AFROS: A Celebration of Natural Hair by Michael JulyApril 27 - June 9, 2013Over five years, photographer Michael July approached a variety of individuals and asked them to participate as subject models for a volume he was creating to chronicle the evolution of the Afro in America. He was able to capture the best Afros as worn by people of virtually every shade, ethnicity, country and age group.
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Brilliant OpticsA Spectrum of Mediums and Color, May 11 - July 14, 2013FWMoA unveils its most recent curator collaboration on May 11 with Brilliant Optics: A Spectrum of Mediums and Color, curated by Fort Wayne artist Josef Zimmerman. The exhibition features work by contemporary artists from across the country who use color in their work as a tool to communicate with the viewer. In short, vibrancy is the key to this show.
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Chihuly: Secret GardenJune 29 - September 29, 2013One of Dale Chihuly's most daring innovations was to challenge the notion that glass was best displayed on a pedestal by creating pieces intended to interact with architecture and the natural environment. This exhibit, in collaboration with the Franklin Park Conservatory, exemplifies that concept by showcasing several of Chihuly's most beloved series such as Macchia, Fiori, and Niijima Floats.
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Habatat Presents: 41st Annual International Glass InvitationalJune 29 - September 29, 2013This exhibition, organized by Habatat Galleries, is the oldest and largest annual contemporary glass exhibition in the country. Selected from an array of glass masters, this exhibition features 26 of the best studio glass artists in the world. In its 41st year, the invitational presents contemporary glass sculpture in the greater context of international influence with unconventional forms and processes.
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Chalk Walk 2013July 13-14Chalk Walk entertains, engages, and educates the 22,000 viewers who flock to see the spectacle unfold. The event is based on an Italian tradition of street painting that dates to the 16th century, known as i madonnari (street painters). Using pastels, artists may choose to reproduce existing artworks or create their own in their designated square. Held in conjunction with the Three Rivers Festival, Chalk Walk is truly a community event and will draw on the amazing talents of area, regional and national artists. Individuals and families with no training in art especially encouraged to participate.
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In honor of its 75 year history, the Fort Wayne Art League is hosting a series of fun events to raise $75,000 to benefit FWMoA. In fact, the Art League exists solely to do just that: benefit the museum. On May 23, celebrate this milestone in Art League history by joining us at the museum for a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception with music by Bob Criswell and an auction of 75 FWMoA canvases created by local artists especially for this event. Members - $5; Public - $10. RSVP at 260.422.6467, or rsvp@fwmoa.org.
Experience art and culture in downtown Fort Wayne the last Saturday of the month - and enjoy $1 admission at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
Afros: A Celebration of Natural Hair by Michael July Over five years, photographer Michael July approached a variety of individuals and asked them to participate as subject models for a volume he was creating to chronicle the evolution of the Afro in America. He was able to capture the best Afros as worn by people of virtually every shade, ethnicity, country and age group. Each First Thursday, a gallery guide will focus on and take you through an in-depth exploration of one of the current exhibits. Free with Gallery Admission
Parents watched Mark Kistler as “Commander Mark” on National Public Television’s “The Secret City” and “Mark Kistler’s Imagination Station” in the 1980s. Now, the new generation of children have the opportunity to learn from nationally acclaimed art educator Mark Kistler.