This film by Academy Award nominee Mark Kitchell is the first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement, spanning 50 years of activism. It chronicles the largest movement of the 20th century by telling vivid stories about people fighting – and succeeding – against the odds, from the Grand Canyon to Love Canal, from the oceans to the Amazon.
Flavors of Ethnic Souls
The Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven - Eyeglasses Duo
Alexander Borodin - String Trio in G Minor
Astor Piazzola - Oblivion arr. for String Trio
Anton Arensky - Quartet for Violin, Viola, and Two Cellos
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The most up-to-the-minute and least predictable concert music series in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Sounds Modern explores links between contemporary music and visual arts, connecting thematically to exhibits at the Modern . Directed by flutist and modern music guru Elizabeth McNutt, Sounds Modern brings a sonic dimension to the groundbreaking artwork presented at the Modern.
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.
This short, 20-minute tour is narrowly focused on a single theme and is the perfect break from the First Friday action of the Grand Lobby. The tour starts at the information desk. Gallery admission is free on Friday.
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. The April session will be led by Bernardo Vallarino-Portela.
Modern educators lead a family-oriented project via a short instructional video designed in relation to works in the Modern’s permanent collection. Click here for the video.
CLASS CANCELED
This program for children between the ages of 9 and 12 takes a closer look at the contemporary art in this season's FOCUS exhibition featuring the work of artist Jamal Cyrus. The students spends 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.
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 April session will be led by artist Nick Bontrager. 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.
Spanish Wine Dinner With Claire Henderson, Senior Brand Manager of Gonzalez Byass
Reservations available here. Please indicate Wine Dinner in the ‘special request’ field.
