FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2016
Fort Worth, TX
 
Kendal Smith Lake
Manager of Communications
817.738.9215 x167
www.themodern.org
 
Fall 2016  
Adult Gallery Programs at the Modern
Sundays with the Modern 
Gallery talk with artist Harmony Padgett on Frank Stella: A Retrospective
September 4, 1 pm


Moby Dick: A Reading Marathon
A continuous reading of Moby Dick, by Herman Melville
September 15, 10 am-5 pm
September 16, 10 am-7 pm
September 17, 10 am-5 pm
September 18, 1-5 pm


Drawing from the Collection
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; just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but a sign-in sheet is available at the information desk.
 
First Sundays, 2-3:30 pm
September 4 - Kris Pierce
October 2 - No program in October
November 6 - Deedrea Baker
 
 
Modern Interpretations
In this special program designed for people within the deaf community, participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversation with specially trained docents and student-ASL interpreters. Offered the fourth Tuesday of each month, each program lasts 90 minutes and includes a gallery activity. Space is limited so please make reservations at least a week in advance by calling 817.840.2118. This free program includes admission to the galleries and all materials. 

Fourth Tuesdays, 10 am
September 27, October 25, November 22
 
 
Slow Art Tour
The aim of the Slow Art movement is to break with the often frenetic pace of modern life to simply enjoy works of art in a deliberate and unhurried fashion. Slow Art at the Modern invests in this pause with a 30-minute spotlight tour focusing on one work of art. Led by a Modern docent the third Friday of each month, Slow Art at the Modern begins at 5:30 pm.
 
Third Fridays, 5:30 pm
September 16, October 21, November 18


Graduate Gallery Talks
Graduate Gallery Talks are the culmination of the Modern's Graduate Tours Seminar, a course for area graduate students in the arts that is offered by the education department every fall. Members and the public are welcome to attend these specialized tours and benefit from the focused research and hard work undertaken by course participants. Two focused gallery talks will be presented by the students, each given twice.
 
October 8, 11:30 am and 12:15 pm
October 11, 5:15 pm and 6 pm
November 5, 11:30 am and 12:15 pm
November 8, 3:45 pm and 4:30 pm

 
Public Tours
Docents lead tours of highlights of the Modern's permanent collection and special exhibitions Tuesday through Sunday at 2 pm. A Spanish-language tour is available on the first Sunday of each month at 2 pm. A public architecture tour is offered on the first Saturday of each month at 11 am. These tours do not require prior arrangements and begin in the Museum lobby.

 

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 (Feb-Apr, Jun-Jul, Sep-Nov)

Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm

Fri 10 am-8 pm

 

General Admission Prices

$4 for students with ID and seniors (60+)

$10 for adults (13+)

Free for children 12 and under

Free for Modern members

Free every Sunday and half-price every Wednesday.

 

CAFÉ MODERN
Lunch 

Tue-Fri 11 am-2:30 pm
Brunch 

Sat-Sun 10 am-3 pm
Dinner 

Fri 5-8:30 pm
Coffee, snacks, and dessert

10 am-4:30 pm

 

The Modern is closed Mondays and holidays, including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

 
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