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Facilitated by narrative professionals. Something is shifting in the world. We feel it in our bodies, in our conversations, in the cacophony of the 24-hour news cycle. Narratives are distorted, creating a deep divide within our society and within our individual sense of humanness. Many of us are holding grief, confusion, and a deep unease from the stories being told about who belongs, who matters, and who is worthy of dignity, love, and freedom. We believe stories have the power to change what is possible. We are creating a space to come together and write toward a new story, a love story, which is a world where all people are worthy and free. Bring your work-in-progress, a seed of an idea, or simply your presence. Follow @the_narrative_loom on Instagram for updates and more information “This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence [...] We speak, we write … that is how civilizations heal.” ~ Toni Morrison
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a margarita in a hand painted glass this year! Follow Diana Dupre's expert instruction to make a custom glass or two! Sign up with the event link.
Free art clubs at WheelCraft Studio for creative adults ages 18+ every week. Bring a sketchbook, an art project, or a craft and socialize with us every week while working on your current project! Our weekly themes are loose, and we welcome creatives of all kinds each week to work on any kind of art project. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to our studio. WheelCraft Studio is a community art studio for creatives of all kinds to gather and learn from each other!
Join SiNaCa Studios on May 8, 2026, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. for a free, family-friendly Open Studios Night where you can watch artists transform molten glass into a unique ice cream–themed piggy bank inspired by this year’s Color & Create contest winner, then come back on May 30 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. for the Ice Cream Social Fundraiser featuring treats, handmade glass, interactive activities, and a raffle to support the studio. Want to become a sponsor? Email clifton@SiNaCaStudios.org for more information and opportunities!
Treat the mom in your life to a full day of creative exploration at Wheelcraft Studio. From the pottery wheel to stained glass, printmaking to watercolor painting, she'll spend the day discovering new skills, unwinding, and making something beautiful with other creative ladies. Coffee and a catered lunch included. $200 Sign up here: https://app.24hrpottery.com/courses/a8c82bc4-87db-489a-babb-79cb38d46693
How to Paint Botanicals: Shape, Rhythm & Form Date/Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Duration: 3.5 hours Celebrate spring with a focused, skill-building botanical painting workshop designed for all levels. This class begins with a 45-minute to 1-hour live demonstration by Artist-in-Residence Sari Shryack, who will walk through her process for building a botanical painting—from establishing large shapes to developing form, rhythm, and detail. Students will then apply these techniques to create their own botanical painting, working from fresh floral or succulent references. Emphasis will be placed on: - Seeing and simplifying organic shapes - Building form from general to specific - Understanding rhythm and flow within natural structures - Developing confidence with color and brushwork Whether you’re new to painting or looking to refine your approach, this workshop is designed to give you practical tools you can continue using beyond the class. You’ll leave with both a finished botanical painting and a clearer understanding of how to approach painting from life. Just in time for Mother’s Day—create something meaningful as a gift, or spend the morning painting something for yourself.
Please RSVP for the in-person Arts Fort Worth grant meeting on Monday, May 11, at the new home of the Welman Project, 2109 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The doors open at 8:30am for a light breakfast and networking. The meeting will begin at 9:00am with an arts-focused listening session led by NPR-affiliate KERA's leadership. At 11:00am we will review the grant application process, highlighting changes from previous application cycles. At noon, organizations may stay for an optional tour of the Welman Project's new headquarters, which feature community meeting spaces and specialized craft and art-making equipment that will be available for local nonprofits to use when they officially open. Attendance at one of the two grant meetings is mandatory for any Fort Worth-based nonprofit arts organizations that wish to apply for operating grant support in this summer's application cycle. If you are representing more than one nonprofit, please list all of the organizations you are representing. We encourage more than one representative for each organization to attend this in-person event, if possible, to network and engage in the KERA listening session. If you would prefer to attend the virtual grant orientation on Tuesday, May 12 from 6-8pm, please use this link to navigate to the appropriate form
Free art clubs at WheelCraft Studio for creative adults ages 18+ every week. Bring a sketchbook, an art project, or a craft and socialize with us every week while working on your current project! Our weekly themes are loose, and we welcome creatives of all kinds each week to work on any kind of art project. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to our studio. WheelCraft Studio is a community art studio for creatives of all kinds to gather and learn from each other!
Join us for photo critique at the Masure Gallery of Photography! We welcome photographer's of all levels and genres. Get feedback on your work and build community with the common goal of becoming better photographers.
Two day workshop with Diane Von Arx with additional creative retreat time to recharge your creativity!. Located at Crafty Creations Retreat in Mansfield TX.
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| Live 4 Dance Charity Weekend | Workshop/Class | Dance | 5/28/2026 | Free | — | Texas | <p>The legendary music icon Prince and his former wife Mayte’ Garcia created a nonprofit Live 4Love-Live 4Dance. She has continued working it and is b … See More | Arts Fort Worth | Apply |
| Open Call: Annual Art For All | Call to Artists | CalligraphyCeramicsCollageShow 45 disciplines | 6/8/2026 | $25 | — | Texas | <p>Art Center Waco invites emerging and established artists across the state of Texas, over the age of 18, to submit original works for its inaugural … See More | Art Center Waco | Apply |
| Heartland Craft Guilds: Capacity Support Grants | Grant | WeavingQuilingPapermakingShow 18 disciplines | 5/15/2026 | Free | $12,000 | TexasMissouri | <p>Heartland Craft Guilds: Capacity Support Grants is a grant program that supports craft guilds and cultural organizations rooted in preserving and s … See More | Arts Fort Worth | Apply |
| Artist Cohort for Co-Designing Culturalyst | Call to Artists | AcapellaAccordianAcousticShow 202 disciplines | 5/4/2026 | $0 | $150 | United States | <p><strong>We're building Culturalyst with artists, not just for them. This is what that actually looks like.</strong><br><br>The Culturalyst Co-Desig … See More | Culturalyst | Apply |
| Director, Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (CCAM) | Job Opportunity | CalligraphyCeramicsCollageShow 85 disciplines | 6/1/2026 | Free | — | United States | <p>Full time, continuing position, 11 months each year with one month off each summer. </p><p>In person, on campus role. </p><p>Review of ap … See More | Yale College Arts | Apply |
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Visit our FAQsHi! I’m a new artist that mostly enjoys digital painting using Procreate and I also dabble in traditional watercolor/alcohol markers. Most of my inspiration comes from anime & books!
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.
I have always loved art and office supply stores, but often denied myself the pleasure of purchasing anything that didn’t have a practical purpose. Since I didn’t consider myself an artist, I only bought things related to school supplies or for art projects my kids were doing. Then I read Waking the Dead by John Eldridge, and he encouraged his readers to notice what they love but hadn’t yet given themselves permission to explore. As I noticed my love for art and office supplies, I realized I had a deep desire to be an artist and to freely create from my heart. A few months later I saw an artist painting with watercolors during a worship gathering. It was mesmerizing. Her figures were simple and captivating, and I thought “I could do that!” So for my birthday that year, I asked for a set of nice colored pencils and watercolor classes and began to explore drawing and creating primarily while sitting in church. I discovered that as I allowed my heart to guide my hand, symbols and colors emerged in my drawings that reflected what the speaker was talking about or the music was saying BEFORE those things were said or sung. I discovered God speaking to and through me in my art and I hesitantly began embracing “I AM an Artist” as my reality. I allowed myself to acknowledge and embrace my own intuition and creative genius and to give myself permission to let my creative expression be seen and to belong in my world. My creative offerings have expanded to include watercolor meditation, prophetic portraits, live paintings, and, more recently, ceramics. My collectors and supporters have reported feeling deeply connected to God through my art, receiving Divine messages to their hearts when they engage with my creations. I love helping people to see their own light in a brand new way through my art, reminding them of their value and worth and inspiring them to follow and trust their own intuition and creative genius
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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.
Texas-based artist Yesenia Catlin creates expressive paintings inspired by her Mexican heritage, exploring identity, land, and generational roots.
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.
Baker and crafter. Creating treats and gifts that make you smile!
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
Mixed media & collage artist created pieces full of color, texture, and pep.
Ladies in Film & Television (LIFT) is a Texas-based nonprofit creating opportunities for filmmakers, creatives, youth, and entertainment professionals through education, mentorship, industry programming, and media platforms.
Ladies in Film & Television (LIFT) empowers women to rise, lead, and thrive in the film and media industry. We champion diversity, equity, and creative expression by providing opportunities for women to build careers, businesses, and legacies through film, storytelling, and the arts.