Fort Worth Key Magazine

Jurassic Quest
2024-12-13 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Simmons Bank Pavilion & Exhibit Space at Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, 76107, United States
Jurassic Quest is coming to the Simmons Bank Pavilion at Dickies Arena Friday, December 13th through Sunday, December 15th
Tickets on sale now via Universe.com.

Friday, December 13th

Start Time: 12:00p.m.
End Time: 6:00p.m.

Saturday, December 14th

Start Time: 9:00a.m.
End Time: 6:00p.m.

Sunday, December 15th

Start Time: 9:00a.m.
End Time: 5:00p.m.

There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while being surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for Fort Worth now, before they go EXTINCT!
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with the unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life-size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T.rex!

All guests ages 2 and older must have a ticket. Guests under age 2 receive free kids standard admission.
Ticket prices subject to applicable taxes and fees both online and onsite.
Prices are based on demand and subject to change.
Entry is allowed until 1 hour before the closing time listed each day.
Attractions and exhibits vary by show.
Premium add-ons like Green Screen Photos and Face Paint are not included with any ticket purchase and can be purchased on-site at our Dino Store.

For Jurassic Quest Customer Service and questions, please contact our team of dino professionals at customerservice@jurassicquest.com

The Nutcracker
2024-12-13 - 2024-12-15 | Bass Performance Hall, Bass Performance Hall, Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
The Nutcracker
A Vision of Merriment and Delight

Since its first performance in 1892, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker has evoked the wonder and joy of the holiday season. You will want to make Ben Stevenson’s spectacular production of this perennial favorite part of your holiday tradition.
Our production of The Nutcracker is approximately two hours, including one 20-minute intermission.
Kingdom of Sweets: We invite children and families to visit our Kingdom of Sweets children’s area before every matinee show! Beginning one hour before showtime, children can meet and take a photo with a real ballerina, write a letter to the dancers, see costumes up close, and learn about ballet training.
Ugly Sweater Nights: On Thursday, December 5, and Thursday, December 19, patrons are invited to wear ugly sweaters or other festive holiday attire! Stop by TBT Reception in the lobby to enter the night’s ugly sweater contest.
Read The Synopsis

Performing at Bass Performance Hall and Winspear Opera House
Production Sponsor: Akin

Stolen Shakespeare Guild | Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
2024-12-13 - 2024-12-15 | Arts Fort Worth, Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the youngest Darcy and Bennet sisters have become fast friends in this holiday romance.
Showtimes vary.

Magnolia at the Modern | The Return
2024-12-13 - 2024-12-15 | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Friday December 13, 2024 4:00 PM
Friday December 13, 2024 6:00 PM
Friday December 13, 2024 8:00 PM
Saturday December 14, 2024 5:00 PM
Sunday December 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Sunday December 15, 2024 2:00 PM
Sunday December 15, 2024 4:00 PM

“Reminiscent of another Pasolini, Pier Paolo, in its minimalist take on a classic story, the film relies mainly on the elemental power of Fiennes and Binoche, both suitably haunting as the long-separated lovers who have lapsed into emotional despair.” —Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Directed by Uberto Pasolini , The Return portrays a classic tale of a soldier’s return from war. After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom. His beloved wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is a prisoner in her own home, hounded by suitors vying to be king. Their son Telemachus (Charlie Plummer) faces death at the hands of these suitors, who see him only as an obstacle to their pursuit of the kingdom. Odysseus has also changed—scarred by his journey and his wartime experience, he is no longer the mighty warrior from years past—but he must rediscover his strength in order to win back all that he has lost.
R; 116 minutes

Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Tickets are $10; $8 for Friend-level Modern members; $7 for Associate-level Modern members and above. The Sunday noon showtime is half price. Learn more about the special benefits of joining Reel People, a membership add-on for film enthusiasts.
Click here to purchase tickets online.
We have a new option for assistive listening, the Listen Everywhere phone app that plays the film’s audio through your Bluetooth hearing aids or any phone headphones.

Billy Strings
2024-12-12 18:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Dickies Arena, Dickies Arena, Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Billy Strings Fall Tour 2024 is coming to Dickies Arena on December 12th
Tickets on sale now via Ticketmaster.com.

Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. Most recently, he released “Meet Me At The Creek > Pyramid Country > Must Be Seven > Meet Me At The Creek (Live at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem, NC 3/4/23),” a 38-minute live performance that showcases the energy of Strings’ electric concerts. The track follows “California Sober,” his GRAMMY-nominated collaboration with legendary artist Willie Nelson and Strings’ first project since partnering with Reprise Records, as well as his latest full-length album, Me/And/Dad, which features Strings alongside his dad, Terry Barber, and was nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. The product of a longtime dream, Me/And/Dad consists of new versions of fourteen bluegrass and country classics that the two have been playing together since Strings was a young child.
Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the 2023, 2022 and 2021 International Bluegrass Music Awards, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards among several other accolades. He has also performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “Bluegrass Underground” as well as countless sold-out shows worldwide.

Turnpike Troubadours
2024-12-12 18:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Doors 6 p.m. House Band 8 p.m. Headliner 9 p.m. $50-$125.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Jazz & Jingles
2024-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
No talking. No food and drinks. No jazz. Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection. This month, we’re celebrating the holiday season with a night of smooth sounds and Stuart Davis.
Check back soon for the schedule.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Laura Wilson: The Heartland
2024-12-12 - 2025-02-22 | Fort Works Art, Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX, United States
For over 40 years, Wilson has captured the compelling stories, diverse communities, and unique spirit of the American West. This new exhibition explores life in Texas and the broader heartland through images of cowboys, rodeo trick riders, homecoming celebrations, football traditions, and the iconic horse signage of local businesses. These photographs provide a nuanced portrayal of the vibrant cultures and values that shape the West.

Holiday Inn
2024-12-12 - 2024-12-15 | Theatre Arlington, Theatre Arlington, West Main Street, Arlington, TX, USA, Arlington, TX, United States
Directed by Penny Ayn Maas
Music Direction by Vonda K. Bowling
Choreographed by Becca Brown
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Note: Due to the Arlington Parade of Lights the Saturday the 14th showing will take place at 2 PM.
The beloved film classic comes to the stage in a charming crowd-pleaser featuring one glorious Irving Berlin number after another, each celebrating a different festivity. A perfect Holiday treat.

BIG PHOTO Adult Studio
2024-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
December 11 & 18, January 8–29
Wednesdays, 6–9 pm
Members: $165
Nonmembers: $215
This six-week course explores fundamental and alternative approaches to photography while considering the special exhibition Diaries of Home. Over the course of BIG PHOTO, professional artists Holly Gray, Jamie Acker, and Ari Brielle lead classes through presentations, thoughtful discussions, and engaging activities relating to their respective practices and works seen throughout the exhibition. Additionally, this course will feature an exclusive tour of the museum’s photography collection. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this adult studio course offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills, draw inspiration from the works on view, and contribute to the vibrant dialogue of contemporary art.
Students are encouraged to bring their choice of camera or smartphone. All other materials are provided. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Travels with My Aunt
2024-12-11 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Gil Parondo, 1972
PG; 109 minutes
“Maggie Smith is grand in the multi-level role of Aunt Augusta—posturing, leaning and croaking as the ancient lady, breathless and wide eyed as the girl suddenly introduced to romance.” —Tony Mastroianni, Cleveland Press
An adaptation of Graham Greene’s novel, this film chronicles the escapades of a free-spirited, eccentric, Auntie Mame-esque dowager (Maggie Smith) who takes her bookish bachelor nephew under her wing, involving him in old love affairs, espionage, kidnappings, and more. Smith earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination for this role.

The “My Favorite Films” series features tales of romance, humor, suspense, satire, and heroism with films since 1945. These films may hold special memories for you—no matter how many times you see them, they continue draw you in once more. While many of these films are available through streaming, it’s always more fun to see them in the theatre.
This December, we spotlight the remarkable Dame Maggie Smith! Prepare to be enchanted by her captivating performances in two cinematic gems filled with adventure and intrigue. We offer these films as a heartfelt tribute to Smith’s illustrious career and invite audiences to indulge in the charm and allure of this Oscar-winning icon.
Make a day of it at the Modern and include extra time to visit the galleries. Enjoy lunch in Café Modern and then settle in for an afternoon screening, or plan for a coffee break afterwards with fellow film enthusiasts.
Screenings are at 2 pm most Wednesdays in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 (FREE for Modern members) and are available at the Museum’s admission desk or online. Click here to purchase tickets online.

Gentle Yoga: December
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Click here to register now.
Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints and gain flexibility. Sessions take place outside when weather permits. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class.
In December, we will keep warm by practicing indoors. The Garden will be closed on Wednesday, December 25. This month’s Gentle Yoga will meet for 3 sessions total!
Registration includes a series of 3 sessions – Please note that Gentle Yoga will meet 3 sessions in December. We cannot provide partial refunds for missed sessions.
Wednesdays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2024 (9:00-10:00am) Please note that we will not meet on December 25 as the Garden will be closed.
Registration closes December 1.
$35/Adult or $30/Member Adult
Materials: Please bring a yoga mat and any props you wish to use.
Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building / Park in main lot
Instructor: Edwina Taylor is a certified yoga instructor, and she is passionate about teaching Tai Chi and yoga with a restorative emphasis. To connect with Edwina, follow her on Instagram @EdwinaTaylorLife.
Inclement Weather: N/A
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

Good4U: Health by Chocolate
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Click here to register now.
Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore, discover and engage with a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4U classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience.
Hooray! Chocolate can actually be good for us. Taste the quality and learn how to use chocolate to enhance your food… and your health! Join us to learn how to indulge and be well.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (6:00-7:00pm)
Registration closes December 8
This class is free for all adults and member adults. Registration is recommended.
Materials: All materials provided.
Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas / Park in main lot
Instructor:  Jayne Bell is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach whose passion regarding the importance of food to the body drives her continual desire to empower others. You can connect with Jayne in her role as a Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers at https://www.naturalgrocers.com/nhc/jayne-bell-cinhc
Inclement Weather:  N/A
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

Auntee Explains X-Mas
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-15 | Jubilee Theatre, Main Street, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Playwright: Rudy Eastman
Director:D. Wambui Richardson
Get ready to be swept away on a heartwarming journey of holiday cheer with Founding Artistic Director Rudy Eastman’s Auntie Explains X-Mas at Jubilee Theatre. This delightful family musical brings the magic of Christmases past and present. Filled with laughter, love, and timeless traditions, the play captures the essence of what makes the holiday season so special. With toe-tapping music, unforgettable chracters, and a message of unity and joy, Auntie Explains Christmas is sure to become a cherished holiday tradition for audiences of all ages. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the season and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Age Recommendation: 18+

Texas Christkindl Market
2024-11-29 - 2024-12-23 | Globe Life Field, Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX, United States
Strolling through this traditional German Christmas market, you’ll be immersed in a world of twinkling lights, enchanting decorations, incredible vendors, and the aroma of delicious food. Children will delight in the various activities and attractions designed just for them. They can also visit Santa Claus himself, sharing their Christmas wishes and capturing a precious moment.

Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation
2024-11-24 - 2025-04-25 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation presents the evolution of Rufino Tamayo’s artistic technique through his works on paper. A leading Mexican artist of the 20th century best known for his paintings and murals, Tamayo also created a large number of prints, experimenting with ways to add volume and texture to a traditionally two-dimensional medium. Organized by and drawn exclusively from the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this exhibition explores more than 60 years of Tamayo’s inventive prints and features a selection of his watercolors as well as examples of Mesoamerican sculpture—an important source of inspiration for the artist. The exhibition charts Tamayo’s lifelong interest in depicting the human figure, from representational scenes to abstract adaptations, throughout his prolific career.

2024 Lightscape
2024-11-22 - 2025-01-05 | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
The international sellout sensation, Lightscape, is returning to the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden for its third consecutive year with an even longer trail, 20+ all-new illuminated installations, revamped pricing, and more than a million holiday lights, making the 2024 Lightscape the grandest and brightest yet. Running November 22 through January 5, 80 percent of Lightscape will be new and reimagined for the 2024 holiday season.
Produced by Sony Music, Fort Worth is the only city in Texas hosting a Lightscape in 2024. This year’s Lightscape, specifically curated for Fort Worth, will feature over 20 custom-designed installations that come to life after dark with color and sound, each of which is expertly choreographed to holiday-themed music in a completely transformed magical atmosphere.

Classic Christmas
2024-11-22 - 2024-12-29 | Choctaw Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX, 76011, United States
Wander through the lights, glide along the ice, speed down the snow hill, savor seasonal food and drink, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more! Real holiday magic awaits you and those you love at Classic Christmas. Staggered entrance times 5:30-8:30 p.m. $21+.

Diaries of Home
2024-11-17 - 2025-02-02 | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s exhibition Diaries of Home presents images by eleven women and nonbinary artists that explore the multilayered concepts of family, community, and home. Over the last sixty years, these photographers have influenced the discourse surrounding the medium by challenging the discipline of photography itself and preconceptions about domestic, familial, and communal spaces, often referred to as feminine spheres. The photographers included consider the dynamics of both biological and constructed families, and their narratives range from the very personal to broader examinations of society in works that probe stereotypes to depict tales of love, desire, loss, home, and the intimacy of human relationships.
The images presented in Diaries of Home use the vernacular of documentary photography, which creates an immediate sense of familiarity and understanding. At the same time, the works subvert the truthfulness of the snapshot by exploring photography’s inherent subjectivity and theatricality. The affection, kinship, and deeply intimate narratives captured lend a diaristic quality to the photographs, creating a conceptual focal point that inspired the exhibition’s title.
Diaries of Home features a diverse, multi-generational group with a variety of photographic processes, ranging from printed images to slides and video. Artists include Patty Chang, Jess T. Dugan, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Nan Goldin, Letitia Huckaby, Deana Lawson, Laura Letinsky, Sally Mann, Arlene Mejorado, Laurie Simmons, and Carrie Mae Weems. The exhibition is co-curated by Chief Curator Andrea Karnes and Assistant Curator Clare Milliken.
Featured Images:
Carrie Mae Weems
Untitled (Woman standing), 1990
Gelatin silver print with text panels
27 1/4 x 27 inches
Untitled (Nude), 1990
Gelatin silver print with text panels
27 1/4 x 27 inches
Untitled (Woman playing solitaire), 1990
Gelatin silver print with text panels
27 1/4 x 27 inches
Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Museum purchase made possible by a grant from The Burnett Foundation
© Carrie Mae Weems. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

ICE! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2024-11-15 - 2025-01-05 | Gaylord Texan, Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX, USA
Over 40 world-renowned master artisans spend over 6 weeks hand-carving approximately 6,000 blocks of ice to create this one-of-a-kind Christmas attraction! With over 17,000-square-feet, 10 immersive scenes, a two-story ice slide, and more, this is a spectacular, unique holiday activity you won’t want to miss. Open all day, every day. Exact hours vary slightly. $20-$44. For 50% off tickets, use code BRIGHT at check out!

Dutch Art in a Global Age: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
2024-11-10 - 2025-02-09 | Kimbell Art Museum, Kimbell Art Museum, Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
In the seventeenth century, Dutch merchants sailed across seas and oceans, joining trade networks that stretched from Asia to the Americas and Africa. Dutch Art in a Global Age brings together paintings by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Gerrit Dou, Jacob van Ruisdael, Maria Schalcken, and other celebrated artists, joined by four Dutch paintings from the Kimbell’s permanent collection, along with prints, maps, and stunning decorative objects in silver, porcelain, glass, and more, from the seventeenth and the first half of the eighteenth centuries. The exhibition also contextualizes seventeenth-century Dutch art within the complex histories of colonial expansion, wealth disparity, and the transatlantic slave trade during this period. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 12-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Permanent exhibition is free.
Image: Gerrit Dou, “Dog at Rest,” 1650, oil on panel, 6 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄2 in. (16.5 x 21.6 cm). Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Promised gift of Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo, in support of the Center for Netherlandish Art, L-R 250.2017. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Re/Framed
2024-10-19 - 2025-04-30 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
The practice of cutting silhouette portraits in paper emerged as a popular art form in the late 18th century. Since then, artists have continued to experiment with the silhouette’s stark profile and dramatic contrast of light and dark. In this latest rotation of Re/Framed, on view throughout the Carter’s galleries, explore works that examine the historical roots and powerful contemporary presence of silhouettes in art today.
See works by Ruth Asawa, Richard Misrach, Erwin E. Smith, Kara Walker, and more that capture their subjects in shapes and shadows and encourage viewers to take a second look.
Re/Framed gives visitors to the Carter a new way to look at the Carter’s collection. Several times a year, artwork will be rotated allowing guests to see the works through a different lens. Works that are part of Re/Framed are located throughout the Museum’s collection galleries and can be identified by the window icon on their labels.
Untitled (#553)
Richard Misrach
Inkjet print
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Gift of the artist in honor of Finis Welch

Richard Hunt: From Paper to Metal
2024-10-12 - 2025-03-02 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Drawn from the Museum’s holdings, Richard Hunt: From Paper to Metal highlights the artist’s prints produced at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop during a residency in 1965 and a newly-acquired sculpture, Natural Form, created in Hunt’s signature direct-welded metal technique. The first Black sculptor to receive a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in 1971, Chicago-based artist Richard Hunt was one of the most remarkable and prolific sculptors of the 20th and 21st centuries, having created over 160 public monuments nationwide. Featuring 25 lithographs from the Carter’s collection that have never been on view, Richard Hunt: From Paper to Metal showcases Hunt’s unique approach to creating flat, two-dimensional prints that allude to his sculptural processes and interest in surreal-like skeletal structures. This Carter-organized exhibition is one of the first to highlight Hunt’s dialogue between his 2D graphic ideas and 3D welded sculptures, relaying his visionary creations that propelled American sculpture forward.

Freeman + Lowe: Sunset Corridor
2024-10-04 - 2025-01-05 | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Freeman + Lowe: Sunset Corridor, the latest chapter within Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe’s series of immersive installations, is comprised of five architectural zones and a video room. Sunset Corridor continues the artist duo’s deep dive into their San San Universe. This fictional world is partially based on a mid-twentieth-century futurist theory that by the year 2000, San Diego and San Francisco would merge into one giant metropolis. Telling distinct stories, each space within the exhibition supports a metanarrative about a transient youth culture. This fictional subculture takes over buildings owned by International Business Machine, better known as IBM, to hack a technological framework, and produce an underground music culture to subvert mainstream life. By layering an alternate reality with references to real countercultures, historical and imagined narratives, technological inventions, urbanism, and the music industry, Freeman + Lowe create works replete with opportunities for critical examination of modern society. The exhibition is curated by Assistant Curator Clare Milliken and is accompanied by a publication.
Featured Image:
AGONISTS (A SLUSHY BEVERAGE IN THE MARGARINE SUNSET), 2019-24
Installation view: ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, 2020
Photo: Jens Henrik Daugaard
©Jonah Freeman + Justin Lowe

Cowboy
2024-09-28 - 2025-03-23 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Cowboy reexamines the popular mythologies surrounding the image and concept of the cowboy. Through the work of 27 artists representing Asian American, Latino, and Indigenous perspectives, the exhibition explores a wide array of themes, including the cowboy’s role in shaping our perception of masculinity and gender as well as long-held assumptions about cowboys’ relationship to land and the way these assumptions come into conflict with the lived experiences of contemporary cowboys. Cowboy, organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Denver, brings together more than 60 cutting-edge contemporary artworks including new commissions.
Image:
Caught in the Act
Otis Kwame Quaicoe
oil on wood panel
Courtesy the artist and Almine Rech, © Otis Kwame Quaicoe, Photo by Mario Gallucci

Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!
2024-09-21 - 2025-01-05 | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX, United States
You’re invited to explore animal habitats from around the globe, discover incredible creature powers and go on a mission to foil the villains’ nefarious plans. Kids and families will get the chance to try out Creature Powers® such as sneaking through the forest using the stealth of a jaguar, swinging through the trees like a spider monkey, and much more!

Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! is included with general admission or museum membership. This exhibit can be found on the first floor, in the temporary exhibits gallery at the back of the Innovation Studios Gallery. Plan your visit today!

Wild Kratts®: Creature Power!® was created by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Kratt Brothers Company Ltd.

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives
2024-09-14 - 2025-03-23 | Arlington Museum of Art, 201 West Main Street, Arlington, TX, 76010, United States
Direct from the Walt Disney Archives: More than 300 stunning pieces spanning over 65 years

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume immerses visitors in the textural storytelling and character development woven into Disney’s iconic costumes. The exhibition is organized into three Disney archetypes: heroes, villains, and the spaces between, dedicated to the complex and intriguing antiheroes of Disney storytelling.
All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives dazzles with prized pieces of jewelry and accessories. From crowns and tiaras to watches, rings and necklaces, this exhibition gives visitors the rare opportunity to see these iconic jewels up-close, while gaining an understanding of how integral they are to completing the ensemble and informing the character.
By exhibiting these two collections concurrently, the Arlington Museum of Art comprehensively celebrates the visionary art of Disney costumes, jewelry, and accessories and the individual artists whose talent is conveyed in every design, every stitch, and every jewel.

“Whether we see them on television, in a movie theatre, or at a Broadway show, when we meet Disney characters for the first time, we instantly begin to understand them. That is how powerful costume design is in conveying persona, and how Disney truly sets the standard of excellence.”

— Chris Hightower, President & CEO
Arlington Museum of Art

Jean Shin: The Museum Body
2024-07-13 - 2025-06-30 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
For her installation at the Carter, titled Jean Shin: The Museum Body, Shin seeks to create a textile-based “portrait” of the Museum’s staff, both those visible and invisible to the general public, who enable a museum to function. The installation will consist of donated garments representing the collective work of the people within the institution. Separating the fabric from its seams, Shin will shape these elements into a large-scale wall mural with immersive hanging elements that will activate the gallery walls and ceiling. The clothing will be collected from members of the Carter’s staff—including curators, conservators, educators, executive leadership, facilities staff, and more—and then deconstructed, re-assembled, and installed with a focus on adapting to the unique architecture of the space. The democratization of the collected garments invokes the breakdown of institutional hierarchies.
As with much of Shin’s work, Jean Shin: The Museum Body deconstructs the familiar to create something entirely new. Shin sees the clothing’s seams as the structure—the mechanisms of an institution, the system in place that enables it to retain its function—whereas the actual fabric itself, the individuals within the institution, are what provide protection, warmth, and softness. In her creation of a soft sculpture, she nods at the concepts of “soft power” and “soft skills” often found in museum spaces, probing the role of identity and visibility within the greater context of a community. With the original 2004 MoMA project being Shin’s first solo exhibition, this new iteration bridges the years in between, capturing not only the changes within Shin’s own career but also the tectonic shifts that have occurred at the core of the global workplace.
Jean Shin: The Museum Body is organized by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The exhibition is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation Temporary Exhibitions Endowment.
