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JW MARRIOTT DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT DEBUTS IN THRIVING ARTS DISTRICT

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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DALLAS, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut at the epicenter of the robust cultural arts scene in Dallas, Texas. Located within walkable blocks from the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Museum of Asian Art, Meyerson Symphony Center, Moody Performance Hall, and the Winspear Opera House, the first JW Marriott hotel in Dallas is in one of the best cultural epicenters in the South. The hotel's sophisticated, yet welcoming design immerses guests in a showcase of artistic influences and experiences while providing the brand's signature style of mindful luxury and hospitality.

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  • DALLAS, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut at the epicenter of the robust cultural arts scene in Dallas, Texas.
  • Dallas boasts the largest contiguous urban arts district in the United States and holds an official "Cultural District'' designation by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
  • "We are excited to bring JW Marriott's legacy of extraordinary hospitality, thoughtful design and enriching experiences to the Dallas Arts District," said Bruce Rohr, Global Brand Leader, JW Marriott.
  • JW Marriott Dallas Arts District features three elevated dining venues each with its own tie to the artistic community surrounding the hotel.

$40 Million Gift from Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation Names School at UT Dallas

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation has made a $40 million gift to The University of Texas at Dallas to support the School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (AHT). The landmark gift – which will name the school the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology – will build upon the school's dynamic foundation to create new and expanded opportunities for students, faculty and the broader community.  

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harry W. Bass Jr. Foundation has made a $40 million gift to The University of Texas at Dallas to support the School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (AHT).
  • The landmark gift – which will name the school the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology – will build upon the school's dynamic foundation to create new and expanded opportunities for students, faculty and the broader community.
  • The Harry Bass Foundation was established by petroleum entrepreneur Harry W. Bass Sr. in 1945 to support Dallas charitable and religious organizations.
  • The gift also supports UT Dallas' ongoing New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas , which aims to raise $750 million for transformative opportunities for students, research and the arts on campus.

PARKS FOR DOWNTOWN DALLAS AND BETSY DEL MONTE, FAIA HONORED AT 2ND ANNUAL IMPACT DALLAS GALA

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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More than 375 guests attended the gala to celebrate the role design plays in connecting communities and improving peoples lives.

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  • More than 375 guests attended the gala to celebrate the role design plays in connecting communities and improving peoples lives.
  • Serving as co-chairs for Impact Dallas Gala were Macey Davis, Hon.
  • AIA Dallas, a community activist and former public affairs professional, and architect Dan Noble, FAIA, president and CEO of HKS, Inc.
  • Betsy del Monte, FAIA, sustainability consultant, was honored with AIA Dallas Lifetime Achievement award, the highest honor given to an architect by the organization, the nations 6th largest AIA chapter.

UT Dallas Marks Record 2-Year Period of Philanthropic Support

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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In 2018, philanthropic gifts totaled $145.9 million, followed by $92.6 million in 2019, marking the two most successful fundraising years at UT Dallas.

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  • In 2018, philanthropic gifts totaled $145.9 million, followed by $92.6 million in 2019, marking the two most successful fundraising years at UT Dallas.
  • Within months, the entire collection of the Trammell and Margaret Crow Museum of Asian Art, along with $23 million of support funding, was donated to UT Dallas .
  • Dallas philanthropist and UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth supporter Beatrice "Bea" Wallace also invested $5 million in the expansion of arts at the University, inspired by UT Dallas' increased commitment to and appreciation for the arts.
  • "With the enthusiastic support of alumni, donors and friends, UT Dallas is well positioned to continue its rapid growth for the next 50 years and beyond."