70 Dallas Arts Organizations Receive 2026 Moody Fund for the Arts Awards
In 2026, the Moody Foundation distributed a remarkable $475,000 to 70 arts organizations in Dallas, setting a record since the fund's inception in 2018. These grants, each potentially up to $15,000, focus on smaller arts groups with budgets under $1 million, supporting everything from general operations to community events and promoting cultural equity. The fund started with a $10 million donation and initially allocated $150,000 to 36 organizations. Notable recipients include Art House Dallas, Arts Mission Oak Cliff, Color Me Empowered, and the Oak Cliff Film Festival. Martine Elyse Philippe, the Director of the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, praised these grants for boosting artistic efforts, while Francie Moody-Dahlberg, Chairman of the Moody Foundation, shared her excitement about fostering Dallas's vibrant small arts community.
Key facts
- 70 organizations received grants totaling $475,000 in 2026.
- Maximum grant amount is $15,000.
- The Moody Fund for the Arts was established in 2018 with a $10 million gift.
- First year awarded $150,000 to 36 organizations.
- Grants support organizations with annual budgets under $1 million.
- Categories include general operating, new works, community performances, capacity building, and cultural equity.
- Visual arts recipients include Art House Dallas, Arts Mission Oak Cliff, Badge Of Pride, Color Me Empowered, Make Art with Purpose, and Oak Cliff Film Festival.
- Martine Elyse Philippe and Francie Moody-Dahlberg commented on the grants.
Entities
Institutions
- Moody Foundation
- Moody Fund for the Arts
- Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
- Art House Dallas
- Arts Mission Oak Cliff
- Badge Of Pride
- Color Me Empowered
- Make Art with Purpose
- Oak Cliff Film Festival
Locations
- Galveston
- Dallas
- Oak Cliff