Legislative Session February 2021 State of the Arts Report Published February 2021 Arts Advocacy Day TBD May 17 – 18, 2021 TWA Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX July 1, 2021 First Year Teacher Grants August 2021 Texas Young Masters Application Opens August 15, 2021 First Year Teacher Grants Close August 31, 2021 End of the Fiscal Year October 18 – 19, 2021 Texas Medal of Arts Awards, Austin, TX November 2021 Texas Young Masters Application Closes Fall 2021 TWA Trip New York City (rescheduled)
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PW: TXCT2021! I. Call to Order Leslie Ward, Board Chair 2020 TEXAS YOUNG MASTER
Keshav Srinivasan Austin, Music • 11th Grade
Keshav Srinivasan has been studying violin with Daniel Gee Cordova for the past 11 years. He is a junior at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) in Austin, where he is concertmaster of the honors orchestra. He is a member of the Austin Youth Symphony Orchestra and was selected for the 2020 Texas Music Educators Association’s All-State Symphony Orchestra. Keshav plans to use his Young Masters award to further his violin study at multiple violin institutes this summer. II. Approval of Minutes Tania Schwartz, Vice Chair Quarterly Board Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 9:30 AM VIA ZOOM CONFERENCE https://zoom.us/j/972495645 Dial-In Either Number 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 972 495 645
NOTE: ZOOM will be accessible beginning at 9:00 am for those who would like some assistance with the application. Christina will be available to answer questions and provide support. This will help ensure a prompt 9:30 am start.
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VIA ZOOM: John Beckworth, Ray Benson, Leslie Blanton, Marvin Blum, Ernest Butler, Ito Deutsch, Mindy Ellmer, Gay Gaddis, Alexis Hunter, Dan Jackson, Renard Johnson, Kathleen Keating, Kathleen Kennedy, Linda LaMantia, Mary Lamar Leyendecker, Charles Matthews, Guillermo Nicolas, Sharon Oeschger, Jay Propes, Judy Robison, Tania Schwartz, Nancy Seliger, Leslie Ward, Mark Watson, Andrea White, Pam Willeford, Trisha Wilson
BOARD MEMBERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE: Bruce Bugg, Winell Herron, Gene Jones, Sharon McCullough, Kristin Salyer, Kay Sanford, Darrell Windham
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Amanda Adams, Brenda Bogue, Jesse Dominguez, Jenny Parry, Christina Rupp, Heidi Smith, Carrie Williams, Gary Gibbs, Jeremy Blackman, Craig Hester
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I. Call to Order Leslie Ward, Chair • Meeting called to order at: 9:33AM • Welcome • Attendance Roll Call • Board Member Highlights o Ray Benson recovered from COVID-19 . Recorded Young Master congratulatory video . Responded to the passing of Kenny Rogers on behalf of the Trust o Charles Matthews connected us to Louis Perkey, pro-bono trademark attorney o Thank you to Guillermo, Judy and John for responding to support Young Masters after the cancellation. o Grateful for the TWA members who donated their registration fees to the Trust, due to the cancellation of the Annual Meeting and Travel to NYC. • Trust Team Comments o Current circumstances around COVID-19 have not slowed the Trust operations. o The trust team has had to rapidly respond to the implications of COVID-19 on the arts and culture community. More has been accomplished in the last few weeks than typical. • Update on COVID-19 impact on Texas o Trust has been referring artists and arts organizations to the American’s for the Arts Economic Impact Survey to collect data on the negative impact. o AFTA to date Findings: . 778 organizations have responded . Total Financial Impact: -$30,050,900 . Median Financial Impact per org: -$27,000 . Total Unanticipated Expenses: -$1,743,125 . 96% have had to cancel events, lost 4,101,107 in attendance . Layoffs: 754 . Total Furloughed: 1,329 . Nationally: $4.5 Billion impact
II. Approval of Minutes – ACTION Ray Benson, Secretary • Motion By: John Beckworth • Second By: Leslie Blanton • All Approved-Yes
III. Partner Updates Leslie Ward, Chair Texas Commission on the Arts, Gary Gibbs, Executive Director • Commission Meeting cancelled in March • First time held a telephone meeting to conduct business, approve Young Masters • Yesterday held a ZOOM orientation meeting with TCT • Many organizations have been able to reallocate their grants to support operations • CARES Act funding: 109 organizations are eligible to apply by being a current TCA grant recipient • Texas received $686k from the NEA, over 700 eligible to apply so these grants will be small – to be dispersed by TCA • Concerns about next session, because funding is way down • National Endowment for Humanities has received over $1M in stimulus funding, some Texas arts organizations may qualify o They are encouraging organizations to double or even triple dip on as many grants as possible-just cannot use them on to pay the exact same person
IV. Finance Report Marvin Blum, Finance Committee Jesse Dominguez, CFO a. Investment Report Update – Luther King: Craig Hester & Jeremy Blackman i. TCT Endowment has taken a hit in the stock market ii. 23 trading days the market dropped 34%, fastest since 1987 iii. Report attached is through March 31st iv. Current Update: 1. Entered March with 8% in cash 2. Panic set in and Bonds were being dumped, selling of gold 3. Making cash and treasury bonds the most safe 4. 8-11% cash cushioned, total portfolio is down 6.7% 5. Staying at a pretty conservative position 6. $4.3M Market, -6% Return a. While down, way more than 5 years ago at $3.3M • Note that we have been taking out less then projected which has allowed the funds to build up b. Statement of Financial Position i. Reflects that we are losing money is some areas but saving in expenses ii. Moved money around into three institutions: Plains Capital, Frost, and Schwab iii. Endowment numbers have not been updated in the attachment on the Financial Report iv. Projections: 1. Endowment $160k Withdrawal did not happen 2. YM Budgeted $211k but projecting $152k 3. Total Income: $2,630,470 (w/endowment withdrawal that didn’t happen) Projections: $2,172,638 4. Savings in Expenses: $360k 5. Operations will hold steady
c. Paycheck Protection Program i. We applied for small business loan to pay salaries, etc. all forgivable ii. $96k requested for payroll, rent, utilities iii. Ito D.: Look into EIDL: $10k forgivable 1. Can’t double dip, it would offset the PPP d. Houston Endowment: 2 year grant i. Received $400k yesterday
V. Executive Director Report Heidi Marquez Smith, Executive Director a. Trust response to COVID-19 i. American’s for the Arts and Surveys: encouraging all organizations to complete 1. LBlanton asked for list, however list must remain anonymous ii. Resources and information on TCT website: updating daily iii. Launching “Home is Where the Art is”: providing events/happening on our website iv. #ARTCANTEXAS movement v. Launching Coloring Pages initiative on our website vi. Arts & Digital Literacy and Careers Exploration in the Arts to enhance distance learning online vii. Convened 1st State of the Arts Council with arts leaders from all over the state 1. Plan for quarterly meetings and sub-committees 2. Next Topics: HOT Tax & Development during this time viii. Partners in the Arts Membership Program 1. Offering waived fees for anyone in need ix. Curating HEB’s Teacher Appreciation Movement 1. Mind, Body, Soul Snacks 2. Tania: Would we want to address the health aspect? How the arts address all kinds of health and wellness? x. TWA Grant Application 1. Allowing grantees to reallocate to operations b. TMAA i. Update and Next Steps 1. SAVE THE DATE: Feb 23-24, 2021 a. Press Release – late April early May b. Announcement of Chair, Dates, Call for honorees i. Brandon Maxwell, Judy Robison, and Linda LaMantia c. Possible venue: Long Center d. UT PAC: Not available ii. Previous 2019 TMAA Sponsors
VI. Development Guillermo Nicolas, Chair • Grant Funding Update o Houston Endowment-: First installment of $400,000 to be received April 30, 2020 o CH Foundation: Asking for $50,000 over two years o University of Texas College of Fine Arts (UT COFA) : Received $500,000 over two years, details for funding coming soon • Development Department Timeline: Attached o Partners in the Arts: to coincide with the launch of new website o Texas Medal of the Arts: Planning and fundraising through February 2021 o Texas Women for the Arts: Membership renewal campaign beginning in September o Year-End Funding Appeal: November and December st o Giving Tuesday: National online giving day, through December 1 • GN: Suggested if things are better but not back to normal next year. Consider getting artists to design masks. • 2020 Texas Young Masters Fundraising o 2020 Young Masters Awards event was cancelled due to COVID-19 • In Response to the COVID-19 Crisis o Partners in the Arts: membership fees waived for those in need through July 2021. o Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES): tax incentives for donors to be published in TCT newsletter and on Social Media . Provides permanent charitable deduction for up to $300 for non-itemizers . Eliminates Existing cap of 60% of adjusted gross income . Allows itemizers to deduct up to 100% of their adjusted gross income • #GivingTuesdayNow o May 5, 2020
VII. Nominations and Governance John Beckworth, Chair • Time for the nominations process for our board of directors • Included in our board documents is an excel spreadsheet listing our current board, terms, and city. (Page 48-49) o Heidi and John will be contacting those members whose terms are set to expire in 2020 to confirm your renewal. o Nominations Forms to be turned in by end of May
• As a current board member, please consider nominating a candidate of similar stature, integrity, and interest and investment in the arts in Texas.
VIII. Advocacy Mindy Ellmer, Chair • Goals in the 87th o Now Board engagement with elected officials in vital o Lisa Kaufman is coming on-board, she comes with a lot of experience . Worked with the Speaker of the House in 2009 . On ZACH Theatre Board
IX. Arts Access Judy Robison, Chair and Jenny Parry, Director of Programs • Arts Education Task Force o June meeting postponed until mid/late summer o May need to be virtual • Career Exploration in the Arts and Arts & Digital Literacy o Due to COVID-19 school closures, we moved up the release to be available to all teachers . CEDFA had arts professionals record advocacy video testimonials . Teachers in all disciplines recorded example teaching videos . Virtual learning tools and resources were curated to provide support and resources • Enrollment Report for Arts & Digital Literacy and Careers Exploration in the Arts: Attached o Program launch scheduled for June but pilot went out early due to the need o 2017-18 School year: 278 users o Last year: 420 users th o As of April 20 : 812 users . Increase due to launching the pilot and COVID-19 school closures • Classroom Technology Grants o Due to school closures, grants have been postponed o Plan was to eliminate program after the 2020 grant cycle. o Needs will be changing, we want to maintain flexibility in response to current climate • First Year Teacher Grants o In an effort to reach more teachers, will expand grant eligibility to teachers across the state from Universities other than UT. • Arts Access Grants o New grants scheduled to launch this summer o Offering financial support to increase access to professional art experiences for students
X. Young Masters Jenny Parry, Director of Programs • Scheduled for last night • Awarding students $10,000 over two years • Congratulatory video and program book created o Will send link to video to Board
XI. Texas Women for the Arts Linda LaMantia, TWA Board Liaison • Membership, Annual Meeting and Travel o TWA Annual Meeting in Dallas cancelled . Members given options to refund, donate or credited to their membership • $8,500 donated back o TWA NYC trip cancelled- trip fees refunded o Current membership report in Board Book . Current Membership $368,859 compared to $411, 346 at this time last year th o TWA Executive Committee met April 17 . Committee decided to postpone all TWA travel until Fall 2021 . Annual Meeting 2021 in Dallas • TWA Grants Report o Federal stimulus includes $800,000 to be distributed through the TCA • Operational Support o Allowing TWA grantees to reallocate grants to support operational expenses o 9 out of 29 requested reallocations • Summary of 2020 TWA Grants o 29 arts organizations will receive grants totaling: $222,000 o 2020 TWA Grants total: $369,542
XII. Communications Gay Gaddis, Chair and Christina Rupp, Communications Manager • Branding Guidelines Book: Attached in Book o If Board would like TCT business cards, they can be purchased • New website launching this week o Link will be sent out this week and would like Board feedback o Preview of new pages o New Board Pages to be used for Quarterly Meetings o Want to be sure it is easy for people to donate • Large increase in Social Media following due to COVID-19
XIII. Final Comments and Adjourn a. Judy R: Thank you to Heidi and the team for keeping the financials in a good standing during this time. • Meeting Adjourned at 11:21AM • Motion By: Judy Robison • Second By: Ray Benson
To be the leading voice for the arts in education, advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting the artistic excellence of our state.
Board Meeting Dates: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 VIA ZOOM Thursday, September 10, 2020 TBD Thursday, December 3, TBD Dallas
Notable Dates: April/May 2020 – Texas Women for the Arts grant Recipients Finalized and Announced April/May 2020 – TCT New Identity Press Release and Partners in the Arts Announcement April/May 2020 – Announce TMAA Event Chairs, Call for TMAA Honoree Nominations TBD Nominations Deadline Summer 2020 – Arts Education Task Force Meeting, Austin Texas February 23-24 2021 – Texas Medal of Arts Awards May 2021 – TWA Annual Meeting Fall 2021 – TWA Trip
III. Confirmation of the New Board of Directors for 2021 John Beckworth, Nominations and Governance Chair MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 10, 2020 TO: Texas Cultural Trust Board of Directors FROM: John Beckworth, Nominations Committee Chair Heidi Marquez Smith, Executive Director RE: 2020/2021 Board of Directors Slate for Confirmation CC: Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee presents the following updates for your information and confirmation.
Board Members Confirmed to Renew: Ray Benson: Austin Leslie Blanton: Houston Bruce Bugg, Jr.: San Antonio Kathleen Keating: Victoria Kathleen Kennedy: San Antonio Sharon Oeschger: Amarillo Jay Propes: Austin Nancy Seliger: Amarillo Andrea White: Houston
Board Members not renewing their terms: Mary Lamar Leyendecker: Laredo Kristin Salyer: Austin
FY 2021 Board of Directors Nominee Slate: ACTION
Lauren Anderson, Houston • Program Manager of Education and Community Engagement, Houston Ballet • Previous TMAA recipient and 2019 TMAA Emcee
Pat Frost, San Antonio • President, Frost Bank and Director, Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
Nancy Murray, Longview • First Vice President – Financial Advisor, Consulting Group - RBC Wealth Management
Lauren Anderson Houston, Texas
Lauren Anderson is a true Texan – Boundary-breaking, compassionate, and trail-blazing. A native Houstonian, Anderson enrolled in Houston Ballet Academy at age 7, In 1983 she accepted an offer to join the professional company as a member of the corps de ballet and was promoted to the top rank of principal dancer in 1990, becoming the first African- American to be promoted to principal dancer at Houston Ballet – and one of the few African-American ballerinas at the head of a major ballet company anywhere in the world. From 1983 until 2006, Houston Ballet Principal Dancer Lauren Anderson forged a trailblazing international career performing leading roles in all the great classical ballets, appearing across the world to tremendous critical praise, and in the process, becoming one of the ballet world’s most beloved stars. Throughout the 1990’s when Black artists were given few opportunities to perform leading roles in major American ballet companies, she performed legendary interpretations of Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty; Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, the Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen in The Nutcracker; the title role in Giselle, and as the Sylph in La Sylphide. She also continued to perform across the globe as a guest artist. In January 2007, Anderson assumed her new role in Houston Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement department where she teaches ballet classes at Houston Ballet’s Academy, conducts master classes at area schools, provides dance lessons to low-income elementary and middle schools, and inspires students with her talks on dance and her historic career as one of America’s most distinguished African-American ballerinas. A passionate and dedicated leader of access to arts for all Texas children, Anderson and Houston Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement department serve over 60,000 local students annually. Lauren Anderson has received countless recognition and honors for her contributions to the world of dance. In 2016 the Smithsonian Museum of African History and Culture inducted her pointe shoes into a permanent exhibit. That same year the City of Houston proclaimed October 5, 2016 as Lauren Anderson Day. She received the Texas Medal of Arts Award for her contribution to the dance world in 2017, as well as the Barbara Jordan, Breaking Barriers award in 2018.
Pat Frost San Antonio, Texas
Pat Frost is president of San Antonio-based Frost Bank. He also serves as a director of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., the bank’s parent company. A graduate of Vanderbilt University with a BA in economics, Frost also earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He began his career at Frost Bank in 1984 and has been president of the bank since 1993.
Pat Frost serves on a broad array of civic, non-profit and professional organization boards. Presently he is chair of the 2025 Men’s Final Four Local Organizing Committee. He was past-president of Rotary Club of San Antonio and past-chairman of the 2004, 2008 and 2018 Final Four Local Organizing Committee, the Free Trade Alliance, the Alamo Bowl Association, the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health, the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center Foundation, the San Antonio Sports Foundation, the Mays Cancer Center Board of Governors and the Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Pat is married to his beautiful wife Kelley and they have two children, Patrick and Katie. Nancy Murray Longview, Texas
Originally from Houston and a graduate of Memorial High School, Nancy Murray was raised with a love of the arts from an early age. Proudly calling Longview home for the past 35 years, Nancy is a former President of many organizations in Longview including: The Junior League of Longview, Leadership Longview, Longview 2020 Forum, Longview ISD Foundation and most recently the Longview Museum of Fine Arts.
She currently serves as an appointed member on the City of Longview’s Planning and Zoning Commission, on the board of Longview Regional Medical Center and as the founding President of Longview’s new Arts! Longview Cultural District. This cultural district was officially recognized by the Texas Commission on the Arts in 2019. The mission of the cultural district is “to spark a love of the arts, history and culture in order to enhance our community”. This summarizes Nancy’s personal mission.
A graduate of Baylor University with both BBA and MBA degrees, she has been a financial advisor for the past 25 years and is First Vice President at RBC Wealth Management. She and her husband, Jud, have two grown children and are members of First Presbyterian Church in Longview where Nancy serves as a Trustee.
Nancy believes that the arts are essential to a thriving community and economy, and contributes her expertise in organizational and financial matters to the development of Longview’s cultural and creative initiatives. IV. Welcome and Updates Leslie Ward, Board Chair
a. New Board and Staff Introductions
b. Partner Updates i. Texas Commission on the Arts Gary Gibbs, Executive Director ii. Texans for the Arts Ann Graham, Executive Director TEXAS CULTURAL TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021
Executive Committee Leslie Ward, Chair, Austin Tania Schwartz, Vice Chair, El Paso Marvin Blum, Treasurer, Fort Worth Ray Benson, Secretary, Austin Linda LaMantia, Immediate Past Chair, Laredo Charles Matthews, At-Large, Dallas Guillermo Nicolas, At-Large, San Antonio Judy Robison, At-Large, El Paso
Lauren Anderson, Houston Kathleen Keating, Victoria John Beckworth, Austin Kathleen R. Kennedy, San Antonio Ray Benson, Austin Sharon McCullough, Dallas Leslie Blanton, Houston Nancy Murray, Longview Bruce Bugg Jr., San Antonio Sharon Oeschger, Amarillo Ernest Butler, Austin Jay Propes, Austin Greg Davis, Dallas Judy Robison, El Paso Ito Deutsch, McAllen Kay Sanford, Lubbock Mindy Ellmer, Austin Nancy Seliger, Amarillo Pat Frost, San Antonio Mark Watson, San Antonio Gay Gaddis, Austin Andrea White, Houston Pat Frost, San Antonio Pam Willeford, Austin Winell Herron, Houston Trisha Wilson, Dallas Alexis Hunter, Corpus Christi Darrell Windham, Austin Daniel Jackson III, Austin Renard Johnson, El Paso Jocelyn Straus, San Antonio Gene Jones, Dallas Chair Emeritus, Texas Medal of Arts Awards
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First Last Address City State Zip Contact Email Assistant Email Lauren Anderson 306 S Gate Stone Houston Texas 77007 832-524-0893 [email protected] 98 San Jacinto Boulevard John Beckworth Austin Texas 78701 713-826-7718 [email protected] FSR 1 Number 2705 [email protected] Ray Benson Post Office Box 463 Austin Texas 78767 512-656-6583 [email protected] [email protected] Leslie Blanton 3347 Chevy Chase Houston Texas 77019 713-927-1998 [email protected] Marvin Blum 3616 Middlewood Drive Fort Worth Texas 76109 817-334-0066 [email protected] [email protected] The Tobin Endowment, Bruce Bugg, Jr. Attn: Bruce Bugg Jr. San Antonio Texas 78209 210-930-5160 [email protected] [email protected] Post Office Box 90869 Ernest Butler 7601 Rustling Road Austin Texas 78731 512-345-1551 [email protected] 2200 S 10th Street Suite K-2 Ito Deutsch McAllen Texas 78503 956-237-6000 [email protected] La Plaza Mall Mindy Ellmer 200 Congress Ave. Apt. 40FF Austin Texas 78701 512-431-7885 [email protected] Pat Frost P.O. Box 1600 San Antonio Texas 78296 210-220-4334 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]; Gay Gaddis 1801 N Lamar Boulevard Austin Texas 78701 512- 203-6311 [email protected] [email protected] H-E-B Public Affairs Office Winell Herron Houston Texas 77041 713-329-3924 [email protected] [email protected] 4301 Windfern Way Alexis Hunter 445 Cape Henry Drive Corpus Christi Texas 78412 361-549-3889 [email protected] Daniel Jackson 1619 Northumberland Road Austin Texas 78703 713-805-8046 [email protected] Renard Johnson 8600 Boeing Drive El Paso Texas 79925 915-525-2665 [email protected] [email protected] Gene Jones 4400 Preston Road Dallas Texas 75205 214-520-3040 [email protected] [email protected] Kathleen Keating 101 Leisure Lane Victoria Texas 77904 281-851-9142 [email protected] Kathleen R. Kennedy 333 Bushnell Avenue San Antonio Texas 78212 210-844-3708 [email protected] Linda LaMantia 410 Crossroads Avenue Laredo Texas 78045 956-220-7838 [email protected] [email protected]; Charles Matthews 4212 Versailles Avenue Dallas Texas 75205 972-898-1300 [email protected]; Sharon McCullough 3552 Centenary Avenue Dallas Texas 75225 214-368-7764 [email protected] Nancy Murray 114 Fountain Valley Ct. Longview Texas 75605 903-720-2042 [email protected] Guillermo Nicolas 602 Exeter Road San Antonio Texas 78209 210-601-9924 [email protected] Sharon Oeschger 10 Teal Court Amarillo Texas 79106 806-676-3388 [email protected] [email protected]; Jay Propes 100 Wood Trail Austin Texas 78746 512-751-3160 [email protected] [email protected]; Judy Robison 2830 Broadmoor Drive El Paso Texas 79912 915-525-1474 [email protected] [email protected] Kay Sanford 4708 21st Street Lubbock Texas 79407 806-239-7963 [email protected] [email protected]; Tania Schwartz 616 Linda Avenue El Paso Texas 79407 915-494-4001 [email protected] Nancy Seliger Post Office Box 9155 Amarillo Texas 79105 806-679-7546 [email protected] Joci Straus 210 Canyon Drive San Antonio Texas 78209 210-826-5787 [email protected] AT&T Texas, 816 Congress Leslie Ward Austin Texas 78701 512-925-1220 [email protected] [email protected] Avenue, Suite 1100 Mark Watson Post Office Box 469011 San Antonio Texas 78246 210-863-5696 [email protected] Andrea White 101 Stablewood Court Houston Texas 77024 713-824-5861 [email protected] [email protected]; Pam Willeford 1801 Raleigh Avenue Austin Texas 78703 512-433-9569 [email protected] Trisha Wilson 4209 Edmondson Avenue Dallas Texas 75205 214-675-3345 [email protected] [email protected] Colorado Tower, Darrell Windham Austin Texas 78701 512-770-4228 [email protected] [email protected] 303 Colorado St #2050 Celebrating the Texas Cultural Trust’s Longest Serving Board Member
Leslie Blanton
Leslie joined the Texas Cultural Trust board in 2001 and has served as secretary, vice-chair, and board chair. Leslie has been a part of the Young Masters host committee and has supported all of the Trust programs throughout her service. She is a TWA legacy member and served as the executive committee chair from 2019-2020. In 2019, she co-chaired the Texas Medal of Arts Awards alongside Leslie Ward. Leslie is our longest serving board member and will celebrate her 20th year in 2021. We are grateful for her meaningful support and her continued service on our board.
Thank you Leslie! NEW TRUST TEAM MEMBERS
Mackenzie Jones, Staff Assistant (Part-time, Joined the Trust August 17, 2020) Mackenzie began her dancing career at a young age and has continued to immerse herself in the performing arts world. Experienced in many styles of dance, she prides herself in being skilled in the performance, management, and teaching elements of the entertainment industry. As an office assistant with the Oklahoma City University’s Development Office, she helped to facilitate fundraising goals and develop positive donor relationships. During her time in Oklahoma, Mackenzie worked with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s youth education program, The Thelma Gaylord Academy, which provides an educational environment focused on cultivating young musical theatre performers with a long-lasting passion for the arts.
Mackenzie continues to share her love for the arts by cultivating young artists as a dance instructor in the Greater Austin area. Mackenzie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance Pedagogy from Oklahoma City University.
Kenneth Franco, Communications Manager (Joined the Trust August 24, 2020) Prior to joining the Trust, Kenneth served as Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, a nonprofit service and capacity building organization; was the Founder & Chief Strategist at Kampaign, a strategic communications consultancy for arts, cultural, and creative organizations from 2009- 2020; and Director of Business Volunteers for the Arts® at the Arts & Business Council of Chicago. Before his move to Chicago, Kenneth held the office of Advancement Manager at Houston Arts Alliance, the designated local arts agency of the City of Houston and Greater Houston region. In that role, Kenneth facilitated the agency’s expansive body of work, namely: providing grants to 250+ individual artists, nonprofits, and community organizations; helping organizations develop business acumen; commissioning, acquiring, and conserving public art; animating public spaces through creative placemaking and civic engagement; promoting the region’s folklife and culture; and, ultimately, working to expand the region’s overall creative economy.
Cathleen Berdan, Director of Development (Will join the Trust October 1, 2020) As a fundraising professional, Cathleen enjoys designing experiences where stakeholders feel confident that their time and resources are a meaningful investment to an organization - and where everyone has a great time! For more than five years, Cathleen served on the Development team at ZACH Theatre, Austin’s leading professional producing theatre. As Associate Director of Development, Cathleen collaborated on the strategic growth of the development department, identifying new projects and opportunities to impact and enhance contributed income at ZACH. Responsible for ZACH’s annual fundraising events, Cathleen also developed and launched ZACH’s Artistic Innovation Campaign, and most recently, ZACH’s Stagelight Fund for emergency relief funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to ZACH, Cathleen served as the Events Director at The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas (WFFT), a state-wide organization dedicated to investing in Texas’ wine and food community through education, appreciation, and enjoyment. At WFFT, Cathleen worked closely with Texas top wineries, wine growers, distributors, sommeliers, and chefs to develop and produce large-scale events. A native to Fort Worth, Cathleen is a graduate of The University of Texas in Austin with a BA in Art Hist V. Finance Report Marvin Blum, Finance Chair Jesse Dominguez, CFO
a. Investment Report Update, Luther King Capital Management, Craig Hester & Jeremy Blackman
b. Approval of the FY 2020-2021 Budget Texas Cultural Trust Council Statement of Financial Position As of August 31, 2019 and 2020
Aug 31, 20 Aug 31, 19 $ Change
ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1031 · Chase Checking 10.00 10.00 0.00 1030 · Chase Savings 14,322.95 14,322.01 0.94 1024 · Schwab Brokerage Money Market 500,018.87 0.00 500,018.87 1022 · Frost Bank Checking 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 1012 · PlainsCapital 47,994.28 622,888.72 (574,894.44) 1015 · Plains Money Market 281,857.31 504,797.61 (222,940.30) Total Checking/Savings 1,094,203.41 1,142,018.34 (47,814.93) Accounts Receivable 1200 · Accounts Receivable 109,450.00 147,995.00 (38,545.00) Total Accounts Receivable 109,450.00 147,995.00 (38,545.00) Other Current Assets 1301 · Deposit - Building Lease 17,777.92 0.00 17,777.92 1499 · Undeposited Funds 3,700.00 1,545.00 2,155.00 1600 · Prepaid Expenses - Office 0.00 1,310.00 (1,310.00) 1601 · Prepaid Trip Expenses 0.00 8,978.35 (8,978.35) 1612 · Prepaid Expenses-Young Masters 3,632.00 0.00 3,632.00 1610 · Prepaid Expenses - TMAA 45,814.47 0.00 45,814.47 Total Other Current Assets 70,924.39 11,833.35 59,091.04 Total Current Assets 1,274,577.80 1,301,846.69 (27,268.89) Fixed Assets 1500.01 · Website 5,667.92 5,667.92 0.00 1500 · Furniture and Equipment 93,280.22 11,572.44 81,707.78 1501 · Accumulated depreciation (18,337.98) (15,532.98) (2,805.00) Total Fixed Assets 80,610.16 1,707.38 78,902.78 Other Assets 1710 · Donated Assets - Travel Voucher 14,600.00 14,800.00 (200.00) 1017 · Frost Bank - Endowment 1017-a · Frost Bank - Butler Endowment 374,616.20 224,859.50 149,756.70 1017 · Frost Bank - Endowment - Other 4,771,072.24 4,050,502.91 720,569.33 Total 1017 · Frost Bank - Endowment 5,145,688.44 4,275,362.41 870,326.03 Total Other Assets 5,160,288.44 4,290,162.41 870,126.03 TOTAL ASSETS 6,515,476.40 5,593,716.48 921,759.92 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 2001 · Accounts Payable 95,899.06 8,100.87 87,798.19
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 1 Total Accounts Payable 95,899.06 8,100.87 87,798.19 Credit Cards 2255 · Chase Business Card 975.57 4,353.78 (3,378.21) 2250 · Plains Visa 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Credit Cards 975.57 4,353.78 (3,378.21) Other Current Liabilities 2299 · Payroll Protection Program Loan 97,793.00 0.00 97,793.00 2200 · Deferred Revenue 2210 · Designated Operational Deferral 200,000.00 415,915.81 (215,915.81) 2212 · Deferred Revenue - Young Masters 0.00 30,855.23 (30,855.23) 2510 · Deferred Board Dues Revenue 9,700.00 1,450.00 8,250.00 2320 · Deferred Revenue-TWA Annual Mtg 0.00 0.00 0.00 2310 · Deferred Revenue-TWA Dues 16,385.42 22,919.42 (6,534.00) 2266 · Deferred ADL Revenue 248,309.20 257,000.00 (8,690.80) 2240 · Deferred Art Can Revenue 361,558.47 19,600.00 341,958.47 2230 · TWA Trip Registrations Deferred 0.00 104,500.00 (104,500.00) 2200 · Deferred Revenue - Other 373.00 10,373.00 (10,000.00) Total 2200 · Deferred Revenue 836,326.09 862,613.46 (26,287.37) 24000 · Payroll Liabilities 3,854.54 3,854.54 0.00 Total Other Current Liabilities 937,973.63 866,468.00 71,505.63 Total Current Liabilities 1,034,848.26 878,922.65 155,925.61 Total Liabilities 1,034,848.26 878,922.65 155,925.61 Equity 3200 · Restricted Funds-Endowment 4,275,362.41 4,275,362.41 0.00 3900 · Fund Balance 439,431.42 48,614.37 390,817.05 Net Earnings 765,834.31 390,817.05 375,017.26 Total Equity 5,480,628.14 4,714,793.83 765,834.31 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 6,515,476.40 5,593,716.48 921,759.92
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 2 Texas Cultural Trust Council September 2020 - August 2021 Budget Consolidated Statement of Earnings
Sep 18-Aug 19 Sep 19-Aug 20 19-20 Sep 19-Aug 20 Sep 20-Aug 21 19-20 19-20/20-21 Audited Unaudited % Budget Budget % Proj/Budget Actuals Actuals Variance
Income Endowment Withdrawal 0.00 0.00 0.0% 160,000.00 160,000.00 7.1% 160,000.00 Young Masters 22,900.00 156,917.47 9.4% 211,655.00 22,400.00 1.0% (134,517.47) TMAA 1,375,586.19 415,915.81 25.0% 415,915.00 431,950.00 19.3% 16,034.19 Texas Women for the Arts 738,098.00 502,284.00 30.1% 663,000.00 475,000.00 21.2% (27,284.00) Art Can 616,697.45 179,491.53 10.8% 587,000.00 583,558.47 26.0% 404,066.94 Board of Directors 8,250.00 5,750.00 0.3% 8,000.00 7,500.00 0.3% 1,750.00 Arts Access 169,468.00 187,555.23 11.3% 443,200.00 300,225.00 13.4% 112,669.77 Operations 144,703.75 218,825.45 13.1% 141,700.00 260,543.00 11.6% 41,717.55 Total Income 3,075,703.39 1,666,739.49 100.0% 2,630,470.00 2,241,176.47 100.0% 574,436.98
Expenses Young Masters 23,444.40 186,372.81 11.2% 203,050.00 21,025.00 0.9% 165,347.81 TMAA 959,670.38 30,777.55 1.8% 23,600.00 20,825.00 0.9% 9,952.55 Texas Women for the Arts Grants 397,325.78 369,743.60 22.2% 401,000.00 395,800.00 17.7% (26,056.40) Texas Women for the Arts 230,188.44 119,338.18 7.2% 229,900.00 76,025.00 3.4% 43,313.18 Art Can 417,863.73 158,041.53 9.5% 463,500.00 581,800.00 26.0% (423,758.47) Board of Directors 8,693.38 8,207.73 0.5% 11,100.00 9,600.00 0.4% (1,392.27) Arts Access 151,802.49 158,690.80 9.5% 300,500.00 274,400.00 12.2% (115,709.20) Operations 604,156.49 740,059.01 44.4% 813,775.00 815,750.00 36.4% (75,690.99) Total Expense 2,793,145.09 1,771,231.21 106.3% 2,446,425.00 2,195,225.00 97.9% (423,993.79)
Net Earnings (Deficit) From Operations 282,558.30 (104,491.72) -6.3% 184,045.00 45,951.47 2.1% 150,443.19
Other Income Endowment Donations Received 100,000.00 100,000.00 Realized Earnings (Loss) 86,174.37 74,227.42 Endowment Interest/Dividend 63,168.63 65,754.35 Unrealized Earnings (Loss) 44,946.55 659,357.91 Total Other Income 294,289.55 899,339.68 Other Expense Endowment Transfers Out 0.00 0.00 160,000.00 160,000.00 Endowment Service Fees 5,028.80 5,597.65 Endowment Management Fees 29,002.00 23,416.00 Total Other Expense 34,030.80 29,013.65 160,000.00 160,000.00 Net Other Earnings (Expense) 260,258.75 870,326.03 (160,000.00) (160,000.00)
Net Earnings (Expense) 542,817.05 765,834.31 45.9% 24,045.00 (114,048.53) -5.1% (879,882.84)
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 3 Texas Cultural Trust Council September 2020 - August 2021 Budget Young Masters Program
FYE20 Unaudited Income FYE19 Actuals Actuals FYE20 Budget FYE21 Budget FYE18 Actual 4100 Young Masters 4110 Scholarship Endowments (Butler) 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 4120 Event Ticket Sales 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,200.00 4130 Individual Donations 500.00 1,497.81 35,000.00 0.00 28,921.65 4140 Sponsorships 20,000.00 84,500.00 100,000.00 20,000.00 100,000.00 4150 TWA grants 0.00 58,519.66 60,855.00 0.00 29,158.69 4160 Board Contribution 2,400.00 2,400.00 4,800.00 2,400.00 4,800.00 4170 Grant Support 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Young Master's Income 22,900.00 156,917.47 211,655.00 22,400.00 174,080.34
Expense 6100 Young Masters Expenses 6110 Young Master Recipient 6115 YM Travel 0.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 3,899.27 6120 YM Lodging 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,461.02 6125 YM Dinner 0.00 0.00 600.00 0.00 556.00 6130 YM Medals 0.00 1,445.34 250.00 0.00 215.14 Total Young Master Recipient Expenses 0.00 1,445.34 6,350.00 0.00 6,131.43 6140 Young Master Communications Expense 6142 YM Messaging & Outreach 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 6144 YM Web Development/Management 6,344.40 8,562.47 6,500.00 1,925.00 0.00 6146 YM Design/Printing/Collateral 1,800.00 5,382.10 3,600.00 6,300.00 0.00 6148 YM Postage 0.00 198.52 2,500.00 200.00 0.00 6149 YM PR/Media 15,300.00 14,403.18 15,300.00 12,600.00 0.00 Total YM Communication Expenses 23,444.40 28,546.27 30,900.00 21,025.00 0.00 6150 Young Master Event 6155 YM Venue Rental 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 4,449.32 6160 YM Food and Beverage 0.00 6.20 4,100.00 0.00 4,078.20 6165 YM Production 0.00 2,500.00 3,500.00 0.00 2,512.00 6170 YM Entertainment 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,381.77 6175 YM Décor 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 105.00 6180 YM Photographer/Videographer 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 850.00 6185 YM Event Printing/Collateral 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 450.00 6190 YM Video 0.00 3,875.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 Total Young Master Event Expenses 0.00 6,381.20 15,800.00 0.00 16,326.29
6195 YM Grants (15 at 5k each over 2 years) 0.00 150,000.00 150,000.00 0.00 150,000.00
Total Young Masters Expenses 23,444.40 186,372.81 203,050.00 21,025.00 172,457.72
Net Program Earnings (Expense) (544.40) (29,455.34) 8,605.00 1,375.00 1,622.62
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 4 Texas Cultural Trust Council September 2020 - August 2021 Budget Texas Medal Of Arts
FYE20 Unaudited Income FYE19 Actuals Actuals FYE20 Budget FYE21 Budget FYE22 Budget 4200 Texas Medal of Arts 2019 (TMAA) - Income 4210 TMAA Table Sponsorships 493,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 450,000.00 4220 TMAA Event Sponsorships 1,215,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,250,000.00 4240 TMAA In-Kind donation 19,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 4250 TMAA Individual seats 55,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 55,000.00 4260 TMAA Performance Ticket Sales 5,002.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 4270 TMAA Onsite Donations 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 4299 TMAA Operations Allocation (415,915.81) 415,915.81 415,915.00 431,950.00 (431,950.00) Total Texas Medal of Arts Income 1,375,586.19 415,915.81 415,915.00 431,950.00 1,361,050.00
Expense 6200 Texas Medal of Arts 2019 (TMAA) - Expense 6210 TMAA Event Planning 155,178.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 125,000.00 6215 TMAA Arts Advocacy 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6220 TMAA Web Development/Management 6,781.90 8,562.47 6,500.00 1,925.00 3,000.00 6225 TMAA Gala Dinner 232,323.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 235,000.00 6230 TMAA Honorees/Talent 77,725.62 3,433.00 0.00 0.00 78,000.00 6235 TMAA Event - Rise with the Arts Brunch 73,097.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 73,000.00 6240 TMAA Event - Arts Alive! 59,640.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00 6245 TMAA Event - Award Show 205,288.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 205,300.00 6250 TMAA City Permits 8,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,100.00 6255 TMAA Red Carpet Reception 23,108.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,100.00 6270 TMAA - Miscellaneous 8,522.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 6275 TMAA Media Event 973.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 6280 TMAA Press Releases/Media 17,382.43 14,028.17 15,300.00 12,600.00 17,400.00 6285 TMAA Printing/Collateral 60,846.77 4,753.91 1,800.00 6,300.00 61,000.00 6290 TMAA Photography and Video 30,700.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30,700.00 Total Texas Medal of Arts Expense 959,670.38 30,777.55 23,600.00 20,825.00 929,100.00
Net Program Earnings (Expense) 415,915.81 385,138.26 392,315.00 411,125.00 431,950.00
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 5 Texas Cultural Trust Council September 2020 - August 2021 Budget Texas Women for the Arts
FYE20 Unaudited Income FYE19 Actuals Actuals FYE20 Budget FYE21 Budget 4300 Texas Women for the Arts (TWA) 4310 TWA Memberships (7.5% ADL, 7.5% YM, 25% OP; 60% TCA) 423,423.00 368,859.00 400,000.00 395,000.00 4320 TWA Annual Meeting Registration 37,000.00 0.00 36,000.00 30,000.00 4330 TWA Trip Registration Income 186,240.00 114,500.00 175,000.00 0.00 4340 TWA Sponsorships (annual meeting & events) 91,435.00 18,925.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 4350 TWA Individual Donations 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 Total TX Women for the Arts Income 738,098.00 502,284.00 663,000.00 475,000.00
Expense 6300 Texas Women for the Arts 6310 TWA Membership Recruitment 6312 TWA Staff Travel (Advance and During) 1,087.02 1,134.03 1,500.00 1,200.00 6314 TWA Food and Beverage 1,964.74 146.14 2,000.00 3,000.00 6316 TWA Gifts (100.00) 711.00 300.00 0.00 TOTAL - TWA Membership Recruitment 2,951.76 1,991.17 3,800.00 4,200.00 6320 TWA Annual Meeting Expenses 6322 TWA Transportation 9,500.00 0.00 12,000.00 9,000.00 6324 TWA Events (Rentals/Venues) 8,459.47 0.00 8,500.00 5,000.00 6326 TWA Staff Travel (Advance and During) 4,560.33 0.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 6328 TWA Gifts and Donations 8,107.43 0.00 8,000.00 6,000.00 6329 TWA Catering 14,773.29 0.00 10,000.00 14,000.00 TOTAL - TWA Annual Meeting Expense 45,400.52 0.00 43,500.00 39,000.00 6330 TWA Trip Expenses (calculating one trip FYE2021) 6332 TWA Trip Hotel 65,698.67 28,848.19 70,000.00 0.00 6334 TWA Trip Transportation 16,372.48 9,120.94 16,000.00 0.00 6336 TWA Trip Food and Beverage 28,725.84 23,046.93 30,000.00 0.00 6338 TWA Trip Staff Travel 5,000.59 2,031.67 6,000.00 0.00 6340 TWA Trip Gifts and Donations 3,523.88 2,250.60 3,500.00 0.00 6342 TWA Trip Functions 20,723.13 14,208.69 21,000.00 0.00 TOTAL - TWA Trip Fees 140,044.59 79,507.02 146,500.00 0.00 6350 TWA Operating Expense 6352 Merchant Fees 8,782.08 6,473.24 9,000.00 6,500.00 6354 Postage & Printing 4,710.18 3,669.00 3,500.00 4,500.00 TOTAL TWA Operating Expenses 13,492.26 10,142.24 12,500.00 11,000.00 6360 TWA Grants 6362 Classroom Technology Grants 7.5% 15,978.00 27,664.43 30,000.00 29,625.00 6364 Young Masters Grants 7.5% 30,855.23 27,664.43 30,000.00 29,625.00 6366 Operating Grants 25% 102,850.55 92,214.74 100,000.00 98,750.00 6370 TWA Outreach and Impact Grants 60% 246,842.00 222,000.00 240,000.00 237,000.00 6372 TWA Art Access Grants 800.00 200.00 1,000.00 800.00 TOTAL Texas Women for the Arts-Grants 397,325.78 369,743.60 401,000.00 395,800.00 6380 TWA Communications Expenses 6382 TWA Messaging & Outreach 1,088.00 52.50 0.00 1,000.00 6384 TWA Web Development/Management 6,344.40 8,912.47 6,500.00 1,925.00 6386 TWA Design/Collateral 5,566.91 4,704.60 1,800.00 6,300.00 6388 TWA Postage 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6389 TWA PR/Media 15,300.00 14,028.18 15,300.00 12,600.00 TOTAL TWA Communications Expenses 28,299.31 27,697.75 23,600.00 21,825.00
Total Texas Women for the Arts Expenses 627,514.22 489,081.78 630,900.00 471,825.00
Net Program Earnings (Expense) 110,583.78 13,202.22 32,100.00 3,175.00
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 6 Texas Cultural Trust Council September 2020 - August 2021 Budget Art Can Program
FYE20 Unaudited Income FYE19 Actuals Actuals FYE20 Budget FYE21 Budget 4400 Art Can Grants 4410 Houston Endowment 434,597.45 400,000.00 342,000.00 200,000.00 4415 UT COFA Partnership Institute (Art Can) 152,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 4420 Sponsorships 23,500.00 39,600.00 75,000.00 30,000.00 4430 Grants CH FND 25K FY21 & FY22 25,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 25,000.00 4450 Individual Support 1,200.00 1,450.00 20,000.00 2,000.00 4499 NEW Deferred Art Can Grant Revenue (19,600.00) (361,558.47) 0.00 326,558.47 * Total Art Can Income 616,697.45 179,491.53 587,000.00 583,558.47
Expense * $35,000 to FY22 6400 Art Can Expenses 6410 Arts Education Task Force 43,622.00 0.00 2,500.00 2,000.00 6412 Consulting 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6414 Research (Opinion/Economic/Education/Health) 25,000.00 0.00 150,000.00 65,000.00 Total Research / Assessment / Eval. 88,622.00 0.00 152,500.00 67,000.00 6420 Communications Expenses 6422 Design/Production 56,687.63 8,065.00 20,000.00 160,000.00 6424 Website Development / Management 31,605.19 20,216.99 20,000.00 23,300.00 6426 Art Can Map 14,714.32 0.00 77,000.00 10,000.00 6428 Printing/Postage 2,158.30 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 6430 PR/Media Expenses 116,565.00 25,837.05 30,000.00 157,500.00 6432 Partner Outreach 0.00 1,034.93 0.00 1,500.00 Total Communications Expense 221,730.44 55,153.97 147,000.00 355,300.00
6440 Advocacy Expenses 6442 Advocacy Consulting 40,000.00 22,000.00 40,000.00 44,000.00 6444 Advocacy Resources 6,816.95 878.56 35,000.00 32,500.00 6446 AETF/Leadership Roundtables 0.00 0.00 8,000.00 2,000.00 Total Advocacy Expenses 46,816.95 22,878.56 83,000.00 78,500.00
Assessment and Evaluation 6450 Program Administration and Coordination 6452 Operations 60,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 80,000.00 6454 Administration 694.34 9.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Total Program Administration 60,694.34 80,009.00 81,000.00 81,000.00
Total Art Can Expense 417,863.73 158,041.53 463,500.00 581,800.00
Net Program Earnings (Expense) 198,833.72 21,450.00 123,500.00 1,758.47
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 7 Texas Cultural Trust Council September 2020 - August 2021 Budget Board of Directors
FYE20 Unaudited Income FYE19 Actuals Actuals FYE20 Budget FYE21 Budget 4500 Board of Directors 4510 Board Dues 8,250.00 5,750.00 8,000.00 7,500.00 4520 Unrestricted Board Contributions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4530 Board Reimbursements 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4535 Board Strategic Planning Meeting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Board of Directors Income 8,250.00 5,750.00 8,000.00 7,500.00
Expense 6500 Board Meetings 6510 Board Printing 0.00 80.18 1,500.00 1,000.00 6520 Venue/Lunch 4,627.06 3,468.29 5,000.00 4,000.00 6530 Board Dinner 3,369.04 0.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 6540 Staff Travel 32.26 1,550.51 100.00 100.00 6550 Board Gifts 82.06 3,108.75 1,000.00 1,000.00 6560 Strategic Planning Expenses 582.96 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Board of Directors Meeting Expenses 8,693.38 8,207.73 11,100.00 9,600.00
Net Program Earnings (Expense) (443.38) (2,457.73) (3,100.00) (2,100.00)
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 8 Texas Cultural Trust Council September 2020 - August 2021 Budget Arts Access Program
FYE20 Unaudited Income FYE19 Actuals Actuals FYE20 Budget FYE21 Budget 4600 ADL Income 4610 UT COFA Partnership Institute (2yrs at $250K/yr) 152,000.00 407,000.00 407,000.00 250,000.00 4620 Digital Pioneers Institutes 290.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4630 Sponsorships 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 4640 Individual Contributions 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 4650 TWA Grant (7.5%)(Classroom Technology Grant) 15,978.00 27,664.43 30,000.00 29,625.00 4699 NEW Deferred Arts and Digital Literacy Revenue 0.00 (248,309.20) 0.00 19,400.00 * Total ADL Income 169,468.00 187,555.23 443,200.00 300,225.00
Expense * $228,909.20 to FY22 6600 ADL Expense 6610 Evaluation Expenses 6614 ADL Evalution and Reporting 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 18,000.00 6616 ADL Presentation and Materials 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Evalution Expenses 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 18,000.00 6620 Uteach Alignment 6622 Pre Service Training and Certification in ADL 24.00 2,506.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 6624 Renamed First-Year Teacher Grant Program 0.00 9,000.00 35,000.00 21,000.00 Total Uteach Alignment 24.00 11,506.00 38,000.00 25,000.00 6630 ADL Curriculum 6632 ADL Tech Grant (funded by TWA) 15,978.00 9,565.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 6634 Canvas Platform 5,000.00 5,000.00 6,000.00 5,500.00 6642 Curriculum Updates 19,155.00 31,125.00 34,000.00 20,000.00 Total ADL Curriculum 40,133.00 45,690.00 50,000.00 35,500.00 6650 ADL Resource Development 6626 Renamed Artist Visits 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 6628 Renamed Arts Access Boxes 0.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 6654 Digital Training 3,740.00 0.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 6656 Art Education Task Force 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 6658 Art Can Map 0.00 0.00 32,000.00 0.00 Total ADL Resource Development 3,740.00 0.00 62,000.00 40,000.00 6670 ADL Media and Marketing 6672 Outreach 3,018.26 132.59 21,500.00 5,000.00 6674 Conferences/Partnerships 1,424.66 324.00 12,700.00 5,000.00 6675 Website Development / Management 6,362.57 7,305.44 5,000.00 1,300.00 6676 Media PR 15,300.00 14,028.17 15,300.00 12,600.00 6678 Design/Printing/Collateral 1,800.00 4,704.60 11,000.00 7,000.00 6679 Postage 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total ADL Outreach 27,905.49 26,494.80 65,500.00 30,900.00 6680 Program Administration 80,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 100,000.00 6682 Research Assistant (Staff) 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 6684 Communications Assistant (Staff) 0.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00
Total Art Access Expense 151,802.49 158,690.80 300,500.00 274,400.00
Net Program Earnings (Expense) 17,665.51 28,864.43 142,700.00 25,825.00
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 9 Texas Cultural Trust Council September 2020 - August 2021 Budget Operations
FYE20 Unaudited 4900 Income FYE19 Actuals Actuals FYE20 Budget FYE21 Budget
4920 Unrestricted Contributions 35,092.03 47,298.20 30,000.00 50,000.00 4930 TWA Dues Income Allocation (25%) 102,850.55 92,214.74 100,000.00 98,750.00 4940 Memorials and Tributes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4955 Partners in the Arts 0.00 1,325.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4950 Unrestricted In-Kind Contributions 2,617.50 75,898.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 4955 Unrestricted Grants 0.00 0.00 0.00 97,793.00 4960 Interest Income 4,143.67 2,089.51 4,200.00 4,000.00 Total Income 144,703.75 218,825.45 141,700.00 260,543.00
6900 Expense 6910 Development (across all programs) 6912 Meals 1,805.37 1,102.25 1,800.00 1,500.00 6914 Partner Cultivation (Conferences, events, memberships3,974.12 ) 4,747.70 4,000.00 4,500.00 6916 Events (we host - incudes YM) 3,733.93 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 6918 Database/ Raisers Edge 12,018.07 12,908.71 12,000.00 13,000.00 6922 Travel 5,305.66 751.02 6,000.00 2,500.00 6924 Gifts/Misc 1,225.52 2,788.78 1,000.00 2,000.00 Total Development 28,062.67 22,298.46 29,300.00 23,500.00 6930 Marketing 6932 Graphic Design (across all programs) 747.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 6934 Printing (across all programs) 4,720.36 6,815.99 4,800.00 3,600.00 6936 Newsletter expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6938 Website maintenance 2,758.16 1,939.82 600.00 2,000.00 6940 Social Media 127.84 0.00 300.00 0.00 6942 Communications/PR 104.61 2,840.00 0.00 0.00 6944 Marketing - Miscellaneous 5,591.76 2,626.66 4,500.00 3,000.00 Total Marketing 14,049.73 14,222.47 11,200.00 8,600.00 7000 Office Expenses - Operations 7010 Office Rent 84,063.45 99,537.35 112,600.00 111,985.00 7020 Staff Parking 17,429.55 7,443.91 5,400.00 0.00 7030 Phone and Internet Service 8,711.11 10,155.53 9,000.00 10,500.00 7050 Equipment and furnishings 2,023.17 2,102.51 6,000.00 1,200.00 7060 Software, etc. 1,857.59 3,434.63 3,360.00 3,400.00 7070 Rent - Copier 8,244.55 6,601.89 8,640.00 6,600.00 7080 Information Technology 0.00 15,202.36 18,000.00 13,000.00 7090 Postage 5,220.32 2,767.52 5,000.00 3,600.00 Total Office Expenses 127,549.74 147,245.70 168,000.00 150,285.00 7099 Depreciation expense 4,085.00 2,805.00 3,650.00 10,715.00 7100 Insurance 7110 General Liability Insurance 1,137.00 4,004.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 7120 Directors and Officers Insurance 995.00 101.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 Total Insurance 2,132.00 4,105.00 5,200.00 5,000.00 7130 Office supplies 7,728.95 7,127.71 7,500.00 7,500.00 7140 Printing (48.88) 0.00 0.00 0.00 7150 Publications, Memberships, etc. 125.00 0.00 125.00 250.00
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 10 7160 Merchant Credit Card Fees 5,638.01 738.04 6,000.00 3,000.00 7200 Salaries and Benefits 7210 Staff Salaries 406,199.73 532,874.37 555,000.00 640,000.00 7220 Intern salaries 20,848.00 17,403.45 24,000.00 15,000.00 7230 FICA expense 30,700.34 38,484.09 43,000.00 43,700.00 7240 SIMPLE IRA Match 9,037.24 14,166.74 14,500.00 19,500.00 7250 Futa/Suta Expense 4,121.46 3,966.83 5,100.00 4,800.00 7260 Employee Health Insurance 31,088.59 41,107.87 40,000.00 51,000.00 7270 Workers' Compensation 945.00 298.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 7280 Staff Development 5,319.80 3,024.80 6,000.00 6,000.00 7299 Salary Program Allocations (140,000.00) (155,000.00) (155,000.00) (223,000.00) Total Salaries and Benefits 368,260.16 496,326.15 533,800.00 558,200.00 7400 Professional Services 7410 Accounting fees 43,596.67 42,300.44 42,000.00 42,000.00 7420 Legal fees 160.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 7430 Payroll Services 1,845.44 2,560.04 2,000.00 2,700.00 7440 Consulting 972.00 330.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 Total Professional Services 46,574.11 45,190.48 49,000.00 48,700.00
Total Expense 604,156.49 740,059.01 813,775.00 815,750.00
Net Operations Earnings (Expense) (459,452.74) (521,233.56) (672,075.00) (555,207.00)
No Assurance is provided on these financial statements. No statement of cash flows is included. Disclosures required by GAAP are not included. Page 11 VI. Executive Director Report Heidi Marquez Smith, Executive Director
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR IN TEXAS
The arts and culture sector has increasingly contributed to Texas’ economic, educational, and cultural strength. It creates jobs, generates significant sales tax revenue for the state economy, boosts tourism, attracts business, revitalizes communities, and improves the quality of life for all Texans. Amid the spread of COVID-19 the creative sector was the first to shut down due to the dangers of close assembly and will be the last to fully open for the same reason. This same community was also the first to employ technology to share their art and creativity - providing comfort, engagement, reflection on current events, and hope. Texas and the world are turning to the arts to find connection, escape, and relief from our uncertain circumstances. The arts will continue to be essential as we rebuild and recover. DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF COVID-19
• Business Closures: Performing arts venues, theaters, museums, and galleries were some of the first businesses forced to close their doors due to close assembly and face devastating costs to reopen. • Cancelled Programming: All events, programs, and fundraisers have been cancelled and many are not being scheduled until 2021. • Layoffs and Furloughs: 1000’s of staff, vendors, and contractors have been laid off, furloughed, or received salary reductions. Nationally, more than 2/3rds of creative workers are now unemployed.* • Disproportionate Impact: As Texas reopens, large gatherings will be limited, resulting in the arts and culture industry to be among the last to “get back to work”. • Permanent Closures: Certain entities are being forced to close permanently, creating a negative ripple effect on nearby restaurants, bars, retail, and parking.
NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 for Texas Data collection is ongoing. As shutdowns continue and reopening is slowed due to cost and health concerns, we anticipate the number of arts organizations and individual artists reporting and the negative economic impact to increase exponentially. National impact on the art and culture sector is $12.5 billion.*
As of 9/09/2020 with 1,276 Texas nonprofit arts organizations reporting: § Total Financial Impact: -$102,871,995 § Median Financial Impact Per Organization: -$34,000 § Total Unanticipated Expenses: over $3,000,000 § Audience Members Lost: more than 9 million § Layoffs/Furloughs: more than 60% of organizations § Cancelled events: 96% of organizations § Confidence in surviving COVID-19: 61% of organizations
ARTS AND CULTURE ARE CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOR TEXAS** • 800,000 Texans are employed in the creative sector. • Arts and culture generate more than $5.59 billion in taxable sales for the Texas economy. • Arts and culture contribute $350 million in state sales tax. • Arts and culture increase tourism. • Arts and culture help attract, develop, and retain business.
Access to arts and culture will be essential to healing and rebuilding our local and global communities. We look forward to working with you, our Texas leadership, to ensure the arts continue to thrive and power the state of Texas. *AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 DASHBOARD **TEXAS CULTURAL TRUST 2019 STATE OF THE ARTS REPORT
COVID-19 REPONSE TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN TEXAS
Times such as these magnify the power of the arts. During this pandemic the arts have provided comfort, engagement, a method of expression, a reflection of current events, a universal language, and a symbol of hope. Our creative community has provided countless virtual engagement opportunities to keep us connected during COVID-19. Access to arts and culture will continue to be essential as we heal, rebuild, and recover.
I. Launched the State of the Arts Committee (SOTAC) a. Providing a platform to connect statewide art and culture leadership i. Share best practices, reduce duplication of efforts, align efforts and encourage collaboration, connect the arts across Texas b. Calls to date: i. April 16, 2020: COVID-19 Response ii. May 14, 2020: Re-Opening Texas and the Arts as an Emotional Salve iii. June 25, 2020: Re-Opening Texas and Racial Equity and Using the Arts as a Voice iv. July 23, 2020: Re-Opening the Arts Culture, and Entertainment Sectors in Texas, the Arts in Mental Health, and Social Emotional Learning v. August 27, 2020: The Rebuilding Power of the Arts II. Encouraging arts orgs and individual artists to complete the AFTA a. This data will be valuable in describing the negative economic impact of COVID-19 on Texas’ arts and culture. III. Developed a Resource Page on TCT website for arts and culture sectors a. Aggregation of numerous resources for art and culture businesses and artists, including relief funding opportunities. IV. Provided opportunity to convert TWA grant funding to operating grants as needed a. 28 grantee finalists, $362,000 V. Launched “Home is where the Art is!” #ARTCANTEXAS movement a. Inviting the Texas community to share how creativity is keeping them hopeful, happy, connected, involved, etc. through social media. #HomeiswheretheARTis #ArtCanTexas b. Launched Home is Where the Arts is! Coloring Pages i. Inviting Texas artists, leaders and organizations to submit black and white images or word art that could be colored ii. Color pages are free and available for download on the Texas Cultural Trust website iii. Plan is to create a coloring book of these pages to raise funds to support the Texas art and culture community iv. Coloring pages submitted to date: Images are provided in the Board Book. 1. Stephen Harrigan, Novelist/Journalist/Historian/ Screenwriter 2. Sadé Lawson, Artist 3. Ray Benson, Musician 4. Shanny Lott, Artist 5. Cruz Ortiz, Artist 6. Trenton Doyle Hancock, Artist 7. Julie Speed, Artist 8. Kelly Willis, Musician 9. HEB, Business 10. Michelle Wang, Artist 11. Mrs. Cecilia Abbot, First Lady of Texas 12. Sara Hickman, Artist/Singer 13. The Kindness Campaign, Nonprofit Organization 14. Randal Ford, Artist 15. Leo Villareal, Artist 16. Linda LaMantia, Artist 17. Lauren Anderson, Dance 18. Susan Scafati, Artist c. Home is where the ART is! Virtual Arts Experiences i. 100's of virtual arts experiences with links to pre-recorded and live events ii. Encouraging Texans to share their arts engagement during COVID-19 via virtual arts event submission form on our website. VI. Curated H-E-B's Teacher appreciation Movement a. Body Soul Mind Snacks: identified artists to provide 15 minutes of content VII. Distance Learning Support a. Provided early access to Career Exploration in the Arts in its pilot phase to support distance learning. VIII. Launched Partners in the Arts Membership Program a. Membership begin at $50 IX. Announced 2021 Texas Medal of Arts Awards Call for Nominations and Chairs a. Invited the public to submit nominations for TMAA honorees. Forms are on the website. b. Chairs: Brandon Maxwell, Fashion designer and 2019 TMAA Honoree, Linda LaMantia, Laredo – Immediate Past Chair of the Trust Board of Directors, Judy Robison, El Paso – Past Chair of the Trust Board of Directors c. Concentration of this celebration will be the power of the arts. d. Extended nominations deadline.
Developing Projects: I. Arts Access Boxes a. Create boxes to increase access to arts engagement, including activities and art supplies. Intended for Title I students and available for purchase by the public (buy one- give one model). II. Virtual Artists Visits a. Creating virtual artist visits for Title I schools. III. Texas Artists Relief Fund a. Modeled after ArtistRelief.org, providing direct relief grants to visual and performing artists. IV. Building Virtual Art and Cultural Content a. Developing dynamic and relevant content online. b. Activating Ambassadors Home is Where the Art is! COLORING PAGES VII. Development Report Guillermo Nicolas, Development Chair 2020-2021 Grants
Funder Program FY20 FY21 FY22
Houston Endowment Art Can $400,000.00 $200,000.00
CH Foundation Art Can $25,000.00 $25,000.00
University of Texas at Austin COFA Arts Access/Arts and Digital $250,000.00 $250,000.00
$650,000.00 $475,000.00 $25,000.00 Total $1,150,000.00
2020-2021 Pending Grants
Charles Butt Foundation- Pending Arts Access/ First Year Teacher Grants $25,000.00 $25,000.00
Total $50,000.00 Partners in the Arts Member Benefits For more information please email [email protected].
Patron Advocate Curator Benefactor Ambassador Champion BENEFITS: LEVELS: $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,500 $2,500
Quarterly TXCT newsletter ● ● ● ● ● ●
Digital State of the Arts Report ● ● ● ● ● ●
Recognized by name as a Partner in the Arts on the TXCT website ● ● ● ● ● ● at membership level
Opportunity to network with other Partners in the Arts ● ● ● ● ● ●
Listed in the biennial State of the Arts Report as a Partner in ● ● ● ● ● ● the Arts by membership level
Hard copy of the State of the Arts Report ● ● ● ● ●
Discounted advertising in TXCT special event collateral ● ● ● ● ● (as available)*
Announced as a new Partner in the Arts in the quarterly ● ● ● ● ● TXCT newsletter*
Website link on the TXCT Partners in the Arts page* ● ● ● ●
Annual recognition on TXCT social media platforms ● ● ● ●
Discounted tickets for the Texas Medal of Arts Awards Show ● ● ● ●
Event listing on TXCT event page* ● ● ●
Semi-annual recognition on TXCT social media platforms ● ● ●
Quarterly promotion on TXCT social media platforms ● ● ●
Monthly promotion on TXCT social media platforms ● ●
Two complimentary tickets to the Texas Young Masters Celebration ● ●
Opportunity to provide organizational collateral to be distributed ● ● during TXCT events*
Logo on the TXCT Partners in the Arts page* ●
Highlighted in the quarterly TXCT newsletter* ●
Two complimentary tickets to the Texas Medal of Arts ● Awards Show (does not include dinner)
* as appropriate / subject to approval
901 S. Mopac Expy. • Barton Oaks Plaza II, Ste. 410 • Austin, TX 78746 • 512.478.5289 • txculturaltrust.org • @txculturaltrust Partners in the Arts Membership Form Join online or submit your form by email to [email protected] or by mail: 901 S. Mopac Expressway Barton Oaks Plaza II, Ste. 410 Austin, Texas 78746
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: I will support the arts and culture in Texas as a member of Partners in the Arts at the following level:
PATRON - $50
ADVOCATE - $100
CURATOR - $250
BENEFACTOR - $500
AMBASSADOR - $1,500 *
CHAMPION - $2,500 *
*Quarterly payment options via credit card are available for Ambassador level (4 payments of $375) and Champion level (4 payments of $625).
MEMBER INFORMATION: Partner’s Name (as it should appear in media) ...... Contact Name ...... Mailing Address ...... City ...... State...... Zip...... Phone ...... Email...... Website......
PAYMENT INFORMATION: Check enclosed for $...... Check No...... Made payable to Texas Cultural Trust. Credit Card charge $...... MasterCard Visa Amex Discover Card #...... Exp ...... CVC ...... Name on Card...... I authorize 3% to be added to my membership to cover credit card processing fees.
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Thank you for supporting the arts in Texas!
Your Partners in the Arts membership is fully tax-deductible.
901 S. Mopac Expy. • Barton Oaks Plaza II, Ste. 410 • Austin, TX 78746 • 512.478.5289 • txculturaltrust.org • @txculturaltrust Partners in the Arts
Partners in the Arts is a growing consortium of arts organizations, artists, and arts patrons across Texas. The program has evolved into a membership platform for information sharing and creative collaboration. By uniting institutional efforts and ideas, Partners in the Arts support awareness for the critical role the arts have in the culture, health, and economy of Texas. 2020 - 2021 Partners in the Arts
Curator Level:
Creative Kids, El Paso Linda Johnson Lubbock Arts Alliance Texas Book Festival
Advocate Level:
Arts Connect Houston Creative Arts Center of Dallas Mansfield Commission for the Arts Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company, Houston
Patron Level:
Austin Artists Project, Austin East Texas Symphonic Band Marnie Fitzgerald Roxanne Schroeder-Arce
901 S Mopac Expressway, Barton Oaks Plaza II, Suite 410, Austin, Texas 78746 · Tel: 512.478.5289 · Fax: 512.478.5292 · txculturaltrust.org 2019-2020 Partners in the Arts (before paid membership)
04ARTS Foundation Beyond the Grade Doss Heritage and Culture Abilene Cultural Affairs Big Thought Center Council Bihl Haus Arts Downtown Dallas, Inc. - Dallas Abilene Philharmonic Blaffer Art Museum Arts District Association, Inc. Blanton Museum of Art E4 Youth Allegro Guitar Society of Blue Star Contemporary East Texas Symphonic Band Dallas Boerne Community Theatre East Texas Symphony Allen Arts Alliance Brazos Valley Art League Orchestra Allen’s Community Theatre Briscoe Western Art Museum El Paso Art Association Alley Theatre Business Council for the Arts El Paso Museum of Art Amarillo Art Institute North Texas El Paso Opera Amarillo Museum of Art Butterfield Stage Players El Paso Symphony Orchestra Amarillo Opera Community Theater Encore Kids Texas Amarillo Symphony Camerata San Antonio Essentials Creative American Festival for the Arts Cara Mia Theatre Co. (Dallas) FOR LOVE & ART Amon Carter Museum of Carver Community Cultural Fort Worth Classic Guitar American Art Center Society Armstrong Community Music Center for Educator Fort Worth Opera School Development in Fine Arts Fort Worth Symphony Art Alliance Austin (CEDFA) Orchestra Art From the Streets Chamber Music Amarillo Fredericksburg Theater Art League Houston Charles Adams Studio Project Company Art Museum of South Texas Children Arts Foundation of Frisco Chamber of Commerce Art Room Mexico Gallery Main Street (Tyler) Artistic Education Company Children at Risk, Houston Galveston Arts Center Artly World Children’s Chorus of Greater Globe-News Center for the Artpace San Antonio Dallas Performing Arts Arts Connect Houston Children’s Museum of Grace Museum Arts Council of Fort Worth and Brownsville Grand 1894 Opera House Tarrant County Children’s Museum of Houston Greater Conroe Arts Alliance Arts Council of Midland City of El Paso Museum and Greater Dallas Youth Arts Council of the Wichita Cultural Affairs Department Orchestra Falls Area City of Fort Worth Greater Denton Arts Council Arts for Rural Texas City of Round Rock Arts and Greater New Braunfels Art ARTS San Antonio Culture Council ARTS! Longview Comal ISD Guadalupe Cultural Arts ArtsView Children’s Theatre Conroe Art League Center Association of Texas Conspirare Hearts Need Art Professional Educators, Austin Corsicana Palace Theatre Hideout Theatre AT&T Performing Arts Center Creative Action (Central Hobby Center of the Aurora Picture Show Texas) Performing Arts Austin Angels Creative Arts Center of Dallas Holocaust Museum Houston Austin Children’s Choir Creative Kids - El Paso HOPE Events/HOPE Campaign Austin Classical Guitar Society Creative Kids, Inc. Hope Stone Inc. Austin Creative Alliance Creative Waco Houston A+ Challenge Austin Film Festival Crow Collection of Asian Art Houston Arts Alliance Austin Film Society Crow Museum of Asian Art Houston Ballet Austin ISD Department of Fine Cultural Activities Center Houston Center for Arts (Temple) Contemporary Craft Austin Museum of Digital Art Da Camera of Houston Houston Center for Austin Opera Dallas Black Dance Theatre Photography Austin Symphony Orchestra Dallas Children’s Theater Houston Symphony Austin Theatre Alliance Dallas Museum of Art Houston Youth Symphony Ballet Austin Dallas Opera Hutto ISD Ballet Lubbock Dallas Summer Musicals Imagination Fort Worth Ballinger Chamber of Dallas Symphony Orchestra International Museum of Art Commerce Denton Community Market and Science, McAllen Ballroom Marfa 2019-2020 Partners in the Arts (before paid membership)
J.N. Long Cultural Arts Rockport Center for the Arts The Grand 1894 Opera House Complex Round Rock Arts The Hispanic Alliance Jubilee Theatre Rude Mechanicals The Institute for Studies in Art, Junior Achievement of Sammons Center for the Arts Art History, and Architecture Brazoria County San Antonio Metropolitan The McNay Art Museum Junior Players Ballet The Orange Show Center for Kids Excel El Paso San Antonio Museum of Art Visionary Art Kilgore College Theater San Antonio Symphony The Palace Theatre Department SAY Sí The University of Texas at Killeen ISD Seguin Art League Austin College of Fine Arts Kimbell Art Museum Sid Richardson Museum The Women's Chorus of Dallas Laredo Center for the Arts Silo Gallery and Glass Studio Theatre Arlington Laredo Philharmonic Society for the Performing Arts Turtle Creek Chorale (Dallas) Liberty Hall – Tyler – Houston Tyler Area Chamber of Lone Star Ballet Southeast Texas Arts Commerce Long Center for the Council, Beaumont Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Performing Arts Southwestern Writers Museum Longview Chamber of Collection & University Museum at Texas Commerce The Wittliff Collections Southern University Longview Museum of Fine SprATX University of Texas at Austin Arts Spring ISD Department of College of Fine Arts Lubbock Arts Alliance Preforming and Visual Arts University of Texas at Austin Lubbock Chamber of Starlight Symphony Orchestra School of Architecture Commerce Strait Music University of Texas Performing Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Teatro Dallas Arts Center Manor ISD Fine Arts TeCo Theatrical Productions, Van Cliburn Foundation, Fort Department Inc. Worth Mansfield Commission for the Tejas Storytelling Association Victoria Bach Festival Arts Temple ISD Victoria Ballet Theatre Marshall Regional Arts Council Texas Accountants and Victoria ISD Fine Arts McKinney ISD Fine Arts Lawyers for the Arts, Austin Visual Arts League of Allen McNay Art Museum Texas Art Education VSA Arts of Texas Meadows Museum, SMU Association, Dallas Waco Symphony Association, Meadows School of the Arts, Texas Arthouse Inc. SMU Texas Aspires, Austin Waco Symphony Orchestra Mexic-Arte Museum Texas Association of Wimberley Community Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Museums, Austin Chorus Company Texas Ballet Theater Wimberley Valley Arts and MindPOP Texas Book Festival Cultural Alliance Modern Art Museum of Fort Texas Business Leadership Wimberley Valley Chamber of Worth Council Commerce MUSEOBENINI Texas Preforming Arts Witte Museum Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Texas Shakespeare Festival Women & Their Work Gallery Museums and Cultural Affairs The Adderley School Writers In the Schools Department The Art Center of Waco XYZ Atlas National Center for Children’s The Artist Outreach, INC Young Audiences of Houston Illustrated Literature, Abilene The Arts Community Alliance Young Texas Artists Music National Guild of Community The Austin Children’s Choir Competition, Conroe Arts Education, New York The Center for the Arts and Zachary Scott Theatre (ZACH) Navarro Council of the Arts Sciences Oaxaca, arte en movimiento The Children’s Ballet of San Odessa Council for the Arts & Antonio Humanities The Citadelle Art Foundation One World Theatre The Citadelle Art Museum Orchestra of New Spain The Cliburn Foundation Pollyanna Theatre Company The Contemporary Austin Project Row Houses The Dallas School of Music RGV Partnership The Ensemble Theatre VIII. Advocacy Report Mindy Ellmer, Advocacy Chair Lisa Kaufman, Davis Kaufman PLLC
Coronavirus Disaster Relief Funding Request Proposal Submitted by the Texas Commission on the Arts
Request In the face of the pandemic, the arts and culture sector is not only essential to the economic recovery of Texas, but critical to the healing of Texans and rebuilding of our local communities. More than 800,000 Texans are employed in the creative sector generating more than $5.59 billion annually in taxable sales.1 Unfortunately, COVID-19 has had disproportionate and devastating effects on this sector;
• they were among the first businesses mandated to close, • have lost over 9 million in attendance due to cancelled programming, • staff layoffs and furloughs equaling 2/3 unemployment in this industry, • permanent closures resulting in an estimated financial impact of -$102,872,000 for Texas as of August 31, 20202, • and they will be one of the last sectors to reopen. To respond to the staggering economic loss within this industry, the Texas Commission on the Arts respectfully requests an allocation of $ $9,410,000 from the CARES Act, Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and/or the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to provide direct aid to those financially devasted by the pandemic.
Statewide Plan for COVID-19 Relief for Arts and Culture Below is a statewide plan to be administered by the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) to provide some relief and help stabilize the arts and culture sector. The TCA is aware of the overwhelming need for these Federal resources and feels this request is modest given the devastating financial crisis within this sector.
The Texas Commission on the Arts is uniquely positioned to distribute these funds: • The agency has a strong Sunset Review Report and is well regarded for its fair and equitable grant programs. • Over 800 Texas nonprofit arts organizations budgets have been verified and would be eligible. • Grants can and would be distributed before the December 31, 2020 Federal deadline. • Grants would range from $3,000-$30,000 depending on operational budget. • The TCA has a track record for expedited grant distribution, distributing a total of $680,000 in NEA CARES funding to ___ organizations in _X weeks.
1 Texas Cultural Trust, “Impact of COVID-19 on the Arts and Culture Sector in Texas,” June 20, 2020. 2 https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-topic/disaster-preparedness/the-economic-impact-of-coronavirus-on- the-arts-and-culture-sector
• Grants would specifically address operational needs for nonprofit organizations struggling to stay open and provide vital community engagement and connections during this pandemic.
Proposed use for the COVID-19 Relief Funding:
Proposed Needs Estimated Cost through 12/31/2020
Operational Support for Nonprofit Arts Organizations $ 9,410,000 These funds would be dispersed to statewide non-profit arts organizations requesting assistance through the Texas Commission on the Arts. TCA would employ existing grant distribution processes and protocols to efficiently distribute funding. Funds would be used to offset operation expenses, including employment, to help prevent permanent closure. Grants amounts would be $3,000 - $30,000.
Surveying the National Field: We believe in a Texas that values art and culture and even in the most difficult of budget negotiations, we will find a way to preserve the creative sector that engages and entertains every Texan. At the same time, we are aware of how other states are directing stimulus funds to support their cultural sectors and draw inspiration from their successes. There are a host of models to share and this list keeps growing:
• Pennsylvania –$20 million in grant funding for cultural organizations and museums to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. • Maryland – Appropriated $5 million of CARES money for arts organizations. • Vermont – Provided $5 million to the Vermont Arts Council for grants to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. • Utah – Granted $9 million, followed by an additional $7.5 million, for cultural arts grants. Also set aside $1 million for grants to multicultural organizations who primarily serve Spanish- speaking populations. • Oregon authorized $50 million in Federal CARES Act Funds for immediate cultural relief. • Indiana granted $10 million for arts and culture sector from CARES funding. • …and the list continues to grow.
CONCLUSION:
The arts and culture sector has increasingly contributed to Texas’ economic, educational, and cultural strength. It creates jobs, generates significant revenue for the state economy, increases sales tax revenue, boosts tourism, attracts business, revitalizes communities, and improves the quality of life for all Texans.
Amid the spread of COVID-19 the creative sector was the first to close, but also the first to employ technology to engage, provide comfort, connection, a reflection on current events, a universal language, and a symbol of hope. Texans and the world are turning to the arts to find escape and relief from our uncertain circumstances. The arts are essential to rebuilding and recovery yet suffer the most dire economic challenges due to being first-to-close and last-to- open.
We feel strongly that Texas’ investment of $9,410,000 through a COVID-19 Relief Fund grant is a modest request given the challenges the sector will continue to face, but one that will make a difference and have a positive effect across the state.
Thank you for your consideration of this proposal.
IX. Texas Medal of Arts Awards Linda LaMantia and Judy Robison, TMAA Chairs October 18th and 19th, 2021 in Austin, Texas
Event Chairs
Linda LaMantia Brandon Maxwell Judy Robison
Locations
Commodore Perry (to be determined)
The Long Center 2021 Texas Medal of Arts Awards Honoree Nomination Criteria
CELEBRATING THE ARTS IN TEXAS Through the Texas Medal of Arts Awards (TMAA), the Texas Cultural Trust spotlights Texas leaders and luminaries who have achieved greatness through their creative talents, as well as those whose generosity has opened doors to artistic opportunity for Texans of all ages. Inspired by the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors, the Texas Medal of Arts has been presented biennially since 2001. Culminating in a star-studded celebration, the Texas Medal of Arts Awards raises substantial financial support, visibility, and awareness about the power of the arts to enrich a child’s education and enhance our state’s economy and cultural heritage.
2021 TEXAS MEDAL OF ARTS AWARDS CELEBRATION On October 18th and 19th 2021, the Texas Cultural Trust will celebrate the creative excellence, exemplary talents and outstanding contributions by Texans in selected categories at the 11th biennial Texas Medal of Arts Awards.
We invite you to nominate a Texas artist, individual, organization, or corporation who exemplifies the very best in their respective discipline or category. A list of previous TMAA honorees are listed on the Texas Cultural Trust website at www.texasmedalofarts.org.
Rationale Nominations, Submissions, and Deadline The Texas Medal of Arts Awards strives to honor both distinguished The general public is invited to nominate TMAA honorees using the Texas artists and persons or organizations that have encouraged the 2021 Honoree Nomination Form found on www.texasmedalofarts.org. advancement of the arts in Texas, whether through personal Completed honoree nomination forms and accompanying one-page achievement or unfailing support. summaries must be submitted to [email protected] no later than October 16th, 2020. Categories Nominations may be submitted for individuals or organizations who have contributed to the arts in the following categories: Multiple Nominations Architecture, Arts Education, Arts Patron (Individual, Corporation, Individuals may nominate more than one person or organization to Foundation), Craft, Dance, Design, Film, Folk Arts, Lifetime receive a TMAA. A separate nomination form must be completed for Achievement, Literary Arts, Media/Multi-Media, Music (Songwriter, each nomination in order to be considered. Performer, Ensemble), Television, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts Professional Summary and Accomplishments Description Eligibility of Artists When completing the nomination form, please briefly summarize Nominees must have been born in the State of Texas or completed a career highlights, what the artist, arts patron, or organization has major portion of their work in Texas to be considered. All Honorees accomplished, the category in which they are to be considered, and any must be present to receive their award during the Texas Medal of Arts biographical material about the nominee. You may include up to one Awards Celebration on October 18th and 19th, 2021 in Austin, TX. additional page of detailed accomplishments.
Sponsoring Organization Supplemental Materials The Texas Cultural Trust Council is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization Supplemental materials may be included, but not necessary. Materials created in 1995 to raise public awareness of and support for the arts may include one brochure, one book, a set of slides/photos (maximum in Texas as a vehicle to improve the quality of public education and to of 10 photos), or a music sample. These materials may be mailed, after stimulate economic growth. the nomination form is submitted, to the Texas Cultural Trust at 901 S. Mopac Expy., Barton Oaks Plaza II, Ste. 410, Austin, TX 78746. Please Selection Committee Note: Supplemental materials will not be returned. A committee will be appointed by the Texas Cultural Trust to review nominations. All members of the Selection Committee will have a Confirmation of Nomination history of involvement with the arts in Texas. A confirmation email from the Texas Cultural Trust will be sent to completed nomination submissions. The Selection Committee will contact the nominator directly if additional information is required. Honorees will be announced in January 2021.
901 S. Mopac Expy. • Barton Oaks Plaza II, Ste. 410 • Austin, TX 78746 • 512.478.5289 • txculturaltrust.org 2021 Texas Medal of Arts Awards Honoree Nomination Criteria 2021 Honoree Nomination Form In order to be considered, Honoree Nomination Forms must be legible, complete, and submitted to [email protected] by October 16, 2020. Visit www.texasmedalofarts.org for more information.
PERSON/ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING NOMINATION: This information must be completed for nomination to be considered.
Name (Individual or Organization) ...... Mailing Address ...... City ...... State ...... Zip ...... Cell phone ...... Alternate phone ......
NOMINEE INFORMATION: Name of Nominee ...... E-mail Address ...... Mailing Address ...... City ...... State ...... Zip ...... Cell phone ...... Alternate Contact Name ...... Alternate phone ...... Title ...... E-mail address if different from above ......
FOR INDIVIDUAL NOMINEES: Birth date ...... Place of Birth ...... Years spent in Texas ......
CATAGORY (Please select up to three applicable Texas Medal of Arts categories): All categories may not be recognized during a Texas Medal of Arts Awards celebration.
Architecture Film Television Arts Education Lifetime Achievement Theatre Arts Arts Patron – Individual Literary Arts Visual Arts Arts Patron – Foundation/Corporate Media/Multimedia Other (please elaborate) Dance Music – Performance ...... Design Music – Songwriter
901 S. Mopac Expy. • Barton Oaks Plaza II, Ste. 410 • Austin, TX 78746 • 512.478.5289 • txculturaltrust.org Texas Medal of Arts Awards Honoree Nomination Form / pg 1 FOR ALL NOMINATIONS: Please summarize the following information in the space provided below or on ONE separate page and submit with 2021 Honoree Nomination Form. Supplemental materials may be included or mailed but are not necessary. • Key professional credits, accomplishments, and/or highlights. • For Individual and Organization Arts Patrons, describe the arts or creative projects and organizations supported by the nominee.
901 S. Mopac Expy. • Barton Oaks Plaza II, Ste. 410 • Austin, TX 78746 • 512.478.5289 • txculturaltrust.org Texas Medal of Arts Awards Honoree Nomination Form / pg 2 TMAA 2021 Nominations Name Category Nominated By David Adickes Modern Sculptor Linda LaMantia Zuill Bailey Musician Tania Schwartz Rick Bretell Museum Director/Art Critic (Memoriam) Tania Schwartz Edie Brickell Singer/Musician Charles Matthews Leon Bridges Singer/Musician TCT Kyle Chandler Actor JHL Nevena Christi Designer Tania Schwartz Gary Clark Jr Singer/Musician TCT Kelly Clarkson Singer Ray Benson Carole Cook Lifetime/TV/Theatre Arts Hon Byron & Kay Cook Barry Corbin Film/Television Charles Matthews Christopher Cross Music & Songwriter Leslie Ward Jared Dunten Artist Linda LaMantia Pamela Edwards Arts Education/Design/Visual Arts Kevin Banks Pamela Edwards Arts Education/Design/Visual Arts Daniel Ray Pamela Edwards Arts Education/Design/Visual Arts Gail Sprinkle Joe Ely Singer/Musician Charles Matthews Randal Ford Visual Arts Gay Gaddis Judy Gale Roberts Arts Education & Visual Arts Vince Owens Jennifer Garner Actress Linda LaMantia Ragan Gennusa Artist Charles Matthews Selena Gomez Singer/Musician Tania Schwartz Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Director Cliffe Killam Pat Green Singer/Musician Charles Matthews Patti Griffin Singer/Musician Charles Matthews Don Henley Singer/Musician Charles Matthews Earlie Hudnall, Jr Photographer Pam Willeford Jack Ingram Singer/Musician JHL Robert Earl Keen Singer/Musician Charles Matthews Miranda Lambert Singer/Musician TCT James Magee Magee Visual Artist Tania Schwartz James Magee Visual Arts Tania Schwartz Grey Malin Photographer JHL Bill Malone Musician Charles Matthews Steve Martin Comedian/Actor/Singer Linda LaMantia David Mercier Parsons Literary Arts Clifford W Hudder, PHD Juan Miro Architect TCT Kasey Musgraves Musician/Singer Brandon Maxwell Dave Parsons Literary Arts Richard Griffin Jim Parsons Actor TCT Jon Randall Singer/Songwriter TCT Mike Reese Other: Industrial Design Marnie Fitzgerald Michael Reese Arts Patron & Design Shelly Reese Lela Rose Fashion Brandon Maxwell Julian Schnabel Painter/Film Director Tania Schwartz Bob Schneider Singer/Songwriter/Musician TCT Dr Lauri Scott Arts Education Kiyoshi Tamagawa Travis Scott Rapper/Fashion Designer Tania Schwartz Tanya Tucker Singer/Songwriter Linda LaMantia Charles Umlauf/Umlauf Family Sculture JHL Septime Webre Dance Leslie Ward Luke Wilson Actor Linda LaMantia TMAA 2021 Nominations Name Category Nominated By Owen Wilson Actor Linda LaMantia Andrew Wilson Director Linda LaMantia Renee Zellweger Actress Judy Robison Dixie Chicks Musicians/Singers Brandon Maxwell Vrazels' Polka Band Lifetime/Music/Folk Art Celeste Banda Lizzo Singer/Musician TCT CPAM-Center for Performing Arts Medicine TCT CEDFA (Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts) Arts Education TCT TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) Arts Education TCT
TMAA 2021 Wishlist Name Category Beyonce Singer Carol Burnett Actress/Comedian Tom Ford Fashion Designer Kit Goldsbury Arts Patron Woody Harrelson Actor Richard Linklater Director Steve Martin Actor/Comedian George Strait Singer/Musician
SAVE THE DATE
October 18th and 19th, 2021 Austin, Texas
Texas Cultural Trust’s Brandon Maxwell Studio Scholarship for BIPOC Fashion Students
As a chair of the Texas Cultural Trust’s Texas Medal of Arts Awards, we are partnering with the Trust to establish a ten thousand dollar (USD 10,000) scholarship for a need-based, underrepresented BIPOC and Texas resident pursuing higher education in fashion. The application process will open during the spring of 2021 at a date to-be-announced. If you would like to make a donation or be notified about the application opening, please e-mail [email protected] with the subject “Texas Cultural Trust Fashion Scholarship.” The scholarship is modeled after the Trust’s Texas Young Master’s program which recognizes students who excel in the arts. We are excited to announce this annual college scholarship program to increase participation for persons of color who are underrepresented in the fashion industry. All corporate partnerships with the fashion house, including sponsors, will be encouraged to donate to the TXCT Brandon Maxwell Studio Scholarship for BIPOC Fashion Students in support of the partnership with the TXCT.
See more: https://www.brandonmaxwellonline.com/pages/residency-scholarships
X. Trust Programs Report Jenny Parry, Director of Programs Art Can
2021 State of the Arts Report
State of the Arts Report Timeline
2020 September- November 2020 Conduct Research October- November 2020 Begin Design Look and Feel November- December 2020 Create Copy and Finalize Content Design State of the Arts Report, Website, and Commercials Define Public Relations Plan December – January 2020 Finalize Design State of the Arts Report, Website, Commercials, and Digital Assets 2021 January 2021 Progress Report is due to Houston Endowment State of the Arts Report Printing February 2021 Arts Advocacy Day (TBD) State of the Arts Report Delivery to the Capitol State of the Arts Delivery to Partners February- August 2021 State of the Arts Report Presentations Op Eds August 23, 2021 Application is due to Houston Endowment
State of the Arts Report Team
• Economic Research: Travis James, TXP Inc. Updating positive economic impact of the arts and projecting negative COVID-19 economic impact on arts and culture sector. • Education Research: Dr. Brent Hasty, MindPOP. Updating TEA arts access data for the 2018- 2019 and 2019-2020 school years. • Art Can Map: Jeff Reichman, January Advisors. Updating the Art Can Map with 2019-2020 school year data. • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Research: Vendor TBD, Literature review on the connection between arts education and SEL. • Health and Wellbeing Research: Vendor TBD, Literature review on the impact of the arts in medicine, health, mental health, and well-being. • Design/Ad Firm: Vendor TBD
New Data and Research
• Negative impact of COVID-19 on the Texas arts and culture sectors and artists • Negative impact, ripple effect on other industries and community • Arts in Health and Well-Being: Literature review of arts in mental health and medicine • Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Literature review on the connection between arts education and SEL • Additional Resources for Advocacy: Advocacy Library of one-page flyers
Letter to My Legislator
Subject: Funding the Texas Commission on the Arts
Dear (Insert Name),
Recognizing the unprecedented challenges on our state and our state’s leadership, thank you for your commitment to Texas. As a constituent and voter in your district, I am writing to urge you to protect the funding for the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA). Last session, TCA was appropriated $10 million to support local arts districts. The impact those funds have had on the community has been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the corresponding shutdown. Our obvious reliance on "mass gatherings" made the arts industry one of the first to close and will inevitably be one of the last to open again.
The economic benefit of the arts to the State of Texas is substantial generating more than $5.59 billion a year while employing one in every 15 Texans. If Texas is to remain a shining beacon of economic opportunity, then it is imperative that we invest in the creative future of our state today.
Access to the arts has proven to be especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. As you know, isolation due to quarantine provisions has and will continue to have an impact on the health and wellbeing of Texans. Studies have shown how access to the arts can have a positive impact on mental health by providing much needed opportunity for engagement, expression, and emotional comfort. In addition, research has shown that arts in medicine reduces anxiety, pain, and depression. “Science will get us out of this, and the arts will get us through this!”
I appreciate the current budget challenges facing the State of Texas and know you are will have to make some tough decisions. However, please know that any cuts to the arts will have devastating consequences to an already hurting industry. I hope we can count on you to support the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Thank you,
Letter to My School District/Superintendent
Dear (Insert Name),
Recognizing the unprecedented challenges on our state and our state’s leadership, thank you for your commitment to education in Texas. As a constituent of ______Independent School District, I strongly urge you to support and protect arts education in our public schools, especially during this pandemic. As the school year begins, please prioritize access to arts education for all students. As you know, isolation due to quarantine provisions has and will continue to have an impact on the health and wellbeing of Texans including children. Studies have shown how access to the arts can have a positive impact on mental health and strengthen social and emotional learning by providing much needed opportunity for engagement, expression, and emotional comfort.
The benefits of arts education are considerable: in addition to supporting mental health, the arts foster creativity and critical thinking, improve test scores, promote leadership and collaboration, boost school attendance, and increase the likelihood of high school graduation.
Understanding that cuts to education funding, unfortunately means many Texas school districts will also see cuts to arts funding, limiting access to arts education. Now more than ever, access to the arts remains crucial for the mental health and well-being of our students. In addition, the Texas Cultural Trust’s 2019 State of the Arts Report, data shows that students with at least one arts course were twice as likely to be engaged and stay in school, and students enrolled in more arts courses have higher school attendance.
The arts will continue to be essential for our communities, our culture and our economy as we recover from this pandemic. I strongly urge you to support, strengthen, and protect access to arts education for our school district. In doing so, you will support the emotional health of our students and invest in the creative future of our state.
Thank you,
Arts Education Task Force
Identifying inequity in fine arts education access across Texas.
The Arts Education Task Force (AETF) aligns the arts education communities across Texas to create a unified voice for arts education policy, advocacy, and best practices. The AETF identifies legislative priorities, coordinates messaging, and implements a strategic plan to support meaningful arts education policy.
COVID-19 and Distance Learning
• Access to arts education is varying greatly across the state and within each district. • The AETF has identified district advocacy as the primary focus. • The goal is to protect arts education access now, during distance learning, and in the coming months when districts face extreme budget cuts.
Social Media Advocacy Plan
• Weekly social media message about the importance of arts education. • Posts are linked to supporting research, opinion editorials, and blogs. • Weekly emails to district arts education leaders, encouraging them to share the message of the week.
Elementary Arts Education Reporting
• Elementary arts education access is reported on every campus regardless of the presence of an arts teacher or arts class on the campus. • Working with TEA to identify existing data that can be compiled to report true level of arts access, including teaching assignments and educator certifications.
Schedule of Meetings
• January 30, 2020- Purpose and Priorities • June 4, 2020- Messaging for 87th Legislative Session • August 6, 2020- Resources for Advocacy • November 5, 2020- Strategy and Implementation
Arts Education Task Force Members
Dr. Christopher Anderson, Arlington ISD Paul Kretchmer, Austin ISD, Central Texas Fine Arts Administrators Kris Andrews, Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts Linda LaMantia, Texas Cultural Trust Board
Dr. Priscilla Canales, Weslaco ISD, Association for Max Lars, Chief of Staff, Representative John H. Bucy III School Curriculum Directors Julie Linn, Shapiro Linn Strategic Consulting LLC Barbara Cargill, State Board of Education Deborah Lugo, Arts Connect Houston Sara Chapman, Texas Art Educators Association Heidi Marquez Smith, Texas Cultural Trust Joe Clark, Spring ISD, Texas Music Administrators Matt Matthews, Matt Matthews Attorney at Law Conference Mary Mettenbrink, Young Audiences of Houston Betsy Cornwell, Austin ISD, Texas Educational Theatre Association Patty Moreno, Hays CISD, Texas Music Administrators Conference Dr. Jackie deMontmollin, Denton ISD, Texas Educational Theatre Association Dr. Derek Mudd, Texas Commission on the Arts
Jim Egger, McAllen ISD, Texas Music Administrators Jenny Parry, Texas Cultural Trust Conference Marisa Perez-Diaz, State Board of Education Dr. Jill Fox, Office of Senator Lois Kolkhorst, University of Houston-Victoria Judy Robison, Texas Cultural Trust Board
Dr. Gary Gibbs, Texas Commission on the Arts Byron Sanders, Big Thought
Risa Ginther, Parent Teacher Association Wenden Sanders, Houston ISD
Charles Glover, The Meadows Foundation Roxanne Schroeder-Arce, University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds, ExcelinEd Carla Schumann, Comal ISD, Texas Educational Theatre Ann Graham, Texans for the Arts Association
Dr. Brent Hasty, MindPOP Tania Schwartz, Texas Cultural Trust Board
Dan Jackson, Texas Cultural Trust Board Dr. Michelle Smith, Raise Your Hand Texas
Travis James, TXP Michele Stahl, Texas Education Agency
JD Janda, Tomball ISD, Texas Music Administrators Dr. David Stevens, UIL- Academics Conference Kay Vanlandingham, Texas Music Educators Linda Johnson, Texas Education Agency Association
Mary Lou Johnson, Texas Dance Educators Association Leslie Ward, Texas Cultural Trust Board
Kathleen Keating, Texas Cultural Trust Board Dr. Robin Ward, Rice University
Kelsey Kling, Texas Education Agency Andrea White, Texas Cultural Trust Board AUG 2020 MAPPING THE ARTS TX Uses Data to Spotlight Disparities and Drive Equal Access to Arts Education
William H. Woodwell Jr.
Houston, Texas, has emerged as a 21st-century A Series of Case Studies in Arts creative hub, with a lively music scene and an Education Data enviable assortment of museums and galleries This is one in a series of three case studies that describe showcasing a rich diversity of art. As recently as two how state and community leaders have come together to years ago, however, the Bayou City’s enthusiastic ensure that families, educators and policymakers have embrace of the arts wasn’t reflected in the priorities better information about students’ opportunities in arts of the city’s public schools, which assigned one education. Read the other case studies: sta! person to oversee fine arts programming for 210,000 students across 280 campuses. • Getting to 100 Percent: How NJ Used Data-Driven Strategies to Achieve Universal Access to Arts Education. That changed in 2017, when the Houston From Data to Action: CA Applies Collective Impact Independent School District established a nine- • Approach to Track Arts Education and Drive person fine arts department. Today, former choral Improvement. music teacher and arts school principal Wenden Sanders leads the department’s e!orts to develop These case studies are a product of the State curriculum, write grants, organize professional Data Infrastructure Project for Arts Education, a development activities for art teachers, manage arts collaboration between the National Endowment festivals and other events, and champion the arts for the Arts and Education Commission of the States across the district. The district’s work is happening to create tools and provide technical assistance that with the active partnership of a local collective help states extract, analyze and report on data about impact collaborative called Arts Connect Houston. arts education. Other SDIP publications include: Using State Data Systems to Report Information on “Houston ISD and Arts Connect Houston are • Arts Education. doing incredible work,” said Jenny Parry, a one- time art teacher who is now director of programs • 50-State Comparison: Arts Education Data with the Texas Cultural Trust. “From creating new Collection and Reporting. infrastructure to acknowledging inequity to truly • The State Education Data Toolkit. embracing the importance of expanding access to These reports, tools and stories aim to empower the arts, Houston is making real progress.” decision-makers with the information they need to ensure that every American student has the opportunity to excel in and through the arts.
Arts & Digital Literacy
FY20 Report
Enrollment Report
Career Exploration in the Arts is Complete
Units of study are designed for the high school classroom in art, dance, music, and theatre. These units explore the many career options in the fine arts and how arts education prepares students for success in any career. The units are available on the Texas Cultural Trust’s Canvas platform along with the Arts & Digital Literacy Curriculum.
Teacher Engagement and Training
TXCT Arts Education Advocacy and Career Exploration in the Arts trainings were provided during the 2020 Center for Educator Development in the Fine Arts (CEDFA) Summit.
The TXCT Arts Education Advocacy and Career Exploration in the Arts trainings are currently being offered through CEDFA’s Fall Virtual Professional Development Series.
2020 Arts Access Grants
Classroom Technology Grants
Music & Media Tim Thompson El Paso ISD El Paso High School $3,565 Communications I
Thomas Jefferson Theatre & Media Yvonne Duque Dallas ISD $6,000 High School Communications I
Total Classroom Technology Grants $9,565
First Year Teacher Grants
Andrea Aguirre Elementary Pre K-5 Music El Paso ISD $1,500
Jessica Brown Elementary Pre K-5 Visual Art Waco ISD $1,500
Heather Brown High School 9-12 Visual Art Bastrop ISD $1,500
Marcus Cardenas High School 9-12 Music Irving ISD $1,500
Rebecca East Middle School 6-8 Dance Austin ISD $1,500
Alessandria Garza Elementary Pre K-5 Theatre Manor ISD $1,500
Valeria Gulino Elementary Pre K-5 Music Lake Dallas ISD $1,500
Ana Leal High School 9-12 Dance San Antonio ISD $1,500
Marsalis Mahome High School 9-12 Visual Art Bastrop ISD $1,500
Diamante Martinez High School 9-12 Theatre Del Valle ISD $1,500
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Rachel Militzer Elementary Pre K-5 Music $1,500 ISD
Stephanie Rangel Elementary Pre K-5 Dance Manor ISD $1,500
Trina Simon Middle School 6-8 Theatre Manor ISD $1,500
Sara Trogdon Middle School 6-8 Music Marble Falls ISD $1,500
Total First Year Teacher Grants $21,000.00
Total Arts Access Grants $30,565.00 XI. Texas Women for the Arts Report Tania Schwartz, TW A Board Liaison ABOUT TEXAS WOMEN FOR THE ARTS GRANTS Texas Women for the Arts (TWA) is a statewide giving circle Every year, Texas Women for the Arts members have the and membership program whose mission is to awaken and opportunity to nominate and select an arts education nurture the artist in every Texas child. Established in 2005, program to receive a TWA grant. This funding provides this philanthropic force of influential women from across the essential support for the arts and increases access to arts state has awarded more than $2.9 million to 208 arts organiza- education for children in Texas. tions, impacting more than one million Texas children.
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS The Texas Women for the Arts membership year is from September 1st to August 31st. However, memberships are accepted at any time during the year. Membership dues may be paid in a lump sum or quarterly installments. Dues may only be prorated after the Texas Women for the Arts Annual Meeting.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Texas Women for the Arts Legacy Council Membership $2,500 per year Texas Women for the Arts General Membership $1,200 per year Texas Women for the Arts Junior Membership* $750 per year Texas Women for the Arts Mother/Daughter Membership** $1,500 per year * Available to women age 40 and under. * * Available for the first year of membership only; renewals will be at full rate for each member. Additional daughters $500/each.
LEGACY NON-LEGACY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS COUNCIL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP Opportunity to invite ONE 501(c)(3) arts organizations to apply for grant funding ●
Opportunity to invite TWO 501(c)(3) arts organizations to apply for grant funding ●
Opportunity to vote on grants ● ●
Invitation to Annual Meeting ● ●
Invitation to attend annual trips ● ●
Invitation to Texas Cultural Trust events ● ●
Name recognition on Texas Cultural Trust website ● ●
Name recognition in the biennial Texas Medal of Arts Awards program ● ●
Invitation to additional Legacy Council only activities during Annual Meeting ●
Invitation to Legacy Council only trips ●
Complimentary Partner in the Arts Patron Level Membership ●
Opportunity to provide art and culture related content for the Texas Cultural Trust newsletter ●
Two Complimentary tickets to Texas Young Masters Program and Reception ●
Two Complimentary tickets to Texas Medal of Arts Awards Show (does not include dinner) ●
The Texas Cultural Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Texas Women for the Arts memberships are fully tax-deductible.
901 S. Mopac Expy. • Barton Oaks Plaza II, Ste. 410 • Austin, TX 78746 • 512.478.5289 • txculturaltrust.org • @txculturaltrust Texas Women for the Arts 2020 – 2021* Executive Committee
Chair – Judy Robison, El Paso Vice-Chair – Linda LaMantia, Laredo Immediate Past Chair – Leslie Blanton, Houston
Membership Chair – Lisa Ivie Miller, Austin Membership Vice-Chairs – Janis Brous, Fort Worth and Charlotte Tripplehorn, Fort Worth
Nominating Chair – Isha Rogers Santamaria, El Paso Nominating Vice-Chair – Sharron Buschman, Houston
2020 Annual Meeting Chairs – Eleanor Lemak, Dallas
Grants Chair – Nancy Seliger, Amarillo Grants Vice-Chair – Sharon McCullough, Dallas
Governance Chair – Eliza Duncan, Houston Governance Vice-Chair – Chrissy Kleberg, Austin
Board Liaison – Tania Schwartz, El Paso
Legacy Chair – Sara Morgan, Houston Legacy Vice-Chair – Leslie Blanton, Houston
Travel Chair – Laura Matz, Austin Travel Vice-Chair – Jan McKee, Fort Worth
*The Texas Women for the Arts membership year is September 1 – August 31
901 S Mopac Expressway, Barton Oaks Plaza II, Suite 410, Austin, Texas 78746 · Tel: 512.478.5289 · Fax: 512.478.5292 · txculturaltrust.org Texas Women for the Arts FY19-20 Membership Report Membership Year: September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
TOTAL REVENUE: $369,542
TOTAL MEMBERS 243
MEMBERS BY CITY
Abilene...... 1 Fort Davis...... 1 Odessa...... 2 Amarillo...... 6 Fort Worth...... 36 Rockport...... 1 Austin...... 35 Fredericksburg...... 4 San Angelo...... 2 Beeville...... 1 Houston...... 41 San Antonio...... 21 Canadian...... 1 Johnson City...... 2 Shreveport...... 1 Colleyville...... 1 Keller...... 1 Spring Branch...... 1 Corpus Christi...... 7 Laredo...... 2 Tyler...... 2 Dallas...... 52 Lubbock...... 5 Victoria...... 2 Dripping Springs...... 1 Marble Falls...... 1 Willow City...... 1 El Paso...... 14 New York...... 1 2020 TWA Grant Recipients Funding Operations Organization Name City TWA Sponsor Amount Support Center for Child Protection Austin Kristin Salyer $10,000 YES Creative Kids El Paso Tania Schwartz $20,000 Art Center of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Cheryl Votzmeyer $30,000 YES Odessa Arts Odessa Sondra Eoff $10,000 Lubbock Arts Alliance Lubbock Dawn Kelley $15,000 YES Big Thought Dallas Charlene Marsh $10,000 YES Graham Regional Theatre Graham Charlotte Tripplehorn $12,000 Creative Action Austin Connie Heyer $15,000 El Paso Symphony Orchestra Assn., Inc. El Paso Judy Robison $12,000 YES American Festival for the Arts (AFA) Houston Regina Rogers $8,000 YES Holocaust Museum Houston Houston Virginia Blanton $12,000 Center City of Amarillo Inc. Amarillo Sandra Gilliland $2,500 Austin Soundwaves Austin Jennifer Stevens $10,000 Imagination Fort Worth Fort Worth Lauri Bevan $10,000 Alley Theatre Houston Kelly Zuniga $2,500 YES Texas Book Festival Austin Janis Brous $8,000 Victoria Bach Festival Association Victoria Kathleen Keating $3,000 YES Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Fort Worth Kim Darden $2,500 Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas Dallas Sara Martineau $5,000 Austin Bat Cave Austin Karen Oswalt $2,500 Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Lubbock Terri Byrne $2,500 YES The Periwinkle Foundation Houston Ellen Blasio $2,500 Newspring Houston Mary Lou Pringle $2,500 K Space Contemporary Corpus Christi Deborah Greer $2,500 Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Houston Sara Morgan $2,500 Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth Lauri Lawrence $2,500 Window On a Wider World Amarillo Laura Street $2,500 The Dallas Winds Dallas Patsy Donosky $2,500 Cypress Creek Fine Art Association Spring Leslie Ward $2,000 TWA Competitive Grants TOTAL $222,000 Texas Young Masters Grants $27,664 Arts Access and Classroom Technology Grants $27,664 Texas Cultural Trust Grant $92,214 Total 2020 TWA Grants $369,542 Texas Women for the Arts Grants Report
2021 Grants Process and Timeline
TWA Grants Process • Applications will be submitted directly to the Trust through an online form. • TWA Regional Grants Committees, comprised of members from each region in Texas, will only score applications from their region. • All TWA members will be provided the opportunity to rank the finalists identified by the Executive Grants Committee.
2021 TWA Grants Timeline
October 1 – December 1: Grant Application is open December 1: Grant Application Deadline, Regional Grant Committee Members are identified December 1 - 15: TCT reviews applications for accuracy December 15-January 25: TCT formats Regional Grants Committee Books February 1: TCT sends Grants Book to Regional Grants Committees to score February 19: Grants Committees returns scores February 22- 28: TCT tabulates scores First Week in March: Executive Committee Call identifies finalists Finalists are notified to prepare presentations and submit to TCT by March 19 March 26: TCT posts presentations and notifies TWA Membership to rank finalists April 2: TWA Membership Ranking closes April 9: TCT develops funding plan April 12: Executive Committee Call approves funding amounts
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