Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

	Chartered in 1892 as the Fort Worth Public Library and Art Gallery, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the oldest art museum in Texas. The museum focuses on modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, works on paper and international contemporary photography. The Modern exhibits works from its extensive 3,000-piece collection, in addition to special traveling exhibitions. Contemporary sculpture is on view outdoors on the grounds of the museum. To view the The Modern exhibition schedule go to schedule and select 'On View' or 'Up Coming'. The museum offers a variety of educational programs including lectures, guided tours, adult and children's classes and workshops, summer art camp and occasional family activity days. The Modern is wheelchair accessible. A new facility for the Modern Art Museum, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando opened in Fort Worth's Cultural District in 2002. The Modern's new home features a significantly greater amount of exhibition space, a restaurant, a state-of-the-art auditorium and additional classrooms and studios.

The Modern offers a series of free lectures by renowned artists, scholars and critics September through November, and February through April each year. Admission to The Modern is free every Wednesday and on the first Sunday of every month. Access to the Grand Lobby, Café Modern, and The Modern Shop is always free. Fort Worth, Texas July 16, 2009 Fort Worth treasure and Tony Award winner Betty Buckley will debut her new show Betty Buckley: Broadway by Request at the Modern Art Museum July 25th at 8pm and July 26-27 at 7pm. The series of concerts at the Modern is presented by the Lyric Stage and Imagination Celebration. The production will be reprised at the Modern Aug.29-31 with Emmy Award winner John McDaniel accompanying Ms. Buckley. The concerts are the kick off to Ms. Buckley’s new Fort Worth after-school series for the Fort Worth ISD in which deserving students will develop their talents in 20 or more workshop sessions. Visit the Museum web site at www.themodern.org 3200 Darnell Street (817) 738-9215 phone (817) 735-1161 fax 866-824-5566 toll free info@themodern.org Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am until 5:00pm Sunday 11:00am until 5:00pm Admission Charge