WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — As Hispanic Heritage Month is officially underway, Mayor Santellana issued a special proclamation in its honor. Representatives from the Mexican-American Veterans Association, Zavala Hispanic Cultural Initiative, Con Pontencia Projects and other members of the community joined in accepting the proclamation.
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…
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…
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…
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 North Texas Area United Way (NTAUW) is offering a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and support the local community. The United Way Ornament Project seeks to commission a visual artist, illustrator, or graphic designer to create a new work of art that will be printed on a holiday ornament. The limited…
The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture invites artists and creatives of color to participate in a new survey. This questionnaire is part of a larger study on the experiences of artists in or from Wichita Falls and the surrounding area. Whether you express your creativity through painting, photography, music, dance, writing, or any…
Whytile.com is an online platform that provides comprehensive information and resources about ceramic and porcelain tiles, serving as a valuable source for homeowners, designers, architects, and anyone interested in learning about and utilizing these types of tiles in various projects. On June 27, the website highlighted the work of the “Better Together” mural in downtown…
The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture is excited to announce a not-to-be-missed event for families! As part of the Regional Museum Network Exhibition: Sunsational Tales: Texas Summers Through Time, the Alliance hosts a FREE Family Day on Saturday, July 8. Families are invited to gather at the Museum of North Texas History to…
Step inside and beat the heat while delving into captivating stories from nine area museums as the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture (The Alliance) unveils its Regional Museum Network Exhibition. Sunsational Tales: Texas Summers Through Time explores “hot” topics and area traditions; from the evolution of summer jobs and recreation, along with the…
AUSTIN, Texas— The Texas Historical Commission (THC) awarded a 2022 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to the Wichita County Historical Commission (CHC). This annual award affirms Wichita CHC appointees for managing well-rounded history and preservation-related programs that enrich Texas communities. The county commissioners’ court, which serves as the CHC’s governing body, will work with the CHC…