Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House - philanthropic namesakes

The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, named for Dallas philanthropists Margot and Bill Winspear, opened in 2009 as part of the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District. It serves as the primary home for the Dallas Opera and is a major performing-arts venue funded in large part by private donors. The building and its naming reflect the Winspears' significant contributions to the city's cultural institutions.