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Spring 2012 Adult Education Programs at The Modern
Spring 2012 Adult Education Programs at The Modern
Tuesday Evenings at the Modern
February 7-April 17, 2012
This popular series of lectures and presentations by artists, architects, historians, and critics is free and open to the public. To assure seating, free admission tickets can be picked up at the Modern's admission desk beginning at 5 pm on the day of the lecture. Seating begins at 6:30 pm and is limited to 250. A live broadcast of the lectures is shown in Café Modern for any additional guests. Lectures begin at 7 pm. The Museum galleries and the café remain open until 7 pm on Tuesday evenings during the series.
February 7-Glenn Ligon, artist, with Scott Rothkopf, curator, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York
February 14-Andrew Campbell, art historian and senior lecturer at Texas State University, San Marcos
February 21-Tim Rollins, artist, activist, and teacher
February 28-Katie Paterson, artist
March 6-Jill Magid, writer and artist
March 13-Byron Kim, artist
March 20-Spring break, no lecture
March 27-Andrea Fraser, artist and professor, University of California Los Angeles, department of art
April 3-Gregg Bordowitz, writer and artist
April 10-Gary Rough, artist
April 17-Lucy Lippard, writer, curator, editor, lecturer and activist
Sundays with the Modern
Sundays with the Modern offers unique perspectives on the Museum's architecture, permanent collection, and special exhibitions. Artists, art historians, critics, writers, and architects hold conversations and lead tours in the galleries. This special program is free and begins at 1 pm on the first Sunday of most months.
February 5-Shay Youngblood, writer
March 4-David Willburn, artist and curator
April 1-Thomas Feulmer, artist, curator, and director of educational programming, The Rachofsky House, Dallas, Texas
May 6-Wura-Natasha Ogunji, artist
Drawing from the Collection
Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. Open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required but a sign-up sheet is located at the front desk.
First Sundays of the month
2-3:30 pm
February 5-Rachel Black
March 4-Margaret Meehan
April 1-Tim Best
May 6-Matthew Cusick
In the Moment at the Modern
This special program is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversation with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the Museum's education staff. Two sessions are offered on select Wednesdays, with space for 20 participants at both 10 am and 2 pm. RSVP to tours@themodern.org or 817.840.2141. This free program includes admission to the galleries and all materials.
Wednesdays, 10 am and 2 pm
February 22, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27
Modern Graduate Series
The Modern Graduate Series aims to foster and sustain a vibrant dialogue among fine arts and art history graduate students from across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The series is a succession of meetings where area graduate students can experience the Modern's special exhibitions and attend lectures by visiting artists, scholars, and art professionals from across the state. Each session consists of complimentary admission to the Modern's current exhibition, followed by a lecture from the evening's visiting speaker. Afterward, participants can enjoy thought-provoking discussion, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks with the speaker at Café Modern. Lectures begin at 5 pm (galleries close at this time).
February 8-Eileen Maxson, artist, Houston, Texas
Public Tours
Docent-led tours of the galleries are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 2 pm. A tour focusing on architecture is available on the first Saturday of each month at 11 am; a tour focused specifically on special exhibitions is available at 2 pm on the first Saturday of each month. Public Spanish-language tours are also available on the first Sunday of each month at 2 pm. These tours do not require prior arrangements and begin in the Museum lobby. For information, please call 817.840.2119.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
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