The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is the state agency charged with the development of a receptive climate for the arts in Texas . The Texas Commission on the Arts serves constituents in each of the six artistic disciplines (visual arts, theatre, dance, music, media and literature) as well as local arts agencies. For more than 30 years, the Texas Commission on the Arts has accomplished its mission by providing grants, information, and technical assistance to artists, arts organizations, and the general public.
Mission
The Texas Commission on the Arts is a state agency that was established in 1965 by the Texas Legislature. Our mission is:
* To preserve and develop the arts and cultural industries of Texas,
* To expand the artistic, educational, and cultural opportunities for all Texans,
* To conserve Texas’ rich and diverse artistic and cultural heritage,
* To encourage the utilization of the arts toward the discovery of creative solutions to address the challenges facing Texas , and
* To ensure that the arts continue and grow as a major contributor to the cultural and economic well-being of each and every Texan.
Goals: A three main goals of the Texas Commission on the Arts are:
* To secure from the public and private sectors the appropriate and necessary resources for the purpose of creating a stable base of support for the arts and cultural industry in Texas .
* To ensure that arts education is recognized and used as a major contributor to literacy and to strengthen basic learning skills in Texas schools and communities.
* To ensure that Texas citizens and visitors are aware of the value of the arts, and have equitable access to quality arts programs and services.
The Texas Commission on the Arts is committed to keeping itself accessible, accountable for public investment, efficient in the delivery of services, reflective of the diverse population and geography of Texas, and responsive to the needs of state government and the people of Texas. The Commission approaches its activities with a deep sense of purpose and responsibility. The arts and cultural heritage of Texas are a public trust that must be preserved.