Create Texas is a strategic marketing and public relations campaign to promote the arts across the state of Texas. The goal is to highlight the importance of the arts in educating our children and sustaining our vibrant Texas economy. By elevating arts education to the level of core curriculum and increasing funding for the arts for economic development and quality of life. Texas can ensure a competitive edge for the future.

Everyone can help spread the word. The print ads are available to download here. Also, visit our Get Involved page to see "10 Ways You Can Make a Difference." Join us. Together, with a unified voice, Texas can truly be a "State of the Arts".


About the Texas Cultural Trust
Established in 1995, the Texas Cultural Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that raises private dollars statewide to elevate the importance of art education and heighten arts awareness. The Texas Cultural Trust supports the programs of the Texas Commission on the Arts and other qualifying state agencies. In addition to the biennial Texas Medal of Arts Awards, some of the Trust's other programs include the Young Masters Scholarship Program, Adventures in the ARTS children's book, Texas Women for the Arts, Founders for the Arts, and strataTX. www.txculturaltrust.org



"The arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country."

 

- Paul Allen, Co-Founder, Microsoft

 

 

Dwana Adiaha Smallwood of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater teaches a masters class for Austin area high school students. Photo by Greg Harrison.