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The state’s creative sector employs almost 900,000 Texans, which corresponds to about one in 15 jobs being artistically-driven.
Robison explains that Texas Cultural Trust enhances arts education through scholarships for students K-12.
“We give probably eight or ten scholarships and the students attend art camps and programs that increase opportunities in their particular talent,” says Robison.
This year, Texas Cultural Trust is looking forward to resuming its show for the Texas Medal of Arts Honorees that include local author Benjamin Alire Saenz.
“We are beyond thrilled to resume the TMAA celebration, after having to postpone and cancel in 2021 due to the pandemic, with an extraordinary lineup of talented Texans who have each inspired and captivated their communities, our state, and beyond,” says Texas Cultural Trust CEO Heidi Marquez Smith.
Among the 2023 Texas Medal of Arts Honorees are:
Arts/Health: Center for Performing Arts Medicine, Houston
Lifetime Achievement/Musical Theatre: Carole Cook, Abilene
Music: Christopher Cross, San Antonio
Music/Songwriter: Miranda Lambert, Lindale
Architecture: Miró Rivera Architects, Austin
Visual Arts: Deborah Roberts, Austin
Design: Lela Rose, Dallas
Literary Arts: Benjamin Alire Saenz, El Paso
Film/Producer: Taylor Sheridan, Weatherford
Dance: Septime Webre, Brownsville
Film/Actor: Luke Wilson, Dallas
“Our organization strives to spotlight the vital role the arts play in our state and our everyday lives. Texas has such a rich cultural heritage that deserves to be recognized, invested in, and celebrated,” says Smith.
