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Updating and Improving Web Page

November 4th, 2009 by Julie

Please be patient - we are working to update and improve our web page. Check back as we work to keep you up to date on our exciting events to benefit the cultural arts in Dallas.

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Grant Application Process Will Begin in April 2010

May 14th, 2009 by Julie

The mission of The 500, Inc., is to support the Arts of Dallas County. Since 1965, we have done this by funding specific projects of our beneficiaries. Among other things, to be eligible to receive a grant from The 500, Inc., an art group must be a tax-exempt organization under 501(c)3 of the IRS code and must have completed two years (seasons) of operations (performances) prior to applying for a grant. Potential beneficiaries may download all of the forms necessary to apply for a grant from The 500, Inc., from this website by clicking here.

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Dallas Museum of Art Project Funded

September 2nd, 2008 by mckee

Here is a summary of the project The 500, Inc., is funding for the The Dallas Museum of Art. Family Experiences include onsite weekend and Late Night Family Celebrations, Sketching in the Galleries,Studio Creations, Arturo’s Art & Me, Family Films and Storytelling, Family Audio Tours, ArtistDemonstrations and much more. Read the rest of this entry »

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The 500, Inc Distributes $30,300 in Grants

July 29th, 2008 by mckee

The 500, Inc., distributed $30,300 in grants to 11 different Dallas County arts organizations. The money was distributed during the Annual Meeting on Monday, July 28, at Theatre Three in Dallas. Read the rest of this entry »

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Voices of Change Grant: the 2008-2009 Season

July 23rd, 2008 by mckee

Many people don’t realize The 500, Inc., funds projects and not just the organizations that put on those projects. Each year our beneficiaries submit a grant proposal detailing the project they would like us to fund. This year, our grant to the Voices of Change will be funding their 2008-2009 Season: Cultural Currents. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dallas City Arts Coming May 7-9

Dallas City Arts

Mark your calendar for May 7-9, 2010, when the seventh annual CityArts Celebration will take place at Fair Park, a national historic landmark and American treasure that boasts the world’s largest collection of art deco exhibit buildings, art and sculpture, and seven outstanding museums. Check back in coming months for more details about this exciting free Dallas festival or visit the website at www.dallascityarts.com.

City Arts will be a larger show accommodating many more artists. Artfest will be on hiatus for 2010. So please mark your calendars for CityArts on May 7th-9th 2010.

Artists interested in participating in the show please e-mail cityarts@the500inc.org. Applications will be available on Zapplication in the coming weeks.