$75,944 raised by 110 donors
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$70,000 Goal
WHERE ART MEETS COMMUNITY
Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BATC) is an award-winning, multicultural theatre company that serves as a venue, gallery space, shared workspace for arts groups, and neighborhood resource center. We present a full season of virtual and in-person theatre performances, jazz concerts, and year-round arts education programs for youth and adult learners.
BATC is a cultural oasis for the next generation of acclaimed writers, directors, performers, and arts administrators. Each year, we impact more than 30,000 artists, art enthusiasts, and children through performances and educational programs that enrich lives and strengthen community connections.
MISSION
To engage and cultivate a vibrant arts community by welcoming emerging artists and developing equitable, multigenerational programming where learning and social impact are invited and celebrated.
SUPPORT FOR STAFF, PROGRAMMING, AND INITIATIVES
Your gift helps us empower our staff and teaching artists to better serve the needs of our community—especially students and seniors—through the innovative, inclusive, and safe programming we’ve developed. Read more about our signature programs below:
PatioLive!
An enrichment program for adult learners hosted outdoors at aging care and independent living centers. By bringing live performances to patios and parking lots, PatioLive! enhances cognitive health and reduces the impact of social isolation among seniors.
Summer Theatre STEAM Camp
An eight-week creative program for youth ages 6–12 that integrates theatre, dance, visual arts, music, and life skills workshops led by master teaching artists. Participants explore diverse cultures through artistic expression, broaden their worldviews, and build lasting community connections.
Racial Healing Circles
BATC’s Racial Healing Circles are brave, supportive spaces where people from diverse backgrounds share personal experiences about race and racism. These gatherings foster understanding, trust, and compassion—affirming our shared humanity and working toward dismantling systemic barriers.
The Monologue Project
An online resource featuring 30 original monologues by nationally recognized playwrights. The Monologue Projectexpands representation for Women of the African Diaspora and celebrates their powerful contributions to theatre and culture.
OPERATING SUPPORT
BATC is seeking general operating support to build capacity and continue serving as a cornerstone of our community. Your contribution directly sustains programs such as:
Banned Books Festival
Jazz Series
Theatre Series
Summer Theatre STEAM Camp
Racial Healing Circles
PatioLive!
BREAKDOWN OF SUPPORT
Your Gift Makes an Impact
Every contribution—big or small—helps Bishop Arts Theatre Center keep the arts alive in our community. Here’s what your generosity can do:
$75 – Provides art supplies for students in one after-school arts education program.
$250 – Supports Teaching Artist fees to bring PatioLive! performances to aging care or independent living facilities, bringing joy to seniors through the arts.
$500 – Funds a weekly artist residency at a Dallas County school, inspiring the next generation of creatives.
$750 – Provides a full scholarship for one student to attend our Summer Theatre STEAM Camp.
$1,200 – Delivers a cultural enrichment program to more than 100 students, expanding access to the arts in our local schools.
Bishop Arts Theater Center’s mission is to engage and cultivate a vibrant arts community by welcoming emerging artists and developing equitable, multigenerational programming for the community, where learning and social impact are invited and celebrated.
Operating Support:
BATC is seeking general operating support to build capacity and long-term sustainability to continue serving our community as a neighborhood resource center.
Your gift will support our staff and teaching artists in better addressing the specific needs of our constituents, especially our students and seniors, through the innovative and safe programming we have developed. Read about our programs below to learn more!
PatioLive!, is an enrichment program for adult learners hosted on patios and parking lots of local aging and independent living centers to maintain social distancing. This program serves to improve cognition and lessen the impact of social isolation.
Summer Theatre & Cultural Enrichment STEAM Camp
Young Artist Program
An Innovative & Thought-Provoking Theatre Series
World Class Jazz Series
At Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BATC), we believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to honoring the unique identities and experiences of all individuals. These values guide us in fulfilling our mission to cultivate a diverse and vibrant arts community.
We recognize that not everyone has had equitable access to participate fully in the arts due to historical and ongoing discrimination. At BATC, we welcome every individual as a valued contributor to our space and celebrate the many differences that enrich our community.
We are committed to actively countering oppression within the arts by creating an environment where everyone can fully and authentically engage with BATC’s programming, performances, and educational opportunities.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Defined:
• Equity
The act of creating fairness by ensuring everyone has what they need to participate in BATC, while remaining mindful of historical and present inequities.
(Equity means working together to shape the BATC space so all may thrive.)
• Diversity
The act of valuing the psychological, physical, and social differences among individuals, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, sex, nationality, age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, religion, and ability.
(Diversity means welcoming everyone into the BATC space.)
• Inclusion
The act of ensuring that all individuals and their contributions are seen, heard, and valued.
(Inclusion means inviting everyone to fully participate in the BATC space.)
Organization name
Bishop Arts Theatre Center
other names
TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc.
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
215 S. Tyler Street