August 9, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Fall 2011
Children's Programs at the Modern

Drawing from the Collection for Children

This exciting gallery program for children between the ages of five and 12 is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the collection. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils or purchase materials in The Modern Shop. Attendance is limited. A sign-up sheet is located at the front desk; early arrival is encouraged.

First Sunday of each month,
2–3:30 pm
Instructors
August 7– Raychael Stine
September 4–No session
October 2–Micah Yarborough
November 6–Iris Bechtol
December 4–Chris Powell
January 1–No session

Wonderful Wednesdays

Wonderful Wednesdays is a program for families led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. The tour and project focus on works in the Museum’s collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the front desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited; admission is free.

Second Wednesday of each month, 4–4:45 pm
August 10–Visiting the work of Anselm Kiefer
September 14–Visiting the work of Nancy Graves October 1–Visiting the work of Richard Tuttle November 9–Visiting the work of Martin Puryear December 14–Visiting the work of Joseph Havel January 11–Visiting the work of Ellsworth Kelly

Ten Pages

Remember to check out our sketchbooks for children of all ages. These free sketchbooks are available at the admission desk.

Tours led by Museum-trained docents provide a unique experience based on close viewing and conversation. All tours are free for Modern members and free to the public with admission to the galleries. Groups with special needs are always welcome. For information or to schedule a tour, please contact the tour coordinator at 817.840.2119 or tours@themodern.org.

Public Tours

Docent-led tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 2 pm. An additional tour is available at 11 am on Wednesdays and the first Sunday of each month. Public tours focused specifically on current special exhibitions are available at 2 pm on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. These tours do not require prior arrangements and begin in the Museum lobby.

Teem Artist Project

The Modern’s Teen/Artist Project pairs area high school students with artists as teachers. The program aims to expand each student's art practice, introducing new concepts, approaches, artists, and media. Each visiting artist leads students through an investigation of modern and contemporary art in the galleries and related projects in the Museum studio. Participants also spend an afternoon visiting museums and galleries throughout the DFW Metroplex, further expanding their knowledge of art as found in their own community. The Teen/Artist Project is comprised of two semesters, with the fall semester running from August through December and the spring semester from January through May; class sessions meet at the Modern from 2 to 5 pm most Sundays each semester. The program is free, and all sophomores, juniors, and seniors who want to learn more about visual art are invited to apply. Up to fifteen dedicated, hardworking, and creative students will be accepted to participate in the program each semester based on their applications and accompanying materials. Students are required to make a firm commitment to the program and to attend class regularly. Students must also be available several weekends in May during the Annual Teen/Artist Project Exhibition, which is juried by Museum education staff and combines the work of students from both the fall and spring semesters. Applications for the spring 2012 semester are due Friday, November 11.

LOCATION
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Telephone 817.738.9215
Toll-Free 1.866.824.5566
Fax 817.735.1161
www.themodern.org

Museum Gallery Hours
Tue 10 am–7 pm (Sep-Nov)
Wed-Sun 10 am–5 pm
Fri 10 am–8 pm

General Admission Prices (includes special exhibition)
$4 for students with ID and seniors (60+)
$10 for adults ($13+)
Free for children 12 and under
Free for Modern members
Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of every month

CAFÉ MODERN
Lunch
Tue-Fri 11 am-2:30 pm
Brunch
Sat-Sun10 am-3 pm
Dinner
Fri 5-10 pm
Coffee, snacks, and dessert
10 am-4:30 pm

The Museum is closed Monday and holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.