Programs of Business Council for the Arts improve your company’s employee retention, inspire creativity in your workforce, celebrate diversity and engage the cultural sector for economic vitality and individual business development.

	Public ArtWalk Dallas >> A free, self-guided art walk promoting a healthy lifestyle through increased awareness and appreciation of public art in downtown Dallas. The ArtWalk is a 3.3 mile route highlighting 30 installations of art and architecture in the Arts District and downtown Dallas.
	Member Events >> Offered to all BCA members’ employees, these events increase awareness of and involvement in North Texas arts and cultural assets and the local organizations that represent them. These monthly events offer employees the ability to network with others from all areas of industry by participating in activities designed to spark conversations.
	Leadership Arts Institute >> Since 1989, more than 700 North Texas residents have graduated from BCA’s board development program that trains and places emerging business leaders on arts/cultural boards in North Texas. Through a series of seminars and attendance at selected arts events, individuals learn how their leadership and support can effect positive change on the challenges facing arts organizations today.
	Leadership Arts Alumni >> LAA connects the alumni of Leadership Arts Institute with the DFW arts community and administers the Patricia A. Porter Fellowship in Arts Management. LAA provides ongoing collaboration, networking and idea sharing amongst LAI alumni and the north Texas arts community.
	On My Own Time >> The OMOT employee art program bolsters creativity and builds morale in the workplace. Employee artwork is exhibited and judged at individual places of business, then placed in a region-wide exhibition for finalists. This program demonstrates management’s appreciation of their employees’ talents and is beneficial to the employee and company alike.
	ARTsPARK >> An open door to the arts, ARTsPARK is an annual opportunity for residents of Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant Counties to learn about the wealth of arts and cultural organizations working in North Texas. More than 100 arts and cultural organizations from across North Texas come together to encourage citizens to make art a part of their everyday lives. Last year, more than 30,000 people attended ARTsPARK at NorthPark Center.
	Obelisk Awards >> The Obelisk Awards, established in 1989, publicly recognize and honor businesses and business leaders in North Texas whose support makes a significant impact on the region’s arts and cultural growth. Awards are given for new initiatives, arts partnerships, arts education and leadership.