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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas, US • 72 Employees
Museums

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a leader in collecting, showing, and interpreting artfromthe 1940sto the present. Situated inthe heart of theCultural District, thecreativecenter of thecity, theModernhas been housed since 2002 in an elegant concrete, glass, and steelbuildingdesigned by the renownedJapanesearchitectTadaoAndo. In addition to 53,000 square feet of soaring, light-filled gallery space and landscaped groundswith outdoor sculptures, the museum features a reflecting pond,theater, education center, gift shop, andcafé, creating a thrivinghubforourcommunityand beyond. Founded in 1892, the Modern is the oldest museum in Texas;however,our mission haschangedover the years. Today,we striveto connect audiencesof all ages and backgroundswiththe most compelling art and ideas of our time.Showcasing the work of historically significant, mid-career,and emerging artists, the Modern isknownforitsevolving collection,which is international in scope. The Museum’sholdings include influential artists from Pablo Picasso, Philip Guston, Anselm Kiefer, Martin Puryear, and Agnes Martin to Mark Bradford, Teresita Fernández, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, and Kehinde Wiley. We have a long history of close relationships with the living artists we show and collect,many of whomvisit the museumregularlyto give talks and lead workshops. TheModernis a center of lifelong learning andexchange.Our programs include tours, lectures by leading figures in the art world, youth and adult classes, art camps,workshops, anda range ofsmall-groupstudio and gallery programs led by the Museum's educators, docents, and community artists. We also present critically acclaimedfirst-run films and partnerwith other local artsorganizationsto offermusic, dance, and theater.