Walter Isaacson, famed author and biographer, returns to North Texas!
He’s written books about Albert Einstein, Henry Kissinger, Steve Jobs, Ben Franklin and others. And now, the veteran Council guest speaker has turned his attention to a genius among geniuses, Leonard Da Vinci (1452-1519), the artist, sculptor, inventor, scientist, architect, etc.
Though he was …
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The Grackle Art Gallery, a non-profit art space, presents the Fort Worth Art Collective, a group of professional artists working in a variety of media, featuring Rachel Barminski Bounds, Bill Barter, Lou Chapman, Sherri Woodard Coffey, Lisa Cunningham, Mike Cunningham, Cynthia Lewis, Linda Little, Vicki Owen, Allison Proulx, Susan Sitzes, Pam Stern and Bernardo …
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Summer Saturdays mini-Workshop Series: (flyer: KimCollinsclasses)
July 22nd, August 5th & August 19th
Where: 1300 Gendy St. ft Worth, IX 76102 Room M224 (Fort Worth Community Arts Center)
July 22 – representational abstraction $85
Aug. 5 – acrylic pouring $125
Aug. 19 – resin $150
Call or email Kim to register: 817-929- 3721 …
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Ho,Ho,Ho…Merry Christmas in July!
Join C I Events and Production https://www.facebook.com/cieventsandproduction/
for the 2nd Annual Christmas in July Craft Show.
Event features vendors, food, holiday music and Christmas decor. FREE admission to the public! Located directly across the hall from the Lone Star Gun Show at Will Rogers Memorial Center.Vendors apply here:
https://form.jotform.us/71398266772166
The form …
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This is a figure drawing class led by local Fort Worth artist, Alexa Alarcon de Wierenga. Alexa began creating art at a very young age. At five she was in a stain glass window class with Mary Lynn Bowman, at 14 went to Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, …
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The Fort Worth Community Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening reception for self-portrait photographer Angelika Ejtel’s exhibition “And They Say Of Her Woman”.
Inspired by the poetry of a famous Polish poet H. Poswiatowska, in this exhibition of self-portraits, Angelika Ejtel integrates the images that belong to her …
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LITTLE&FIERCE
TAC Small Works Show
Reception for the Artists
Saturday, November 12, 2016
6 – 9pm
Free and Open to the Public
60+ Artists
Small, affordable artworks!
ART7
820 Currie St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Parking is free with validation
Exhibition: November …
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Artspace111 is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for the 3rd Annual Artspace111 Regional Juried Exhibition, juried by the distinguished Director of the Kimbell Art Museum, Eric M. Lee.
This year’s competition will include eligibility for 3D artwork. The exhibition will be open June 24th through August 6th with an opening reception on the evening of …
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The 2016 Society of Watercolor Artists International Juried Exhibition will close at noon on Saturday, May 28th. There’s still a little time to see the 50 pieces of artwork, including the Best of Show, Aglow by Leon Loughridge of Denver, Colorado. Fort Worth Central Library, Atrium Gallery.
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Submitted by Society of Watercolor Artists. Email: murley07@yahoo.com
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Art&Seek and the Kimbell bring the popular series “State of the Arts” to Fort Worth
with an in-depth discussion between the directors of the city’s premiere art
museums—-Andrew Walker, Amon Carter Museum of American Art; Eric M. Lee,
Kimbell Art Museum; and Marla Price, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
The …
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An all-photography show curated by Mark Penland, Director of the photo lab at TCC NE Campus.
Featuring photography by Christopher Blay, Richard Doherty, Peter Feresten, Ting Huang, Paul Leicht, Adam Neese and René West. Musical artists: The Chrome Mags.
April 16th, 7-11pm
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Submitted by Grackle Art Gallery. Email: lindalittle631@gmail.com
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4-Day Frank Eber Workshop April! 26 – 29, 2016
Society of Watercolor Artists is offering an exciting 4-day watercolor workshop by Frank Eber 26-29 April in Fort Worth. Frank holds a signature with National Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. He is coming as the juror for …
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Shop Local • Shop Handmade • Shop Funky Finds
The 8th Annual Funky Finds Spring Flingwill be held March 12th & March 13th, 2016.
Preview the participating vendors on the event website & the Funky Finds Facebook page
SWAG (Stuff We All Get) <
Funky Finds shoppers LOVE the charitable raffle …
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Opening Saturday, Feb. 20th 7-11pm
Featuring Austin Queen, Eddie Brassart, Wyatt Woodruff Adams, Ryan Stewart, Katelyn Townsend, Barry Anderson, Aaron Hutchinson and Kaitee Herron. Musical artists: Sleeping Figures, Russ Walton and Sadie Murray.
Contact information:
The Grackle Art Gallery
4621 El Campo, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.738.5259 http://grackleartgallery.com/
Gallery Hours:by appointment and scheduled gallery shows from …
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Fort Worth Public Art is issuing a call for artwork from Tarrant County artists. Chosen artwork will be used to wrap fourteen traffic signal control cabinets on East Lancaster Avenue.
Each applicant can submit up to eight images, which if selected, will be printed on vinyl and adhered to a traffic signal control cabinet …
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TRADEMARK PROPERTY CO. IMPLEMENTS LOCAL PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS AT TWO FORT WORTH DEVELOPMENTS
Art programs at Waterside and WestBend underscore Fort Worth-based developer’s commitment to local talent
FORT WORTH, Texas (Dec. 7, 2015) – Trademark Property Co. today announced new public art programs underway at the developer’s two Fort Worth properties, Waterside and WestBend. The art …
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OUR RESTRICTED SOULS – Cast and and fabricated sculpture, painting and drawing by Chris Denham and Jimmy Hill of HEFESTUS Fine Arts. Musical Artists: Kavin., Bruce Payne, and Jeff Hewitt. Saturday, Nov. 21st, 7-11pm Sat. at the Grackle Art Gallery, 4621 El Campo Blvd, FW. Free. 817-738-5259. http://grackleartgallery.com/
Submitted by The Grackle Art Gallery. Email: …
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TAC: SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT NOVEMBER 14, 2015 – JANUARY 2, 2016 Opening Reception – Saturday, November 14, 2015 6-9PM The Fort Worth Community Arts Center is pleased to announce the reopening of ART7 Community Gallery. Please join us this weekend for the opening reception of the TAC Small Works Exhibit. Members of …
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Saturday, November 7th (10am-5pm)
Sunday, November 8th (11am-4pm)
Will Rogers Memorial Center * Small Exhibits Building * 3409 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
http://funkyfinds.com/events/experience/2015/index.html
Shop handmade & support your local economy at the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience! This free indoor event is family AND pet-friendly and features over 100 Artists, Crafters, …
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Nov. 5 – 8, 2015 The 2015 Lone Star Film Festival opens November 5th in Sundance Square http://www.lonestarfilmfestival.com/
It is film festival season once again in Fort Worth and the Lone Star Film Festival is primed and ready to launch. Have you purchased your all-access badge yet? It’s the best way to fest: [CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ALL-ACCESS …
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Please join us at Gallery 76102 for our final show of the year by Danielle Khoury, winner of our 897 Square Competition.
Curated by Lauren Cross, this show allows the audience a view into the life of Khoury and her experiences as a mother, creating glimpses of what is normally considered mundane aspects …
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FORT WORTH ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR 2015
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2015
1:00 – 5:00 PM
AT VARIOUS FORT WORTH LOCATIONS
FORT WORTH, TX – The second annual FORT WORTH ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR will take place on Sunday, October 18th, 2015 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at various locations throughout Fort …
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2016 Regional Juried Call for Artists Deadline: now October 12th, 2015 ART7 Crockett Community Gallery is excited to announce it is accepting artist submissions for the 2016 exhibition year! ART7 welcomes submissions from artists in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arkansas. Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography and mixed media qualify for entry. Only original artwork 48 x 48 inches and …
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Day in the District 2015 10 destinations. 1 day. Free admission. Saturday, September 26, 2015 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
http://www.fwdayinthedistrict.org/
Fort Worth, Texas is a city where culture and heritage thrive together. Known for its legendary western roots, this city embraces the arts and is home to some of the most beautifully …
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Saturday, September 12
7-11pm
Group show featuring sculpture by Mary Boswell, painting by Eddie Brassart and Margo Stamp, photography by Peter Hiatt, drawings by Tosca Engisch, photography by Aaron Hutchinson and Audrey Werth, paintings by Richard Miller, cast bronze and sculpture by Chris Denham and Jimmy Hill of Hefestus Fine Arts, and …
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North Texas MADE announces MADE Pop-Up Bazaar scheduled for September 19, 2015 in participation with Fixture Kitchen & Social Lounge at 401 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104. 11am- 3pm. The bazaar will feature indie makers from across North Texas. Shop for handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, home goods, bath and body products, clothing, …
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Unprecedented in its scope and featuring the works of over forty visual artists – all museum employees with diverse artistic backgrounds and degrees of experience – EXHIBITIONISTS is a pop up art and music event sharing the unique creative environment found within some of Fort Worth’s best cultural institutions. This event is one of …
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Fort Worth Public Art offers a variety of guided tours throughout the year for your group to experience public art. Request a guided tour of the special temporary sculpture exhibition,Wings of the City. Tours are free, but appointments are required.
Email us at Talkto@fwpublicart.org to request a tour today.
Starting Location: North side of Burnett Park, on West 7th and Lamar Streets.
Tour …
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BERND HAUSSMANN UNTITLED / NEW WORK
May 9- June 6, 2015 – EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 20
OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, MAY 9 6:00-8:00 pm For more information see http://www.williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com/
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“Beyond Words” a work in progress performance of Butoh Dance by Rosemary Candelario with live music by Momentary Gamelan Ensemble featuring Terry Horn and Mark Kitchens. 7pm Saturday, June 13th. 4621 El Campo Blvd, FW. Free. 817-738-5259.
About Grackle Art:
Founded in 2010 by Matthew J. Sacks. The Grackle Art Gallery is located on …
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Society of Watercolor Artists 2015 International Juried Art Exhibition
Reception & Awards
Sunday May 24, 2015 2-4pm
http://www.swawatercolor.com/#!international/c1wyl
Location: Atrium Gallery, 2nd floor, Central Library, 500 West Third St., Fort Worth, TX 76102-7305 (corner of Lamar and West Third St.)
Exhibition Director: John James Email: swawatercolor@gmail.com
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897 SQUARE
Exhibition Dates: June 11th – July 31st, 2015
Opening reception Thursday June 11th, from 6-8pm
Open to all artists living in, working in, or otherwise affiliated with Tarrant County. Submit materials to gallery76102.slideroom.com. Deadline May 15, 2015.
gallery76102.org | 817.272.0365 | gallery76102@uta.edu
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Photography, sculpture, performance art, karaoke and interactive activities, plus remembrances of Elvis. https://www.facebook.com/grackleartgallery http://www.grackleartgallery.com/
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Fort Worth Community Arts Center
Hours: M-SAT 9AM – 5PM WEBSITE
Chung-Lin Tseng, Artistic Director & Enrica Tseng, Artistic Advisor
BALLET FRONTIER OF TEXAS was established in 2009. Dedicated to providing a powerful cultural experience, the company encompasses an organic mix of artistic quality, young talent and world-class choreography. Led by Artistic Director, Taiwan-born Chung-Lin …
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Oscuro
Myths and Monsters of Latino América.
A Galería de la Rosa Exhibit
by Eric Villarreal The public is invited to an opening reception for the artist on Friday May 8th from 6 to 9 pm. At 7:00 pm, a special Sneak Peek Performance of Artes de la Rosa’s forthcoming Man of La Mancha will …
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