TACA Unscripted Explores the Impact of Arts Investments in Dallas

The TACA Unscripted event on October 13 brought together prominent figures in the arts sector to discuss how Dallas can enhance its cultural growth. The gathering, held at the Dallas Museum of Art, focused on examining who truly benefits from investments in the city’s arts and the role of public policy in fostering equitable access to these opportunities.

Key participants included Erin Harkey, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts, and Margie J. Reese, principal consultant at MJR Partners. Reese emphasized the need to move discussions beyond just funding and programming to include vital conversations about arts policy. She noted that the health of arts support in Dallas requires a continued focus on who has access to cultural opportunities and ensuring that the benefits of investment reach all communities.