Modern Dance Festival

The 13th annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern simultaneously celebrates the current exhibition Frank Stella: A Retrospective and the 13 years of Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth's summer festival. 

In honor of the current exhibition, and the various traditions, aesthetics, and themes which have been envisioned and manifested by stars of the arts world, such as Frank Stella and Merce Cunningham, CD/FW will present two weekends of free events, ranging from historical/informative to interactive and whimsical.

Harmony Padgett

Gallery talk with artist Harmony Padgett – Frank Stella: A Retrospective
Sundays with the Modern offers unique perspectives on special exhibitions, with artists, curators, art historians, and writers holding conversations in the galleries. This special program is free and begins at 1 pm on the first Sunday of selected months.

Kris Pierce

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm

Visiting the work of William Baziotes

This program for families with young children, ages 4 and up, is led by a docent and includes a story and short gallery project designed by the education department. Both the story and project focus on selected works in the Modern’s collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the information desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited to 20 participants; admission is free. 4-4:45 pm

James Lassen and Erika Duque

Two sessions of this free program are offered, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Each session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm

PianoTexas Young Artists Outreach Concert

Saturday, June 11 at 1:00 p.m.

The highly acclaimed PianoTexas International Academy and Festival attracts to Fort Worth some of the most talented young pianists from all over the world. Some of the them are winners of International Competitions and are embarking on their careers.

In collaboration with the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, PianoTexas presents a program of popular piano classics. Come and hear the artists of tomorrow in the beautiful concert hall with its superb acoustics. A concert you do not want to miss.

Blue Star Museums, FREE Admission for Military Families

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is one of more than 2000 museums across the United States to offer FREE admission to military personnel and their families this summer.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will participate in Blue Star Museums in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America.

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