2026 Cliburn Festival: America 250

The 2026 Cliburn Festival: America 250 will take place March 26–29, 2026, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The 2026 Cliburn Festival explores the ways music reflects the American experience over the last 250 years, bringing together a group of artists to present music written in, inspired by, and reflective of the United States of America.

Bellyache

Directed by Van Ditthavong
91 minutes

A grieving witch escapes to a cabin alone to give birth. While secluded, she chronicles her story in a journal for her unborn child. But as the delivery nears, mysterious events and visions alter her perceptions of love and sacrifice.

Writer/Director Van Ditthavong will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.

Up in the Air

Directed by Jason Reitman, 2009
R; 109 minutes

Up in the Air is a timeless movie that's utterly of its time—a movie of humor, heart and mind.” —Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post

Leonkoro String Quartet

Leonkoro in Esperanto means “lionheart.” It refers to Astrid Lindgren’s children’s book with themes of tyranny, rebellion, and betrayal contrasting with loyalty, hope, and courage — sentiments conveyed in much of Leonkoro Quartet’s repertoire.

Pre-Concert Lecture at 1:15 pm
Performance at 2 pm