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Arts Fort Worth Annual Meeting

April 21, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00pm, Southside Preservation Hall

You’re invited to gather with us for the Arts Fort Worth Annual Meeting on April 21, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Southside Preservation Hall.

This annual tradition is a time to come together as a creative community, reflect on the past year, celebrate the artists and organizations that make our city shine, and share our vision for the future of Arts Fort Worth. Whether you’re an artist, supporter, partner, or friend of the arts, we hope you’ll join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Together We Make Art Happen

Our Purpose

We’re here to create connection—through art, through people, and through possibility.

At Arts Fort Worth, we build bridges between local creatives, arts organizations, policymakers, and the community. Because when we work together, the arts don’t just grow—they thrive.
For over 60 years, we’ve helped artists and arts groups launch, grow, and level up. And with your support, we’re just getting started. Let’s keep building a city where creativity is celebrated, supported, and shared.

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Celebrating community leaders

The Heart of Gold Awards lifts up community leaders who have made a lasting difference in the arts community. Each honoree shares our values of equitable action and authentic passion, and their impact through the arts makes Fort Worth a vibrant and welcoming community. 

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Discover and Share Fort Worth’s Culture

Ask a question, find inspiration, and share your own creative works through Culturalyst Fort Worth, the free platform that helps connect Fort Worth artists, organizations, and opportunities.

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Empowering Local Artists & Neighborhoods

Public art enhances our city

Public art is an expression of a community’s sense of identity and the character of a city. Most importantly, public art is accessible to everyone and it increases the livability, safety, and desirability of a neighborhood or a city. Arts Fort Worth provides this service through the Fort Worth Public Art program.

Visit Fort Worth Public Art

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Learn the Process

From the first community discussion to a celebratory public art dedication, there are multiple phases where you can get involved and share your perspectives. Click here to learn the public art development process.

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See Art in Progress

Fort Worth Public Art has dozens of diverse projects underway in stages of the public art process including planning, artist selection, design, fabrication and installation. Click here to see what’s next.

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Explore Public Art Near You

With over 160 unique works of art, and more on the way, Fort Worth is filled with public art that tells the story of our many histories and shared dreams for the future. Click here to see the interactive map.

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