June 29 - September 29supported by Lincoln Financial Foundation, Parkview Health, and Steel Dynamics, Inc
Experience the Summer of Glass at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, a series of contemporary studio glass exhibitions anchored by the work of the master of the medium, Dale Chihuly. The exhibition series includes the award winners of the 41st Annual International Glass Invitational, and an exhibition of today's best and brightest, The Next Generation of Studio Glass.
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AFROS: A Celebration of Natural Hair by Michael JulyApril 27 - August 18, 2013
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.
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Brilliant OpticsA Spectrum of Mediums and Color, May 11 - July 14, 2013
FWMoA 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, 2013
One 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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Chalk Walk 2013July 13-14
Chalk 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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Veteran's Appreciation Day sunday | 01:00 pm
The Fort Wayne Museum of Art welcomes veterans, active military service men and women, and their families to a special day at the Museum to foster a deeper connection between service men and women and the arts in Fort Wayne. Gallery tours will be led by museum volunteer Dave Cooper, DAV, Viet Nam, USMC, with a discussion forum at 2:30...
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Members Only Preview Party: Chihuly and the Summer of Glass friday | 05:00 pm
Celebrate the first Dale Chihuly exhibit in Fort Wayne in over a decade with a preview party the night before its public debut. This members-only event will feature a gallery talk by the founder and director of Habatat Galleries Ferdinand Hampson, the country's premier expert on contemporary glass. FWMoA Members Only: $10 for lecture, party and...
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Chihuly: Secret Garden opens to the public saturday | 10:00 am
Be among the first to see the first exhibit of the work of Dale Chihuly in Fort Wayne in over a decade. Special exhibition tickets at $7 per person are required. Visitors will be admitted to the exhibition every half hour based on gallery capacity.
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Bookbinding with Marianne Kelsey: Icicle Binding saturday | 10:00 am
Learn the time-honored art of bookbinding with single classes or the three-part series one Saturday a month June-August. For June: Icicle Binding. Limited to ten participants. Cost: $40 includes all materials for your take-away book. Art Parties
Join us at one of our many social events throughout the year and share the love of art, friends, good food, and entertainment.
ARTrageous is the art event of the year! Featuring top tier cuisine, live music, and live and silent auctions brimming with art, jewelry, and travel and luxury packages, ARTrageous is the most unique cultural fundraiser in the city.
Join us March 7 for ARTrageous 2014!
Several times each year, Executive Director Charles A. Shepard III invites special member groups to join him for private receptions in conjunction with events and exhibitions. To join these exclusive receptions, members have the opportunity to join at the Silver Level, a circle of membership that provides a host of benefits especially for this valued group. Learn more.
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