The Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2020

Friday - 4 pm Animation,  6 pm Live Action, and 8:00 pm Animation

Saturday - 5 pm Animation

Sunday - noon Animation, 2 pm Live Action, and 4:00 pm Animation

ANIMATED SHORTS 

Dcera (Daughter) – Daria Kashcheeva, Czech Republic, 15 min.

Hair Love – Matthew A. Cherry, USA, 7 min.

Kitbull – Rosana Sullivan, USA, 9 min.

Memorable – Bruno Collet, France, 12 min.

Sister – Siqi Song, China/USA, 8 min.

The Song of Names

This deeply moving story about friendship, betrayal, and reconciliation from director Francois Girard (The Red Violin) unfolds over two continents and a half century. Tim Roth and Clive Owen star in this emotional detective story.

PG-13; 113 minutes

 

Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Tickets are $10; $8 for Modern members; $7 for Reel People. The Sunday noon showtime is half price. Advance sales begin two hours prior to each show.

Cunningham

“What Kovgan's utterly transporting film does, through a thoughtful and dynamic combination of curated material and new performances, is radiate the rapturous power of dance." Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter.

A breathtaking explosion of dance, music, and never-before-seen archival material, Cunningham is a timely tribute to one of the world's greatest modern dance artists.

PG; 93 minutes

 

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth Presents "Beethoven the Craftsman"

A CMSFW ENSEMBLE

Gary Levinson, violin
Robert deMaine, cello
Louis Lortie, piano                     

performing:
BEETHOVEN, Piano Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1, "Ghost"
BEETHOVEN, 2nd Symphony Trio
BEETHOVEN, Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major

For more information or tickets, please call 817.877.3003 or visit www.chambermusicFW.org.

FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS! Looking at Hrair Sarkissian

$20 per session; $15 for members (scholarships are available)

10 am–noon

REGISTER HERE

This program for children between the ages of 9 and 12 takes a closer look at the contemporary art in this season's FOCUS exhibitions. Each class 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. For more information, please call 817.840.2121. 

Art 101

Associate members and above

As a benefit of your Modern membership, you are invited to complimentary Art 101 classes designed to strengthen your connection to the Modern and broaden your knowledge of modern and contemporary art and architecture.
 

Mélange Musical

Mélange Musical will present a chamber music concert on Sunday, January 11 at 2 pm. The concert features "Piano Quintet #1 in D Minor" by Gabriel Fauré, "Café Music for Piano Trio" by Paul Schoenfield, and an oboe quartet by Carl Philipp Stamitz. Our guest artists are Irina Schuck (violin), Chuong Vu (violin), and John Landefeld (cello) along with our core musicians Michael Schneider (piano), Iris Messinger (viola), and Susanna Hilliard (oboe). Our speaker, Derrick Brown, will be introducing each piece of music with thought-provoking, educational anecdotes.

Annual Children's Holiday Party

Associate Members and Above

Modern Members’ Holiday Party
4-6 pm

Celebrate the season at a family-friendly gathering featuring sweet treats and holiday fun!

Free for Modern members at the Associate level and higher ($150+), plus their children or grandchildren

Artmaking Workshops
Photos with Santa
Cookie Decorating
Savory Snacks and Hot Chocolate
Festive Entertainment

With cocoa in hand, stroll through the beautiful holiday lights surrounding the Museum grounds.
Cash bar available.