Art at Work
Bring unique local art experiences to the workplace
Inspiring Business,
Fostering Culture
Business Council for the Arts encourages, connects, and stimulates support for arts and culture in our region to improve how we live and work in North Texas.
See the 2025 Obelisk Awards Opening Video
38th Annual Obelisk Awards – Thursday, November 5, 2026
Celebrate the 2026 Obelisk Honorees
Six North Texas businesses and leaders whose support of the arts changed what is possible in our region. We are looking forward to honoring this special group in November at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District.
The Obelisk Awards, presented by Neiman Marcus, is BCA’s annual signature event. It stands as the region’s premier celebration of business-arts partnerships. This event draws a large audience of executives, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders each year to honor those whose investments of time, talent, and resources have transformed North Texas’ cultural landscape.
Meet the 2026 honorees, learn more about the Obelisk Awards, and show your support by sponsoring or attending.
Who We Are
Celebrating 37 years of connecting commerce and culture in North Texas, Business Council for the Arts (BCA) has led nearly 1,500 business leaders through the prestigious Leadership Arts Institute program, with graduates now serving on more than 170 arts boards nationwide. With experience collaborating with nearly 500 North Texas arts nonprofits, BCA is striving to expand its reach with 150 member organizations and growing.
Through impactful programs, educational opportunities, and unique events, you can be a part of elevating business and the creative economy in North Texas.
Thank You to Our Patron Members
BCA members are committed to making a difference in the arts
What We Do
On My Own Time™
Spark fun, creativity, and engagement in the workplaceArts & Health
Explore the powerful relationship between art and health
Upcoming Events
Tuesday September 1, 2026
Convening – Celebration of Dallas Arts’ New Leadership
BCA is hosting our first arts-leadership networking reception at the Dallas Arts Tower Gallery. Ten new North Texas nonprofit arts leaders and Leadership Arts Alumni are invited for an evening of conversation with the people shaping arts and culture across our region.
This event is exlusively for BCA Leadership Arts Alumni and North Texas nonprofit arts leaders.
Tuesday September 15, 2026
Downtown Dallas Day of Giving
Visit and support BCA and other local nonprofits, grab lunch at a Downtown Dallas restaurant, and enjoy music and live entertainment.
Online donations made to participating nonprofits while at the event will be matched by Communities Foundation of Texas. Your support helps BCA expand programming, like Art at Work, the Obelisk Awards, Leadership Arts Institute, and more.
These programs shape how the business community invests in North Texas arts and culture.
Friday September 18, 2026
Arts & Health Breakfast & Networking: The Art of Workplace Well-Being
Join us for breakfast and networking, followed by a moderated panel on how creative expression, thoughtfully designed spaces, and proactive mental health support build healthier, more connected workplaces. Dr. Hicham Ibrahim of UT Southwestern, who led over 130 town halls while shaping the Texas Behavioral Health Center, joins curator and BCA board member Courtney Crothers and architect Brian Briscoe for the conversation.