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    Redefining Philanthropy

    5 reasons why no Dallasite should miss MTV RE:DEFINE

    Kendall Morgan
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    Feb 5, 2015 | 11:47 am

    Spring is upon us, so it is merely a moment before your social calendar is packed to the gills with essential events. Before you fill your diary, please pencil in April 10, 2015, for MTV RE:DEFINE at the Goss-Michael Foundation.

    Four years in, there’s no doubt it’s a fundraising powerhouse for AIDS research, with nearly $4 million to date benefiting the MTV Staying Alive Foundation.

    Easily accessible by the purchase of an all-access DalPass 2015 (which also includes entrance to such tony events as the Art Ball after-party and the Dallas Art Fair opening soiree), MTV RE:DEFINE is a particularly energetic highlight of a very exciting week.

    To simplify things, we’ve picked five reasons why this is a must-see, can’t-miss, gotta-go-there, choose-your-outfit-now occasion:

    1. The Return to Goss-Michael
    There’s no place like home. Although raucous and revered in its guest jaunt at the Dallas Contemporary last year, MTV RE:DEFINE belongs right where it started, at the Goss-Michael Foundation. “We’re going back to the original feel of the event and making it a more intimate affair,” says Goss-Michael curator Kevin Rubén Jacobs. “Last year we raised a lot of money with over 100 works, and we’re looking to raise even more with a smaller amount — 60 or 70 works.”

    In other words: all killer, no filler. Dapper Paddle8 founder and auctioneer Alexander Gilkes will return for his second year of charming repartee.

    2. The Honoree Artist
    To call Michael Craig-Martin a legend wouldn’t be an inaccurate statement. The godfather of British contemporary art, we have him to thank for the likes of Sarah Lucas, Damien Hirst and Gary Hume, to name but a few.

    During his time as a tutor at Goldsmiths College in the ’80s, he singlehandedly paved the way for what we now know as the YBA (Young British Artist) generation. Famed for his hyper-colored digital portraits, Craig-Martin’s work can be seen at the Tate London, the Modern Museum of Art in New York and the Centre Georges Pompidou.

    While in Dallas, he’ll be launching his new memoir/instructional guide On Being An Artist, a tome of which no Dallas talent should resist nabbing a signed copy.

    3. That Host Committee
    Supermodels, super entrepreneurs and super collectors are just the start. From art-world movers and shakers to chic boutique owners to elegant editrixes to up-and-coming gallerists, really anyone in the city you’d want to schmooze with is present and accounted for in the nearly 200-strong list of hosts. The only question is, are you ready to join them?

    In addition to Dallas’ best and brightest, art chair Elisabeth Karpidas, director of one of the most comprehensive collections of contemporary art in the world and the daughter-in-law of supernova art patron Pauline Karpidas, will be on hand to lend a supportive yet critical eye. The stylish Schlegel sisters — Kari, Krystal and Kimberly — are co-chairing the event.

    4. The Covetable Art
    Ever felt like getting up close and personal with art by Julian Schnabel, Dan Colen, Loris Gréaud, Richard Phillips, David Salle and Nate Lowman? A well-curated contemporary museum or gallery might help you achieve this goal, but RE:DEFINE allows a greater opportunity to view pieces by these artists and actually take one home — not to mention well-curated works by Donald Baechler, Zoe Crosher, Dzine, Ian Davenport, Phil Collins, Ryan Gander, Rachel Howard, Jason Michael Lee, Richard Patterson, Michael Rey, Adriana Varejao and Aaron Young.

    5. The Public Works
    Although artist Ben Eine adorned the city during the 2011 RE:DEFINE, this year’s event brings a much more expansive approach to street art, transforming walls by the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Contemporary and Le Bilboquet with Craig-Martin’s work. Timed to coincide with both the event and the Dallas Symphony’s Soluna Festival, the 10 pieces will be RE:DEFINE and Craig-Martin’s gift to the city, and they should be up through May.

    Michael Craig-Martin is the honored artist at this year's RE:DEFINE.

    Artist Michael Craig-Martin
      
    Photo by Mike Hoban
    Michael Craig-Martin is the honored artist at this year's RE:DEFINE.
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    Budget Cuts

    Funding cuts force Dallas Children's Theater to trim 2025-26 season

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jun 3, 2025 | 1:38 pm
    Dallas Children's Theater presents James and the Giant Peach
    Photo courtesy of Dallas Children's Theater
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    The upcoming 2025-26 season for Dallas Children's Theater is shrinking, according to a new communication from its leadership.

    A June 2 email signed by executive director Samantha Turner, board president Leah Mora, and recently appointed artistic director Emily Ernst informs supporters that due to "the significant financial challenges of the current environment," DCT will be reducing the upcoming season from five mainstage shows to three.

    The email doesn't specifically call out the government's cuts to arts funding, but it is heavily implied, especially since other theaters have recently experienced financial difficulties due to the federal cuts.

    "We remain deeply committed to artistic excellence and to the 90,000 young people and families we serve annually," reads the email. "Though we will have fewer performances, we will continue to provide meaningful theatrical experiences that inspire children, nurture their imagination, and encourage connection with the world around them."

    The 2025-26 will retain the previously announced world premiere of The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! (November 22-December 21, 2025), as well as The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (January 24-February 22, 2026) and Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey (March 27-29, 2026), and add a new developmental workshop envisioned by Ernst.

    The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and Jungalbook will no longer be produced, and ticket-holders will be receiving instructions on ticket options.

    DCT Academy classes, a vital part of the theater’s work, will continue through the summer, concluding August 8. After that, Academy sessions will be temporarily paused. Families enrolled for the fall semester will receive a separate email with next steps.

    "Although our performances are well attended and our community support is strong, ticket sales cover only a small portion of the true cost of producing theater," the email explains. "At the same time, our operating costs have steadily increased while funding levels have remained flat. This financial pressure requires immediate action to keep DCT viable — not just for this season, but for the years ahead."

    Tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now.

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