Texas Cultural Trust

📣 Calling all first year arts teachers in Texas! 📣 The 2025-2026 First Year Teacher Grant application is now live on our website, open July 1st through August 15th.

As a part of our Arts Access program, the First Year Teacher Grants are designed to support highly qualified arts teachers in providing quality arts education access to Title I and low arts access communities.

Grantees will be awarded a one-time grant in the amount of $1,500, intended to help alleviate costs associated with completing the first year as an arts teacher. This funding can be applied to professional development, classroom enrichment, school supplies, field trips, and additional resources to enhance the quality of arts education.

Learn more and apply at txct.org!

Art can strengthen our minds and improve our health!

- Attending a cultural event once a month reduces the risk of developing depression by 48%
- Adults who participated in dancing for a decade had a 46% lower risk of cardiovascular death
- Engaging in arts can boost social connectedness by 82%

Read the report at txct.org/artcan

We are so excited for the upcoming TWA Annual Meeting in El Paso! During the two nights and three days, members will experience the vibrant fusion of culture, history, and the arts that El Paso has to offer.

Please register by April 18th at the link in our bio. We hope to see all our members there!

It's been 1 month since we celebrated these 10 honorees and their incredible contributions to the arts in Texas and beyond. Their artistry, talent, and contributions are exceptional, and it was an honor to award their impact on arts and culture.

2025 TMAA Honorees: Gary Clark Jr., Donald Moffett, Richard Linklater, Texas Music Educators Association, Mercedes T. Bass, Dennis Quaid, Terry Allen, Elizabeth Crook, Sandy Duncan, and the Moody Foundation.

We'd like to thank everyone who attended the 2025 TMAA for supporting the arts in Texas. It was an incredible event!