Former Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax appointed Martine Elyse Philippe as the Director of the Office of Arts & Culture effective December 5, 2022.

With over 15 years of experience in arts administration, Martine previously served as the Chair for District 12 Arts Task Force for the Atlanta City Council and as the National Community Art Manager for A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) based in Los Angeles, CA.

In her role with AWBW, she served as national creative strategist for the development of art- based leadership and resources to transform trauma and create community-based methods of change and social justice through art. Martine is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every facet of art and culture. She utilizes the breadth of her experiences to make a tremendous impact across the City of Dallas.