Drawing from the Collection for Children

Each Drawing from the Collection for Children session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. The December session will be led by artist Michelle Justice. 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.

Art 101: Ando's Architecture

Offered as a benefit of Modern Associate Members and above, Art 101 is a complimentary lecture series designed to strengthen your connection to the Museum and broaden your knowledge of modern and contemporary art and architecture.

Hear a brief history of the Modern’s architecture and how it evolved to the existing Tadao Ando–designed building. See historic images and hear from experts in their field about how Ando’s design for the Modern has inspired and influenced their work over the past two decades.

FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS! Looking at the work of Frances Stark

Ages 9-12
$20 per session; $15 for members

This program for children takes a closer look at the contemporary art in this season's FOCUS exhibition of work by artist Frances Stark. Students spend time in the galleries looking and talking about the work before proceeding to the studio for an art activity and further discussion. Sign up early; space is limited. For more information, please call 817.840.2121.

The Hudsucker Proxy

Written and directed by the Coen brothers, this wacky farce tells the tale of a greedy executive (Paul Newman) who hopes to take control of the company he works for by purchasing a majority share—but he must first devalue the stock. To further his plan, he convinces the board to appoint a know-nothing recent graduate (Tim Robbins), but the plot backfires when the new guy’s latest invention succeeds. 
PG; 111 minutes

The Souvenir Part II

“Joanna Hogg's film is a work of understated warmth, profound emotional complexity, and eminently British dry humor.” Pat Brown, Slant Magazine

In the aftermath of her tumultuous relationship with a charismatic but manipulative older man, Julie begins to untangle her fraught love for him by making her graduation film and sorting fact from his elaborately constructed fiction. 
R; 106 minutes
 

Paper and Glue

Using unexpected canvases, the artist JR intends to give a global voice to everyday people through a genre-blending combination of public art, photography, and large-format spectacle.

94 minutes
 

Benedetta

“A gleefully lurid period-piece look at sapphic lust and religious rot.” Stephen Garrett, Observer.

A 17th-century nun becomes entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair, but it's her shocking religious visions that threaten to shake the Church to its very core. 
NR (graphic sexual content); 131 minutes
 

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