I am honored to be placed on the Texas Commission of the Arts’ Texas Touring Roster for 2026-27!

Grant funding is available to cover half the cost of my author visits to Texas schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations.

DEADLINE to APPLY for a Winter visit (December 15, 2026 – March 14, 2027) is November 2nd.

Deadline to Apply for a Spring visit (March 15 – June 14, 2027) is February 1st.

About TCA’s Arts Respond Performance Support:

Eligibility: All Texas nonprofits, schools, colleges, and units of government
Intent: To advance the creative economy of Texas by investing in arts activities. This program provides professional artist fees to schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations for hiring an artist from the TCA Touring Roster to do a performance. These applications are funded based on a percentage of contracted fees.
Grant Type: Quarterly
Application Limit: Multiple applications can be submitted, but only $12,000 cumulatively will be awarded to an organization per fiscal year (Sept.-Aug.)
Minimum Request: $75
Maximum Request: $8,000
Match Requirement: dollar for dollar (1:1)