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Texas State Artist
Nominate the next Texas Poet Laureates, Texas State Musicians, and Texas State Artists (visual arts) by October 15! TCA organizes this biennial designation process, which is the highest honor the State gives to artists.
Information and the online nomination form are here.
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Texas Touring Roster
Congratulations to the Texas artists and arts companies who have been approved to the Texas Touring Roster for 2026-2028. The Texas Touring Roster features some of the state’s best artistic talent and is designed to ensure that all Texans may enjoy events and performances by these artists in their local communities. Performance Support applications to hire artists from this roster are available now.
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Young Masters
TCA is excited to announce and congratulate the 2026 class of Young Masters, 15 of the top teen artists in Texas! Learn more about them and the $5,000 grant program here.
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June Commission Meeting
Per State law (Government Code, Chapter 551), the agenda is posted for public review with the Texas Register.
Search for “Texas Commission on the Arts” to view the current agendas posted online. The meeting materials are located here.
Art Jobs
As a financial management firm that integrates with nonprofit arts organizations from across the country, Arts FMS empowers organizations to focus on their mission, while they focus on the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of the organization. By providing a comprehensive scope of full financial management services, Arts FMS is able to bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to an organization’s financial operations.
Arts FMS is pleased to be hiring a Finance Associate to join their growing team. This nonprofit professional is a highly motivated and self-directed individual interested in building a career in accounting and financial management, specifically in the arts and culture sector. In addition to having some nonprofit accounting skills and experience working within a finance department, this administrator will be extremely detail oriented and comfortable communicating internally with colleagues and externally with clients. They will support several Arts FMS consultants, as they guide clients in financial management and decision-making, and will be able to maintain a steady array of financial and administrative tasks with accuracy and timeliness.
As Arts FMS rapidly expands their services to a growing list of impressive organizations, this consultant will have the chance to join a collaborative team of thought partners dedicated to financial operations. Fully remote, the team at Arts FMS learns from one another, adapts to the specific needs of clients, and is building a set of practices that will have a significant impact on the cultural field. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to advance their skills and connect with a variety of ambitious arts organizations and their leaders.
About Arts FMS
Arts FMS delivers exemplary financial management services focused on long-term fiscal health and sustainability, empowering nonprofit arts organizations to focus on fulfilling their missions. Specializing in nonprofit financial management, Arts FMS maintains a talented team of financial consultants, who bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to their client’s financial operations. Their clients receive accurate and timely data that both informs their current strategic financial decisions and better prepares them for the future.
As a financial partner, Arts FMS integrates directly with the staff and board of an organization. Once engaged, they work closely with a client to assess what services and systems would most benefit that specific nonprofit organization. The Arts FMS approach is adaptable, designed to work seamlessly with current systems that are effective, while introducing new systems to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows, which will benefit the partnership overall.
Arts FMS was founded under the belief that art is vital to our society and is core to the company’s mission. Principals Andrea Nellis and Lucy Mallett bring decades of nonprofit financial management experience as both practitioners and advisors to cultural leaders, strengthening the sector and securing both the present and future of their growing list of clients.
Job Description
A Finance Associate at Arts FMS reports to one of Arts FMS’s Senior or Lead Finance Consultants. The Finance Associate is a flexible, industrious, and detail-oriented team member, who will support their colleagues in serving three to ten clients. Depending on the relationship with the client, the Finance Associate may be responsible for payroll, bill pay, and bank feed maintenance. They will complete month close tasks as well as day-to-day operational finance tasks. The Finance Associate needs to be judicious about their time to manage numerous projects and deadlines with care and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities for Arts FMS
Effectively drive their projects to completion; this includes reviewing their own work and that of a Finance Associate or Assistant on an ongoing basis.
Deliver excellent client service through ongoing verbal and written communication, and analysis of the client’s needs.
Handle multiple time-sensitive priorities that require in-depth knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting, reporting, and compliance.
Utilize Excel and QuickBooks Online.
Key Responsibilities in working for Arts FMS Clients
Own the accounts payable process, payroll processing, and ongoing bank feed maintenance for assigned clients.
Review and clear client bank feeds at least weekly to ensure transactions are current and accurately recorded.
Complete month-end close responsibilities by deadlines established by the Project Owner, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Monitor and respond to client requests in Airtable, resolving assigned items on a timely basis.
Perform day-to-day operational accounting functions, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
Maintain a high standard of accuracy, ensuring financial data is complete, timely, and reliable.
Verify that all transactions include appropriate supporting documentation and comply with internal documentation standards.
Identify discrepancies or issues proactively and communicate them promptly to the Project Owner.
Build trusted relationships with clients by providing responsive, professional service and clear communication.
Qualifications
1-5 years of nonprofit accounting, managing an organization’s finances, preferably in the arts sector.
Dedication to delivering excellent client service and building strong external relationships with clients through mostly virtual communication channels.
Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in order to manage competing priorities and at times, shifting portfolios.
Self-assurance to work proactively and confidence to ask for guidance or support, when needed.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Strong communication skills.
Expertise in Excel and QuickBooks Online.
A genuine interest in the performing and/or visual arts.
Please note: All candidates must have experience working directly in a finance department.
Compensation
The salary for this position is $60,000-70,000. Arts FMS provides comprehensive benefits, including providing health, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Employees have access to a 401k plan with a company match, a flexible spending account, and paid time off.
Arts FMS is a fully remote company. The Finance Associate role is a full-time position that works within the company’s core working hours from 9am-6pm Eastern and is based in the United States.
Arts FMS is committed to fostering a workplace free from bias, discrimination, and harassment. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and valued for their unique contributions. Arts FMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Application Instructions
The Finance Associate search is being conducted by Arts FMS, with support from TOC Arts Partners, a national consultancy aligning strategies, structures, and leadership toward a thriving cultural sector.
To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.
For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls.
Specific questions about the position may be directed to:
Brenna Thomas
Senior Strategist
brenna@tocartspartners.com
Applications will be accepted until this role is filled. We encourage you to apply by August 10, 2026 for priority consideration. Interviews may begin at any time, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible for best consideration. Please note that applying before the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview, and all applicants will receive a response regarding the consideration and status of their candidacy.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that cis men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while others tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.
Deadline: 08/30/26
Location: Remote
Website: https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/arts-fms-various-positions
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The Development Database Manager is a high-touch technical role that will own data integrity, gift processing, reporting, and platform strategy within the development function to maximize revenue generation and increase the accuracy of revenue forecasts for TACA. A dedicated Development Database Manager transforms Raiser’s Edge into a proactive revenue engine by optimizing the system, automating workflows, and unlocking dormant features. This position can directly accelerate the fundraising cycle and unlock hidden capacity across the (growing) TACA team.
A Day in the Life…
- Gift Processing
- Audit and perform donor records clean up (e.g. duplicate donor records, blank fields, reconciliation gaps between Development and Finance, etc.)
- Expand TACA’s use of advanced tools (e.g. advanced analytics, dashboards, etc.)
- Create a reliable system of records and reporting (i.e. develop SOPs for donor documentation processes)
What You Will Do…
Data Integrity and Gift Processing
● Own daily gift batch processing, including checks and stock gifts, ensuring accurate coding to campaign, fund, and general ledger.
● Run and audit the automated tax receipt process; spot check for duplicate records and formatting inconsistencies.
● Lead a full database cleanup and deduplication effort, standardizing salutations, addresses, and constituent records.
Reporting and Analytics
● Build and maintain dashboards tracking donor retention, campaign ROI, and fundraising KPIs for Development leadership.
● Generate reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.
● Create fundraising dashboards so lapsing donors are flagged before they are lost.
Platform Strategy and System Ownership
● Serve as TACA's lead Raiser's Edge administrator: troubleshooting, updates, user permissions, and staff training.
● Identify and activate dormant native features, such as wealth screening and custom dashboards, before recommending any new third party tool.
● Manage integrations between Raiser's Edge and outside platforms used for donations, email, and events.
Finance Alignment
● Partner directly with the Director of Development and Finance to keep gift codes and the CRM in sync with the general ledger.
● Support month end reconciliation and resolve discrepancies between fundraising and finance records.
Documentation and Training
● Write and maintain a step-by-step data entry and gift processing manual covering all core CRM workflows.
● Train Development staff on system use, updates, and best practices.
Prospect Development
● Batch screen unrated donor records using ResearchPoint and deliver prioritized major gift prospect lists to the Director of Development.
What We're Looking For…
● Appreciation and love of the arts
● 5+ years managing and optimizing a complex database platform, with Raiser's Edge experience strongly preferred. Deep experience in a comparable system, such as Salesforce NPSP or Tessitura, will also be considered.
● 3+ years of experience working directly inside a fundraising or development department.
● A demonstrated track record of cleaning up messy data: merging duplicate records, standardizing fields, and using tools like Pivot
Tables and VLOOKUPs, etc.
● Comfort reading a technical manual and teaching yourself a new system feature without formal training.
● Experience building donor and leadership facing dashboards that translate raw data into meaningful metrics.
● Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to turn informal staff knowledge into clear, written processes.
● Experience working with cross-collaborative teams (i.e. finance or accounting team) to reconcile records preferred.
What You Will Gain…
● Meaningful ownership. Lead projects from concept through implementation, creating solutions that have a lasting impact on TACA's fundraising operations.
● Data-driven influence. Design dashboards and reporting solutions that provide leadership with actionable insights and inform strategic decision-making.
● Professional growth. Expand your technical expertise by working with Raiser's Edge, analytics tools, reporting platforms, and fundraising technologies.
● A builder's opportunity. Help modernize systems, improve processes, and create scalable solutions that strengthen the organization's future.
● Mission-driven collaboration. Join a passionate, collaborative team where your ideas are valued and your work directly supports the arts community in North Texas.
● Visible impact. See the results of your work through improved data quality, stronger fundraising outcomes, and more informed organizational decisions.
Distribution of Work by Percentage
● CRM Administration and Data Operations: 40%
Own Raiser's Edge administration, gift processing, data integrity, database cleanup, deduplication, user access, troubleshooting, workflow optimization, system integrations, and tax receipt processing.
● Reporting, Analytics, and Fundraising Intelligence: 25%
Build dashboards, generate fundraising reports, monitor KPIs, produce LYBUNT/SYBUNT reports, and develop major gift prospect lists using ResearchPoint.
● Financial Operations and Compliance: 20%
Partner with Finance to align gift coding with the general ledger, support month-end reconciliation, and resolve fundraising record discrepancies.
● Process Improvement, Documentation, and Training: 15%
Document CRM workflows, create and maintain SOPs for gift processing procedures, train staff, and implement system enhancements and best practices.
Compensation
Salary Range: $65,000+ annually with eligibility for discretionary bonus payout, commensurate with experience and qualifications. TACA provides full-time employees paid health insurance (PPO), life insurance, short- and long- term disability, parking and unlimited PTO (after a 60-day period). Full-time employees are eligible to participate in TACA's 401(k) retirement plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match on employee contributions up to 3%. TACA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule
Interested applicants should complete the assessment linked below and submit a current resume to info@taca-arts.org.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yPfLYHtbxu
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline: 09/14/26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Website: https://taca-arts.org
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TACA is seeking a dynamic, energetic professional as the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison. As a vital member of the team, this position provides critical administrative support to TACA’s President & Executive Director and Deputy Director, along with the TACA team. This position also acts as the key liaison to TACA’s Board of Directors. The Executive Assistant and Board Liaison will be responsible for all aspects of administrative support to the President & Executive Director and supplemental support to the Deputy Director and other TACA staff, as directed, to ensure that TACA operates in an organized, efficient, and professional manner. This position is central to our team’s success. The Executive Assistant will champion a collaborative environment by providing dedicated administrative support and keeping communication flowing smoothly between staff and board members.
A Day In the Life…
Executive Support & Operations
- Serve as a welcoming point of contact for board members, major donors, and community leaders.
- Directly report to and serve the Office of President & Executive Director and manage a complex calendar and priorities.
- Support the Office of the Deputy Director.
- Draft and edit professional communications.
- Anticipate executive needs and proactively solve problems.
- Track priorities, deadlines, and follow-up items across departments including People Operations.
- Coordinate hospitality for board meetings and other in-office meetings and events.
- Build professional relationships with volunteers, staff, and community partners.
- Represent TACA professionally and warmly in all interactions.
Board Management
- Serve as the primary staff liaison to TACA’s Board of Directors.
- Coordinate all Board meetings, Executive Committee meetings, and Board committee meetings.
- Prepare board agendas and meeting materials in partnership with staff committee leaders and
Board/Committee leadership.
- Maintain the annual governance calendar and annual board documentation.
- Record and distribute board and committee minutes.
- Coordinate board orientations and onboarding.
- Maintain governance documents, policies, bylaws, and board records.
- Support board committee work and communications.
- Manage board portal and board communications.
What We’re Looking For…
- Appreciation and love of the arts
- Positive attitude
- Personable and works well with others
- Strong calendaring, organizational, and document management skills, with attention to detail
- Excellent communicator, including interpersonal, writing, editing, and proofreading
- Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and be a collaborator in a small/diverse work setting
- Exhibits a high degree of professionalism – judgment, tact, and diplomacy around confidential matters
- Adept in developing and maintaining strong relationships with management, staff, donors, trustees, and other stakeholders
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience
What You will Gain…
- Executive exposure. Partner directly with TACA’s President & Executive Director and Deputy Director, gaining firsthand insight into nonprofit leadership and strategic decision-making.
- Professional development. Build valuable skills through hands-on experience with Raiser’s Edge, one of the leading fundraising CRM platforms used across the nonprofit sector.
- A powerful professional network. Collaborate with TACA’s accomplished Board of Directors and connect with influential leaders throughout Dallas’ vibrant arts and philanthropic community.
- Meaningful event experience. Play an integral role in board meetings, special events, and community initiatives that celebrate and strengthen the arts.
- A seat at the table. Join a collaborative, close-knit team where your ideas, organization, and contributions help drive the organization’s success every day.
- Career-building experience. Develop the executive partnership, project management, and stakeholder relationship skills that will prepare you for future leadership opportunities.
Distribution of Work by Percentage - Executive Support: 40%
Provides administrative, calendar, communications, and relationship support for efficient leadership operations. - Board Management: 40%
Coordinates Board meetings, materials, records, communications, onboarding, and committee support. - Operational Support: 20%
Supports office operations through logistics, hospitality, staff/IT support, tracking, and problem-solving.
Compensation
Salary Range: $60,000+ annually, with eligibility for discretionary bonus payout, commensurate with experience and qualifications. TACA provides full-time employees paid health insurance (PPO), life insurance, short- and long- term disability, parking and unlimited PTO (after a 60-day period). Full-time employees are eligible to participate in TACA's 401(k) retirement plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match on employee contributions up to 3%. TACA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule.
Interested applicants should complete the assessment below and submit a resume to info@taca-arts.org.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/K9WpS9Efst
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline: 09/14/26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Website: https://taca-arts.org
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Art Opportunities
Texas Arts & Music Festival committed to showcasing and supporting local artists. Once again, the festival’s opening reception will feature our Annual Juried Art Show. Texas-based artists of all experience levels are encouraged to apply for the art show.
A panel of professional, impartial artists, including this year’s featured muralists will evaluate each piece before the reception.
Awards:
First Place - $300
Second Place - $150
Third Place - $75
During the show, participating local artists may offer their work for sale.
Dates to Remember:
Applications Open: Now
Application Deadline: September 1
Artist Notifications: September 11
Artwork Exhibition: October 1- 31
Artist Reception: October 16
All artwork must be suitable for public viewing by audiences of all ages. Explicit, violent, or otherwise offensive subject matter will not be accepted. See all restrictions and guidelines at https://www.texasartsandmusicfestival.com/art-show/
Deadline: 09/01/26
Location: Brenham Heritage Museum
Website: https://www.texasartsandmusicfestival.com/
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Request for Qualifications
Texas A&M University seeks an exceptional professional artist or artist-led team to create a monumental, site-specific public artwork for the Aplin Center, a landmark hospitality and experiential learning facility opening in spring 2028. The Aplin Center is a 211,724-square-foot, three-story facility—one of the largest mass timber university buildings in the U.S.—housing a campus Welcome Center, event venues, hospitality and food science labs, and student-operated retail and dining spaces.
This high-profile commission offers the opportunity to create an iconic cultural landmark at one of the nation’s largest public universities. The selected artwork will anchor a new front door to campus and serve as a powerful symbol of welcome, community and the Aggie spirit.
Phase One will be an open call for applicants to submit their qualifications to be considered. Finalists advancing to Phase Two will be provided with more information and instructions.
Please see the website for the full call.
Location: College Station, TX
Website: https://aplincenter.tamu.edu/
Deadline: 10/31/26
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Texas students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas Student Art Contest. Entries are accepted from October 5, 2026 to December 18, 2026.
To enter, students must submit original artwork portraying ways to reduce waste. Winners and runners-up in each category will win cash prizes, and students in grades 11–12 are eligible for up to $2,000 in scholarships!
Artwork Requirements:
- Artwork must depict ways Texans can reduce waste.
- Artwork must include the phrase "Take Care of Texas" spelled correctly.
- Artwork must be submitted on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper (landscape format is recommended).
To get the full list of requirements and learn how to submit your artwork, visit https://takecareoftexas.org/education/art-contest-rules
Deadline: 12/19/26
Location: Texas
Website: https://takecareoftexas.org/education/take-care-texas-art-contest
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