Trademark Property Co. is proud to announce that Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms received the Business Council for the Arts Obelisk Award, which recognizes companies, business and arts leaders for their invaluable contributions supporting arts and culture in North Texas. In 28 years, the Obelisk Award has only been given to one other shopping center besides Watters Creek.
Watters Creek was nominated by The Allen Arts Alliance, in the Arts Partnership category, recognizing partnerships of more than three years. Watters Creek brings arts to the local community in many ways. The Allen Arts Alliance has been given use of an art space/gallery at Watters Creek to hold art exhibits, classes and other art activities. Watters Creek is the Arts Alliance’s prime partner for the Allen Arts Festival, which takes place every May, by hosting and heavily promoting the festival. Additionally, Watters Creek partners with the Arts Alliance by coordinating many free art activities for children throughout the year.
“Watters Creek has such a lively and welcoming energy. Their strong commitment to the arts community is one way they are making a difference in Allen and surrounding cities,” said Terry Montesi, CEO, Trademark Property Co. “I commend and congratulate the management and employees for their hard work.”
The 2016 Obelisk Awards ceremony was held on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Belo Mansion in the Dallas Arts District. Debra Martinez, marketing director for Watters Creek, accepted the award on behalf of the center.
For the most current information, visit www.watterscreek.com or follow the shopping center onFacebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watters Creek Guest Services can be reached at 970.747.8000. Watters Creek is located at the intersection of US 75 at Bethany Drive in the heart of Allen, Texas.
About Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is a premier, resort-style shopping and entertainment destination in North Dallas set within 52-acres of lush landscaping and natural features that include a village green and running creek. The mixed-use development offers a vibrant combination of nationally-renowned retailers, local boutiques, restaurants, office space and high-end loft apartments. Built in 2008, Watters Creek was the first retail development in the State of Texas to be LEED-certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Watters Creek is located at the intersection of US 75 at Bethany Drive in the heart of Allen, Texas. For more information, call 972-747-8000 or visit www.watterscreek.com.
About Trademark Property Co.
Trademark Property Co. is an operator, investor and developer of award-winning, mixed-use town centers, specialty, community, power centers and enclosed regional malls. Since 1991, the Fort Worth, Texas-based Trademark has invested in, or developed over 11.5 million square feet of retail and mixed-use assets worth over $2 billion. Trademark’s experienced team of 120 employees is responsible for approximately 6.8 million square feet of retail and mixed-use projects currently in operation or development/redevelopment, including: Alliance Town Center (Fort Worth, Texas), Burr Ridge Village Center (Chicago, Ill.), Glades Plaza (Boca Raton, Fla.), Hillside Village (Cedar Hill, Texas), La Palmera (Corpus Christi, Texas), Market Street Flowood (Flowood, Miss.), Market Street – The Woodlands (The Woodlands, Texas), First Street Napa (Napa, Calif.), Perkins Rowe (Baton Rouge, La.), Rice Village (Houston, Texas), Saddle Creek (Germantown, Tenn.), The Shops at La Palmera (Corpus Christi, Texas), Victory Park (Dallas, Texas), Watters Creek (Allen, Texas), Waterside (Fort Worth, Texas), and WestBend (Fort Worth, Texas). For more information, visit www.trademarkproperty.comor interact on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Business Council for the Arts
Business Council for the Arts (BCA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 as an initiative of the Dallas Citizen’s Council by Raymond D. Nasher and other local business leaders to create business/arts partnerships, leading to enhanced quality of life and economic growth for the region. For 28 years, Business Council for the Arts has developed business leaders for nonprofit arts and cultural boards of directors; fostered employee creativity, engagement and creativity through the arts; guided strategic business support for the arts; and measured the economic impact of arts and culture in North Texas.
About Allen Arts Alliance
The Allen Arts Alliance began as a city advisory board in 1998 to support arts and culture in Allen. In 2006, the Arts Alliance became a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the umbrella organization for the arts and cultural organizations in the Allen community.
