Arts Fort Worth

"The exhibition lives up to and perhaps exceeds its name, and gives a taste of the immense talent the DFW art scene has to offer."

Read Livia Pereira's Glasstire review of The Cedars Union's 'Community Potluck' below.

'Community Potluck' is on view through Saturday, July 20, 2024.

A Feast for the Eyes: "Community Potluck" at Arts Fort Worth | Glasstire Livia Pereira reviews "Community Potluck," a group exhibition at Arts Fort Worth that showcases emerging talent.

"Installed in June, the East Rosedale Monument Project covers the history of transit buses in the civil rights movement from the 1950s through the 1970s. It connects the struggle for equal rights and justice from a national narrative to a local one. “The monument belongs to the residents of the Southside,” Christopher Blay, the artist for the East Rosedale Monument Project, says. “I want it to reflect a moment of pride and a place where you can connect its history in a space that is part of the Southside Community.”

Read the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's full story about Fort Worth Public Art project East Rosedale Monument Project below.

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See how the shell of an old bus tells the story of the civil rights movement in Fort Worth A vintage transit bus has been transformed into a mini museum.

Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th, Xxavier Edward Carter, this year's Emerging Artist Resident will host open studio from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Xxavier and see his new works and works-in-progress!

Arts Fort Worth's Emerging Artist Residency provides studio space, a stipend for materials, studio visits and a solo exhibition for an Fort Worth emerging visual artist. The Arts Fort Worth Emerging Artist Residency is made possible through with the generous support of The Arts Fund at North Texas Community Foundation .

Learn more about the artists and the residency at artsfortworth.org/artist-residency

Happy birthday year, Fort Worth Botanic Garden! Wow! 90 years of beautiful gardens for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. Thank you for being a perfect home to some of Fort Worth Public Art's collection!

Fort Worth Botanic Garden celebrates turning 90-years-old The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is turning 90 years old, and invites the community to join the festivities through promotional admission deals.

Step into the dazzling world of Broadway with Kiss Me Kate! This classic musical comedy, filled with show-stopping Cole Porter songs like "Too Darn Hot," "So In Love," and "Brush Up Your Shakespeare," follows the behind-the-scenes antics of a theater company putting on a production of The Taming of the Shrew with a feuding divorced couple finding themselves starring opposite each other. Get ready for a night of music, romance, and hilarious mishaps!

KERA ARTS PICK: Stolen Shakespeare Guild’s comedy "Kiss Me Kate" follows a divorced couple who team up to star in a musical version of 'The Taming of the Shrew." Trouble happens when the ex-lovers feud and two gangsters show up looking for money owed to them. It opens on Friday for a three-week run at the Sanders Theatre in Fort Worth. https://bit.ly/4eIAUQZ

“When we invest in the arts, we’re not investing in a frill or an extra … we’re investing in an industry,” said Randy Cohen, vice president of research at Americans for the Arts. “It’s drawing people to the community. Putting heads in beds, cheeks in seats, derrieres in cafe chairs, right? So a vibrant arts community is good for local businesses.”
Read Marcheta Fornoff 's article in the Fort Worth Report

Fort Worth’s art scene generated at least $507M in spending, according to national study | Fort Worth Report Nationally, arts organizations generated $151 billion in 2022. Here’s how Fort Worth compares with 350-plus communities across the U.S.

Read all about 2024's Fringe Fest below!

Theatre Network of Texas, Inc. (TNT) and Arts Fort Worth are proud to announce 17 acts for the 8th Annual International Fort Worth Fringe Festival (FW Fringe)

The 8th Annual FW Fringe returns to the theatres of the Fort Worth Community Arts Center in the Fort Worth Cultural District. This year the spaces will be the Sanders Theatre and the Gallery Theatre. The two theatre spaces are located on the same floor and are within in walking distance making transitions from one theatre to another easier than before.

Headlining in the Sanders Theatre - UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL - presented by Starkville Community Theatre - Starkville, MS. In this gripping ghost story by Glen Berger, an eccentric librarian (played by award-winning actor Kris Lee) discovers a weather-beaten book in a return bin — 113 years overdue. Sparked by a message left in its margins, he embarks on a magical quest that takes him around the world and 2,000 years into the past. With astonishing twists and turns, "Underneath the Lintel" draws audience members into an unforgettable odyssey via a one man's monologue to the audience, to himself, and to the forces beyond his control.

Other Sanders Theatre pieces:

SceneShop - Fort Worth, TX - 4th time at FW Fringe. TRIO (like the song says) Three monologues created by Fort Worth playwrights - “Magic?” by Rob Bosquez, “And You Run” by Straton Rushing and “Just For One Day” by Steven McGaw.

Leslie Polk - New York, NY - 2nd time at FW Fringe. THE EPISTLE OF HER - Leslie brings back the choreopoem autobiographical piece commemorating and celebrating women of the past.

Tarrant County College Northwest Dance Program - Fort Worth, TX - 3rd time at FW Fringe - YIELD: EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS UNLEASHED - Yield is a shared balance of modern & contemporary dance repertoire presented by GenZ local choreographers.

The Theory Theatre - Fort Worth, TX - 2nd time at FW Fringe - TO PASS THE LEGACY - Two gay men try to share a romantic evening in a quaint apartment, but as the conversation continues and secrets are revealed, the men must come to terms with their grief and their legacy in December 1965

Phantom Players from the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy - Grand Prairie, TX - FW Fringe debut - THE ZOMBIES FROM WEBSTER STREET - A young fan of popular television finds that he must combat “Zombies” in his own live. Can he survive the end of the world?

Denisov Antrepirza - Houston, TX - 2nd time at FW Fringe - THE TRAP - A groom reports the disappearance of his bride on their honeymoon. A fantastic story follows where laughter and mystery intersect.

Gallery Theatre pieces:

New Mexico Junior College Theatre Department - Hobbs, NM - 2nd time at FW Fringe - HAMLET - Considered one of the greatest plays in the English language, a lone performer tells the tragedy of the Prince of Denmark using minimal staging and an emphasis on actor, audience, and text.

Abel Flores Jr. - Grand Prairie, TX - 2nd time at FW Fringe - AFJ: THE COMEBACK - From Ordinary Citizen to Commander-in-Chief: Introducing "AFJ: The Comeback" – A Comedic One-Man Show.

Fleur Alys Dobbins - Fredericksburg, TX - FW Fringe debut - WHO’S MY GIRL - A storytelling musical of a young woman searching for her true identity, navigating through the men who all have a claim on the role of father in her life; a grandfather, a stepfather, an outlier…and one surprise - who would change everything. One small lie sets her on a trajectory questioning "Who's my dad?" while another unknown heart quietly cried, "Who's my girl...?"

Joshua Maxwell - Fort Worth, TX - FW Fringe debut - REVEREND JAY McPHERSON - LIVE - Just back from his extended engagement at Graceview Psychiatric Hospital, TikTok’s favorite televangelist splashes down in Fort Worth with the world premiere of his new live show.

Supraja Sundaresan - Bedford, TX - FW Fringe debut - [SHAKTI] THE POWER OF THE FEMININE - A Bharatanatyam showcase bringing the essence of femininity, power & Shakti traversing historical narratives and contemporary feminism.

Jill Alison Bradley - Pittsburg, TX - FW Fringe debut - DIRTY LAUNDRY - A b***y but heartfelt romp about modern dating.

Jeni Stennis - Fort Worth, TX - FW Fringe debut - THE BLIND - A reality metadrama in reference to the 1997 hit-and-run murder of 19-year-old punk musician Brian Deneke by a 17-year-old local football player in Amarillo, Texas based on true events.

Audacity Theatre Lab - Carrollton, TX - 2nd time at FW Fringe - THE BEAST OF HYPERBOREA - An astonishing tale of daring told in the tradition of Victorian adventure fiction.The tale follows Edward Joseph Reade, a good-natured, but anxious accountant who gets whirled into a globe-trotting adventure with an eccentric group of explorers as they set off for a remote island in search of a legendary monster.

Luis Roberto Herrera - Sunrise, FL - FW Fringe debut - AS I EAT THE WORLD - A Latine man confronts his eating disorders and mental health by attempting to literally EAT THE WORLD.

Rachana Rao - Plano, TX - FW Fringe debut - THE ENCHANTING JOURNEY OF KRISHNĀ DRAUPADI: BIRTH, BEAUTY, BOND AND DEVOTION - The dance theater Bharatanrityam beautifully portrays 4 episodes of Krishnā Draupadi’s life in Natyashastra - considered the core of Indian classical dance forms.

To learn more about the acts, visit www.fwfringe.com

Are you part of an organization bringing an arts event to Fort Worth? The Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District Grant provides marketing and promotional funding to arts and cultural organizations which promote and enhance the visibility of Fort Worth as an overnight destination to their patrons. An initiative can be a single event, season or annual calendar of events. Not sure if your organization qualifies? Email us at talkto@artsfortworth or visit artsfortworth.org/grants for more information.

Deadline is Friday, July 12at 4 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, July 20th for our next Community Visiting Artist Educator event with musician and storyteller Amadou Kouyate!

He will present a free educational performance from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, and a ticketed event concert at 8:00 pm. General admission is $25; Kids/Students/School Staff tickets are $15.

The program brings experts to Fort Worth to provide innovative sessions and/or performances from various music disciplines.

About Amadou Kouyate:
Continuing the musical lineage of his father’s heritage, Amadou performs a musical montage on the 21-string kora and rhythmic presentations on djembe and koutiro drums. His repertoire ranges from traditional songs of the 13th century to contemporary original compositions incorporating blues and jazz.

In addition to his solo work, Amadou collaborates and performs with artists nationally and internationally, also with his world rock ensemble Proper SK**KS, and with Farafina Kan, WEEDOU Everything! and the Kouyate Family/Memory of African Culture. Selected credits include performances at The Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Institution, Bristol Academy and Isle of White (England), Tim Festival (Brazil), and Baltimore Rhythm Festival.
He was an Adjunct Lecturer of African music and Ethnomusicology at the University of Maryland as well as Director of the African Drum Ensemble. He has also served as an Artist-in-Residence with both Montgomery College and the renowned Strathmore Music Center and has been on faculty at American University, UMBC, Goucher College, and is currently on faculty at Howard University.

RSVP for Kouyate’s free all ages educational session and buy tickets to his evening concert at the link in our bio or at decolonizingthemusicroom.org!

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First Friday Artist Reception is Friday, July 5th from 6-9 p.m.

See you there!

Texas Artist Coalition 18th Annual Juried Exhibition
One artist will be selected for an August 2025 solo exhibition. Only Texas Artist Coalition members with active accounts may submit up to three (3) artworks produced in the last three years, open to all disciplines with no theme. All mediums accepted.

ABOUT THE JUROR
Easyside is a volunteer-run nonprofit seeking alternative methods of creation and care to better equip artists and feed communities in East Fort Worth. They support experimental, contemporary, non-commercial art by giving a platform to those who face structural barriers to the art world.

To see if your TAC membership is active, or become a member, click the link in the bio.
Deadline: July 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m

In 2020, Arts Fort Worth had virtual lunches and conversation with some of Fort Worth's notable residents. Of course, that included Ms. Opal Lee!

In honor of Ms. Opal Lee and her tremendous efforts in getting Juneteenth recognized as a nationally recognized holiday, revisit that conversation through the link in the bio

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In observance of Juneteenth, the offices of Arts Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Community Arts Center will be closed Wednesday, June 19th and will reopen at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20th.

In 2020, Arts Fort Worth had virtual lunches and conversation with some of Fort Worth's notable residents. Of course, that included Ms. Opal Lee!

In honor of Ms. Opal Lee and her tremendous efforts in getting Juneteenth recognized as a nationally recognized holiday, revisit that conversation through the link below.

In observance of Juneteenth, the offices of Arts Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Community Arts Center will be closed Wednesday, June 19th and will reopen at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20th.

Boxed Lunch Interview Series Episode #23 Opal Lee Join the Arts Center as we welcome Ms. Opal Lee to our July 20th episode of Boxed Lunch on the Arts Center's Youtube channel.Opal Lee is a well-known and bel...

Don't miss Christian Cruz's 'Pinata Dance (8)' Saturday, June 15 at 3 p.m. at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. This fifteen-minute performance occurs within an installation that includes contemporary dance and storytelling elements, and it reclaims the piñata as a—lest we forget—Mexican custom. It is a performance that unpacks trauma in light of celebration and humor. Didactic and powerful, informative and thoughtful, kinda funny, intense and interactive, the only way to remind you the piñata is Mexican is by showing you how it dances.

Christian Cruz is a multimedia artist whose work spans sculpture, performance, installation, video, and photography. Through her work, Pink Collar // Children's Linen, Cruz symbolically depicts the tedious labor of care-oriented workers. In the durational performance, Cruz faces a corner wall while delicately balancing six laundry baskets stacked on her head. As the performance progresses, her sense of confinement and stoic composure takes a toll on Cruz, causing her to drop the stacked baskets and try again. This poignant piece underscores the immeasurable demands of pink-collar workers, their vulnerability to public scrutiny, and their noble perseverance at a futile task.

📸: Jenelle Esparza

We appreciate your support! From contacting representatives, attending meetings, and sharing your stories- YOUR VOICE makes a difference! We believe everyone is an advocate!

Arts Fort Worth is thankful that City Council and staff listened closely to your input and we know they are working diligently to ensure local creatives have the support they deserve.

While Arts Fort Worth doesn't have an update on the next steps in the process, we are continuing to communicate and address facility needs at the Arts Center and advocating for the needs of the local arts ecosystem- needs that could be addressed in the City's next fiscal year.

Image: 'dwellan', SV Randall, mixed media, 48 x 48 x 80 inches, 2024 Find more information at https://www.artsfortworth.org/post/dwellan

The National Endowment for the Arts has posted the guidelines for its annual Our Town grant program, which funds creative placemaking initiatives.

Read more below:
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What would it look like if everyone saw the arts as essential to our lives? Now imagine being part of the process to make that a reality!

The Texans for the Arts Summit usually takes place every other year at the state capital during the legislative session.

This year, arts leaders and board members from across the state will gather in Waco, TX to learn from industry leaders and celebrate success with the first Arts Advocacy Awards Dinner.

Whether you are an artist or a supporter of the arts, now is your opportunity to be an advocate of the arts and help us make the case for legislation and funding that supports the arts at local, state and national level.

Stand up, Speak out, Register today:
bit.ly/taad2024

Is your little one ready for a week of fun, creativity, and imagination? Our Summer Art Camp for kids aged 5-8 is the perfect place for them to explore their artistic talents!
Spend June 24- 28 creating, painting, drawing, and making new friends!

Let’s make this summer a colorful adventure your child will never forget. Spaces are limited, so sign up today at artsfortworth.org/workshops!

Just a few days left to learn and practice printmaking with Ben Munoz!

Interested in exploring relief printmaking? Come learn from one leading printmaker Ben Munoz! Draw, carve, and print your own woodcut block. All skill levels welcome! There will be a 30-minute lunch break and students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Materials and tools will be provided.

Reservations: www.artsfortworth.org/workshops
Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
Fort Worth Community Arts Center

See Ben's prints in the Soy de Tejas exhibition on view now through June 22!

Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art. This dynamic exhibition, curated by Rigoberto Luna, features over 90 works by nearly 40 contemporary artists native Texas and Texas-based Latinx artists.
Soy de Tejas showcases the diverse talents and perspectives of Latinx creatives across the state. From multimedia installations to performance art, paintings, drawings, sculpture, and fiber art, the exhibition invites viewers to explore themes of identity, migration, mythmaking, displacement, and indigeneity while also celebrating the rich cultural traditions that unite these communities. The exhibition, which initially premiered at San Antonio's Centro de Artes Gallery to wide acclaim, has been praised its bold approach to bringing together artists from all corners of Texas. The exhibition fills five of Arts Fort Worth's seven galleries, inviting viewers to forge new connections and explore intersections from a nexus of artists who ambitiously blaze a trail of contemporary artmaking, presenting fresh perspectives and experiences.

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Cinco in the District is ALL FREE ALL DAY

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in The Culture District with Jaime DeAnda, Texas Latino, JR Gomez. Live entertainment, Car Show, Vendors, Food Trucks and Free admission to all 3 museums. Free