The Music Stand was founded from a vision to create meaningful, transformative experiences through music and the arts. As Founder and Executive Creative Director, Hope N. Jones leads the organization with a focus on creative development, artist relations, and community-centered programming.
With a background in hospitality and creative design, Hope brings a unique approach to building environments where artists and audiences feel welcomed, inspired, and supported. Her work centers on cultivating partnerships, developing programs, and curating experiences that elevate both emerging and professional artists. She is also a writer, contributing to the organization’s voice through inspirational publications, while her broader creative work explores innovative approaches across disciplines.
The Music Stand enriches and uplifts lives through innovative artistic expression, interactive education & artist support.
The Music Stand is expanding its programming to meet the growing need for accessible, high-quality arts opportunities in our community. Through initiatives such as Young Artists programs, master classes with professional artists, community events, and live performances, we provide meaningful pathways for creative development and real-world experience. Your support helps sustain these programs, compensate teaching artists, and ensure consistent access for participants and audiences across North Texas.
The Music Stand was founded with the heart to reach all ages, races, cultures, and backgrounds through the arts and personal development. We believe music is a universal language that crosses cultures and generations and the arts has the power to unite and heal hearts. We are committed to providing uplifting programs, beneficial services, and opportunities to people from all walks of life. We find creative ways to bring our programs to communities. We will remain dedicated to enriching the lives of the people we serve.
Organization name
The Music Stand
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Hood, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
PO Box 170984