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Programs
Our mission is to promote, nurture, and support the arts in Fort Worth and part of that includes creating and facilitation programs for for artists, arts organizations, performers, and the community. Through these programs we continue ongoing commitment to support arts for all.
Arts Forward is bringing together industry leaders, artists, performers, creatives, community advocates, and policymakers for an inspiring day of connection. Whether you're looking to explore the impact of the arts on community, health, and education, learn more about the city's arts organizations, or simply immerse yourself in the arts, this is an event you won't want to miss.
By providing grant-making services, Arts Fort Worth fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, celebrates community diversity through inclusive artistic expression, increases accessibility and encourages broad-based participation in arts activities, strengthen the service capacity and business practices of arts providers, and promote tourism and economic growth in the City of Fort Worth. Photo courtesy of Brown Girls Do Ballet
Now an evening reception before the Arts Foward Summit, the annual Heart of Gold Awards Reception celebrates the leaders who have made an impact on the arts. Each honoree shares our values of integrity and inclusivity, and their impact through the arts helps make Fort Worth a vibrant and welcoming community.
Explore Fort Worth's public art across the city! There are two types of tours you can use to discover art. No download required for the web-based where you can explore the Cultural District's publicly accessible artwork from the collections of the museums, Botanic Gardens, and more! There are also PDFs to download of the Fort Worth Public Art collection. Just download or print a tour map and you are on your way!
With an emphasis on emerging practices, this program provides one artist with a non-residential studio space at Arts Fort Worth. The goal is to help practicing artists by providing a free studio space for a period of twelve months; a monthly stipend for materials; studio visits with established regional artists; culminating in a solo exhibition. The Arts Fort Worth Emerging Artist Residency is made possible through with the support of the Donny Wiley Memorial Fund at North Texas Community Foundation.
The Texas Artists Coalition is a membership-driven program whose mission is to support the career development of emerging and established artists. Becoming a member of the TAC is an excellent step toward your future as an artist.