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Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) advances our state economically and culturally by investing in a creative Texas.

 Our work strengthens and grows the creative industries in our state, attracts cultural tourists, and generates economic activity.  The arts and culture industry generates $7 billion annually for the Texas economy.

TCA Designates Cultural Districts

Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) officially designates cultural districts on behalf of the State of Texas.

Cultural districts are special zones that harness the power of cultural resources to stimulate economic development and community vitality. These districts can become focal points for generating businesses, attracting tourists, stimulating cultural development and fostering civic pride.

TCA Rural Initiatives

Texas has the nation’s largest rural population, with more than 4 million rural residents. Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has programs to serve these communities and celebrate these hidden gems.

Young Masters

Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) helps to cultivate and elevate the next generation Texas artists through the Young Masters program. Talented high school students compete for the coveted title of Young Masters. Two-year awards help these outstanding young artists hone their artistic skills.

Texas Touring Roster

Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) maintains a list of outstanding Texas-based touring companies and artists.

 Artists compete to be included on this prestigious list. TCA grants help to ensure every Texas community has access to high quality arts programming at an affordable price.

TCA Speaker Series

Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) offers free professional development opportunities. Pick up new ideas for fundraising, marketing, and more with our online speaker series.

Public Art in Texas

Murals, outdoor sculptures, and other public artwork can be a great way to create a unique and memorable identity for a community. Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is happy to advise on public art projects and percent for art programs.

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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.

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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…

  1. Gift Processing
  2. Audit and perform donor records clean up (e.g. duplicate donor records, blank fields, reconciliation gaps between Development and Finance, etc.)
  3. Expand TACA’s use of advanced tools (e.g. advanced analytics, dashboards, etc.)
  4. 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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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 gene...

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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Closing Date05/19/25
LocationLocation
WebsiteWebsite

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 Presid...

Temple College is seeking a dynamic Technical Director to lead production operations for the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center (PAC), a premier cultural hub featuring a main stage and the Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theatre. Backed by a rich 50-year legacy of artistic excellence, this role oversees the technical execution for all institutional concerts, theatrical performances, and campus events. The Technical Director serves as a central collaborator within the creative community, partnering with fine arts faculty, supporting students, coordinating with community organizations, and managing production logistics for world-renowned guest artists hosted by the college.

Location: Temple, Texas
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/templejc/jobs/5416410/technical-director?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Deadline: 10/1/26

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Temple College is seeking a dynamic Technical Director to lead production operations for the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center (PAC), a premier cultural hub featuring a main stage and the Jac...

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Art Opportunities

Calling all writers to submit to Moonlight and Mawazo: A science fiction and fantasy short story contest lighting a path for diverse authors and characters to create universes of imagination.
RULES & ELIGIBILITY
This competition welcomes submissions from writers of all races, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, etc. We want and value diverse voices. With that said, we will be keeping a special eye out for stories that feature often unseen, unheard characters both on the pages and at the pen (keyboard) who can fully embrace the spirit of “Moonlight and Mawazo”.

  1. All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
  2. All submissions must be in English.
  3. Contest entries are accepted from anywhere in the world.
  4. Submissions must be original science fiction or fantasy. No fanfiction will be accepted. No submissions featuring explicit sex or violence will be accepted. No poetry will be accepted. This work must never have been published in any format. AI IS NOT PERMITTED .
  5. All submitted material must be owned by and submitted by the writer.
  6. Co-authors are accepted, but only 1 prize will be awarded.

Deadline: 08/31/26
Location: Contest entries are accepted from anywhere in the world.
Website: https://www.moonlightandmawazo.com/

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Calling all writers to submit to Moonlight and Mawazo: A science fiction and fantasy short story contest lighting a path for diverse authors and characters to create universes of imagination.RULES &am...

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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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...

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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