Summary
Organization name
Arts DFW
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
2252 Bedford CircleBedford, TX 76021
About
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Arts DFW is a 501 (c) 3 organization that awards grants to deserving performing and visual arts groups in Northeast Tarrant County. Awardees complete an application, interview and vetting process. Each year Arts DFW contributions to local arts organizations have increased, culminating with our Spring 2024 grants totaling $12,000 to seven qualifying organizations. The board of directrors consists of eight business professionals, educators, as well as visual and performing artists, all of whom volunteer their time for this worthwhile endeavor. Arts DFW raises funds through donations, sponsorships, and one major fundraiser annually: Dia de los Muertos to be held Nov. 2, 2024 at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, North Richland Hills. Tickets: www.arts-dfw.org
Mission
Arts DFW, a 501 (c) 3, raises money for visual and performing arts in the Northeast Tarrant County area. Grants are awarded to assist non-profit groups and artists reach their goals of bringing arts to their communities. Arts DFW endeavors to partner with corporations and other non-profit organizations when possible to raise funds for the arts in the area.
Needs
1. Donations for our grants program;
2. Volunteers and sponsors for the gala fundraiser "Dia de los Muertos" November 2, 2024;
3. Silent auction items for our gala;
4. Volunteers for our booth at Bedford Arts Festival May 2025
Equity Statement
Arts DFW supports the visual and performing arts in the Tarrant County area. We award funds to qualifying organizations who apply and are selected through our grants program. In 2024 we gave $12,000 to seven local arts organizations in including: three theater groups, one choral group, one Jazz band, one visual art organization, and one dance troupe, all of whom are 501 (c) 3 and who are diverse, providing opportunity through culture and language. Arts DFW embraces racial and cultural diversity and supports all forms of visual and performang arts.
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Organization Data
Bedford, TX 76021