Happy Thursday,
Many world-renowned art galleries and museums exist in central pockets of Fort Worth. But where do small and nontraditional art spaces live?
This Saturday, you’ll have the opportunity to explore 11 unique galleries created inside people’s apartments, garages and even food pantries at the inaugural SpeedBump Fort Worth art walk.
SpeedBump originated in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood nearly 30 years ago, but is being brought west by local artists Claire Kennedy and Max Marshall. The goal of the event is to highlight creative spaces, art exhibitions and funky collections, according to the Fort Worth founders. Find the complete list of art spaces below.
What do you think about artists creating their own spaces to spotlight their works? Let me know by contacting me at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org.
Discover Fort Worth’s nontraditional art galleries at inaugural event
Participating locations include Grackle Art Gallery, Collective 77, Waste Not/Want Not, By Candlelight Press, Easyside, La Gran Plaza, Bryce Avenue Garage, ArtHouse East Studios, McAnthony’s Multicultural Studio and Gallery, be.so and T.C. Oliver Apartment Studio.
What: SpeedBump Fort Worth
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9
Where: 11 art spaces across Fort Worth; find venue addresses here
Admission: Free
Experience an original play performed by young Northside actors
Students from Artes Academy perform in an original production by Rob Bosquez about a group of friends enjoying their neighborhood for the last time before it is demolished. Guests can also enjoy a student art exhibit and live DJ performances an hour before showtime.
What: ‘Last Night of the Myrtle Street Night Flyers’
When: 7:30-9 p.m. May 8; 3-4:30 p.m. May 9
Where: Artes de la Rosa, 1440 N. Main St., Fort Worth
Admission: $5-$12
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a tour of historic Fort Worth district
Explore six preserved homes and the streets that make up Fairmount, one of the largest historic neighborhoods in Cowtown. The event kicks off with a neighborhood parade at 10 a.m. May 9.
What: 44th Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes
When: Noon-5 p.m. May 9, 10
Where: Fairmount National Historic District, 1100 Hemphill St., Fort Worth
Admission: $25-$30, free for children 12 and under
Jam out to live music in this neighborhood’s backyard
The music festival features performances from Texas artists Zak Webb and Robert Ellis. The Lucky G Bistro food truck will be on-site. Proceeds from the event support the local nonprofit Cuisine for Healing.
What: 3rd Annual Ryan Place Music Festival
When: 5-9 p.m. May 9
Where: Ryan Place Neighborhood, 2350 Ryan Place Drive, Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Stay at this museum after dark and watch the artifacts come to life
Enjoy themed activities and photo opportunities at this event that pays homage to the classic film “Night at the Museum.” The movie will be screened at the Omni Theater as well.
What: Reel Adventures: Night at the Museum
When: 5:30-9 p.m. May 9
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St.
Admission: $24-$30
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.
The Fort Worth Report’s arts and culture coverage is supported in part by the Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation and the Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust. At the Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.
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