Andrea

@ajuric77

Small business curating candles and wax melts using coconut wax and fragrance infused with essential oil

Wonderfully Made Dance

@wm_dance

At Wonderfully Made Dance, we provide an inclusive and nurturing space where everyone can experience the joy, freedom, and artistry of classical ballet embracing the belief that we are all beautifully and wonderfully made.

Wonderfully Made Dance exists to make classical ballet accessible to all by embracing inclusivity, compassion, and creativity, recognizing that every individual—neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, trauma-impacted, or otherwise—is beautifully and wonderfully made. Through a donation-based tuition model and a commitment to transparency, we foster a thriving, supportive community for dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring everyone can experience the transformative freedom and joy of dance.

Mandy Paquette

@Mandylopandy

I am a Fort Worth based fine artist. After pursuing a photography degree at the University of North Texas, I discovered graphic illustration and started my own freelance business, ‘Mandylopandy’. I won Dallas RAW Artist of the Year in 2012. Through networking, I joined local art collectives, and participated in several Gallery Nights, Art Cons, and Music& Festivals in the DFW metroplex. Being a part of the Fort Worth art community has always been important to me, I love networking with small businesses, from showing in local salons, boutiques, and on local music flyers. After stepping back to focus on family, I’m looking to kickstart my artist career.

HawaiiFluidArtFortWorth

@HawaiiFluidArtFortWorth

Hawaii Fluid Art Fort Worth is a fun, hands-on art studio offering fluid art, resin, and mixed media experiences where anyone can create something unique, no experience needed.

Hawaii Fluid Art Fort Worth is a modern, hands-on art experience studio where creativity is all about fun, not perfection. We offer fluid art, resin, and mixed media experiences designed for all ages and skill levels, no experience needed. From girls’ nights and date nights to kids’ parties and team events, every visit is about creating something unique while connecting with others. It’s less about being an artist and more about enjoying the process, getting a little messy, and leaving with something you’re proud of.

Renee Miller

@ReneeMiller

New to the scene

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.

Kristi Wipperfurth

@aandwcolab

Two art teachers collaborating for a local show

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.

Tamaria Dunn

@LuxeAria

Art has always been a part of my life in one form or another. As a child, I loved expressing myself creatively through poetry, songwriting, drawing houses, and attempting portraits — even if they were far from perfect. Creativity was always something that brought me joy and allowed me to connect with my emotions and imagination. Years later, as an adult, I found myself returning to writing poems and songs during difficult moments in life. Creating became a source of peace, healing, and emotional release. Around that same time, I also began making jewelry and discovered another artistic outlet that I truly enjoyed. Painting entered my life as a hobby through occasional art classes, including a virtual class I took during the pandemic. That experience sparked something deeper within me and inspired me to begin painting on my own. It was during this journey that I discovered fluid art and instantly fell in love with its beauty, movement, and unpredictability. Today, my artwork is inspired by emotion, nature, beauty, and the freedom of self-expression. I enjoy working with different mediums, allowing each piece to evolve organically and tell its own unique story. Through my art, I hope to create works that bring peace, warmth, inspiration, and joy to others.

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.