ARTicle Summer 2011

Heading Back to Art School

Diagnosing an Interest in the Arts

Not Your Average

Street Art

“Pictures” Worth More Than Words

PLUS What’s WorthGoing this Summer

Summer 2011

News and events from the ARTS COUNCIL of Fort Worth & Tarrant County

ARTicle

2 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 3

4 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

Getting Smart About Street Art | 6

A Wide Array at the Arts Center | 8-9

Arts Lectures for Future Physicians | 12

Area Arts Events, Open to All | 14-18

“Pictures” Learned Through Life | 20

Class is Back in Session | 23

For advertising information and publication schedules, call Dana Crumbliss, Publishing Partner, at 817-321-9719 or email [email protected].

On the cover: Artist – Idiot, 2011, by artist Timothy Harding, on view through August 27 at Fort Worth Community Arts Center.

WHAT’SINSIDE

ARTiclePROMOTING THE ARTS IN FORT WORTH & TARRANT COUNTY

Summer2011

Arts 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 ManagerMarilyn Garretson, Executive AssistantMichelle Gonzales, Public Art Program SpecialistAlida Labbe, Public Art Project ManagerJohn Leach, Arts Center Facilities ManagerMary Montalvo, Arts Center DirectorCathy Neece Brown, Vice President – DevelopmentMarla Fleischmann Owen, Arts Center Business Development ManagerMartha Peters, Vice President – Public ArtBrandon Swift, Arts Center Technical DirectorElaine Taylor, Arts Center Gallery ManagerKat Versfelt, Arts Center Program AssistantCorliss Wall, Development AssociateKatherine B. Ware, ARTicle Editor, Vice President – Community Programs

Arts CounCil of fort Worth & tArrAnt County2010-2011 BoArD of DirECtors

EXECutiVE CoMMittEEJack Larson, Chair, Mellina & Larson, PCGinny Tigue, Vice Chair, Vice President, Tigue Property Co., Ltd.Beth Engelhardt, Treasurer, Tax Partner, Whitley Penn, LLPGreg Irwin, Development Chair, Vice President – Private Banking, Northern Trust Larry Anfin, Community Programs, General Manager, Coors Distributing Co. of Fort WorthKris Rabe, Marketing Co-Chair, Communications Director, BNSFGlenda Thompson, Marketing Co-Chair, President, Gestures MarketingDora Tovar, Secretary, President, Tovar Public RelationsMelisa Schultz, Nominating/Board Development, VP Operations, Veteran’s Health, LLCWilliam R. Jenkins, Jr., Policies & Bylaws, Partner, Jackson Walker, LLP

MEMBErs At lArGEMarilyn Ackmann, Manager of Public Affairs, Atmos EnergyTom Blakely, Vice President - Engineering, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.Christina Brinker, CPA, Rylander, Clay & OpitzBrad Chapman, Longview Capital GroupDiana Crawford, Cargo Everest Program, American AirlinesClay Franklin, CEO, Plaza MedicalTerri Gill, Community Volunteer, 2010 Toast of the Town Co-ChairGail Granek, Community VolunteerSuzan Greene, Fort Worth Area Manager, Customer Operations, OncorDenise Harmon, Membership Director, Fort Worth ClubBill Hart, President, SunCoast IndustriesJimmy Jenkins, Owner, Fort Worth Screen PrintingLeah M. King, Senior Director - Public Affairs, Chesapeake EnergyGlenn O. Lewis, Partner, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLPCrystal Marra, Vice President, Omni American Bank N.A.Estela Martinez-Stuart, Director of Tourism, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors’ BureauMelinda Mason, Community Relations Manager, Fort Worth Star-TelegramAshley Mooring, Williams TrewNicki Northcutt, Manager – Investor Relations, XTO EnergyJennifer Trevino, Chief of Staff, UNT Health Science CenterJohn W. Via III, Vice President – Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Operations, AlconThomas Williams, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLPAnna Wogofski, Director – Business Development, Lockheed Martin

EX offiCioRoy C. Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 1Elva LeBlanc, Chair, Fort Worth Art CommissionCourtney Kimberling, JPS Partners for Health

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.”

6

15

20

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 5

Come see one of Charles M. Russell’s best illustrated letters, a humorous invitation to a friend to visit him and his wife Nancy in Montana. The letter, which he signed with his Blackfeet Indian name, Aw-wa-cous (the Antelope), is onview amidst the private collectionof vibrant paintings of the OldWest by Russell and Frederic Remington, amassed by legendary

Texas oilman Sid W. Richardson. Open daily except major holidays.Museum Store with unique Western gifts. Free admission. www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org/95

Detail from Maney Snows Have Fallen, Charles M. Russell, ca. 1909-10

309 Main Street, Sundance Square, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 | 888.332.6554

An Invitation You Can’t Refuse!

Detail from Buffalo Runners—Big Horn Basin, Frederic Remington, 1909

Utica, Charles M. Russell, 1907

6 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

Murals: Street Smart ArtFor some time, an issue of concern for Fort Worth City Council has been graffiti, specifically how to prevent it. The same old abatement measures always come up, but a couple of years ago at one particular meeting, District 2 councilmember Sal Espino suggested enlisting the help of Fort Worth Public Art (FWPA), the city program responsible for city-owned public art and that is managed by the Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County.

“We took that as a cue,” said Martha Peters, Arts Council Vice President of Public Art. With help from several key community leaders, FWPA began developing a mural program.

FWPA had already restored Anthony Dominguez’s mural on the façade of the Northside Branch Library that had been tagged and altered through construction.

Taking input from the city’s Parks department, the Tarrant County juvenile justice system, the Cultural Center of the Americas, and the Safe City Commission (a local anti-violence organization that holds an annual youth art contest and helps select teen artists for graffiti-abatement projects), the Northside Community Center was identified as a site in need of graffiti abatement and well suited for a mural installation.

Last year, FWPA commissioned local professional artist Manuel Pulido to design the piece. Pulido then worked for two weeks with a group of select-ed teens to complete “Rebirth of Aspiration,” two mounted paintings that grace the outside of the Community Center. The mural depicts the creation of the universe in multi-folkloric imagery and was installed there a year ago.

The hope is that by covering city-owned property with art the city will deter graffiti artists, who, as the city believes, have an inherent appreciation for art. “The mural becomes something that’s respected and might actually prevent tagging,” Pe-ters said. So far, the mural remains free of graffiti.

Other graffiti-abatement programs, specifically the Fort Worth Police Department’s and FWISD’s “We Are Legal” program (WAL), have been equally

successful. Fort Worth, according to the school district, has seen a 33 percent decline in graffiti, particularly in the neighborhoods where most WAL participants reside. Recent WAL projects include murals at Stitches Community Outreach, The Rock-hound Club (a geologist nonprofit and educational club), and the Rose Marine Theater’s courtyard.

The next FWPA project is already underway. With approval from the Fort Worth Art Commission, the city-appointed panel that guides FWPA, Michael William Kirby, an Austinite who specializes in trompe l’oeil (“fool the eye”), has been selected to lead a team of teens. Their “canvas” will be a massive exterior wall on the Southwest Community Center, near Southwest High School. The visual theme is based on the Safe City Commission’s current anti-bullying campaign. Work is slated to begin before school resumes in the fall. “I know they’re going to want to make a positive image, a message that bullying is not something people should be engaged in,” Peters said.

Peters hopes that similar programs and projects drive home the message that creativity is not a crime but graffiti most certainly is. “The idea of mentoring young people in art, to guide them in expressing themselves through mark making, and putting them with a professional artist in order to beautify the city and uplift people … I think we’re going a step further than just saying, ‘Hey, don’t do that.’ ”

”Untitled” by Anthony Dominguez.

“Rebirth of Aspiration” by Manuel Pulido.

Murals installed at the Northside Community Center.

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 7

8 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

July 28 – 31, October 7 Original Musical “Choices” Kids Who CareScott Theater In true Kids Who Care style, Choices reminds us that we are in charge of creating the world we want to live in. For information: www.kidswhocare.org

Thru July 29Looking for the Lone Star: Early Texas Art from Private Fort Worth CollectionsMany of Fort Worth's most exciting art collections are housed in private homes. This exhibit will showcase 45 examples of early Texas art, generally before 1970. Selections from each collection are made by that collection's owner, assuring a highly varied exhibit where personal taste and individual aesthetic enjoy free reign.

Thru July 29FWADA Selections 2011The exhibition will feature select works by artists from the following FWADA member galleries:Artspace 111; Atrium Gallery, University of North Texas Health Science Center; Galerie Kornye West; Lakeview Gallery, Tarrant County College Northwest Campus; Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery & Studio; the Upstairs Gallery; and William Campbell Contemporary Art.

August 1 – 5ARTSweek Fort Worth ISD, Arts Council of FW & TCTeachers of all disciplines K-12 are invited to register for one or all of the imaginative sessions scheduled this week. For details, contact [email protected] or 817-814-2621. Free.

August 6Night Out with Second NatureInspiring Temple of PraiseScott Theater, 5pm & 8pmIn an era of computer-generated music and studio-manipulated vocals, comes a band that is sure to release a fresh new sound. Second Nature puts an emphasis on originality, excellence, and precision. For information, www.mysecondnature.net or 817-683-1497.

August 7I Didn’t Ask to Be Here! Headline Mentors & Performing Arts Scott Theater, 5pmIf you missed the February show, Aunt Marsha, Big Mama, Rev. Bootsy & Precious, don't miss this alluring stage play – featuring Gangsta, Strawberry & Ace as they battle it out. NOTE: This show is rated "M" for mature audience due to Material content. For information: www.headlinementors.org.

Thru August 27 What happened was...Focus Gallery OneThe urban culture surrounding Hip-Hop music inspires Andrew Stalder, as evidenced by the graffiti-like marks and materials he uses. As graffiti is emblematic of the past presence of the tagger, so Stalder's work is about the trace of his existence, a remainder and reminder that lives on in the world.

Thru August 27That Dog Don't HuntFocus Gallery Two Timothy Harding is interested in artworks that to properly function require a viewer's presence and political ideology. Each viewer, with their own socio-political baggage, creates their own meaning and experience of the work which addresses ideas such as being an American, being a member of a social network and listening to heavy-metal music.

August 5 – 30City Bones: Photoimpressionism Alex Braverman was born in Lithuania and has lived in Israel, South Africa and the USA. He specializes in dance photography and dramatic cityscapes. Alex’s photo of the dramatic New York cityscape that surround him, “Atlas”, won the Grand Prize in the International Annual Contest by Popular Photography Magazine (January 2009).

August 5 – 30TAC Membership Juried ExhibitSelected works from the Texas Artists Coalition membership, juried by Holly Johnson of the Holly Johnson Gallery in Dallas. The TAC is a membership program designed to offer benefits for artists in the North Texas community, whether they are emerging or established, amateur or professional.

August 5 – 30Drawings and Monoprints Greg Ploetz

August 17 – September 4Motherhood – the Musical! G4 ProductionsScott TheaterThis hysterical and poignant four-woman musical is a ‘must see’ for anyone who is, has or knows a mom. It will remind you that it’s not just about motherhood…it’s about you.For information: www.motherhoodthemusical.com

August 19 – September 4Anything Goes Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Sanders TheaterThe S.S. American sailing from New York to England carries an unusual group of passengers: a gangster, a debutante, a club owner, a New York businessman and his stowaway assistant. Filled with love triangles, tap dancing, and Cole Porter’s classic hits. For information: www.stolenshakespeareguild.org

September 10 FWADA Fall Gallery Night In the Galleries This festive night highlights work by all artists currently exhibiting. Tour the galleries and mingle with fellow art lovers. Free.

Thru September 29DreamscapesTAC Featured Artist Ellie Ivanova takes exception to the concept of photography as a truthful representation of reality. She sees her photography as the material expression of the ways in which we unwittingly shape the memories of the past, and how our past informs our desires for the future.

20See & Do There’s always a variety of things

to see and do at the Community Arts Center. Stop by – you’ll be glad you did!

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 9

September 10 – October 22Demeter's Faithful Iason Focus Gallery One Jim Burton employs images, family history, and interpersonal dialog from his years growing up in the deep rural South. When viewing the work, a sort of personal mythology emerges along with greater narratives of the sentimental versus the sharply witty, the worldly contrasted with the naive, and the quiet battles between cultural tastes and sensibilities.

September 10 – October 22 Reflecting the Ride Focus Gallery TwoThe images in this collection of paintings by Rick Mullings are inspired by memories from motorcycle rides taken through the heart of the American West, reflecting the innocence and raw beauty of these landscapes as found by earlier travelers in the 18th and 19th centuries.

September 10 – 29Preservation is the Art of the CityHistoric Fort WorthThis annual exhibit and sale promotes and supports local studio artists and historic preservation in Fort Worth. The 50+ participating, juried artists work in a broad range of media, styles and subject matters, balanced between established and young, emerging artists.

September 10 – 29 Canvas by Canvas Exhibit ReunionF. David Gibson and Greg RiveraRhythm & Blues: The Music of the Loom The Fort Worth Weaver’s Guild

September 10 – 29 A Raven and Its Treasures Metaphorical sculptures by ceramic artist Stormie Parker explore the inner most desires of us all. These terra cotta clay sculptures depict ravens with intricately carved nests full of treasures, symbolizing the heart’s desire.

September 15- October 2 Vigil by Morris Panych Amphibian Stage Productions, Sanders TheaterRegional Premier! In this deliciously dark comedy, a self-involved bachelor arrives to care for the dying aunt he hasn’t seen since childhood, only to find that she’s “not quite dead yet.” As her health improves their relationship evolves in unexpected ways.For information: 817-923-3012 or [email protected]

September 17 Cole Porter and FriendsTexas Millionaires Choir, Scott Theater For information: 817-642-9472 or www.texasmillionaires.com

September 24Day in the District Scott Theater, Sanders Theater, GalleriesEight cultural destinations, free admission, and dozens of local cultural groups presenting free performances in and around each destination. Come enjoy the diverse cultural experiences that Fort Worth has to offer. For information: www.fwdayinthedistrict.org. 10am-5pm.

October 7 – 29Kenji Nishikawa and His Special ExhibitorsKenji Nishikawa is fascinated the interplay of light and shadow and the ordinary activities of people around the world and that is what he paints: everyday subjects, light, shadow and people. Also on display will be work by watercolorists Colleen Erickson, Gail Delger, David Maxwell and Judi Betts.

October 7 – 29Bound to BreakthroughAnne Ashton and friendsThe DesertersMark Renner

October 14 – 23 Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Sanders TheaterSisters Elinor and Marianne are captivated by two very different men. When complications arise, the sisters are forced to rely upon themselves and one another to weather their heartache and learn that when sense and sensibility meet, love can’t be far behind. For information: www.stolenshakespeareguild.org

October 15 “Vida” Fall Recital Sol de Fort Worth Ballet Folklorico Scott Theater, 6 pmFor information: www.solfw.com

October 29 Murder, Mayhem and All That JazzArts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County In the galleries of the Arts Center. For Information: 817-298-3037

For event booking information:817-298-3026 or [email protected]

For gallery information: 817-298-3021 or [email protected]

Art & Events Worth Going to See

In the heart of the Cultural District1300 Gendy St. 76107 • www.fwcac.com • www.worthgoing.com

11

10 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

3330 Camp Bowie Blvd.Located in the Cultural District

817.332.3437 www.dowart.com

Dow ArtGalleriesFort Worth’s Oldest Art Gallery Since 1935

Celebrating 76 YearsAs a 4th generation family business,

we’re passionate about art.We sell various styles of art and we’re certain that

you’ll find something you like in our gallery.Please stop by and view our collection. We are

conveniently located in the Cultural District directly across Camp Bowie from the Kimbell.

Professional Restoration

k

k

BEFORE

AFTER

ServingFort Worthsince 1919

817-332-2265 or 817-738-92871220 Pennsylvania Ave, FW | 6200 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW | www.gordonboswell.com

Voted Best Florist in Tarrant County

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 11

FREE Admission.

John Singer Sargent (1856–1925), The Hon. Clare Stuart Wortley (detail), 1923, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Bass in honor of Rick Stewart and Bob Workman

THE ALLURE OF PAPERWatercolors and Drawings from the CollectionSpecial exhibition open from July 9–October 9, 2011

Summer 2011ARTicles7.75 x 4.75in

1600 Gendy St. . Fort Worth, TX 76107 . 817.255.9300

WORLD PREMIERE EXHIBITION

THROUGH SEPT. 5, 2011

Prepare to take off in Ascent... When Dreams Defy Gravity, a special interactive exhibition on display this summer at the Museum of Science and History. Test your aeronautic skills, discover the evolution of aircraft design and manufacturing, and imaginethe possibilities for what comes next!

fortworthmuseum.org

Don’t miss

in the Omni Theater

12 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

In School: Arts Lectures for Future Physicians by Meg Fullwood

Students at the Fort Worth Independent School District’s new Texas Academy of Biomedical Sci-ence (TABS) will learn about medicine through the arts when classes convene in the fall. That’s part of the strategy behind the Academy’s action-oriented curriculum. “We want students to see the human body in use, and to get a better mental picture of the human form in movement, rather than as a static object,” says TABS Principal Troy Langston. He’s working with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County to develop a guest lecture series featuring performing artists.

Created in partnership with the University of North Texas, UNT Health Science Center and Fort Worth ISD, TABS helps students develop the skills needed for careers in healthcare. Students with a propensity for math and science, who have completed Algebra I, and are interested in the biomedical professions are encouraged to apply. Students will attend a summer program at the UNT Health Science Center upon acceptance to the program.

The arts lecture series includes presentations by and Q&A with area musicians, singers and danc-ers. The program is designed to help students

learn about the physical and mental demands of the performing arts. Students will learn to apply scientific inquiry and consider real-world treatment options based on their classroom studies. “Part of our vision for TABS is to help students think beyond the classroom,” says Langston.

Performing artists are prone to repetitive motion injuries, pulled ligaments, strained tendons and vocal chords. As such, they must prepare physi-cally and mentally for the demands of a perfor-mance. Christopher McGuire is an accomplished classical guitarist and Artistic Director of the Fort Worth Classical Guitar Society. His routine prior to concert readies body, mind and spirit. “I’ve learned a great deal from the science of kinesiol-ogy and how the nervous system works,” says McGuire. “When preparing for a performance, I usually warm up with easy pieces to remind me of the beauty of the music and also spend time meditating.”

For the dancers with Contemporary Dallas/Fort Worth, the demands of the choreography dictate preparation. In addition to the physical warm up, they also must consider what and when they eat and drink. “Some dances might make you sweat

to death, so you’ve got to be sure to have had plenty of water well ahead of time so that you don’t get dehydrated,” says Kerry Kreiman, Execu-tive and Artistic Director of Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth. “In relation to outdoor performances in the heat, you have to think about increasing your water intake several days in advance.”

One hundred ninth grade students have been ac-cepted to the TABS program to date. An additional 100 students will be added each following year. “We are extremely excited about this new and innovative approach to educating students and hope to expand the program to include many segments of our community,” says Langston. TABS is applying for Early College High School designa-tion, and if granted by the state, will be able to offer students up to 60 college credit hours prior to high school graduation.

For additional information about the TABS program and details on how to apply, please visit www.fortworthisd.org/choice/Pages/middle_school.aspx. Artists interested in making presenta-tions can contact the Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County at [email protected].

Ballet Frontier of Texas Artistic Director Chung-Lin Tseng with Dancer Tessa Moore; Photo by Ed Gentry.

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 13

We’ve been nurturing artists in Fort Worth

for 100 years.ONE HUNDRED

YEARS AGO, Texas Christian University put down roots on a patch of prairie near downtown Fort Worth, for a fresh beginning after its Waco campus burned to the ground.

That very year, TCU set about creating a learning environment firmly committed to the fine arts.

Today TCU continues to provide world-class training for aspiring musicians, actors, dancers and visual artists, with the vibrant cultural scene of Fort Worth as our beautiful home.

Here’s to the next century. Visit the TCU College of Fine Arts website at www.cfac.tcu.edu.

CENTURY OF PARTNERSHIP — CELEBRATING TCU IN FORT WORTHP H O T O F R O M T H E 1 9 1 0-1 1 H O R N E D F R O G Y E A R B O O K

www.rosemarinetheater.com

A View From the Bridge by Arthur Miller

This fast-paced production of Arthur Miller’s award winning drama of a man Eddie obsessed with his 17-year-old niece. When she falls in love with a newly arrived immigrant, Eddie’s jealousy erupts into a rage that consumes him, his family, and his world exploring the trials of immigration and how a family becomes tangled in a web of misplaced honor and possessive desire. English Event.

Ron MueckUntitled (Seated Woman), 1999 Silicone, acrylic, polyurethane foam, and fabric 25 1/4 x 17 x 16 1/2 inches Museum purchaseAcquired in 2000

3200 Darnell StreetFort Worth, Texas 76107817.738.9215

OUR GREATEST HITS!

MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH

14 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

Thru 7/30 Glossary: Mixed media artwork by Dallas artist Chris Bergquist FulmerFort Worth Community Arts CenterUsing squares, which sometimes form rectangles, the artist works with the design concept of active and passive space. In the active space, he constructs and attaches images, collaged papers, original photographs, alphabetic letters, numbers, and objects. The letters and numbers are based on research into the Proto-Sinaic letters and their meanings. Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-5:00 | Free.

Thru 7/31 897 SquareGallery 76102, 1401 Jones St.Guest Juror Charles Wylie, the Dallas Museum of Art’s Lupe Murchison Curator of Contemporary Art, selected 25 Tarrant County-affiliated artists to participate, including: Marianna Alfaro, Jesse Barnett, Angel Cabrales, C.J. Davis, Caleb Dulock, Joshua Elliott, Bryan Florentin, Jessica Fuentes, Jeffrey Gibbons, Corey Gossett, Jennifer Guest, Matthew Heller, Amy Herzel, Hannah Hudson, Leslie Lanzotti, Paul Leicht, Michael Mazurek, Mary Morgan, Chuck Pratt, Jo Rutledge, Helen Schenck, Amy Schultz, Alan Siggers, Catherine Snow, and Eric Villarreal.Tue-Sat 12:00-5:00 | Free.

Thru 7/31 Poetry and Prints: Haiku and YouArlington Museum of Art, 201 W. Main St., ArlingtonThis exhibition, celebrating the 60 years of exchange between the sister-cities of Arlington and Bad Konigshofen, Bavaria, Germany, is a collection of haiku poems and relief prints resulting from a creative writing and image making workshop by students from grades 7 to 12. Wed-Fri 1:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 | Free.

Thru 7/31 The Mystery and Marvel of Miniature BooksFort Worth Central Library, 500 West Third St.In the Central Library’s display case, enjoy UNT professor Edward Hoyenski’s collection of rare and miniature books, ranging from the 20th century to hundreds of years old. Mon, Wed and Fri-Sat 10:00-6:00, Tue and Thu 12:00-8:00, Sun 1:00-5:00 | Free.

8/5, 9/10, 10/7 Receptions for the ArtistsFort Worth Community Arts CenterReceptions for art exhibits opening at the FWCAC.Fri 6:00 | Free.

8/5 - 8/30 City Bones: PhotoimpressionismFort Worth Community Arts CenterAlex Braverman is a fine art photographer born in Lithuania but who has lived extensively in Israel, South Africa and the USA. He specializes in dance photography and dramatic cityscapes. His photo “Atlas” won the Grand Prize in the International Annual Contest by Popular Photography Magazine, published in the January 2009 issue. Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00, Sat 10:00-5:00 | Free.

8/7 Drawing from the CollectionModern Art Museum of Fort Worth Become acquainted with the Modern’s collection while developing drawing skills by looking and learning with local artists as they lead informal, basic drawing classes in the galleries. Open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils or purchase materials from The Modern Shop. Tue-Sun 10:00-5:00, Fri 10:00-8:00 | $4-10

8/12, 9/9, 10/14 Open Studio NightSiNaCa Studios School of Glass, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave.Studio artists associated with SiNaCa Studios will demonstrate various forms of creating glass art throughout the evening including Glass Blowing, Kiln Formed Glass and Flame Working. A piece of glass art will be raffled each night.Fri 6:00-9:00 | Free.

8/14, 9/11 Gallery TalksModern Art Museum of Fort Worth This summer, explore the fundamentals of the Modern’s permanent collection through gallery talks led by scholars in art and art history. 8/14: Dr. Cathy Caesar, art historian and assistant professor of art, University of Dallas. 9/11: Dr. Michael Corris, artist and chair of the Division of Art, Meadows School of the Arts, SMU.Tue-Sun 10:00-5:00, Fri 10:00-8:00 | $4-10

Thru 8/21 Selections from the Permanent CollectionModern Art Museum of Fort Worth Focusing on its world-class collection, Selections from the Permanent Collection includes approximately 130 works, covers both floors of the Museum, and features a number of works by Texas artists, including Ed Blackburn, Dennis Blagg, Julie Bozzi, Scott Gentling, Melissa Miller, Robert Rauschenberg, Rosson Crow, Erick Swenson, Nic Nicosia, Joseph Havel, as well as works from the Fort Worth Circle. Tue-Sun 10:00-5:00, Fri 10:00-8:00 |$4-10

Thru 8/21 Picasso and Braque: The Cubist Experiment, 1910-1912Kimbell Art MuseumAn intimately scaled exhibition featuring 15 paintings and 20 works on paper, all conceived and executed by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso during one of the most fecund and intensely experimental exchanges in the entire history of Western art.Tue-Thu 10:00-5:00, Fri 12:00-8:00, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00

9/9 - 9/11 Art in the Garden Fort Worth Botanic GardenOver 30 different artists displaying oils, watercolors, sculpture, photography and jewelry. | Fri-Sun 8:00 | Free.

9/10 FWADA Fall Gallery Night Fort Worth Community Arts CenterPresented in conjunction with the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association, this festive night highlights work by all artists currently exhibiting at the CAC and at galleries throughout the area. | Sat 6:00-9:00 | Free.

9/24 Day in the DistrictA collaboration of the museums in the Cultural District Multiple locationsThe sixth annual celebration of the rich and diverse cultural offerings in Fort Worth, with entertaining and interactive performances scheduled throughout the Cultural District and free admission to the musuems. Walk from venue to venue and enjoy this beautiful part of our city.Sat 10:00-5:00 | Free.

Thru 10/9 The Allure of Paper: Drawings and Watercolors from the CollectionAmon Carter Museum of American ArtOrganized in celebration of the Amon Carter’s 50th Anniversary, this special exhibit showcases more than 100 drawings and watercolors from the museum’s holdings, dating from the early 19th century to the late 20th century and chronicling the sweeping changes that occurred in American art over the course of nearly 200 years. Tue-Wed 10:00-5:00, Thu 10:00-8:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 | Free.

10/16 - 1/8 Caravaggio and His Circle in RomeKimbell Art MuseumThis ambitious exhibition explores the profound impact of the work of Caravaggio on a wide range of international painters who resided in Rome during his lifetime or immediately after. Tue-Thu 10:00-5:00, Fri 12:00-8:00, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00

Thru 12/31 Will Barnet: Relationships, Intimate and Abstract, 1935-1965Amon Carter Museum of American ArtMarking the 100th birthday of pioneering printmaker, painter and educator Will Barnet. The artist’s stylistic evolution was marked by his search for the symbolic potential of forms. Tue-Wed 10:00-5:00, Thu 10:00-8:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 12:00-5:00 | Free.

7/24 Paris, The Luminous Years: Towards the Making of the ModernKimbell Art MuseumEarly 20th-century Paris shone like a beacon, attracting scores of artists, writers, and musical composers eager to secure their places in Modernism’s developing history. This film evokes the generation’s colorful personalities and the thriving popular culture that inspired Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and the Cubist revolution. | Sun 2:00 | Free.

Look for this symbol to find events offering discounts to Arts Council ARTScard holders. To receive your ARTScard, visit www.artfortworth.org/donate.html today!

July-October 2011

On worthgoing.com, you can search for events by category, including: theatre, dance, music, museums, film, festivals, free and family friendly. Also, read reviews, watch videos and share favorites by email. Worthgoing.com – your ticket to Greater Fort Worth Arts & Entertaiment!

Find details for these and other local events by visiting www.worthgoing.com. (NOTE: Prices listed include any applicable, online service charges.)

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 15

7/15 - 7/17 Dance on Camera: Let’s Dance Film SeriesContemporary Dance/Fort Worth and Modern Art Museum of Fort WorthModern Art Museum of Fort Worth An official touring partner of the Dance Film Association, showing five select films from the 2011 Dance on Camera Festival at Lincoln Center. Descriptions follow. | $6-8.50

7/15 6:00, 7/16 12:00 NY Export: Opus JazzShot on location in New York City and starring an ensemble cast of New York City Ballet dancers, NY Export: Opus Jazz takes Jerome Robbins’ 1958 “ballet in sneakers” and reimagines it for a new generation in this scripted adaptation.

7/15 8:00 Never Stand StillA stirring new documentary filmed on location at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The film immerses audiences in the world of dance through the stories, performances, and personalities of the world’s most exciting dance artists.

7/16 5:00 Shall We DanceA successful but unhappy Japanese accountant finds the missing passion in his life when he begins to secretly take ballroom dance lessons. “One of the more completely entertaining movies I’ve seen in a while.” Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times.

7/17 2:00 A Good ManA Good Man explores one of this century’s most complicated, yet emotional and dramatic, modern dance choreographers, Bill T. Jones, and his diverse Company’s efforts to come to terms with today’s most searing questions and contradictions about race and the legacy of the Civil War.

7/17 4:00 Every Little StepFollow the plight of real-life dancers as they struggle through auditions for the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line and discover the history of the show and the creative minds behind the original and current incarnations.

7/22 - 7/24 L’Amour FouMagnolia at the ModernModern Art Museum of Fort Worth This stylish documentary follows Yves Saint Laurent through his career, starting as an assistant to Christian Dior and develops into a life full of fame, celebration, and meeting the most well-known people in the world, but also of despair and depression. $6.50-8.50

7/29-7/31 The RobberMagnolia at the ModernModern Art Museum of Fort Worth The true story of Johann Rettenberger, a marathon athlete who turned to robbing banks as a hobby. | $6.50-8.50

8/5-8/7 Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest Magnolia at the ModernModern Art Museum of Fort Worth Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as A Tribe Called Quest have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. | $6.50-8.50

8/11 EchotoneLone Star Film SocietyModern Art Museum of Fort Worth This lyrical documentary provides a telescopic view into the lives of Austin’s vibrant young musicians as they grapple with questions of artistic integrity, commercialism, experimentation, and the future of their beloved city. | Thu 7:00 | $6-8

9/8 The Happy PoetLone Star Film SocietyModern Art Museum of Fort Worth Bill, an out-of-work poet, puts his heart, soul, and last few dollars into starting an all-organic mostly-vegetarian food stand, but complications with the business jeopardize his dreams for a hot dog-free future. | Thu 7:00 | $6-8

Thru 7/24 8th Modern Dance Festival at the ModernContemporary Dance/Fort WorthModern Art Museum of Fort WorthThe Festival kicks off with the CD/FW Dance Exchange: A Choreographers Showcase in the Grand Lobby. Additional events include lectures, site-specific performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City (Dance Films Association). | Free.

7/15 - 7/17 New Mexico Aerial Dance Company Project IN MotionContemporary Dance/Fort WorthModern Art Museum of Fort WorthThe Palace at Night will be performed on the lawn near the reflecting pond. Inspired by the life and writings of Alberto Giacometti, it is a vignette of five aerial and terrestrial pieces choreographed by Hilary McDaniel-Douglas and dancers using an elaborate sculptural apparatus. Dancers climb, twist in bungees and hammocks and relate the secret activities transpiring in this minimalist castle’s various rooms. A bird-like creature glides skyward, beyond the grasp of her love, a man in a cage swings on bungees below. In other rooms a mother dances alone attached to the palace itself and high above an aerialist transforms from a pod to a man. Fri 7:30, Sat-Sun 1:00 | Free.

7/16 Modern 101 and Flight 2011Contemporary Dance/Fort WorthModern Art Museum of Fort WorthMembers of the CD/FW company provide an introduction to the basic philosophies and styles of modern dance. Guest Hilary McDaniel-Douglas, artistic director of New Mexico’s Project IN Motion aerial dance company, will also give a brief overview of the history of aerial dance and speak about her work integrating aerial dance with modern contemporary dance. Sat 2:00 | Free.

7/23 - 7/24 The Butterfly Effect and Other Beautiful CatastrophesContemporary Dance/Fort WorthModern Art Museum of Fort WorthBack by popular demand, this “LIVE” music and dance event is a collaboration between Austin composer William H. Meadows and choreographer Kerry Kreiman and members of the CD/FW company. This collaborative work uses interactive technology to transform dancers’ movements and gestures into sound using Nintendo Wiimotes. A Wacom graphics tablet is also used to control and alter pre-recorded text passages in real time. Utilizing ideas from chaos and catastrophe theory as part of a dance structure, each performance is a unique event. Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:00 | Free.

8/27, 9/24, 10/22 Tango On The AvenueArts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Ave. This evening of Argentine Tango includes a free introductory lesson followed by open dancing from 9:00 til midnight. Sat 8:15 | $15-25

OngoingFriday Night BreakawayFort Worth Swing Dance SyndicateFirst Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church1959 Sandy Ln.Lessons start at 8:00pm, Open Dancing follows from 9:00pm-Midnight. These Breakaway Dances recur on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. | $4-6

Thru 7/24 NovemberStage West, 821 W.Vickery A frazzled (and hilariously profane) President is way down in the polls as election day approaches. An outrageous comedy which is also a brilliant comment on the current political climate in America. | Thu 7:30, Fri-Sat 8:00, Sun 3:00 | $20-30

Thru 7/24 WittenbergAmphibian Stage ProductionsFort Worth Community Arts Center This battle of wits features university colleagues Dr. Faustus (a man of appetites), Martin Luther (a man of faith), and their student Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark (a youth struggling with his beliefs and his tennis game). Thu-Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 | $15-25

7/22 - 8/21 Once On This IslandJubilee Theatre506 Main St. This jubilant retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid explores the courage of love against all odds. On a mythical Caribbean island, Ti Moune, a poor peasant girl, falls in love with Daniel, an upper class boy from the other side of the island - an enchanting musical fable of star-crossed love.

7/26 - 7/31 9 to 5: The MusicalPerforming Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance HallThe hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This musical comedy is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song, along with her new Tony and Grammy-nominated score. Tue-Thu 7:30; Fri 8:00; Sat 2:00, 8:00; Sun 2:00, 7:00$33-78

7/28 - 7/31Choices: An Original MusicalKids Who Care, Fort Worth Community Arts Center Choices questions the response to life’s collisions and examines the consequences of the decisions made. From a mundane dinner selection, to the words used to express oneself, choices define a being. In true Kids Who Care style, CHOICES is a reminder that choosing is in charge of creating this world. | Thu-Sat 7:30; Sat, Sun 2:00 | $15-18

7/28 - 8/27 Becky’s New CarCircle Theatre, 230 W.Fourth St. Texas playwright Steven Dietz introduces us to Becky Foster, a normal kind of gal who is married, middle-aged and a mom. She isn’t exactly unhappy, but from her desk at a car dealership, she can’t help wanting to know what else is out there. Thu 7:30; Fri 8:00; Sat 3:00, 8:00 | $20-30

7/29 - 7/31 The Secret GardenCasa Manana, 3101 W.Lancaster Ave. An orphaned girl sent to live on her uncle’s estate discovers a locked garden, and her persistence to find its key uncovers a startling secret. The enchanting children’s classic, adapted by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marsha Norman, comes to life in this Tony Award-winning musical celebration of love and family. | Fri 7:30; 2:00, 7:30; Sun 2:00 | $25

16 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

8/5 - 8/21 GodpsellOnstage in BedfordTrinity Arts Theatre on the Bedford Boys Ranch2819 Forest Ridge Dr., BedfordThis musical linking Biblical parables with popular songs premiered in 1971 and has enjoyed sustained popularity ever since. | Fri-Sat 8:00, Sun 3:00

8/5 - 8/21 The Miss Firecracker ContestTheatre Arlington, 316 W.Main St., ArlingtonCarnelle Scott believes winning the Miss Firecracker Contest in her small Mississippi town will restore her soiled reputation until her sister, the former Miss Firecracker, unexpectedly arrives. Surrounded by her dysfunctional family and friends, she learns the value of loving oneself in the midst of disappointments and missed goals. Thu 7:30, Fri-Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 | $10

8/5 - 9/10Smoke on the MountainPlaza Theatre Company, 111 S. Main St., CleburneGo back to the beginning in Plaza’s most popular show ever produced as the Sanders Family Singers make their first visit to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Thu-Sat 7:30, Sat 3:00 | $12-15

8/12 - 8/21 Rabbit HoleRunway Theatre, 215 N. Dooley St., GrapevineDeeply humane, occasionally funny and always heart-rending, Pulitzer Prize-winner The Rabbit Hole explores the ways we deal with grief, both individually and as families. Fri-Sat 8:00, Sun 3:00

8/13 - 8/21 HairsprayCasa Manana, 3101 W.Lancaster Ave. Based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, with a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Sat 2:00, 8:00; Sun 2:00, 7:00; Tue-Thu 7:30; Fri 8:00$47.25-73.50

8/19 - 9/4 Anything GoesStolen Shakespeare GuildFort Worth Community Arts Center The S.S. American is sailing from New York to England with an unusual group of passengers. Filled with love triangles, tap dancing, and Cole Porter’s classic hits including Anything Goes, I Get A Kick Out Of You, and All Through The Night. Fri 8:00; Sat 2:00, 8:00; Sun 2:00 | $10-17

8/25 - 9/25 Jeeves in the MorningStage West821 W.Vickery Clandestine business deals, romantic high drama, burning cabins, and a precocious Boy Scout - these are the ingredients in another inspired and silly stew featuring the insouciant Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves. Thu 7:30; Fri-Sat 8:00; Sun 3:00 | $20-30

8/26 - 9/11 A View From the BridgeArtes de la RosaRose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. This fast-paced production of Arthur Miller’s award-winning drama soars on the strength of the story of Eddie, a Brooklyn longshoreman, obsessed with his niece. When Catherine falls in love with a newly arrived immigrant, Eddie’s jealous rage consumes him, his family, and his world.

9/9 - 10/1 Over The River and Through The WoodsArtisan Center Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Rd., HurstCan grandson Nick make a career decision without being advised, wed, and fed to death by his two loving sets of grandparents? Find out what happens where food, fidelity and family reign supreme in this endearing comedy. Mon-Sat 7:30; Sat 3:00, 7:30 | $7-16

9/15 - 10/2 VigilAmphibian Stage ProductionsFort Worth Community Arts Center In this deliciously dark comedy a self-involved bachelor arrives to care for the dying aunt he hasn’t seen since childhood. As her health improves against all odds, and against his hopes, their relationship evolves in unexpected ways. Thu-Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 | $15-25

9/16 - 10/2 Sabrina FairGreater Cleburne Carnegie PlayersCleburne Conference Center1501 W.Henderson St., CleburneThis charming romance by Samuel Taylor tells the story of a chauffeur’s daughter who is courted by the two wealthy brothers. | Fri-Sat 7:30, Sun 2:30 | To Be Announced

9/22 - 10/22 The FantasticksCircle Theatre, 230 W. Fourth St. This musical gem is a captivating and simple romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, a wall - and the power and pain of young love. The dashing narrator, El Gallo, creates a “fantastic” world of moonlight and magic, and then pain and disillusionment, until the boy and girl find their way back to one another. | Thu 7:30; Fri 8:00; Sat 3:00, 8:00 | $10-35

9/24 - 10/2 To Kill A MockingbirdCasa Manana, 3101 W.Lancaster Ave. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee. Mockingbird follows the journey of Jem and Scout Finch, whose father, Atticus, has been appointed to defend a black man unjustly accused. As the trial progresses, the children witness the moral and societal issues that plague their town. Presented in partnership with Dallas Theater Center.

9/29 - 10/9 Pageant PlayFlower Mound Performing Arts Theatre 830 Parker Square, Flower MoundWelcome to the hilarious, terrifying and surreal world of child beauty pageants. When a newcomer to the pageant circuit shows up and starts grabbing all the glory, Pinky Corningfield uses some unorthodox methods in order to ensure her darling, Chevrolet, is victorious.

9/30 - 10/16 The MousetrapOnstage in BedfordTrinity Arts Theatre on the Bedford Boys Ranch2819 Forest Ridge Drive, BedfordThe author comes forth with another hit about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. The suspects include the newly married couple who run the house, and the suspicions that are in their minds nearly wreck their perfect marriage. | Fri-Sat 8:00

10/14 - 10/23 Sense and SensibilityStolen Shakespeare GuildFort Worth Community Arts Center Two sisters find themselves captivated by two very different men. When complications arise, the sisters are forced to rely upon themselves and one another to weather their heartache and learn that when sense and sensibility meet, love can’t be far behind. | Fri 8:00; Sat 2:00, 8:00; Sun 2:00 | $10-17

7/15 Mimir Chamber Music FestivalTCU Walsh Center for the Performing Arts2800 S. University Dr.The premiere Festival in the South Central United States dedicated exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music. 7/15: works by Debussy, Prokofiev and Dvorak.Fri 7:30 | 15-25

7/21 Third Thursday Jazz: Duane Durrett QuartetFort Worth Library Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W. Third St.This stellar group will perform the music of John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, featuring Victor Cager on vocals and Mack Goldsbury on saxophone. | Thu 6:30 | Free.

7/22 Rhett Butler & Joel GuzmanPerforming Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance HallRhett Butler is a critically acclaimed guitarist with dazzling fretwork, and what Butler does on guitar, Joel Guzman does on accordion, brandishing a truly unique style of playing that incorporate elements of jazz, Tejano, country, rock and R&B. Fri 8:00 | $24

7/26 - 7/30 2011 Guitar Guild Music FestivalFort Worth Guitar GuildModern Art Museum of Fort Worth Enjoy virtuoso guitar performances at this annual event. Tue-Sat 8:00 | $4-10

8/5 - 8/6 1964... the TributePerforming Arts Fort Worth, Bass Performance HallHailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. 1964 recreates an early 1960’s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter. Featuring The Debbie Brooks Orchestra. | Fri-Sat 8:00 | $30.35-46.75

8/18 Third Thursday Jazz: Kristin Korb TrioFort Worth Library Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W. Third St.An acclaimed singer and bassist, this internationally known performer takes a fresh look at the great American songbook. Her swinging performances feature innovative arrangements of standards that are sure to please the jazz palette. Thu 6:30 | Free.

8/26 - 8/28 Great Performances Festival: The Pride of AmericaFort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Performance HallFocusing on the works of George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, legendary American composers whose music entertained generations throughout the 20th century, this slice of Americana is a festival that is sure to unite the community through the power of music. | Fri 7:30 | $16-65

8/27 2011 Gala: Three Phantoms in ConcertCasa Manana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave.Enjoy an evening of elegance and hear the sounds of Broadway’s finest. The show features three actors who have all played legendary roles, singing classics from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon and many more.Sat 6:00 | $75

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 17

Fort Worth Art Dealers Association

Friday, July 8th through Saturday, July 30th

Selections 2011at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center

1300 Gendy St.Opening Reception: Friday, July 8, 6-9pm

PANEL DISCUSSIONPublic Selections: A Conversation About

Art in our Public SpacesTuesday, July 19, 7-8pm

Participating Galleries:Atrium Gallery, UNT Health Science Center

Lakeview Gallery, TCC Northwest CampusRebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery and Studio

FWADA Members:Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Arlington Museum of Art

Atrium Gallery, UNT Health Science Center

Lakeview Gallery, TCC Northwest CampusMcAnthony’s Multicultural Studio and GalleryNational Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery and StudioThe Gallery at UTA, University of Texas at Arlington

Experience Fort Worth’s Finest Art Galleries, Museums, Studios, Specialty Shops &

Restaurants 2-9pm**unless otherwise noted

Amon Carter Museum of American ArtArlington Museum of Art

Artes De La Rosa at the Rose Marine TheaterArtspace 111

Atrium Gallery, University of North Texas Health Science Center

The Fort Worth Community Arts Center

Lakeview Gallery, Tarrant County College Northwest CampusMcAnthony’s Multicultural Studio and GalleryNational Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery & StudioThe Art Galleries at TCU

The Gallery at UTA, University of Texas at ArlingtonThe Upstairs Gallery

William Campbell Contemporary Art

FORT WORTH ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

FWADA FALL GALLERY NIGHTSaturday, September 10th

18 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

9/13 Louis Lortie, PianoVan Cliburn Foundation, Bass Performance Hall Celebrated Canadian pianist, Louis Lortie has appeared with orchestras all over the world and been praised for the fresh perspective and individuality he brings to a wide range of works. | Tue 7:30 | $15-90

9/17 A Secret AffairFort Worth Opera, Omni Fort Worth HotelThe theme for this year’s black tie event is a James Bond-esque, spy and casino motif. Sandy Cook serves as Ball Chair. Sat 6:30 | $350

9/17 A Musical Journey through Baroque Europe – ItalyTexas Camerata, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth This occasion of a musical journey through Baroque Europe features music of Italy: sacred and secular vocal and instrumental chamber music, with Ryland Angel, countertenor performing Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater. | Sat 2:00 | $5-20

9/17 France in the 20th CenturyTimeless ConcertsArlington Museum of Art, 201 W. Main St., Arlington Professional musicians in a relaxed atmosphere with warmth and humor. The hour-long concerts are followed by a dessert, fruit and cheese buffet, and includes live background music- from the big band era to today’s musicals. Requests and dancing are welcome. | Sat 8:00 | $15-35

9/24 The Planets: An HD OdysseyFort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Performance HallThe North Texas premiere of this image-enhanced performance of Gustav Holst’s cosmic masterpiece! Projected in HD on a giant screen over the stage, the latest high-definition images from modern space exploration provide a stunning visual canvas as the orchestra, under the direction of associate conductor Andre Franco, plays Holst’s complete glorious score. Sat 8:00 | $24-80

10/7 - 10/9 Sunlight SymphonyFort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Performance HallMany a love affair with the music of Mahler has begun with his Fourth Symphony. Known as the “sunlight symphony,” this work depicts a child’s view of heaven. Fri 7:30, Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 | $20-79

10/11 Yuja Wang, PianoVan Cliburn Foundation, Bass Performance Hall 23-year-old prodigy, Yuja Wang has astounded audiences and critics worldwide with her imaginative and artistic interpretations. The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “Wang doesn’t merely provide listeners with technically dazzling and heart-stoppingly beautiful accounts of keyboard repertoire, she seems to be redefining what is possible with the instrument.” Tue 7:30 | $15-90

10/14 - 10/16 Hollywood ClassicsFort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Performance HallCelebrating the best in movie music, from The Godfather, Lawrence of Arabia and Schindler’s List to favorite Beethoven and Tchaikovsky excerpts heard in 2011 Academy Award winners The King’s Speech and Black Swan. It’s the classical music you never knew you knew! Fri-Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 | $20-79

7/15 Artful Reading: An Object of Beauty, by Steve MartinKimbell Art MuseumDescribed as a primer on the business of fine-art collecting and a close study of the personalities that make it run, this caustic tale of a charismatic and fiercely determined young art dealer parallels the New York art market’s turbulent fortunes of recent decades. | Fri 5:30 | $16-20

7/23 “That Woman in a Blue Dress”: Titian’s “La Bella”Kimbell Art MuseumNancy E. Edwards, curator of European art head of academic services, will speak. | Sat 2:00 | Free.

8/25 Light Coming on the Plains: Reconsidering Georgia O’KeeffeAmon Carter Museum of American ArtDon’t miss the opportunity to explore Georgia O’Keeffe’s series of three watercolors that she created while teaching art at West Texas State Normal College in Canyon. This series, on display in the exhibition The Allure of Paper: Watercolors and Drawings from the Collection, is on view for the first time in years. Thu 6:00 | Free.

9/14 Environmental Art and Ecological Citizenship with Dr. Jason SimusBotanical Research Institute of Texas1700 University Dr.On this occasion, explore how art and environment meet. Wed 4:30 | Free.

7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12Wonderful Wednesday: Cy TwomblyModern Art Museum of Fort Worth A program for families with young children, led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. The tour and project focus on a few works in the Modern’s collection. 7/13: Cy Twombly, 8/10: Anselm Kiefer, 9/14: Nancy Graves; 10/12: Sam Francis.Wed 4:00-4:45 | $4-10

7/20 Eggstatic About Art Amon Carter Museum of American ArtListen to the stories The Egg by M. P. Robertson, Scrambled Eggs Super! by Dr. Seuss, and Skillet Bread, Sourdough, and Vinegar Pie by Loretta Frances Ichord while discovering artworks featuring eggs. Fun activities and refreshments follow the stories. | Wed 10:30 | Free.

8/7 Drawing from the Collection for ChildrenModern Art Museum of Fort Worth This exciting gallery program for children between the ages of five and 12 is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the collection. Bring a sketchbook and pencils or purchase materials in The Modern Shop. Attendance is limited. Today’s instructing artist is Raychael Stine. | Sun 2:00-3:30 | $4-10

8/06, 9/03, 10/01 Star Party Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistoryYou’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. In front of the Museum on Gendy Street. Sat 6:00 | Free.

10/14 - 10/30 Oliver!Casa Manana, 3101 W.Lancaster Ave. The timeless tale of Oliver Twist comes to life on the colorful but perilous streets of London, as Oliver meets the Artful Dodger and Fagin’s gang of young pick-pockets, in the search for a family to call his own. This beloved Charles Dickens story features classic songs like “I’d Do Anything,” “Where is Love?” and “Consider Yourself.”Fri 7:00; Sat 1:00, 5:00; Sun 2:00 | $16-18

7/23 National Day of the American CowboyStockyards StationNamed the “best event of its kind” in the nation by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy, don’t miss out on a day dedicated to the cowboy and lots of fun! | Sat 10:00 | Free.

8/23 - 8/27 Cowtown ClassicNational Reining Horse AssociationWill Rogers Memorial CenterFounded in 1966, the NRHA is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting and encouraging the development and public interest in the sport of reining. Two slates of NRHA ancillary classes for “weekend warriors” include classes for youth, rookies, open riders and non pros.

9/2 - 9/11 Reichert CelebrationWill Rogers Memorial CenterDescribed as the nation’s No. 1 All Breed Horse Show and Futurity for its incredible payouts, innovative futurity programs and intense level of competition. Another Super Bowl of sorts for Where the West Begins!

7/30 Art SparkKimbell Art MuseumOut on a walk, listening to music, on the breakfast table, or whenever you least expect it! Discover where the world’s greatest artists find inspiration and ignite your own original art-making ideas. | Sat 1:00 | Free.

8/13 50 FestAmon Carter Museum of American ArtYou are invited to a fun-filled celebration in honor of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary. Outside on the plaza, guests will be treated to food, drinks and music. Come and see the remarkable collection of American art, while enjoying a fun summer’s evening on the museum’s front porch. With The Marshall Ford Swing Band and award-winning Del Castillo. Sat 5:30-9:00 | Free.

Thru 9/5 Summer Gunfight ShowsStockyards Station, 130 East Exchange AvenueSummer Gunfight Shows with The Legends of Texas. Daily. | Free.

10/15 - 10/16 Musicarte 2011Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of CommerceSundance SquareMusic, food, Latin American Art, fine ceramics, painting, photography, woodcarving, glassworks and jewelry. Plus Kid’s Zone, dance lessons, cultural demonstrations and heritage exhibits. A scholarship fundraiser.

Make Art Happen

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 19

EXCEPTIONAL WOMB SERVICE.EXCEPTIONALEXCEPTIONALWOMB SERVICE.WOMB SERVICE.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is the choice of

more mothers for so many reasons. To begin with, our postpartum

rooms deliver the ultimate in pampering. Then there are the things

that matter most should they be necessary, like a level III NICU. And

a Special Care Nursery for babies who need to stay longer. You’ll

always want to give your baby the best, so why not start with us?

We’ve been named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Fort Worth for

16 years in a row. Take a virtual tour of our rooms, sign up for our

Oh Baby! weekly pregnancy and parenting newsletter, or request a

healthy pregnancy kit at 1-877-THR-Well or TexasHealth.org/Moms.

Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital. © 2011

HMFW1115-WnsOB4.92x5.54.indd 1 3/9/11 4:37 PM

For further information or for an appointment to view please contact

Debbie Hunn at 817-944-9659 Karen Hunn at 817-229-0932

Home is Where the Art Is

LIVING.COM

williamstrew.com

20 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

Extracurricular: “Pictures” Learned Through LifeA little more than 60 years old, Harry Gross is a self-taught artist who makes what he calls quite simply “pictures”.

Best described as a folk artist; Harry paints pri-marily from memory and often combines images from the past with those of the present – because that’s the way he thinks of them. For instance, recognizable Fort Worth cityscapes sometimes depict new buildings right next to buildings that no longer stand – except in Harry’s memory.

Harry’s earliest paintings were of cars, yet he has never learned to drive. Harry’s pictures almost always include people and animals – and a cor-responding story that he enjoys sharing when he gets the chance. He chronicles his life through his painting, whether it be self-portraits of riding the bus to California to visit family, childhood days at the beach in Galveston, or places he has lived in Como and Polytechnic Heights.

Harry was born in Galveston, one of twelve children. With the help of his sister, he began drawing at the tender age of four and, almost

literally, hasn’t stopped since. The family moved to Fort Worth when he was ten. To help support them, eventually Harry dropped out of high school (but he continues to pursue obtaining a GED certificate). He studied various trades, but none seemed to click with Harry quite like drawing did.

Sometimes lacking the money to purchase proper paper and paints, Harry began painting on the back of scrap papers taken from the trash at the school where he worked after hours. He claimed discarded map pencils, markers and ink pens as valuable resources, using them to record his vivid memories.

Early paintings were often given as gifts to teach-ers and students who admired his work. Soon “discovered” by school staff, Harry had his first art show in 2004 at a local high school where several of his works were sold.

Unmarried, Harry lived with and cared for his mother until her death several years ago. She

was his greatest fan and always encouraged his art. The small kitchen table in their family home was reserved for Harry’s art – and only Harry’s art; mother and artist/son ate their meals together from folding, TV trays.

Even though pieces of his work now hang in the homes of several Fort Worth collectors, it is diffi-cult for Harry to think of himself as an artist since the talent comes to him instinctively. Quite simply, drawing is his calling and his passion, but the emotions that his “pictures” evoke in others make his work – unmistakably art.

Harry’s work is available for purchase by contact-ing Pat Cipolla, owner of Marty & Pat’s Frame Shop and Gallery. Pat generously supports Harry by representing the artist free of charge.

Artworks by Harry Gross

…drawing is his calling and his

passion, but the emotions that

[Harry Gross’] “pictures” evoke

in others make his work –

unmistakably art.

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 21

Discover endless family adventure destinations. Wherever you want to be, the Trinity Railway Express can get you there. Transport Yourself.>>> FREE MONTHLY PASS at TransportYourself.com | Promo Code FWW7 Fort Worth – Dallas Free Wi-Fi

Fwta1049_10x5.67_TRE_Adventure_FWW_July.indd 1 6/29/11 3:40 PM

ARTHOUSE at SO7condos & townhomes

CONDOMINIUMS - 1 & 2 Bedroom units available with multiple fl oorplans to choose from. Open-concept layout offers oversized closets, large bedrooms & baths, granite countertops, stainless appliances,

hardwood or stained concrete fl ooring. 2 bedroom units starting at $230,000.

GALLERY HOMES - a unique opportunity to own a townhome in West 7th corridor! These homes have two large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open concept living, kitchen & dining room downstairs

with private, outdoor courtyard and attached two car garage. Move-in Ready for only $325,000.

SALES OFFICE OPEN 1-5 PM TUES - SUN2608 MUSEUM WAY

JOSEPH BERKES - JENNY PRICE - MAGGIE MOORE - SPENCER PERRYWILLIAMS TREW REAL ESTATE

817-332-7772www.williamstrew.com | www.so7arthouse.com

TUCKED AWAY IN THE HEART OF SO7 IS THE FANTASTIC ARTHOUSE. URBAN LIVING AT ITS BEST, NEIGHBORING THE BEAUTIFUL TRINITY PARK. TRENDY. CONVENIENT. EXCITING. AFFORDABLE. DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THE HOTTEST REAL ESTATE IN TOWN!

22 A R T i c l e | S u m m e r 2 0 1 1

Adult Art: Class is Back in Session by Paul Recer

“Professionals in highly stressed jobs find it relax-ing to look for ways to be creative; we help them learn how,” said Keith Thomson, manager and artist in residence at the Firehouse Art Gallery. “Learning to produce works of art is almost a hypnotic type of thing.“

In fact, organizations throughout our city of “cowboys and culture” offer a wide variety of adult classes in the arts – from dance and painting to pottery making and glass blowing.

Directors of many organizations offering adult classes report they have been overwhelmed in recent years by the demands of business executives, healthcare professionals and others seeking a sort of refuge in art. The Firehouse Art Gallery, for instance, recently offered a discount for pottery classes; more than 400 people signed up within just days. SiNaCa Glass Studios, which opened its facility only in January, already reports scores of adult stu-dents signing up to learn the ancient art of glass blowing.

Deb Wood, managing director of Arts Fifth Avenue, says her studio has more than 70 adults who are learning the dance arts. Students there range in age from 20 to over 60. One man was in his 70s when he started learning to tap dance and now his grandchildren are students at the arts center also. Says Ms. Wood, “People tell me they come in after a bad day and tap dancing makes them happy. They can take out their frustrations through their feet.”

Paula Fultz, now 62, enjoyed a successful career as a teacher, school principal and business executive but decided she wanted more out of life. At age 34, she discovered tap dancing, and she has been tapping away at Arts Fifth Avenue ever since. “Tap dancing is my art,” she said. “The arts are what makes us a civilized society.” Besides that, she added: “I’ve never seen an unhappy tap dancer.”

At the Texas Academy of Figurative Art, students pay annual tuition to learn, just as did the great masters, to accurately produce artistic images of the human figure - a difficult and challenging skill.

“Many of them have wanted to do this since they were young, but they had to establish their suc-cessful careers first,” said Ron Cheek, the Texas Academy director. Students come from all walks

of life, including a cosmetic surgeon, housewives and even a zoo keeper.

Years ago, Virginia Bregenzer saw a demonstra-tion of glass blowing and after retiring from a long career in education, she still yearned to make a piece of art from molten glass. The opportunity came when SiNaCa Glass Studios opened and began offering classes.

Mrs. Bregenzer was 83 then and almost deaf, but she wasn’t going to let age or any other difficulty keep her from trying. SiNaCa instructor Kevin McGeehee solved the hearing problem by writing instructions on cards and

then coaching Mrs. Bregenzer every step of the way. She learned to take from a 2,000-degree furnace a ball of molten glass, then to manipulate it with gravity and add color, turning it into grace-ful shapes tinted with vivid hues.

“I was really pleased,” said Mrs. Bregenzer. “I wanted to see if I could do it and I did. It was a lot of fun.”

Now, said a relative, Mrs. Bregenzer wants to go back and do it again.

Virginia Bregenzer in her glass-blowing class at SiNiCa Glass Studios. Photos by Richard Rodriguez.

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 | A R T i c l e 23

New Orleans has 21 national historic districts with a great

restaurant in every one of them. For more information about

all there is to see and do here and to book your next vacation,

visit NewOrleansOnline.com.

SNAP IT.

Snap this tag with

your mobile phone

for free New Orleans

music, deals and event

info. The Microsoft

Tag app is free at

http://gettag.mobi

TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

JULY 20-24

COOLINARY NEW ORLEANS

AUGUST 1-31

SATCHMO SUMMERFEST

AUGUST 4-7

WHITNEY WHITE LINEN NIGHT

AUGUST 6

DIRTY LINEN NIGHT

AUGUST 13 Not just STEEPED in history,

SAUTEED IN IT.

NOTM11-04B_FtWorth_Sautee.indd 1 6/6/11 1:21 PM

C o s m e t i c & R e s t o r a t i v e D e n t i s t r yM I T C H C O N D I T T D D S

w w w. d r m i t c h c o n d i t t . c o m

Your smile is more than just a response; it’s the symbol of your personality and the centerpiece to your overall look. As a pioneer in the field of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Mitch Conditt combines technical skill with artistic vision to create a smile that will represent who you are and fit your lifestyle aspirations.

An instructor to thousands of dentists from all over the world, Dr. Conditt takes a great deal of pride in having built a practice where patients—like you—feel rejuvenated simply because of the amount of care and experience that has been invested in their personal smile needs.

Contact Dr. Conditt’s practice today to schedule your smile consultation. We are ready to help you start the journey to a smile that is unlike any other.

Creating Irresistible Smiles in Fort Worth Since

CR

EA

TIN

G I R RE

SIS

TIB

L

E SMILES

S I N C E

TXF O R T W O R T H1985

ACTUAL PATIENT

Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County1300 Gendy StreetFort Worth, TX 76107

817-732-2360www.artsfortworth.org

Fort Worth, TX

1300 Gendy Street Fort Worth, TX 76107

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

great gifts for any occasion. Get one by making an eligible donation.

Visit artsfortworth.org to find out other ways to partner with us in our effort to sustain

the arts in Fort Worth.

FW Arts Postcard.indd 2 8/18/09 1:11:48 PM