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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.

Art Jobs

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...

Victoria Bach Festival | Victoria, Texas
Full-Time | Exempt
Salary: $65,000–$70,000
Application Deadline: August 7, 2026

About the Victoria Bach Festival
The Victoria Bach Festival is one of Texas’ premier classical music organizations, presenting nationally and internationally recognized artists through annual festival programming and year-round educational and community engagement initiatives. As the Festival enters its next chapter following its 50th Anniversary Season in 2025, we seek an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to lead the organization into the future.

Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Victoria Bach Festival and works closely with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission, artistic vision, financial sustainability, and community impact.

This position is responsible for fundraising, financial management, strategic leadership, operations, marketing oversight, and community engagement. The Executive Director serves as the Festival’s primary ambassador to donors, sponsors, community partners, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Governance
● Implement strategic priorities in partnership with the Board and Artistic Director.
● Support effective board governance, planning, recruitment, and engagement.
● Foster a collaborative, mission-driven organizational culture.
● Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations and organizational policies.
● Represent the Festival within the community and throughout the region.

Fundraising & Development
● Lead annual and long-term fundraising efforts.
● Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and government donors.
● Oversee grant identification, writing, reporting, and compliance.
● Support fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives.
● Strengthen and grow the Festival endowment.

Financial & Administrative Management
● Develop and manage annual budgets.
● Provide accurate financial reporting and analysis to the Board.
● Maintain strong financial controls and stewardship of organizational resources.
● Oversee contracts, insurance, licensing, payroll, and vendor relationships.

Festival Operations
● Lead planning and execution of the annual Festival and year-round programs.
● Supervise staff, contractors, and volunteers.
● Oversee artist services, production logistics, scheduling, travel, accommodations, venue coordination, and contracts.
● Ensure effective ticketing, donor database, CRM, and office technology systems.
● Maintain an active presence during Festival events and performances.
Marketing & Community Engagement
● Oversee marketing, communications, website content, social media, and audience development efforts.
● Build partnerships with educational, business, civic, and arts organizations.
● Serve as a visible advocate for the Festival and its mission.

Qualifications
Required
● Bachelor’s degree.
● Five or more years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, arts, educational, cultural, or other mission-driven organization.
● Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor development.
● Experience managing budgets and financial operations.
● Experience leading staff, volunteers, and multiple projects.
● Strong communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills.

Preferred
● Advanced degree in business, nonprofit management, arts administration, or a related field.
● Experience working with boards of directors.
● Experience with grant management.
● Familiarity with QuickBooks, DonorPerfect, Mailchimp, and Microsoft Office.
● Experience in the performing arts or classical music.

Candidates from other nonprofit sectors with strong leadership, fundraising, and operational experience are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits
● Salary: $65,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
● Four weeks paid vacation
● Sick leave
● Family leave
● Professional development opportunities
● Flexible scheduling outside Festival production periods

Location
The Executive Director is expected to reside in or near Victoria, Texas, and become an active participant in the community.

To Apply
Please submit:
● Cover letter
● Resume
● Brief statement describing your philosophy of nonprofit leadership and community engagement
Email application materials to jobs@victoriabachfestival.org.

Applications will be reviewed after the August 7, 2026 deadline and handled confidentially.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Victoria Bach Festival is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable law.

Deadline: 09/01/26
Location: Victoria, TX
Website: https://victoriabachfestival.org/

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Victoria Bach Festival | Victoria, TexasFull-Time | ExemptSalary: $65,000–$70,000Application Deadline: August 7, 2026 About the Victoria Bach FestivalThe Victoria Bach Festival is one of Texas’ pr...

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs moderately complex administrative support and program assistance work. Work involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and performing internal administrative support work. May train others. Works in support of Program Administrators. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides outstanding customer service while serving as first point of contact for new grant applicants and the public
• Assists applicants and grantees with timely and accurate information and technical assistance on the agency’s grants programs
• Maintains filing, record-keeping, and agency records management systems
• Performs general office duties such as ordering supplies, basic bookkeeping work, answering the telephone, and assembling presentation materials
• Coordinates meetings, conferences, and seminars
• Participates in the planning and execution of agency programs

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in administrative support work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in the arts, public administration, business, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Solid knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, Asana, etc.
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
Ability to implement administrative procedures; to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; to communicate effectively, and to train others.
Background and/or interest in the arts or arts-related fields.

REMARKS
A State of Texas Application must be submitted electronically at https://www.workintexas.com (Job Posting ID: 17042383) to be considered for this position. Please email resumes to hr@arts.texas.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State of Texas Application.

Military Crosswalk information for this position can be found at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf

This job is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
TCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, disability, or veteran status

Location: Austin, Texas
Website: https://www.arts.texas.gov
Deadline: until filled

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs moderately complex administrative support and program assistance work. Work involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and performing internal adminis...

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Art Opportunities

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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Request for QualificationsTexas 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 hos...

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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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 Decem...

Call for Artists: Military Mural at Wichita Falls Regional Airport ($4,250)
The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Wichita Falls, is seeking an artist or artist team to design and create a new mural honoring 60 years of German Air Force training at Sheppard Air Force Base.

Since 1966, the German Air Force has sent pilot students to Sheppard Air Force Base for training. In 1981, this partnership became part of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program, known as ENJJPT. The program has helped build decades of military partnership, international cooperation, and personal connection. It has also made Wichita Falls home to generations of German Air Force personnel and their families.

The mural will be located inside Wichita Falls Regional Airport. The airport is directly connected to Sheppard Air Force Base and serves as a major entry point into Wichita Falls for residents, visitors, military families, and international partners.
The selected artist or artist team will create a site-specific mural on existing airport paneling. The finished work should honor this history while reflecting the friendship between Wichita Falls, Sheppard Air Force Base, and Germany.
Artists interested in applying should carefully review the full Request for Qualifications before submitting an application. The RFQ includes project background, site information, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, budget details, timeline, and required application materials.

Location: Wichita Falls Regional Airport
Artist Commission: $4,250
Deadline to apply: Friday, July 17, 2026
Estimated completion: September 2026

Deadline: 07/17/26
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
Website: https://bit.ly/4vjtTgt

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Call for Artists: Military Mural at Wichita Falls Regional Airport ($4,250)The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture, in partnership with the City of Wichita Falls, is seeking an artist or artis...

 

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