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NTPA Stardust Awards

A celebration of the performing arts in North Texas

About the Awards Gala

About the Awards Gala

The NTPA Stardust Awards is a celebration of the performing arts in North Texas bringing together arts supporters for a night of fun, celebration, and fundraising.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by a delectable 3-course meal, dinner entertainment, and awards ceremony recognizing outstanding North Texas performing arts educators, artists, volunteers, businesses, non-profit organizations and their leadership. The evening concludes with a live auction featuring exciting one-of-a-kind items and music and dancing led by Emerald City’s Party Machine Band.

Public nominations are judged by the NTPA Arts Advisory Council made up of civic leaders and industry professionals. 

Need to Know Info!

Need to Know Info!

This Year’s Event is a Costume Ball!

Don your costumed attire as we guarantee an atmosphere of sophistication and enchantment! This year’s event features an exciting Show-Themed Costume Ball. Each NTPA troupe has selected a show theme to highlight during the event. You’ll see special decorations, auction items, and more themed around these exciting shows! Dress in the theme of your favorite troupe and join us for an exciting adults-only costumed celebration!


Event Schedule

TimeEvent
  05:00 PM  Doors Open, Silent Auction Opens, Cocktail Hour
  06:15 PM  Dinner, Entertainment, Awards, Live Auction
  08:30 PM  Music and Dancing with Emerald City Party Machine Band
  09:30 PM  Silent Auction Closes
  10:00 PM    Music Concludes