TACA

The 2025–2026 TACA Arts Accelerator Cohort wrapped up its final presentations, and we’re inspired by the vision, growth, and momentum these organizations have built throughout the program!

Over the past 10 months, these remarkable arts organizations strengthened leadership, developed strategic plans, and expanded their impact across the Dallas arts community.

Congratulations to:





A special thank you to Pegasus Park for hosting, to our outstanding program leader, Suzanne Smith, Founder & CEO of Social Impact Architects, for guiding this year’s cohort, and to our guest panelists, Mark Zacheis, Matrice Ellis-Kirk, and Lynn McBee, for sharing their time and insights.

We’re also deeply grateful to our generous sponsors: Sapphire Foundation, and .

Together, we’re helping arts organizations build bold, sustainable futures while strengthening the creative landscape of our community.

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 TACA Arts Accelerator!

The TACA Arts Accelerator is a 10-month program designed for small to mid-sized arts nonprofits at an inflection point.

This program is built to help you:
✅ Strengthen organizational capacity
✅ Grow leadership skills
✅ Craft a strategic plan for long-term sustainability

Through workshops, mentorship, and peer learning, organizations will build the tools, strategy, and capacity needed for a sustainable future.

Ready to take your next big leap?
Program Description and Application HERE>>
https://taca-arts.org/programs/arts-accelerator/

The is produced in partnership with Suzanne Smith, Founder & CEO of Social Impact Architects.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors, Communities Foundation of Texas and Sapphire Foundation.