February 6 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Children’s Programs at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
For information on all children’s programs,
please call 817.840.2121 or
email childrensprograms@themodern.org.

Drawing from the Collection for Children
This FREE gallery program is designed for children between the ages of 6 and 12, and is offered on the first Sunday of each month when gallery admission is free. (Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.) The program is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s collection. Bring a sketchbook and pencils or purchase materials from The Modern Shop. Attendance is limited to 20 participants, so arrive early to sign up at the information desk to ensure your space.
Class is closed to additional participants after 2 pm.

First Sundays, 2-3:30 pm

Instructors
March 1-Jin-Ya Huang
April 5-Carol Benson
May 3-Iris Bechtol

Wonderful Wednesdays

This FREE gallery program for families is designed as an informal introduction to the collection and special exhibitions. Offered once a month, Wonderful Wednesdays consists of a focused tour and is accompanied by a gallery project designed by the Modern’s education staff. Prior registration is not required. Meet at the admission desk to sign in. Limited to 30 participants.

4-4:45 pm

March 11-Visiting the work of Stephan Balkenhol, Henry Moore, and Andy Warhol
April 8-Visiting the work of Robert Rauschenberg and Mark Bradford
May 13-Visiting the work of Felix Gonzalez-Torres and Cornelia Parker

Tours
Tours led by Museum-trained docents provide a dynamic experience based on close viewing, analysis, and interaction. All tours are free for Modern members and free to the public with admission to the galleries. All group tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance of the requested date. Groups with special needs are welcome. For information or to schedule a tour, please contact the Tour Coordinator at 817.840.2119 or tours@themodern.org.

Public Tours
Docent-led tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 2 pm. On Wednesdays and the first Sunday of each month, when gallery admission is free to the public, tours are available at 11 am and 2 pm. These tours do not require prior arrangements and begin in the museum lobby.

Spanish-language Tours
Docent-led tours in Spanish are offered at 2 pm on the first Sunday of each month, when gallery admission is free. These tours are open to the public and do not require prior arrangements. Docents are also available to conduct private Spanish-language tours when reservations are made at least two weeks in advance.

LOCATION
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Telephone 817.738.9215
Toll-Free 1.866.824.5566
Fax 817.735.1161
www.themodern.org

Museum Gallery Hours
Tue—Sat 10 am–5 pm
Sun 11 am–5 pm

General Admission Prices (includes special exhibition)
$4 for students with ID and seniors (60+)
$8 for adults ($13+)
Free for children 12 and under
Free for Modern members
Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of every month

CAFÉ MODERN
Lunch
Tue–Fri 11 am–2:30 pm
Sat 11 am–3 pm
Sunday Brunch 11 am–3 pm
Coffee bar
Serving Starbucks coffee, snacks, sandwiches, beer, wine, and dessert
Tue–Sat 10 am–4:30 pm
Sunday 11 am–4:30 pm
For reservations, call 817.840.2157
Menus are available online at www.themodern.org/cafemodern.html

The Museum is closed Monday and holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

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