WICHITA FALLS —Eight Wichita County arts individuals and organizations will be honored at the inaugural Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards luncheon presented by the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture. The awards recognize and honor artists, art leaders, businesses, organizations, and individuals who have displayed consistent and exemplary support of the arts and…
Tickets are now available for the 2023 Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards luncheon hosted by the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture. The event will recognize artists, art leaders, businesses, organizations, and individuals who have displayed consistent and exemplary support of the arts and culture in Wichita County. The 2023 ACE AwardsOctober 18, 202311:30…
The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission is pleased to offer a 3-day “Together in the Sandbox” workshop that will focus on the critical and often overlooked aspect of nonprofit administration—board development. The workshop will address the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards and will explore: Dates and Times September 26 – 28, 2023, 2:00 -3:30 p.m.…
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has approved funding for 5 Wichita Falls nonprofits for fiscal year 2024. The grants received in the first funding round total more than $50 thousand. These grants include the Arts Create program, the Arts Respond Project program, and the quarterly Arts Respond Performance Support program. “We are honored to…
Texas Commission on the Arts invites you to a free, optional convening titled (Re)building Audiences with your Community. Join us and our speakers to discover how engaging with your community can drive deeper, long-term involvement with your organization! Our speakers will discuss their specific strategies for acting in partnership with their communities and its impact…
August 30, 2023 – The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture is pleased to announce a weeklong residency of the talented Texas Shakespeare Festival. The Kilgore College-based professional theatre company will tour perform for North Texas high school students starting November 6th. The Texas Shakespeare Festival’s Roadshow Tour brings abridged productions of Shakespeare into…
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President…
The Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra is introducing a new membership for young professionals called “The Continuo Circle.” The mission of this group is to bring young professionals up to the age of 45 to the concert hall and give them the opportunity to meet fellow music lovers and members of the community. Membership includes access…
As cyclists and tourists prepare to take on the grueling 2023 Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred, we’ve created a list of the artistic treasures to explore in Wichita Falls beyond Finish Line Village! From art galleries and museums to entertaining live performances, vivid murals, and exciting sculptures, the City of Wichita Falls has a vibrant arts and culture…
Austin, TX – Texans for the Arts (TFA), the highly effective, non-partisan statewide arts advocacy organization, proudly announces the addition of Ann Arnold-Ogden to its esteemed board. With a mission to champion an unwavering public commitment to the arts, TFA remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting policies and developing resources for the arts and…
The Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 60th Season Diamond Jubilee Celebration. The season will celebrate everything that was past, present, and future. The WFBT Presents performance will celebrate founding Artistic Directors, Irina and Frank Pal in October. The organization will bring to the stage ballets that the Pal’s loved, and have alumni Erin…
After years of hard work, the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas Collection Database is now LIVE on its website. The WFMA’s extensive Online Collection Database is an indispensable tool in enhancing teaching, learning, and research activities. The Online Collection Database increases accessibility and collaboration, and it is free, convenient, and available anywhere…