| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Sargent's Youthful Genius: Paintings from the ClarkPresented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art March 11-June 17, 2012 Four spectacular paintings by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) on view in Sargent's Youthful Genius: Paintings from the Clark are part of the renowned collection of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass. Sterling Clark's discerning eye led him to acquire several works by Sargent, including the monumental painting Fumee d'Ambre Gris, which Clark purchased in 1914. Though intimate in scale, the exhibition provides insight into a remarkably talented young artist... | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 03/11/12- 06/17/12 | Fort Worth |
To See As Artists See: American Art from The Phillips CollectionPresented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art June 9-August 19, 2012 During the early 20th century, the enigmatic and charismatic John Graham (1886-1961) and his circle of New York artists, which included Stuart Davis, Arshile Gorky and Willem de Kooning, forged their identities and dramatically transformed conceptions of what a painting or sculpture could be. They, along with others in Graham's orbit, such as Jackson Pollock and David Smith, played a critical role in developing and defining American modernism. American Vanguards showcases more than 60... | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/09/12- 08/19/12 | Fort Worth |
To See As Artists See: American Art from The Phillips Collection Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art October 6, 2012-January 6, 2013 Founded by Duncan Phillips in 1918, The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., opened to the public in 1921 as America's first museum of modern art. To See as Artists See is the first large-scale, traveling presentation of The Phillips' celebrated collection of American art, chronicling the broad scope and richness of its holdings from 1850 to 1960. This landmark show featuring about 100 masterworks by more than 63 artists traces American art from the birth of the modernist spirit at the end... | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 10/06/12- 01/06/13 | Fort Worth |
| Crafting from the Collection | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 05/31/12 | Fort Worth |
| Storytime: Rockin' Red | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/06/12- 06/13/12 | Fort Worth |
| A Taste of Bohemia | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/07/12 | Fort Worth |
| Sharing the Past Through Art | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/14/14 | Fort Worth |
The Four Musketeers of ModernisPresented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art June 21, 2012 In 1930s New York innovative artists such as Stuart Davis, Arshile Gorky, Willem de Kooning, and many others forged their identities as artists, transforming conceptions of what a work of art could be. The enigmatic John Graham was the center of this circle of inventive young artists and served as a mentor and source of information. This lecture examines the complex interrelationships among these adventurous artists during their formative years and the evidence of dialogue and... | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/21/12 | Fort Worth |
| New Parents Tour | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/29/12 | Fort Worth |
American Vanguards Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art at Amon Carter Museum of American Art June 9-August 19, 2012 During the early twentieth century, the enigmatic and charismatic John Graham (1886?1961) and his circle of New York artists, which included Stuart Davis, Arshile Gorky, and Willem de Kooning, forged their identities and dramatically transformed conceptions of what a painting or sculpture could be. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | 06/09/12- 08/19/12 | Fort Worth |
Rembrandt: An Evolution of Etchings Presented by Arlington Museum of Art at Arlington Museum of Art June 9-August 12, 2012 The Arlington Museum of Art is proud to present its summer exhibition Rembrandt: An Evolution of Etching. The exhibit will feature the copper plate etchings of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). While Rembrandt is widely known for his paintings, he is critically acclaimed for his mastery of the art of etching. Rembrandt achieved dramatic detail while incorporating the use of light and dark. Of the three hundred or so known etchings by Rembrandt, the Arlington Museum of Art will... | Arlington Museum of Art | 06/09/12- 08/12/12 | Arlington |
Exhibition: Hidden in History: Aftrican- American Doctors in Fort WorthPresented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Central Branch April 20-June 25, 2012 With the persistence of Jim Crow laws and other discriminatory practices throughout the early part of the twentieth century, these medical pioneers faced many obstacles but also found opportunities to improve the lives of their families, their patients, and their community. Their history is Fort Worth's forgotten history. These doctors made dramatic changes in the practice of medicine, and a nation's long-awaited fulfillment of its promise of equality and freedom for all. The exhibit shares... | Fort Worth Library | 04/20/12- 06/25/12 | Fort Worth |
USS Fort Worth: The City's First Ship Exhibit Presented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Central Branch April 2-June 28, 2012 The USS Fort Worth (LCS-3) is a new United States Naval vessel. The Littoral Combat Ship is the first to be named after the city of Fort Worth. The exhibit contains mementos pertaining to the ship, such as boots, newspapers, photographs and a model. The exhibit is made possible by the USS Fort Worth Christening and Commissioning Committee. | Fort Worth Library | 04/02/12- 06/28/12 | Fort Worth |
The Society of Watercolor Artists International Juried Art Exhibition Presented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Central Branch April 15-June 22, 2012 The Society of Watercolor Artists International Juried Art Exhibition features artists from all around the world! For more than 30 years, the Society of Watercolor Artists has been representing the finest in watercolor art in Tarrant County and is pleased to share their love and passion for watercolor with the Fort Worth community. | Fort Worth Library | 04/15/12- 06/22/12 | Fort Worth |
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human BodyPresented by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History February 25-September 3, 2012 Sometimes it's stinky; sometimes it's crusty; and sometimes it's slimy! Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk in this lively exhibition based on the best-selling book of the same name. Grossology uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more! | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | 02/25/12- 09/03/12 | Fort Worth |
RiskPresented by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History May 5-September 3, 2012 Why would the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History put its visitors at risk? For the sheer fun of it, of course! Risk!, developed by the Museum, will return to Fort Worth for the spring and summer, The exhibit offers a playful and informative look at risk and risk assessment.
The 5000-square foot exhibit presents some extraordinary, eye-opening situations that emphasize their perception or misperception of risk. Imagine crossing a 7" wide steel beam 17 stories above the ground. A little... | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | 05/05/12- 09/03/12 | Fort Worth |
Freedom RidersPresented by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History May 15-June 15, 2012 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in partnership with the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, is pleased to announce that it will host the national traveling exhibition Freedom Riders, which looks at six months in 1961 when more than 400 courageous Americans-old and young, black and white, men and women, Northern and Southern-risked their lives to challenge segregated facilities in the South. | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | 05/15/12- 06/15/12 | Fort Worth |
Tour Historic Fort Worth's Cattle Baron MansionsPresented by Historic Fort Worth at Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House March 30, 2011-March 30, 2016 For the cattle barons who made their fortunes in the dawning of the 20th century, the ultimate sign of success was a grand mansion in Fort Worth, location of the largest livestock market in the southwest. These opulent mansions were the sites of lavish parties and important business deals, as Fort Worth became the gathering place for families whose huge ranches spread across Texas. Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the Cattle Barons stood when... | Historic Fort Worth | 03/30/11- 03/30/16 | Fort Worth |
The Age of Impressionism: Great French Paintings from the ClarkPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum March 4-June 17, 2012 The Kimbell Art Museum is the sole American venue for this first-ever international touring exhibition of the renowned collection of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The 73 paintings in the exhibition include 22 Renoirs and 6 Monets, along with works by Degas, Manet, Pissarro, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Bonnard. Among them are some of the most familiar masterpieces of the Impressionist era. | Kimbell Art Museum | 03/04/12- 06/17/12 | Fort Worth |
The Kimbell at 40: An Evolving MasterpiecePresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum October 7-December 30, 2012 This exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Kimbell Art Museum on October 4th, 1972. It looks back to the Museum's genesis and showcases the architectural achievements, pivotal acquisitions, important exhibitions, and historic events that have made it into the world-renowned institution it is today. Highlights from the permanent collection, including works by European masters Caravaggio, Poussin, Monet, and Matisse, as well as antiquities and important collections of... | Kimbell Art Museum | 10/07/12- 12/30/12 | Fort Worth |
Guest of Honor Painting: Fragonard's "Warrior"Presented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum February 28-June 17, 2012 An important painting by the celebrated French Rococo painter Jean-Honor Fragonard is on view at the Kimbell Art Museum today, as part of its ongoing Guest of Honor series. Fragonard's Warrior, 1769, is on loan to the Museum from the esteemed collection of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute and will be on view through June during the much-anticipated exhibition from the same institution, The Age of Impressionism: Great French Paintings from the Clark. | Kimbell Art Museum | 02/28/12- 06/17/12 | Fort Worth |
Tar Beach, by Faith RinggoldPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum June 5, 2012 Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers and their adult partners. Popular children's books inspire group conversations and simple art activities. | Kimbell Art Museum | 06/05/12 | Fort Worth |
Place de la RepubliquePresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum June 17, 2012 This film is part of the Kimbell's ongong series "Impressions of Paris".
Cinematic favorites highlight various aspects of the Paris experience, from historic figures and spectacular entertainments of the Impressionist era to daily life and farcical adventures on the city's famed boulevards. | Kimbell Art Museum | 06/17/12 | Fort Worth |
Forever Friends, by Carin BergerPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 3, 2012 Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers and their adult partners. Popular children's books inspire group conversations and simple art activities. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/03/12 | Fort Worth |
AmietPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 8, 2012 This documentary chronicles the career of the Swiss painter Cuno Amiet (1868-1961), featuring interviews with three international art collectors and beautifully filmed reproductions of his paintings, from his early Paris years to his later work, which was influenced by Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler and the German Expressionists. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/08/12 | Fort Worth |
Jim's Jazz BandPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 14, 2012 Begin your Saturday evening of most months with great jazz, international art, appetizers, tours, prizes, and a delicious signature cocktail (cash bar). | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/14/12 | Fort Worth |
Blue Bell Ice Cream SundayPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 15, 2012 Come beat the heat at the Kimbell again this summer during their celebration of National Ice Cream Day. Blue Bell Ice Cream will debut their newest ice cream flavor, and visitors can savor a free scoop. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/15/12 | Fort Worth |
Art Card CollectorsPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 21, 2012 Kimbell members are invited to bring the entire family for 45-minute interactive tours designed for all ages. Kid-friendly themes encourage participants to investigate individual masterpieces and discover how artists from long ago or far away communicated important ideas. Each child will receive a Museum souvenir related to the tour. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/21/12 | Fort Worth |
Decoding Symbols in Christian and Mythological ArtPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 21, 2012 Connect with the Kimbell's collection and fellow members on selected Saturdays with an introduction over coffee in the Buffet Restaurant and an in-depth gallery tour on a special topic. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/21/12 | Fort Worth |
Summer Shorts: From Arcimboldo to StubbsPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 22, 2012 Paired art-historical documentaries feature European masters from different periods, introducing their lives and significant achievements through narration, expert interviews, and beautiful photography. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/22/12 | Fort Worth |
Tanabata FestivalPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 28, 2012 Free afternoon events for participants of all ages feature creative art-making activities and live performances inspired by artworks on view.
Discover the ancient Japanese festival tradition where children record their wishes on beautiful paper decorations during the seventh-month celebration of Tanabata. Along with children's films and enchanting folktales, activities will highlight artworks in the Kimbell's Asian art collection. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/28/12 | Fort Worth |
The Lion and the MousePresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum August 7, 2012 Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers and their adult partners. Popular children's books inspire group conversations and simple art activities. | Kimbell Art Museum | 08/07/12 | Fort Worth |
Art Card CollectorsPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum August 11, 2012 Kimbell members are invited to bring the entire family for 45-minute interactive tours designed for all ages. Kid-friendly themes encourage participants to investigate individual masterpieces and discover how artists from long ago or far away communicated important ideas. Each child will receive a Museum souvenir related to the tour. | Kimbell Art Museum | 08/11/12 | Fort Worth |
Glenn Ligon: AmericaPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth February 12-June 3, 2012 Glenn Ligon: America is the first comprehensive, mid-career retrospective of Glenn Ligon (b. 1960), widely regarded as one of the most important and influential American artists to have emerged in the past two decades. Organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art and curator Scott Rothkopf, in close collaboration with the artist, the exhibition surveys 25 years of Ligon's work, from his student days until the present. | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 02/12/12- 06/03/12 | Fort Worth |
Focus: Ged QuinnPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth April 22-June 17, 2012 Ged Quinn's paintings combine landscapes in the vein of Claude Lorrain with fragments of history, art history, and mythology. The works are awe-inspiring in the combination of painterly skills and provocative conceptual strains. In Quinn's work, sublime backgrounds meet broken-down foregrounds, and at all turns utopian ideals are acknowledged and critiqued. Death, deceit, and decay are also dragged into the frame.
Image Credit: Photo of Ged Quinn by Jonnie Craig. | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 04/22/12- 06/17/12 | Fort Worth |
Lucian Freud: PortraitsPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth July 1-October 28, 2012 Lucian Freud is widely considered the greatest portrait painter of the twentieth century. Lucian visceral renderings of people from all walks of life have a painterly and psychological drama that is unparalleled in contemporary art. For much of a century from the late 1940s until Lucian's recent death in July 2011,Freud made the living human presence his subject. | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 07/01/12- 10/28/12 | Fort Worth |
Glenn Ligon: AmericaPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth February 12, 2011-June 3, 2012 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents the first comprehensive midcareer retrospective of Glenn Ligon (b. 1960), widely regarded as one of the most important and influential American artists to have emerged in the past two decades.
Organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art and Whitney curator Scott Rothkopf, in close collaboration with the artist, the exhibition surveys 25 years of Ligon's work, from his student days until the present. Glenn Ligon: AMERICA features roughly 100... | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 02/12/11- 06/03/12 | Fort Worth |
In the Moment at the ModernPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth February 22-June 27, 2012 This special program is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversation with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the Museum's education staff. | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 02/22/12- 06/27/12 | Fort Worth |
Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and OthersPresented by Sid Richardson Museum at Sid Richardson Museum December 15, 2010 - Ongoing The Richardson's current exhibition features paintings from their collection by the great Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell and others.
During a career that spanned less than twenty-five years, Frederic Remington produced a huge body of work illustration, painting, sculpture, fiction and non-fiction - the vast majority of it centered on the West. His influence in shaping the West of the popular imagination cannot be overstated.
Charles Russell felt deeply the... | Sid Richardson Museum | 12/15/10- Ongoing | Fort Worth |
H2O HuePresented by University of North Texas at UNT on the Square May 24-July 21, 2012 IAAS is proud to present works in watercolor by student of Millie Giles in the College of Visual Arts and Design. Be prepared to spend some time here because this exhibition will make use of the entire gallery. | University of North Texas | 05/24/12- 07/21/12 | Denton |