Inspiring Business,

Fostering Culture

The 2025-2026 Leadership Arts Institute (LAI) is now accepting applications! This program empowers leaders with the skills and knowledge to make an impact on nonprofit arts boards across the region.

With Leadership Arts Institute, you’ll have exclusive access to the top arts organizations and nonprofit leadership in North Texas. Participants also gan hands-on experience by applying their knowledge to real-world challenges faced by local nonprofits today.

After graduating, LAI Graduates get priority opportunities to match with nonprofit art boards through Leadership Arts Alumni. Apply and join over 1,500 Leadership Arts Institute graduates


Who We Are

Celebrating 36 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.

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Thank You to Our Patron Members

BCA members are committed to making a difference in the arts


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What We Do

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Art at Work
Bring unique local art experiences to the workplace
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Arts & Health
Explore the powerful relationship between art and health
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Obelisk Awards
Honor the extraordinary support of arts and culture in North Texas

Upcoming Events

Tuesday May 20, 2025

May BCA Ambassador Event

Get behind the scenes access and an exclusive experience at Verdigris’s production of Shams! This event is limited to BCA Member Company Ambassadors.

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Friday June 6, 2025

Art Adventure: Get Free Tickets to Echoes

BCA Members can get free tickets to Bruce Wood Dance’s production of Echoes! Showing June 6th 2025.

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Friday June 27 – 28, 2025

Art Boost 2025

Artists! Transform your artistic passion into sustainable, community-driven success.

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