The city provides the context for the visually packed work of San Francisco native Barry McGee. Since the mid-1980s, when McGee was a teenager, he has lived in the city’s oldest neighborhood, the Mission District. At that time, the Mission held a colorful, somewhat seedy, antiestablishment atmosphere with a thriving culture of youth, alternative musicians, artists, and thinkers. The vibe of the Mission influenced the artist early on, and he began to infiltrate the area’s flourishing graffiti boom with images that he created to reflect his surroundings.
Gallery Program
May 22, 2013
This special program is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the Museum’s education staff. Two sessions are offered on select Wednesdays, with space for 20 participants at both 10 am and 2 pm. This free program includes admission to the galleries and all materials.
To join us, e-mail tours@themodern.org or 817.840.2118 with your preferred date, time, and estimated number of guests.
Gallery Program
May 22, 2013
This special program is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the Museum’s education staff. Two sessions are offered on select Wednesdays, with space for 20 participants at both 10 am and 2 pm. This free program includes admission to the galleries and all materials.
To join us, e-mail tours@themodern.org or 817.840.2118 with your preferred date, time, and estimated number of guests.
Cafe Modern
May 24, 2013
Featuring music on the patio with Ron Ramirez.
Enjoy live music, creating a relaxing ambiance on the patio at Café Modern from 5 to 8 pm. Musicians will be featured beginning April 26 through the end of May, weather permitting. On Friday evenings, seating is available for dinner from 5 to 8:30 pm. For reservations at Cafe Modern.
Cafe Modern
May 30, 2013
Café Modern chef Dena Peterson blends seasonal, local ingredients to create globally inspired, simply delicious fare. Join us for “ITALIAN WINE DINNER,” five-course wine dinner, Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 pm. Spend an elegant evening enjoying fresh, artfully crafted cuisine, matched perfectly with Italian wines served against the backdrop of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s iconic architecture and serene reflecting pond.
Course 1
Lemon Arancini, King crab, Fennel and Arugula Salad
Feudi Falanghina, Sannio Falanguina 2011
Cafe Modern
May 31, 2013
Featuring music on the patio with Greg Lewis.
Enjoy live music, creating a relaxing ambiance on the patio at Café Modern from 5 to 8 pm. Musicians will be featured beginning April 26 through the end of May, weather permitting. On Friday evenings, seating is available for dinner from 5 to 8:30 pm. For reservations at Cafe Modern.
Gallery Program
Jun 02, 2013
Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This class is open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but a sign-in sheet is available at the information desk.
First Sundays of the month, 2–3:30 pm
Films
Jun 06, 2013
Tour
Jun 07, 2013
A docent-led, twenty-minute tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 pm. The tour is free for Modern members and Star-Telegram Press Pass Holders. Admission to the galleries is $10, $4 for students and seniors, free for Modern members. On First Friday, gallery admission is free for Star-Telegram Press Pass Holders.
Performances
Jun 13, 2013
Theater Hall of Fame honoree, Tony Award winner and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley is bringing her critically acclaimed new show “The Vixens of Broadway” to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth on June 13 & 15.
