Paul Baker's Impact On The Dallas Arts And Culture Community Celebrated At Inaugural Event

Dallas Children's Theater and the Baker Idea Institute convene local and national artists and residents for a new documentary, conversations, presentations and art exhibit on the legacy of Dr. Paul Baker, March 29 and March 30 at Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman St., 75231, and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, 2501 Flora St., 75201.

A Baker Weekend is divided into three parts to encourage guests to attend as much of the event as possible. Registration is free but required at BakerWeekend.eventbrite.com.

"A Baker Weekend is the best way I can think of to honor the roots of the collective organizations that have evolved in our city as a result of the genius of our own Texas visionary, Dr. Paul Baker," says Robyn Flatt, Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Dallas Children's Theater. "As founder of the Dallas Theater Center and the first Director of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Baker's legacy continues to flourish and inspire artists, educators and administrators. A Baker Weekend brings everyone together to look at his philosophy, and his contribution and impact on the field of artistic creativity."

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Arts District, Ignite Arts Dallas, SMU Meadows School of the Arts and the Office of Cultural Affairs City of Dallas are joining together to promote and support A Baker Weekend.

"Paul Baker was a visionary artist. His work as the founder and leader of Dallas Theater Center for twenty-five years serves not only as an amazing story that's a beautiful window into the past, but also as a source of inspiration for all of us as we look to the future. It is for this reason that we are honored to be a partner in A Baker Weekend," says Kevin Moriarty, Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director.

Dr. Scott Rudes, Principal, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, shares "Dr. Paul Baker was the founding Director of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and since 1976 his genius and passion for the arts and academics has propelled generations of students on to a multitude of careers, not only in the arts, but in academia and engineering and in the sciences. That is a true testament to his vision of what this school should be. It should be a place to celebrate the learning and the genius that is inherent in every student."

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