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FOCUS is the monthly newsletter from the Fort Worth Community Arts Center bringing you the very latest information about art, theater and special events happening in the FWCAC. Keep informed and keep involved.
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In the Spotlight
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 9 x 12 Works on Paper Show
This year, the 9 x 12 received about 400 works from Switzerland, the UK and Greece, as well as from across the US. All of these small works on or of paper are for sale for $100. They make great gifts or additions to your collection. There are paintings, photographs, digital artworks, prints, collages, paper art and drawings from artists of all levels. Come one, come all, for great art at a reasonable price!
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In the Galleries
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NEW GALLERY EXHIBITS FOR DECEMBER 
Receptions for the Artists:
Friday, December 5, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
December 5 - 27, 2014
2014 9 x 12 Works on Paper Show
The 9 x 12 Works on Paper Show is a treasure-trove of small art for sale for $100. Works are mailed in a 9 x 12 envelope from all over the world. MORE
The Winter Show
Texas Artists Coalition Members exhibit work. MORE
Paint Can Fly III
by Darlia Hobbs, Yuri Sp, Suzanne McNeil-Sparks
An exciting variety of unique paintings, from realistic to the other end of the fine art spectrum. MORE
Eclectic Wood
The eight artists presenting this exhibition all have a long history of working with wood both as an artistic and utility media. MORE
December 5 - 14, 2014
Across the Bridge
December 17, 2014 - January 30, 2015
My City. My Trinity.
This exhibit features works of art from members of our community who have embraced the Trinity River and all that it has to offer our city. MORE
Through December 27, 2014
Focus Galleries
JFK: Fractured Realities
by Leslie Lanzotti Solomon
Leslie Lanzotti Solomon's JFK/A FRACTURED REALITY explores and exposes the JFK assassination as a turning point in history and a landscape riddled with more questions than answers. Leslie is using images combined with text that are painted on different canvases and pieced together as a single work of art. MORE
TAC Featured Artist Andrena Washington
The Beauty of Nature
Washington's focus is to magnify the beauty of nature by creating large repetitious designs, while incorporating traditional and non-traditional materials.. MOREThrough January 5, 2015 ART7 2956 Crockett Street
TAC Small Works
Texas Artists Coalition members display small artworks in various media. MORE
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In the Theatres
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December 6-14, 2014, The Littlest Wiseman
A Play Pageant of the Nativity presented as a Christmas gift to the community by the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir through a grant from the Walsh Foundation. Admission is free but reservations are required. To make yours visit the WEBSITE
December 12-21, 2014, Emma
Stolen Shakespeare Guild presents Emma, by Jane Austin As Emma becomes entangled in the romantic lives of her friends and acquaintances, she unwittingly falls in love with the least likely of bachelors in this lighthearted take of gossip, matrimony, and misunderstanding. For tickets and information visit the WEBSITE
December 27, 2014; 6pm: Life of Dreams with Tom Braxton and Larry BraggsJim Austin Online presents Life of Dreams Concert Series with live performances by TOM BRAXTON and LARRY BRAGG. Doors open 5pm, Showtime 6pm. In the Scott Theatre. Tickets $25 General Admission; $35 Reserved VIP seats; Tickets may be purchased at the door for an additional fee.To purchase tickets or for more information visit WEBSITE or call 972.741.8131 or 817.923.930.Proceeds benefit the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum.
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Special Events
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FWCAC's ARTshop
ARTshop, a small gift shop comprised of unique one of kind artist-made pieces in the ART Center. Just in time for the holidays, come in to find original jewelry, ceramics, glass, woodwork, metalwork, wearable art, handmade prints and cards, photography and other fine art and craft works that make perfect gifts for any occasion.
Every Thursday, Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate hosts Dances & Classes!
Beginner lessons start at 8:00 pm. Dance until 11:30 pm to DJ'd tunes. The cost of admission to FWSDS weekly dances is just $7 for non-members, or $5 for members/students/affiliates (with valid ID). WEBSITE
December 14, 2014, Sheran Keyton and Friends Holiday Experience
DVA Productions presents Sheran Keyton and Friends Holiday Experience in the galleries of the Arts Center. Performance at 6:30 pm $10 general admission. For tickets and information visit WEBSITE or call 817.313.3052.
December 20, 2014, Vandell Andrew, Christmas Edition
An Evening with Soul Train Music Award Nominee, Vandell Andrew, Christmas Edition in the galleries of the Arts Center. Performance at 7pm $15 advance $20 at the door, $30 VIP Meet and Greet beginning at 6pm - preferred seating and catering. Tickets WEBSITE
Planning a special event?
The Fort Worth Community Arts Center is the perfect place to have a wedding, meeting, conference or any other special event. Whether it's a private or corporate event - we can accommodate with beautiful spaces, catering and stunning local art. MORE
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Volunteer of the Month
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 Gregory Rivera
Gregory Rivera is volunteering for us while he is between projects. Painting is a consistent daily focus in his life. The bridge between cross-cultural communities, civic society, learning institutions, government and industry insights drive his interest. His take on neuroplasticity and community arts development as an integral system: "The artist/scientist has the potential of enabling a higher-periphery intelligence through imagery. Both artist and viewer collaborate to be congruent in higher levels of abstraction."
Gregory has a Ph.D. from the School of Consciousness and Transformation at the California Institute of Integral Studies. He trained at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Pratt Institute in NYC and the Visible Language Workshop at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge. Additional academic work at Harvard University, Antioch University, Goddard College and Texas Christian University (Nolan Award).
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Artist Opportunities
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TAC
The Texas Artists Coalition is a membership program designed to offer benefits for artists in the North Texas community. The mission of the TAC is to support the career development of artists, whether they are emerging or established, amateur or professional.
Programs of the TAC are supported by the Arts Council of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Community Arts Center and a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Visit the WEBSITE and get the latest news or to join TAC today.
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The Fort Worth Community Arts Center provides versatile spaces to meet a variety of rental needs. Whether you require well-lit exhibition areas, unique rooms for meetings, special events, or the comforts of an accessible, professional quality performance venue, the Arts Center has space adaptable to a wide range of uses. MORE
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M-SAT 9AM - 5PM
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The Fort Worth Community Arts Center, a City-owned facility, was established in October 2002 by the Fort Worth City Council. The Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County manages the Arts Center. The FWCAC includes two theatres; nine art galleries; office space for arts organizations and public areas for rental by other non-profit organizations, corporate and special events. 
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