Happy Thursday,
Art is more than just a hobby, it has the power to bring people together to elevate their community.
Fort Worth residents are invited to join their neighbors to help create the “Echoes” mosaic mural for Ciquio Vasquez Park at Worth Heights Community Center this Friday and Saturday.
The public art installation, designed by artist J. Muzacz, weaves together elements from the Mexican serape and African kente cloth to reflect the Latino and Black communities that reside nearby.
Volunteers will place small tiles into simple grids to create larger ceramic tiles that will be integrated into the final mural planned for the park. No experience is needed and drop-ins are encouraged. Another opportunity to contribute will be held Aug. 8-9 at the same location.
Other public art installations in Fort Worth are underway across several neighborhoods. You can learn about the progress of those artworks here.
Lend a hand to public art installation coming soon to southside park
The public art work is made up of two sculptural mosaic mural walls and connecting mosaic floor insets. The installation pays homage to Ciquio Vasquez, a prominent figure in the city’s Latino history.
What: Help create a community mosaic
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 1-2
Where: Worth Heights Community Center, 3351 New York Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Explore Black memory through showcase of archival films
The curated series highlights five short films that explore the Black American experience in past and present. The program is part of the “HomeMade” exhibition at Kinfolk House in the Polytechnic Heights neighborhood.
What: Mining Memories; Black Radical Archival Practices
When: 6-8 p.m. July 31
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Step into the heat of the action during game night at glass art studio
Challenge your family and friends during an evening that combines games, behind-the-scenes studio access and creative play. Guests are invited to briefly visit or participate in ticketed games.
What: SiNaCa Studios Friends & Family Game Night: Chill, Play, Explore
When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 1
Where: SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: $15-$50
Thanks for reading! Do you have a Weekend Worthy event? Add it to our community calendar.
David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.
Related
Fort Worth Report is certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.
Republish This Story
Republishing is free for noncommercial entities. Commercial entities are prohibited without a licensing agreement. Contact us for details.