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Public Events
Still Moving: Classic Films from MoMA
August 14–17 and 21–24
The Department of Film at The Museum of Modern Art in New York was founded in 1935 with the simple, yet broad mandate to acquire and exhibit motion pictures, “the only great art form”, according to MoMA founder Alfred Barr, “peculiar to the twentieth century.” This program is drawn from MoMA's permanent film collections, now numbering over 21,000 titles, and is based on its own ongoing series, Still Moving, presented weekly in the Museum's theaters. It has been organized by Steven Higgins, Curator of Film at MoMA, and author of the recently-published survey Still Moving: The Film and Media Collections of The Museum of Modern Art.
All films are 35/mm restored/preserved prints. Tickets are $8.50;$6.50 for Modern Members. Guest speakers and special events to be announced at later date. For more information contact: auditoriumprograms@themodern.org.
Still Moving Film Schedule
Summer Reading: From the Artist’s Library
Presented in conjunction with Kara Walker: My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love, this Modern program concentrates on three books that the artist has found significant in the development of her work. Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, The Known World by Edward P. Jones, and Beloved by Toni Morrison are discussed and considered as they relate to issues explored in the exhibition. Each book is presented with readings by company members of Amphibian Productions and a brief introduction by a guest presenter with a discussion to follow. And the books are all available in the Modern Shop.
This summer program will take place in the auditorium from 7 to 8 pm on the following Thursday evenings.
The Kara Walker galleries will be open until 7 pm on evenings before the program.
September 11
The Known World, Edward P. Jones
Presentation by Annette Lawrence
For more information contact Terri Thornton thornton@themodern.org
Day in the District
Saturday, September 27, 10 am–5 pm
The museums of the Fort Worth Cultural District are happy to announce the 2008 Day in the District, a celebration of the rich and diverse arts and cultural organizations in Fort Worth, with exciting, entertaining, and interactive programming and performances. The museums offer free admission, and various performing arts organizations offer free performances in and around the museums. Outdoor performances and events encourage patrons to walk through the beautiful grounds surrounding the museums. This festival is designed to invite local residents to enjoy the world-class cultural experiences offered in Fort Worth. It also provides an opportunity for those who are not aware of the various organizations in our community to discover something wonderful and new. Come spend a Day in the District, and see how exciting a day can be!
Modern ‘til Midnight
Friday, October 17, 6 pm–midnight
Join us for Modern ’til Midnight! Enjoy extended hours, live music, special gallery activities, late-night shopping, and late-night fare from Café Modern as we celebrate late into the evening. Gallery activities and tours will spotlight the special exhibitions Hubbard/Birchler: No Room to Answer and Kara Walker: My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love.
Admission is $15
Free for Modern members
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