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Winter 2010
ARTicleNews and events from the ARTS COUNCIL of Fort Worth & Tarrant County
ARTicle
Rediscovered WRMC Rendering
Art Show at the Stock Show
Playing Guitar in World History
Personal Recollections about the Private Collections
PLUSWinter Arts Calendar
Rediscovered WRMC Rendering
Art Show at the Stock Show
Playing Guitar in World History
Personal Recollections about the Private Collections
PLUSWinter Arts Calendar
Rediscovered WRMC Rendering
Art Show at the Stock Show
Playing Guitar in World History
Personal Recollections about the Private Collections
PLUSWinter Arts Calendar
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Experience the Sid Richardson Museum, home to one of the most significant private collections of paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Personally collected bylegendary Texas oilman and philanthropistSid W. Richardson (1891-1959), these paintings capture the romance and ruggedness of the western United States inthe late 1800s, a time when most Americanshad little firsthand knowledge of the frontier.
Saddle up! Come see the legends of the Old West. Open dailyexcept major holidays. Museum Store with unique Western gifts.www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org/25
Detail from Trouble Hunters, Charles M. Russell, 1902
309 Main Street, Sundance Square, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 | 888.332.6554 | Free admission
Looking for the Old West?
Detail from The Bucker,Charles M. Russell, 1904
Detail from Utica, Charles M. Russell, 1907
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Rediscovered Rendering for the Will Rogers Memorial Complex | 6
In the Galleries and on the Stages | 8-9
Guitar in History | 10
Art Show at the Stock Show | 10
The View from Inside the Private Collections | 12
Arts & Events Calendar | 14-18
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On the cover: Untitled, 2008 Stock Show Art Show Grand Champion, Michelle McElree, 17, Arlington
WHAT’SINSIDE
ARTiclePROMOTING THE ARTS IN FORT WORTH & TARRANT COUNTY
Winter 2010Arts CounCil of fort Worth & tArrAnt County1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 • 817-732-2360 • www.artsfortworth.org
Arts CounCil stAffJody Ulich, PresidentAnne Allen, Public Art Program ManagerJennifer Conn, Public Art Collection ManagerJustin Flowers, Executive AssistantMichelle Gonzales, Public Art Program SpecialistAlida Labbe, Public Art Project ManagerTodd Meyers, Arts Center Technical Director/Facility ManagerMary Montalvo, Arts Center DirectorCathy Neece Brown, Vice President – DevelopmentMarla Fleischmann Owen, Arts Center Business Development ManagerMartha Peters, Vice President – Public ArtRyan Smith, Arts Center Event ServicesBrandon Swift, Arts Center Assistant Technical DirectorElaine Taylor, Arts Center Gallery ManagerKat Versfelt, Arts Center Program AssistantKatherine B. Ware, ARTicle Editor, Vice President – Community ProgramsShannon Worthington, Development SpecialistJohn Leach, Arts Center Building Maintenance Manager
Arts CounCil of fort Worth & tArrAnt County2009-2010 BoArD of DirECtors
EXECutiVE CoMMittEEJack Larson, Chair, Mellina & Larson, PCCraig Strehl, Past Chair, InvestorLisa Wax, Vice Chair, Development Co-Chair, Community VolunteerGreg Irwin, Development Co-Chair, Wachovia Bank Vice President - Private BankingBeth Engelhardt, Treasurer, Tax Partner, Whitley Penn, LLPKris Rabe, Community Programs Co-Chair, Communications Director, BNSFGlenda Thompson, Community Programs Co-Chair, President, Gestures MarketingDora Tovar, Secretary, President, Tovar Public RelationsMelisa Caston Schultz, Nominating/Board Development, VP Operations & Customer Service, Veteran’s Health, LLCWilliam R. Jenkins, Jr., Ombudsman, Partner, Jackson Walker, LLP
MEMBErs At lArGEMarilyn Ackmann, Manager of Public Affairs, Atmos EnergyTom Blakely, Vice President - Engineering, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.Todd Breeding, Senior Vice President, Frost BankTerri Gill, Community VolunteerGail Granek, Community VolunteerLeah M. King, Senior Director - Public Affairs, Chesapeake EnergyGlenn O. Lewis, Partner, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLPCrystal Marra, Private Banker, Omni AmericanEstela Martinez-Stuart, Director of Tourism, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors’ BureauMelinda Mason, Community Relations Manager, Fort Worth Star-TelegramAshley Mooring, Community VolunteerNicki Northcutt, Manager – Investor Relations, XTO EnergyLeslie Sisk, HR Business Partner, Chemical Lime CompanyAmar K. Tanna, Investment Professional, Barbnet InvestmentsGinny Tigue, Vice President, Tigue Property Co, Ltd.Jennifer Trevino, Chief of Staff, UNT Health Science CenterJohn W. Via III, Vice President – Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Operations, AlconThomas Williams, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLPGail Wright, Community Volunteer
EX offiCioRoy C. Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 1Rebecca Lawton, Chair, Fort Worth Art CommissionBrad Chapman, Longview Capital GroupDonald Terell & Michael Toole, 2009-10 Toast of the Town Co-ChairsTiffany Kruse & Rachel Siron, 2010 Affair of the Arts Co-Chairs
suBMit to ArticleStory ideas from local non-profit arts organizations may be submitted to [email protected]. Suggestions are published at the discretion of the editor.
Design/Layout Artist: Betsy Lewis
Art has a community.The mission of the Arts Council of Fort Worth is to create an environment that
promotes, nurtures and supports the arts in our community.The Council develops relationships between artists, organizations and the community at large through
its stewardship of the Community Arts Center, administration of the Public Art Program, and development of various educational opportunities for the community.
The Council also provides financial support to numerous, eligible non-profit arts organizations through the administration of a comprehensive grant program. Applications are reviewed by qualified volunteer
panels and judged on management ability, artistic excellence and community outreach.The Arts Council is supported by the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, the Texas Commission
on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and numerous individual, corporate and foundation donors. To all of whom we say, “Thank you.”
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Throughout the year in 1936, Texas cities and towns celebrated the Lone Star State’s 100th anniver-sary by hosting various events: parades, parties, performances. The main event, however, was the $25,000,000 Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas’ Fair Park. To be a part of the expo to which the entire world’s eyes had been drawn, Fort Worth civic leaders persuaded the centennial commission to make “Cow-town” the site of the expo’s livestock exhibit. The only question was, “Where exactly in Fort Worth?”
Fort Worth architects Wyatt C. Hedrick and Elmer G. Withers were solicited to design a multi-use complex. What they came up with was the Will Rogers Memo-rial Center.
Their original illustration was only recently redis-covered. Fort Worth Police officer Jeff Bryan just happened to come across the moody 26-by-80-inch rendering while patrolling inside the Will Rogers complex some time ago. The piece was out of sight inside a maintenance room. Bryan, who’s also a col-lector of Western art and is fond of local architecture, “knew [the illustration] was a piece of history that we needed to keep.”
Bryan could see that the piece needed refurbishing but didn’t know where to start. He showed it to Mayor Mike Moncrief, who put Bryan in touch with the city’s public art program, Fort Worth Public Art. Managed by the Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County on behalf of the City, FWPA oversees the conception, design, construction, maintenance, and collection of public art throughout Fort Worth. “The condition in which [the illustration] was found was incredibly good,” according to Jenny Conn, public art collection manager for the Arts Council. “It could have been damaged irreparably.”
No one is sure how the illustration got lost in the first place. “The city didn’t keep archives back then,” Conn said. “Someone probably just put it in an office and left it there.”
After approved conservation, this piece of Fort Worth history was unveiled to the public at City Hall in early December. The illustration is “a gem,” Conn said. “Its scale is so unusual, and it’s just so darn charming.”
The watercolor-and-pencil drawing depicts the proposed buildings in all of their classical-revival
and Modernist glory. In addition to the coliseum, auditorium, and memorial tower, the illustration also shows two auxiliary build-ings: a casino/banquet hall and a merchants’/automobile exhibit hall. Though neither was ever realized, the rest was -- and for only $1,675,000.
The piece’s importance is twofold, according to Ames Fender, Hedrick’s grandson and an architect himself. “On an
architectural-drawing level, it’s incredible,” he said. “It represents the craft of drawing that’s lost and that you don’t see much anymore. It’s also showing the bravado of Fort Worth to want to host part of the Texas Centennial at the height of the Depression. ... It shows the can-do attitude of the city, to say, ‘Build it, and they will come.’”
Rebecca Lawton, a curator at the Amon Carter Museum and chair of the Fort Worth Art Commission, agrees. “It’s an important drawing,” she said. “I think it speaks to the vision Fort Worth had for culture back in 1936.”
Without the influence of the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Lawton said, Fort Worth’s Cultural District -- the largest of its kind in the country, according to the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau -- might have never come into being or at least never become the world-class destination that it is.
The illustration, according to Conn, may also posi-tively affect the future. She hopes that, in viewing the piece, people will see the historical, cultural gem in their backyard with fresh eyes.
The illustration will be on exhibit on the second floor of City Hall until early summer. A permanent home for the piece will be recommended soon. Wherever Hedrick and Withers’ drawing ends up, it will be in a place that meets certain criteria, including security, according to Conn. “But we want to put it in a place where a lot of people can see it.”
For more information on the Public Art program, the Fort Worth Art Commission
or the Arts Council, please visit www.artsfortworth.org and www.fwpublicart.org.
Rediscovered Rendering: Will Rogers Memorial Complex
Fort Worth Police officer Jeff Bryan poses with the illustration.
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JOIN TODAY! SEE WARHOL FOR FREE!
ANDY WARHOLTHE LAST DECADE
February 14–May 16, 2010
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth3200 Darnell StreetFort Worth, Texas 76107817.738.9215
www.themodern.org
Andy Warhol: The Last Decade is the first U.S. museum survey exhibition to explore the work that this seminal American artist produced during the final eight years of his life. Warhol entered a period of renewed vigor and enthusiasm in the 1980s that resulted in what was arguably the most productive period of his career.
The exhibition includes approximately 50 works lent by private collections and institutions such as The Museum of Modern Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, and Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. Along with an introduction to Warhol, it is divided into thematic sections based on significant Warhol series: abstract works; collaborations (featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat); black-and-white ads; works surrounding death and religion; self-portraits; camouflage patterns; and a concluding section of the artist’s Last Supper series.
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January 8 – February 20, 2010Southpaw by Glenn DowningFocus Gallery OneGlenn Downing grew up with guys who worked with their hands for a living. These unpolished but hard-working men influenced his artwork. High ideals are expressed in crude lines and found objects, and crudeness is expressed in fine inks and pastels.
January 8 – February 20, 2010Tying It All Together by Sam PetersFocus Gallery TwoThe artworks of Sam Peters crawl, dance, spin and spill across the wall. His sculptures are gestural drawings that address possible relationships between the exterior, material world and interior, sensing self.
March 6 – 27, 2010Texas Artists Coalition Featured Artist: Robertus Van Der WegeRobertus van der Wege creates humorous, toy-like sculptures featuring bicycles and bicycle parts. He uses these simple pieces of engineering because they are so universal in nature, and because they are a metaphor for humanity. Van der Wege focuses on our strained relationship between technology and nature, reminding the viewer that we must do more with less.
March 6 – 27, 2010The 2010 FWCAC BiennialThe Biennial is an open exhibit – anyone and everyone may enter. All artwork delivered to the FWCAC over a 3-day period is displayed on a first-come, first-served basis. Art is hung salon-style. There is no jury; all artwork is shown. $10 entry fee. Artwork may be for sale. Artists receive 80% of sale of their artwork. Funds from exhibit will be used to support continuing exhibitions at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center.
Art Drop-off: March 3-5, 9 AM-9 PM
Reception: March 27, 6 PM-9 PM Spring Gallery Night
Art Pick-up: March 28-29,
12 PM-7 PM Sunday 9 AM-9 PM Monday
January 8 – February 27, 2010Texas Artists Coalition Featured Artist:
Soon Y. WarrenSoon Y. Warren is a full time artist and teacher with an extensive exhibition record. She recently published her
second watercolor painting technique book and also participated with 14 nationally recognized artists in a
book tentatively titled “Watercolor Secrets”.
Selections from the Galleries this WinterFor a full listing of exhibitions scheduled at the time of printing, please consult the Calendar at the back of this issue.
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Select Events this WinterJanuary 142nd Annual Fall Into Chocolate Event United Community Centers, Front GalleryEnjoy an evening of chocolate, good friends, warm drinks and fine local art. 6:00-8:00 PM, For information: 817-927-5556 x115 or [email protected]
February 8NEED TO KNOW: Art Law - Just When Is VARA Of Use to YOU?Texas Wesleyan Center for Law and Intellectual Property & the Arts Council, Sanders Theater6:30 PM, To register: 817-298-3035 or [email protected]
February 12Texas Dance Theatre ConcertScott TheatreTexas Dance Theatre continues their 2009-2010 season. 8:00 PM, For tickets and information: 817-676-1514 or www.texasdancetheatre.com
February 12-21Much Ado About NothingStolen Shakespeare Guild, Sanders Theate8:00 PM evenings, 2:00 PM matineesFor tickets: www.stolenshakespeareguild.org
February 18-20Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Southwest Christian School, Scott Theater8:00 PM, For tickets: www.southwestchristian.org
February 26 & 27CD/FW Spring Dance Concert Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth, Sanders Theater8:00 PM evenings, 2:00 PM Saturday matineeFor tickets and information: www.cdfw.org
March 1-April 30Unleash HeART Art Classes Weekly art classes for children 7-11, and 12-15 years old. For information: 817-735-4114 or www.unleashheART.org
March 4-28La LloronaAmphibian Stage Productions, Sanders Theater 8:00 PM evenings, 2:00 PM matinees, For tickets and information: www.amphibianproductions.org
March 6The Unsettled Score TwoJoseph Mosely Productions, Scott Theater3:00 PM matinee, 7:00 PM evening, $20; for tickets and information: 682-597-0884
March 6Boots ‘N BeethovenSchola Cantorum of Texas, Art Center Galleries6:30 PM, For tickets and information: 817-927-2114 or www.scholatexas.com
March 12-14JWC Spring ShowJunior Woman’s Club of Fort Worth, Scott TheaterFor tickets and information: www.jwcfw.org
March 15 & 19Children’s Days: Three Little Pigs and Billy Goats GruffFort Worth Opera, Scott Theater11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, $5. For tickets and information: 817-731-0726 or www.fwopera.org
March 26-28Faculty/Guest Artist Dance Concert featuring SCCD Dance Majors TCU School for Classical and Contemporary Dance, Scott Theater8:00 PM evenings, 2:00 PM matinees, For tickets and information: www.tcu.edu
April 3Ballet FolkloricoSol de Fort Worth Ballet Folkloriko, Scott Theater7:00 PM, For tickets and information: www.solfw.com
April 5NEED TO KNOW: Art Law - The Dawn of a New (Digital) CreationTexas Wesleyan Center for Law and Intellectual Property & the Arts Council, Sanders Theater6:30 PM, To register: 817-298-3035 or [email protected]
April 9-18Pride and Prejudice The Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Sanders Theater8:00 PM evenings, 2:00 PM matinees, For tickets and information: www.stolenshakespeareguild.org
April 15-16Boundless Dallas Black Dance Theater, Scott Theater7:30 PM, $15, For tickets and information: www.dbdt.com
April 24Affair of the Arts: A Night at the DerbyArts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Galleries of the Arts Center7:59 PM, For tickets and information: 817-298-3029 or www.artsfortworth.org
Art has a place
The Community Arts Center: the place for the arts
– and youIn the heart of the Cultural District
1300 Gendy St. 76107 | www.fwcac.comFor booking information, call: 817-298-3026
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Did you know that the guitar originated in Spain and is that country’s national instrument? In fact, the strumming of guitars appears in a variety of music genres reaching back as far as 600 years ago. Truly, stringed instruments are woven into history and culture. From India and Egypt to Spain and Mexico -- classical guitar music can be heard around the world.
And, it can be heard in Fort Worth classrooms.
And music education programs, like the Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society’s, Guitar-On-The-Go, can ably demonstrate the way many types of music from many different cultures - here exemplified by guitar music - wind up being blended over time through cultural migration. According to FWCGS Artistic Director Chris McGuire, using music in the classroom can help connect students to geography, literature, or social studies lessons; he says the music serves to “trigger their imagination”.
The “Texas Tapestry” program (for middle school
students in particular) traces the influences of various influences brought to Texas over a period of 500 years. French, German, and Canadian music styles - like the waltz, Allemandes, and Baroque - are all played to demonstrate the varying personalities of classical guitar.
Mary Helen Ibarra, who teaches middle school French and Spanish language classes, loved the demonstra-tion when it came to at Leonard Middle School for Hispanic Heritage Month last year. She said the pro-gram tied in perfectly with the cultural heritage theme of the month, tracing the history of guitar from India and Egypt to Spain. “They cover the history of Mexico as once part of Texas and those influences as well.”
Programs like “Texas Tapestry” are beneficial not only to students, but for teachers as well. “It rejuvenates the spark of teaching for them,” Ibarra said. “With puppets, guitars, sound effects and more, the chil-dren had a blast,” Ibarra explained.
For the 20th time, this year’s Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo doubles as an exhibition venue for the remarkable entries in the 2010 “Stock Show Art Show”. Created by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as an educational program for students across the region, the Stock Show Art Show is a competition for school-age artists designed to expand understanding of the annual livestock event. The exhibit is mounted each year in the Richardson-Bass Building at the Will Rog-ers Memorial Center during the run of the stock show.
“Today fewer and fewer children are exposed to an agricultural environment, and this is a great way to en-courage young people to explore the stock show and experience the animals and the rodeo,” said Bernie Gerstlauer, former art show coordinator of ten years.
The Stock Show itself is an important event in Fort Worth because it celebrates our local ranching history and the talents of the cowboy culture.
Shanna Weaver, the FWSSR Publicity Manager, agrees. “There’s a link between the historical roots and artists who capture these moments.”
All entries feature the spirit of the stock show, representing iconic images: animals, contestants, bluebonnets, families in the stands, etc. Children and teens had until December 11 to enter one work, using watercolor, oils, pastel, charcoal, ink, mixed media or any flat media.
“We see several people entering year after year as their talent continues to mature” said Diane Wakefield, Marketing Creative Director for the Star-Telegram.
Contest coordinator Wendy Stane said that, most years, about 700 entries are judged on artistic merit, creativity, and interpretation of the theme which. The top six individual works in each of five age brackets are chosen as winners. Winning students receive $50 to $250 awards (gift cards) as well as official Stock Show ribbons.
“The show is judged by art professionals whose opinions are really helpful to discern if a young person has real talent,” Gerstlauer said. “It has made
us very aware of how important this contest has become in the community especially among older students who, in their teens, are begin-ning to show real promise and want to take their ability seriously.”
One contestant proved this to be true. Jana Hill was in elementary school when she proudly entered an ink drawing of grazing ponies (but did not earn a ribbon). Later, she received her BFA in studio art and now works as the Associate Registrar at the Amon Carter Museum. “I was a precocious little artist, so it was my first lesson in losing,” Hill said. “It was an unforgettable experience.” Every year she makes sure to go see the art show, and last year she went from former contestant to judge for the event.
The Art Show contest creates a way to involve many children and teens who wouldn’t otherwise partici-pate in the Stock Show, as well as giving some young artists their first exposure to competition outside of school. Hill adds, “Studies show that students with an arts education are better readers, more involved with their community, and more likely to actually go to school.”
Artistic Beginnings: Stock Show Art Show 2010 by Antoinette Nevils
Musical Heritage: Guitar in World History by Antoinette Nevils
Jeremy Anderson, 13, Fort Worth
Andrusha Parilov Harden, 5, Colleyville
Bret Roper, Granbury
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Mark your calendar for this yearlong celebration of modern art at the Amon Carter Museum in 2010.
February 27–May 30, 2010 American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Local support provided by the Leo Potishman Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Trustee, Garvey Texas Foundation, and Humanities Texas.
June 26–September 5, 2010 Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920s—50s
October 2, 2010–January 2, 2011 American Modern: Abbott, Evans, Bourke-White
3501 Camp Bowie BoulevardFort Worth, Texas 76107–2695817.738.1933 cartermuseum.org
WYETH, O’KEEFFE, HOPPER, ABBOTT, EVANS,
BOURKE-WHITE, DAVIS, ALBERS, NEVELSON,
REINHARDT, PRENDERGAST, CALDER, KELLY,
WEBER, NOGUCHI, DEMUTH, SHEELER, DOVE,
SHAHN, DALI, TANGUY, HOFMANN, MARIN, DEMUTH
2010 The CarterGETS
Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association
Enjoy these wonderful art establishments and don’t forget to join all of us for Spring Gallery Night on March 27th.
Check the FWADA web site for more information.
www.FWADA.com
The Amon Carter Museumwww.cartermuseum.org
Artspace 111www.artspace111.com
Carol Henderson Gallerywww.carolhendersongallery.com
The Edmund Craig Gallerywww.edmundcraiggallery.com
Galeria de la Rosawww.rosemarinetheater.com
Galerie Kornye Westwww.kornyewest.com
Gallery 414www.gallery414.org
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worthwww.themodern.org
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Famewww.cowgirl.net
Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery & Studio
www.rebeccalow.com
Tarrant County College Northwest Campus Lakeview Gallery
www.tccd.edu
The Gallery at UTAwww.uta.edu/gallery
The Upstairs Gallerywww.upstairsartgallery.com
William Campbell Contemporary Art
www.williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com
Arlington Museum of Artwww.arlingtonmuseum.org
Fort Worth Community Arts Centerwww.fwac.org
McAnthony’s Multicultural Studio and Gallery
817-536-5750
Milan Gallerywww.milangallery.com
The Art Galleries at TCUFort Worth Contemporary Arts
The Moudy Gallerywww.theartgalleries.tcu.edu
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In the current exhibition, From the Private Collections of Texas: European Art, Ancient to Modern, the Kimbell Art Museum plays host to more than 100 of the most important European paintings and sculptures held in private collections in Texas, including works by Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso.
Bringing the exhibit to life for many visitors are dedicated volunteers like Gail Granek, a Kimbell docent since 1994. Docent-guided tours can really enhance a visitor’s museum experience.
In this case, many have found the unwritten, personal stories of the art collec-tors the most intriguing aspect of their visit, Granek said. The collectors may have Texas in common, but “they are all so unique.”
Who would imagine the motivating factor behind Margaret Batts Tobin’s pur-chase of Monet’s Nympheas (Water Lilies): Tobin lived in a San Antonio neigh-borhood known for its shifting soils. She claimed to have purchased the iconic painting in order to cover the cracks on the wall and because “one can’t repaint constantly.” That’s something only a docent could tell you.
Or, who would’ve known that in Tomball, Texas, there’s a replica of Napoleon III’s Grand Salon, complete with a portrait by Thomas Gainsborough?
Since the oil boom of the 1900s, Texans have collected ambitiously and with the highest discernment. Roughly half the works in the exhibition currently hang in private residences and are rarely, if ever, seen in public.
In Texas, as elsewhere, collectors come in many different stripes. This exhibition, the first comprehensive survey of private art collecting in Texas, along with the docents available to explain it, brings to light their fascinating stories.
As Granek says, “If I can make an impact on one person, then I’ve met my goal.”
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The View From Inside: From the Private Collections of Texas: European Art, Ancient to Modern
by Sonya Cisneros
Claude Monet, Nympheas (Water Lilies), c. 1916–19, oil on canvas. Tobin Theatre Arts Fund, San Antonio, Texas
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3333 Camp Bowie BoulevardFort Worth, Texas 76107-2792817-332-8451
Vincent van Gogh, Street in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (detail), 1888, oil on canvas. Private collection, Fort Worth
This exhibition is organized by the Kimbell Art Museum and supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.
Promotional support provided by:
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On View nOw • Free Admission
The Torment of Saint Anthony
Through March 21
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An Exhibition of Real Human Bodies
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Directed by Phyllis CiceroJanuary 29 - February 28
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506 Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76102Tickets: $10 - $24
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january14, 19, 25 Life Drawing SessionTexas Artists CoalitionFort Worth Community Arts CenterModel provided; the TAC sponsors these and other workshops every month for artists in the community. Call for workshop fees.7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 817-298-3021
14 Sharing the Past Through ArtAmon Carter MuseumInteractive tour for those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers; discuss artists, themes, and exhibitions while using artworks to connect to past experiences. Call for pre-visit instructions. 10:30 AM | FREE | 817-989-5030 | www.cartermuseum.org
15 Easels in Eden: Monet’s Gardening and Painting at GivernyKimbell Art MuseumDr. Eric T. Haskell, professor of French studies and humanities, Scripps College, Claremont, California6:00 PM | FREE | 817-332-8451 | www.kimbellart.org
15-17 Disco Days and Boogie NightsFort Worth Symphony OrchestraBass Performance HallDust off your bell bottoms and get ready to catch Saturday Night Fever! An unforgettable concert with the Bee Gee’s disco dance grooves, Gloria Gaynor’s anthem “I Will Survive”, and more.8:00 PM Fri-Sat; 2:00 PM Sun | $26 - $78 817-665-6000 | www.fwsymphony.org
20 Concert SeriesChamber Music Society of Fort WorthModern Art MuseumWorks by Spohr, Brahms and Dohnanyi with featured perfomers, Lucille Chung piano and Naoko Nakamura harp.2:00 PM | $5 - $25 | 817-877-3003, 817-924-9207www.ChamberMusicSocietyof FortWorth.com
21 Oshogatsu Japanese New Year Celebration 2010Fort Worth Sister CitiesRose Room, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.Oshogatsu, the Japanese New Year’s Celebration: 2010 - the Year of the Tiger. Enjoy sushi and sake, learn a traditional Japanese dance and bid on silent auction items. 6:30 PM | $20 | 817-392-2650 | www.fwsistercities.org
22 Artful Readings - The Ultimate Trophy: How Impressionist Painting Conquered the Art WorldKimbell Art MuseumPhilip Hook, senior director of Sotheby’s Impressionist and Modern Art department, charts Impressionism’s ascent from worthless to priceless. 5:30 PM | $20 ($16 for Kimbell members)817-332-8451 x 217 | www.kimbellart.org
22-24 Django Reinhardt Festival: Fort Worth Arts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Ave.7th Annual Festival: 3-nights of film, French food & music honoring the life and legacy of legendary Gypsy Jazz Guitarist, Django Reinhardt (1919-1953).7:00 PM Fri-Sat, 6:00 PM Sun | $15 - $30817-923-9500 | www.artsfifthavenue.org
23 A Tribute to ElvisFort Worth Symphony OrchestraBass Performance Hall One of the best impersonators in the business, Kraig Parker has the look, voice and moves of the King. This exciting debut with full orchestra will have you all shook up!8:00 PM | $18 - $75 | 817-665-6000 | www.fwsymphony.org
23 Docent-led toursSid Richardson Museum, 309 Main St.Docents share insights about paintings by Remington, Russell, and other artists from the personal collection of the legendary Texas oilman and philanthropist, Sid W. Richardson.1:00 PM | FREE | 817-332-6554 www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org
23 Tango DreamsArtes de la RosaRose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. This unique performance by Tangueros de Da llas, choreo-graphed especially for the Rose, explores modern tango and traditional tango dances: Tango Canyengue, Walz Cruzada and Milonga, ending the evening with interactive lessons. 7:30 PM | $10 - $15 | 817-624-8333www.rosemarinetheater.com
26-31 Oprah Winfrey presents The Color PurpleCasa Mañana and Performing Arts Fort WorthBass Performance HallThe inspiring story of Celie, who triumphs over tremendous odds to find the joy in life. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards with a Grammy-nominated score; a landmark theatrical event.7:30 PM Tue-Thu; 8:00 PM Fri, Sat; 2:00 PM Sat, Sun; 7:30 PM Sun | $30 - $85 | 817-212-4280 | www.basshall.com
29 New Parents TourAmon Carter MuseumInteractive tour designed to introduce parents (with babies in tow) to a variety of artworks. Call for pre-visit instructions. 10:30 AM | FREE | 817-989-5030 | www.cartermuseum.org
1/29–2/28 From the Mississippi DeltaJubilee Theatre, 506 Main St. Born to a poor but resourceful black woman, no one could have predicted the odyssey that would become Ida Mae Holland’s life. Curious, smart and precocious, Ida dreamed big dreams in her impoverished Delta community. 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM | $10 - $20 | 817-338-4411www.jubileetheatre.org
30 Edward S. Curtis and the Notion of Truth: Lectures on American PhotographyAmon Carter MuseumDiscover insight into Edward S. Curtis’ notion of truth as captured in his photographs of traditional American Indian culture and how documentary filmmakers strive for authenticity today.10:30 AM | FREE | 817-738-1933 | www.cartermuseum.org
30 BeatlegrasPerforming Arts Fort WorthMcDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St.Beatles songs done bluegrass-style by hipster Dallas trio.
8:00 PM | $25 | 817-212-4280 |www.basshall.com
february2 Pictures and Pages: Why is Blue Dog Blue? A Tale of Colors Kimbell Art MuseumThe popular children’s book by George Rodrigue inspires group conversations and simple art activities. Ages 4-6. 10:00 AM | FREE with registration | 817-332-8451 x 297www.kimbellart.org
2 Cliburn at the Bass: Marc-André Hamelin, PianoVan Cliburn Foundation, Bass Performance Hall Marc-André Hamelin’s schedule takes him from Wigmore Hall in London and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam to America’s finest theaters. Here he performs works by Debussy, Mozart, Liszt, and Haydn as well as his own composition.7:30 PM | $15 - $90 | 817-335-9000 | www.cliburn.org
4 Creativity Test Opening ReceptionGallery 76102, 1401 Jones St.Featuring the work of Marilyn Jolly and Maraya Lopez, this exhibit examines the idea of paint-by-number art – and then turns it on its head. 6:00 PM | FREE | 817-272-0365 | www.gallery76102.org
4 Crafting from the CollectionAmon Carter MuseumGet crafty with a gallery tour featuring artworks that are invigorating, interesting, and inspiring for crafting. 6:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-1933 | www.cartermuseum.org
5 First Fridays at the ModernModern Art Museum of Fort WorthThe Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum, and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails.5:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9126 | www.themodern.org
5-7 Chopin & SchumannFort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Performance HallThe FWSO honors Chopin and Schumann during the 200th anniversary of their births. The performance includes Chopin’s First Piano Concerto featuring Horacio Gutiérrez and Schumann’s Third Symphony.7:30 PM Fri, 8:00 PM Sat; 2:00 Sun | $9 - $78817-665-6000 | www.fwsymphony.org
7 Drawing from the Collection for ChildrenModern Art Museum of Fort WorthLocal artists lead children ages 5-10 in informal drawing exercises that relate to works in the museum’s collection.2:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
8 NEED TO KNOW: When is VARA of Use to You? Arts Council & Texas Wesleyan CLIPFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.Art law workshop discussing the protections offered artists 20 years after the Act was passed, the circumstances prompting its passage, and the benefits today for artists working in visual mediums as diverse as public art and photography.FREE with advance registration: [email protected]:30 PM | 817-298-3035 | www.artsfortworth.org
8 Woman Before a GlassAmphibian Stage ProductionsModern Art Museum, 3200 Darnell St. Part of the “Phibs at the Modern” series, Woman Before a Glass offers the humorous, heartbreaking, and unforgettable story of Peggy Guggenheim, modern art collector extraordinaire. 7:00 PM | $5 - $15 | 817-923-3012www.amphibianproductions.org
Winter Arts Calendar Look for this symbol to find events offering discounts to Arts Council ARTScard holders. For detailed information about the ARTScard, visit www.artsfortworth.org/donate.html.
Through 2/20/10Focus Exhibit: Tying It All TogetherFort Worth Community Arts CenterSam Peters exhibits his lively sculptures. Curated by the Exhibition Advisory Panel of the FWCAC.9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE | 817-298-3021
Through 2/20/10Focus Exhibit: SouthpawFort Worth Community Arts CenterDrawings and sculptures by artist Glenn Downing. Curated by the Exhibition Advisory Panel of the FWCAC.9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE | 817-298-3021
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9 Tuesday Evening Lecture Series - Joseph KetnerModern Art Museum of Fort WorthKetner, curator of Andy Warhol: The Last Decade, examines some of the little known aspects of Warhol’s personality that are revealed in his seldom seen last paintings.7:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
9-14 Tuna Does VegasCasa Mañana TheatreStarring the hilarious Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, this show re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the ‘third smallest town in Texas’ as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. 7:30 PM Tu-Th; 8:00 PM Fri-Sat; 2:00 PM Sat-Sun; 7:00 PM Sun $60 | 817-332-2272 | www.casamanana.org
10 Restoring the Medici Mystique: Duke Cosimo I of Florence, His Court and FamilyKimbell Art MuseumThis lecture introduces selected works on view at the Kimbell Art Museum and provides background on the traditions underlying the major schools of art. 12:30 PM | FREE | 817-332-8451 | www.kimbellart.org
10 Wonderful WednesdaysModern Art Museum of Fort WorthFor families of all ages, designed as an informal introduction to the Modern’s collection and special exhibitions. 4:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
11 Sharing the Past Through ArtAmon Carter MuseumInteractive tour for those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers; discuss artists, themes, and exhibitions while using artworks to connect to past experiences. Call for pre-visit instructions. 10:30 AM | FREE | 817-738-1933 | www.cartermuseum.org
11 Dinner with the StarsFort Worth OperaRiver Crest Country Club, 1501 Western Ave.Don’t miss this special occasion to preview of The Elixir of Love, meet the cast and hear the details on Donizetti’s comic masterpiece. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 6:30 PM | $50 | 817-731-0833 x 15 | www.fwopera.org
11, 16, 22 Life Drawing SessionTexas Artists CoalitionFort Worth Community Arts CenterModel provided; the TAC sponsors these and other workshops every month for artists in the community. Call for workshop fees.7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE |817-298-3021
2/11–3/13 Opus by Michael HollingerCircle Theatre, 230 West Fourth St.Beethoven, sweat, and tears.7:30 PM Thu, 8:00 PM Fri-Sat, 3:00 PM Sun$20 - $30 |817-877-3040 | www.circletheatre.com
2/11–3/14 Copenhagen Stage West, 821 W. Vickery Blvd.A scintillating, intelligent, time-bending tale based on an historical event in 1941. Physicists Heisenberg (working for Hitler) and Bohr each seek to unlock the secrets of the atom. Tony-winning play by Michael Frayn.7:30 PM Thu; 8:00 PM Fri-Sat; 3:00 PM Sun | $5 - $30817-784-9378 | www.stagewest.org
12 Gallery ReceptionsFort Worth Community Arts CenterGallery Receptions for all exhibits in the Galleries. Free and open to the public.6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE
12-21 Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Stolen Shakespeare GuildFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.8:00 PM + select matinees $6 - $15 | 214-789-8032www.stolenshakespeareguild.org 13 Austin Lounge LizardsPerforming Arts Fort WorthMcDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St.Imagine Texas swing crossed with Monty Python.8:00 PM | $28 | 817-212-4280 | www.basshall.com
13 After Hours at the Kimbell: Mark Goodwin TrioKimbell Art MuseumJoin with other art-lovers to listen to great music, enjoy gallery tours, and sip a cool cocktail (cash bar) in the beautiful setting of the Kimbell Art Museum.5:30 PM | $10 (Kimbell members free) | 817-332-8451www.kimbellart.org
13 For Love of RussellSid Richardson Museum, 309 Main St.Enjoy a docent-led tour of paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington, C. M. Russell, and others. Following tour, docent performs as Nancy Cooper Russell, wife of C.M. Russell, telling stories about his career.1:00 PM | FREE | 817-332-6554www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org
13 Classic Guitarist Pepe RomeroFort Worth Classic Guitar SocietyTCU Ed Landreth Auditorium, 2800 S. University Celebrated worldwide, Spanish classical guitarist Pepe Romero’s concert will showcase his thrilling interpretations and flawless technique.7:30 PM | $35 - $75 | 817-498-0363 | www.guitarsociety.org
13 Noche de Amor Artes de la Rosa, Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St.Celebrate Valentine’s Day with San Antonio ’s Guadalupe Dance Company. Share a romantic evening complete with passionate flamenco dancing and sweets for your sweetheart with a chocolate buffet and champagne. 7:30 PM | $20 - $25 | 817-624-8333www.rosemarinetheater.com
13 A Jazzy ValentineArts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Ave.Live Jazz Music featuring romantic classics, standards and tap dance.8:00 PM | $10 - $15 | 817-923-9500www.artsfifthavenue.org
13 Valentine’s Eve SpecialTimeless Concerts (formerly Fourth Saturday)Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.Pianist + strings + singers = romantic concert. Beautiful songs of musicals, opera, jazz, tangos & more! Enjoy dancing to the Steve Stroud Trio after concert. Light hors d’oeuvres/desserts, cash bar.8:00 PM | $52 - $59 |817-303-4189www.timelessconcerts.com
14 Artists of the 20th Century: Henri Matisse; Edouard VuillardKimbell Art MuseumOffered in conjunction with the special exhibition this free film series showcases some of Europe’s greatest masters. 2:00 PM | FREE | 817-332-8451 | www.kimbellart.org
2/14–4/4 FOCUS: Gabriel Acevedo VelardeModern Art Museum of Fort Worth The second Director’s Council FOCUS exhibition for the 2009–2010 season features Peruvian/Mexican artist Gabriel Acevedo Velarde.$4 - $10 | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
2/14–5/16 Andy Warhol: The Last DecadeModern Art Museum of Fort WorthThe first museum exhibition to examine Warhol’s work over the last several years of his life. $4 - $10 | 817-738-9125www.themodern.org
16 Tuesday Evening Lecture Series - Gabriel Acevedo VelardeModern Art Museum of Fort Worth The artist discusses his methodology and the resulting performances, installations, films, and drawings that have been acknowledged for their elaborate preparation of seemingly simple forms that offer both humor and horror.7:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
16 Fat Tuesday at the Mansion: Mardi Gras Fort Worth-StyleFort Worth Sister CitiesStonegate Mansion, 4401 Stonegate Blvd.Enjoy food, live band, casino room and contests including: King & Queen, dance and most elaborate costume.6:30 PM | $50 | 817-392-2650 | www.fwsistercities.org
19-21 Some Enchanted Evening with Brian Stokes MitchellFort Worth Symphony OrchestraBass Performance HallTony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes joins the FWSO to perform music from South Pacific, West Side Story, Man of La Mancha and more. Truly Broadway’s best!8:00 PM Fri-Sat; 2:00 PM Sun | $26 - $78817-665-6000 | www.fwsymphony.org
2/19–3/7 Alamo: The MusicalCasa Mañana TheatreA historically-accurate, musical portrayal of the siege of the Alamo, based on the eyewitness account of Enrique Esparza. This heroic tale is suitable for all ages.7:00 PM Fri; 2:00 PM Sat, Sun; 5:00 PM Sat$15 - $17 | 817-332-2272 | www.casamanana.org
20 Family Festival: Look, Listen, LearnKimbell Art MuseumPicasso painted guitars. Mondrian loved jazz. Discover how music and musical instruments inspired great artists and explore your own creative connections between music and art. 1:00 PM | FREE | 817-332-8451 | www.kimbellart.org
20 Cliburn at the Modern: Ursula Oppens, PianoVan Cliburn Foundation | Modern Art Museum One of the very first artists to grasp the importance of programming traditional and contemporary works in equal measure, Ursula Oppens has won a singular place in the hearts of her public, critics, and colleagues alike.2:00 PM | $10 - $25 | 817-335-9000 | www.cliburn.org
20 American Music ConcertSigma Alpha IotaArlington Heights United Methodist ChurchThe winners of the American Repertoire Auditions (an SAI project) at Texas Wesleyan perform works by American composers, along with the Texas Wesleyan Singers.3:00 PM | FREE | 817-737-4071
22 Band of the Irish GuardsPerforming Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance HallWorld-famous vocal ensemble performs music of England, Scotland and Ireland.8:00 PM | $28 - $78 ($5 student tickets)817-212-4280 | www.basshall.com
23 Frankie Valli & the Four SeasonsPerforming Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance HallThis rock n’ roll icon brings five decades of hits to Bass Hall.8:00 PM | $55 - $100 | 817-212-4280 | www.basshall.com
23 Tuesday Evening Lecture - John SmithModern Art Museum of Fort WorthBritish filmmaker John Smith presents Real Fiction, a selection of his short films and discussion of the ideas that have shaped his art over the past four decades.7:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
23 Q Cinema Presents…Q Cinema Four Day Weekend, 312 Houston St. Monthly screening of a premiere gay & lesbian-themed film.8:00 PM | $10 | 817-471-3924 | www.qcinema.org
24 TAO: The Martial Art of DrummingPerforming Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance HallTribal music and martial arts come together in this family-friendly show.8:00 PM | $19 - $39 ($5 student tickets) | 817-212-4280www.basshall.com
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25 A Salute to Marilyn: Film Screening and DiscussionAmon Carter MuseumSee the film Some Like it Hot (1959) and discuss how Marilyn Monroe is a timeless image of popular culture.6:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-1933 | www.cartermuseum.org
25 University EveningKimbell Art MuseumStudents and faculty from area colleges and universities are invited to enjoy this late afternoon event featuring the Museum’s current exhibition, From the Private Collections of Texas: European Art, Ancient to Modern. Includes staff introduction and docent-guided tours. 4:00 PM | FREE with registration | 817-332-8451 x 299www.kimbellart.org
26-27 SPRING FORMAL: dancing in a theatre for theatrical effect Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.Join the CD/FW company and guests for an eclectic concert.8:00 PM Fri; 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM Sat | $8 - $15817-922-0944 | www.cdfw.org
26 New Parents TourAmon Carter MuseumInteractive tour designed to introduce parents (with babies in tow) to a variety of artworks. Call for pre-visit instructions. 10:30 AM | FREE | 817-738-1933 | www.cartermuseum.org
26 Pizza, Film & Fun!!Arts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Ave.A screening of the short “film” Hollywood Boulevard, directed by Lois Ann Polan and featuring Tommy Tune & Marge Champion. FUNdraiser benefitting AFA.7:00 PM | $10 suggested donation | 817-923-9500www.artsfifthavenue.org
26-28 Dvoøák Cello ConcertoFort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Performance HallEven Brahms was envious when he heard Dvoøák’s Cello Concerto. Book-ending the concerto are two popular works based on literary hero Don Juan by Mozart and Strauss.7:30 PM Fri, 8:00 PM Sat; 2:00 Sun $9 - $78 | 817-665-6000 | www.fwsymphony.org
28 Thinking About Andy…Modern Art Museum of Fort WorthIn tandem with the special exhibition Andy Warhol:The Last Decade, this program, for ages 12 to 16, will give an insightful and thorough look at the special exhibition.2:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
march2 Tuesday Evening Lecture - Liam GillickModern Art Museum of Fort WorthGillick, an artist and a lecturer at Columbia University as well as a writer and theorist ,offers insight into his ideas and his diverse body of work.7:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
2-4 Porgy & BessPerforming Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance HallAn all-new production of this pivotal American musical arrives just as Porgy & Bess celebrates its 75th anniversary.8:00 PM | $30 - $65 | 817-212-4280www.basshall.com
3-5 2010 Biennial Exhibit - Art IntakeFort Worth Community Arts Center Anyone may bring one piece of art, not to exceed 36", during this time to exhibit for the month. $10 entry fee.9AM- 9PM | 817-298-3021
4-28 La LloronaAmphibian Stage ProductionsFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. The story of an American couple that moves into the mansion of a Mexican architect forced to rent his home. 8:00 PM Thu-Sat; 2:00 PM Sun | $15 - $25 | 817-923-3012www.amphibianproductions.org
6 Boots ‘N’ BeethovenSchola Cantorum of TexasFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.Gala Fundraiser for all friends of Schola. Live and silent auctions, music and dancing.6:30 PM | $50 | 817-927-2114 | www.scholatexas.com
6-27 2010 Biennial ExhibitFort Worth Community Arts Center An open exhibit of community art.9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 817-298-3021
7 Cookin’ For KidsKids Who Care, River Ranch, 500 NE 23rd St.A box of secret ingredients, top local chefs partnered with notable Texans, and one table top burner. The heat is on in this fast-paced cookin’ competiton/fundraiser.5:00 PM | $100 | 817-737-5437kidswhocare.org
7 Drawing from the Collection for ChildrenModern Art Museum of Fort WorthLocal artists lead children ages 5-10 in informal drawing exercises that relate to works in the museum’s collection.2:00 PM| FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
9 Tuesday Evening Lecture - Amy BlakemoreModern Art Museum of Fort WorthBlakemore presents the unassuming and unforgettable photo-graphs for which she has received recognition and acclaim.7:00 PM | FREE| 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
9-14 Fiddler on the RoofPerforming Arts Fort Worth and Casa MananaBass Performance HallBased on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, a timeless classic. 7:30 PM Tu-Th; 8:00 PM Fri, Sat; 2:00 PM Sat, Sun; 7:00 PM Sun$30 - $85 | 817-212-4280 | www.basshall.com
10 Wonderful WednesdaysModern Art Museum of Fort WorthFor families of all ages, designed as an informal introduction to the Modern’s collection and special exhibitions. 4:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
11, 16, 22 Life Drawing SessionTexas Artists CoalitionFort Worth Community Arts CenterModel provided; the TAC sponsors these and other workshops every month for artists in the community. Call for workshop fees.7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 817-298-3021
13 For Love of RussellSid Richardson Museum, 309 Main St.Enjoy a docent-led tour of paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington, C. M. Russell, and others. Following tour, docent performs as Nancy Cooper Russell, wife of C.M. Russell, telling stories about his career.1:00 PM | FREE | 817-332-6554www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org
14 After Hours at the Kimbell: Los NoviembresKimbell Art MuseumJoin with other art-lovers to listen to great music, enjoy gallery tours, and sip a cool cocktail (cash bar) in the beautiful setting of the Kimbell Art Museum.5:30 PM | $10 (Kimbell members free) | 817-332-8451www.kimbellart.org
15 The Three Little PigsFort Worth OperaFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.This hilarious adaptation of the classic fairy tale uses music from famous operas by Mozart, and promotes reading and problem solving skills. Performed in English. Approximately 45 minutes with a Q & A session. 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM | $5 | 817-731-0726 | www.fwopera.org
16 Cliburn at the Bass: Yo-Yo Ma, Cello; Kathryn Stott, PianoVan Cliburn Foundation, Bass Performance HallOne of America’s most beloved musicians, cellist Yo-Yo Ma collaborates with British pianist Kathryn Stott in what is sure to be a sold-out recital at Bass Hall. The program includes works by Schubert, Shostakovich, Piazzolla and Franck.7:30 PM | $20 - $90817-335-9000 | www.cliburn.org
18 Classic Guitarist Adam del MonteFort Worth Classic Guitar SocietyModern Art Museum Enjoy a unique concert by classical and flamenco guitar master Adam del Monte.7:30 PM | $25 | 817-498-0363 | www.guitarsociety.org
19 The Billy Goats GruffFort Worth OperaFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.This traditional tale of the goats who simply want to cross a bridge is expanded for young students and uses the music of Donizetti, Rossini and Mozart. Performed in English. Approximately 45 minutes followed by Q & A session.11:00 AM, 2:00 PM | $5 | www.fwopera.org
19-21 Sibelius & LisztFort Worth Symphony OrchestraBass Performance Hall Juilliard student Sijing Ye makes her FWSO debut in a performance of Liszt’s virtuosic First Piano Concerto. Works by Jennifer Higdon and Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony.7:30 PM Fri, 8:00 PM Sat; 2:00 Sun | $9 - $78817-665-6000 | www.fwsymphony.org
20 Concert SeriesChamber Music Society of Fort WorthModern Art Museum, 3200 Darnell St.Tamas Ungar, pianist and TCU Artist-in-Residence returns as guest artist in works by Bartok and Beethoven. Also on the program is Schubert’s String Quartet in A minor. 2:00 PM | $5 - $25817-877-3003, 817-924-9207www.chambermusicsocietyoffortworth.com
22 Los Lobos & Leo KottkePerforming Arts Fort WorthBass Performance HallGrammy-winning Tex-Mex ensemble makes Bass Hall debut alongside the prolific guitar player.8:00 PM | $23 - $53 | 817-212-4280 | www.basshall.com
23 Joe BonamassaPerforming Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance HallYoung blues guitarist who’ll probably blow the roof off the joint.8:00 PM | $25 - $75 | 817-212-4280 | www.basshall.com
23 Tuesday Evening Lecture Series - Rebecca Quaytman and Rhea AnastasModern Art Museum of Fort WorthArtist Quaytman and art historian Anastas recount the 3-year run of Orchard, a Lower East Side gallery operated by a collective of artists, writers, and film and video makers.7:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
23 Q Cinema Presents…Q CinemaFour Day Weekend, 312 Houston St. Monthly screening of a premiere gay & lesbian-themed film.8:00 PM | $10 | 817-471-3924 | www.qcinema.org
25 Mavis Staples, Booker T, JJ GreyPerforming Arts Fort WorthBass Performance HallLong-reigning gospel queen Mavis Staples headlines this fantastic bill of American music.8:00 PM | $19 - $49| 817-212-4280 | www.basshall.com
26 New Parents TourAmon Carter MuseumInteractive tour designed to introduce parents (with babies in tow) to a variety of artworks. Call for pre-visit instructions. 10:30 AM | FREE | 817-738-1933 | www.cartermuseum.org
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Upcoming Shows:
The Edmund Craig Gallery3550 West Seventh @ MonticelloFort Worth, Texas 76107 | 817-732-6663
www.edmundcraiggallery.com • [email protected]
Valentine’s Show Opening Fri., Feb. 12th • 5-8 pm
Featuring: Carolyn Riegelman, Deanna Kienast and Kenn Johnson
Carolyn Riegelman Image: “Areas of Concentration” Mixed Media
Spring Gallery Night 2010
Sat., Mar. 27th11 am-9 pm
Featuring: Nancy Bandy
Nancy Bandy Image: “Plex Dawn” Pastel
RANDALL REIDIn Times Past
Through March 13, 2010
4935 BYERS AVE • FORT WORTH, TX 76107 • 817-737-9566www.williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com
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26 Fiesta Cultural ZacatecanaArtes de la RosaRose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. Celebrate the culture of Zacatecas with art, food, music and cinema. Local and widely recognized Zacatecano artists will display their work. Perfect for the entire family, rain or shine!7:00 PM | FREE | 817-624-8333 www.rosemarinetheater.com
26-28 Route 66: A Trip Down Memory RoadFort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Performance HallCelebrate a cherished piece of Americana. This musical journey will travel through decades of memories and landscapes, with plenty of stops along the way.8:00 PM Fri-Sat; 2:00 PM Sun | $26 - $78817-665-6000 | www.fwsymphony.org
3/26–4/25 One Mo’ TimeJubilee Theatre, 506 Main St.This long running Off Broadway musical has audiences rockin’ the rafters and dancin’ in the aisles, thrilling to this artful recreation of old time, 1920’s Black vaudeville.3:00 PM, 8:00 PM | $10 - $23 | 817-338-4411www.jubileetheatre.org
27 FWADA Spring Gallery NightFort Worth Community Arts Center Fort Worth Art Dealers Association Spring Gallery Night; receptions for all galleries. 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE | 817-298-3021
27 2010 Cliburn Foundation Benefit GalaVan Cliburn FoundationBetween the Modern Art Museum and the Kimbell Art Museum on Van Cliburn WayEnjoy an evening of dinner and dancing under the stars. The Texas Tenors will perform and the attire is ‘festive casual’.7:00 PM | $250 | 817-738-6536 | www.cliburn.org
30 Tuesday Evening Lecture Series - Kenneth GoldsmithModern Art Museum of Fort WorthKenneth Goldsmith, a poet, fleshes out the full spectrum of what it meant to be Andy Warhol at the end of his life. 7:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
31 Andy Warhol and his Legacy - Pop ArtistModern Art Museum of Fort WorthA consideration of what Pop Art meant in the early 1960s and how Warhol fit into the Pop movement.4:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
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2-18 CinderellaCasa Mañana TheatreThe classic rags-to-riches tale of Cinderella, who, with the help of a spell from her fairy godmother, not even her wicked stepmother and evil sisters can keep her from finding true love. 7:00 PM Fri; 2:00 PM Sat, Sun; 5:00 PM Sat$15 - $17 | 817-332-2272 | www.casamanana.org
4 Drawing from the Collection for ChildrenModern Art Museum of Fort WorthLocal artists lead children ages 5-10 in informal drawing exercises that relate to works in the museum’s collection.2:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
5 NEED TO KNOW: The Dawn of a New (Digital) CreationArts Council & Texas Wesleyan CLIPFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.Art law workshop exploring the protection of works made in non-traditional media in a traditional world, including any coverage by the Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998.FREE with advance registration: [email protected]:30 PM | 817-298-3035 | www.artsfortworth.org
6 Tuesday Evening Lecture Series - Ben JonesModern Art Museum of Fort WorthJones, an interdisciplinary artist whose work is featured in the Modern’s third FOCUS exhibition, offers a special preview of what he has in store for that audience.7:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
6 Best of the BiennialFort Worth Community Arts CenterGallery reception for selections from the 2010 FWCAC Biennial.6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE
7 Warhol’s Alchemy: Advertising into Art into AdvertisingModern Art Museum of Fort WorthA discussion of the symbiotic relationship between advertising and art in Warhol’s work.4:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
8 Timpani Opening ReceptionGallery 76102, 1401 Jones St. Artists Carol Benson, Susan Harrington and Chris Powell utilize disparate mediums but approach inspiration in a similar manner.6:00 PM | FREE | 817-272-0365 | www.gallery76102.org
9-18 Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustinStolen Shakespeare GuildFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. 8:00 PM + select matinees | $6-$15 | 214-789-8032www.stolenshakespeareguild.org
10 Concert SeriesChamber Music Society of Fort WorthModern Art Museum, 3200 Darnell St.Featured artist Alessio Bax returns to perform works by Mendelssohn and Bridge, Shostakovich and Prokofiev.2:00 PM | $5 - $25 | 817-877-3003, 817-924 9207www.ChamberMusicSocietyofFortWorth.com
10 Modern ’til Midnight: ANDY WARHOL!Modern Art Museum of Fort WorthModern ’til Midnight returns with a night of world-class art and unique performances. 6:00 PM | $15 | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
10 House Party with Sarah & EdArts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Ave.Local musicians’ showcase.8:00 PM | $15 | 817-923-9500 | www.artsfifthavenue.org
11 Family Funday: Get ModernAmon Carter MuseumThe whole family will get modern with activities inspired by modern art. Family Fundays are made possible by the Junior League of Fort Worth.1:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-1933 | www.cartermuseum.org11 The Ecstasies AboveSchola Cantorum of TexasFirst Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St. Schola presents some of history’s most elegant music for strings, piano and choir. 3:00 PM | $20 | 817-927-2114 | www.scholatexas.com
4/11–6/6 FOCUS: Ben JonesModern Art Museum of Fort Worth The third Director’s Council FOCUS exhibition for the season will feature the work of American-born artist Ben Jones. $4 - $10 | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
13 Cliburn at the Bass: Manasse/Nakamatsu, Clarinet and PianoVan Cliburn Foundation, Bass Performance Hall The Gold Medalist of the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Nakamatsu has established an international career of the first order since his win. Manasse was a top prize winner in the Thirty-Sixth International Competition for Clarinet in Munich. As a duo they’re unbeatable!7:30 PM | $15 - $90 | 817-335-9000www.cliburn.org
14 Wonderful WednesdaysModern Art Museum of Fort WorthFor families of all ages, designed as an informal introduction to the Modern’s collection and special exhibitions. 4:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
15 Christopher McGuire & FriendsFort Worth Classic Guitar SocietyModern Art Museum of Fort WorthFWCGS Artistic Director & touring classical guitarist Christopher McGuire performs, along with his talented friends, a musical evening featuring the guitar.7:30 PM | $25 | 817-498-0363 | www.guitarsociety.org
17 Vitro Moda 3: Glass Rules the RunwaySiNaCa Studios-School of GlassFort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St.Combining glass (vitro) and fashion (moda) this fundraiser combines models on the catwalk with the best of glass art. Food, wine, silent and live auctions. 6:00 PM | 817-923-9983See website for ticket prices www.sinacastudios.org
17 A Pocket Full of ArtHip Pocket Theatre, Arts Fifth Ave., 1628 5th Ave.Annual fund-raiser with great food, music, auctions and fun. During the evening, Johnny Simons will annouce the theatre’s 34th performance season. 6:00 PM | $35 - $45 | 817-246-9775 | www.hippocket.org
21 An Unending Fifteen Minutes: Warhol’s LegacyModern Art Museum of Fort WorthAn examination of Warhol’s continuing celebrity and influence.4:00 PM | FREE | 817-738-9125 | www.themodern.org
24 A Night at the DerbyArts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant CountyFort Worth Community Arts CenterThe annual Affair of the Arts is always a stylish cocktail party where anything “Arts” goes and everything benefits the programs of the Arts Council. It’s a good bet you’ll enjoy the food, music and unique auction items.7:59 PM | $95 | 817-298-3029 | www.artsfortworth.org
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