Taylor

@Wolfkvd8

My name is Taylor C. Martin I’m a growing local artist, inspiring to take my works higher and further. I attended Dunbar high school and played football, at the University of Kansas. After playing football I decided to paint, seeming since I drew as a kid. I figured it be fun to get back into. Bullied as a kid, I let go of drawing to try and fit in but it didn’t workout how I thought but here I am still the same cool kid with a pencil.

Tulips FTW

@TulipsFTW

Live Music for the New Fort Worth

In the heart of Fort Worth’s vibrant cultural corner, Tulips FTW brings music, art, fine drinks, cold beers, great food and community together under one roof. Coming to life during the 2020 pandemic, the energy that courses through its veins is palpable – a fusion of local art, a sound system built for massive outdoor music festivals, a room tuned with the precision of decades of industry expertise and a fierce commitment to inclusivity. Beyond Marathon Live bringing an eclectic range of national and international talent to the stage, where Shakey Graves sat in for an intimate set with David Ramirez and Tank and the Bangas, Cannons, Sierra Ferrell and so many others have played sellout crowds of nearly 500, Tulips FTW a breeding ground for emerging talent, often featuring indie rockers, electronic artists, hip hop and K-pop headliners, punk and metal festivals, and everything else across the gamut of music genres as expansive as the Texas Sunset. We call it sanctuary for the secular, a true oasis for the misfits and outcasts of the music world as much as it was built for the cowboy-booted and white-collar warriors of the artistic class. As you step in, you’re surrounded by a litany of local artwork from the 80-foot mural designed by Eusebio Martinez through to Ariel Davis’ ceiling-reaching interpretation of the owner’s Grandfather boxing in the 1950s Golden Gloves, Mariell Guzman’s inspiring patio work and Jana Renee’s welcoming alleyway entrance to Gustos, the best burger in Fort Worth. This cacophony of colors sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. The revolving door of local artwork, curated by Art Tooth, gives local makers a space to showcase the artistic underbelly of Fort Worth’s creative contingent. On November 20, 2020 we planted our flag in Fort Worth’s rich musical history that spans from Ornette Coleman and Bob Wills to the Historic Bluebird, JJs Blues Bar and Caravan of Dreams to Townes Van Zandt and Leon Bridges. Through the masked trials of that year, we boasted our first sellout that New Years with 54 people toasting champagne to Grady Spencer on stage. Fast forward to a full capacity in front of our premier sound system, powered by Blake Barker, Tulips FTW finds itself on tour posters of bands from across Europe, Australia, Mali, Mexico, England and across our own great state and country to join the conversation led by iconic rooms like the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C., Brooklyn Made in NYC and Tractor Tavern in Seattle. While music leads the charge, it is our fierce commitment to being the bridge between the Fort Worth Way and where we are driving our hometown, that invites every walk of life in through our doorstep, showcasing talent as much the diverse face of Fort Worth, whatever the medium, with a strict policy of zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, creating a safe and welcoming space for all art fans. It’s where art and music collide in a frenzy of unbridled passion, where locals and tourists alike can let their hair down and revel in the magic of live performance. It’s where community is built. Welcome Home, y’all.

Kaitee herron

@FortheBirds

I enjoy expressing myself and my appreciation for things, people and moments through different mediums. With pottery I focus purely on the visual with the desire to express appreciation and a sense of whimsy in the outcome. My paintings focus more on my desire to show ,through my eyes, what I see and appreciate around me in the physical world or in my mind. I largely focus on women and my profound appreciation for them.

Fort Worth Poetry Society

@FortWorthPoetrySociety

The oldest literary organization in the southwestern United States, the Fort Worth Poetry Society exists to encourage the production and appreciation of poetry in Fort Worth.

The Fort Worth Poetry Society (FWPS) is the oldest literary organization, in continuous operation, in the southwestern United States. Formed on May 10, 1910, the Society recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. The FWPS is a critique group of local poets who meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 P.M. Its current meeting location is Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. The mission of the Society is to encourage the creation and appreciation of poetry in Fort Worth. FWPS members regularly participate in poetry festivals, public readings, and other poetry events.

Kirk

@Kirkrice

Lost my leg in 23, used to remodel houses, now I've taken up art through beading.

jgibbs

@jgibbs

Development Director

Dedicated to lifelong learning and anchored by our rich collections, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History engages our diverse community through creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the stories of Texas and the Southwest.

Margo

@MargoB

I started beading when I was ten years old and my friends and family encouraged me to keep going. I am mostly self-taught, but have taken many classes as well to learn new techniques over the years. I love creating jewelry, not only for myself, but for other people as well.

The Worthy Co.

@theworthy-co

Non-profit social enterprise employing and empowering survivors of trafficking.

The Worthy Co. is a non-profit social enterprise, which means 100% of every purchase is invested back into our mission to employ and empower survivors of trafficking. From candles to jewelry to gifts in between, Worthy Co. employees are equipped with not only artisanal skills but transferable work skills as well.

Cassie Lacey

@coconutzero

I have been an artist all my life but I only discovered ceramics 10 years ago when I took a class at North Lake College in Irving, Texas. I have been head over heels in love with ceramics ever since! I also love painting, drawing and making sculptures and art dolls out of thrifted materials. I'm a Fort Worth native. I live here with my Husband Daniel and my cat Fenwick.

Fort Worth Calligraphers Guild

@FortWorthCalligraphersGuild

The Fort Worth Calligraphers Guild is open to anyone interested in calligraphy and the lettering arts

The object of the Fort Worth Calligraphers Guild (FWCG), as a non-profit organization, shall be to provide a forum in which members share calligraphic interests and promote the study, practice and appreciation of calligraphy and related arts in their historical and present-day applications