The mission of the Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County is to create an
environment that promotes, nurtures, and supports the arts in our community.
In 1963 the Arts Council was formed to provide funding and leadership to stimulate and assure the advancement of the arts throughout our community. Today's Arts Council is a dynamic, multi-faceted, arts agency serving artists, arts organizations and the community with programs that help shape the arts and that have a significant impact on the quality of life in Fort Worth.
The Smart Moves Award is given to organizations of bold vision and foresight who have made gutsy and intelligent actions to better themselves and the City of Fort Worth. The Arts Council was chosen to receive the 2011 Smart Moves Award in recognition of the significant contributions and smart business moves in recent years. From the development and implementation of WorthGoing.com to the transitioning of the grant application program online, the Arts Council continues to address needs within the Arts community. The Arts Council is proud to be named the 2011 Not For Profit of the Year!
10 Years of Public Art
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Fort Worth Public Art (FWPA) has commissioned 28 works in locations throughout the city ranging from murals to sculptures to infrastructure enhancements all thanks to the City of Fort Worth's investment of 2% of capital budgets. The resulting visual impact to our urban environment not only enriches our citizens' lives, but also promotes tourism and economic development. Managed by the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County and with oversight of the Fort Worth Art Commission, FWPA strives for artistic excellence and meaningful community involvement. In 2011, accolades include Historic Fort Worth's Preservation Award for the Al Hayne Monument restoration project and Fort Worth Weekly's Best of Public Art Critic's Choice Award for Night Song on the Rolling Hills Radio Tower. FWPA continues to build momentum with some 50 ongoing and new public art projects underway in 2012! For more information visit www.fwpublicart.org.
A Decade for the
Community Arts Center
Has it really been 10 years? Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2012, The Community Arts Center celebrates its heritage as a place where both children and adults can immerse themselves in creativity. The 77,000 square foot facility offers a unique setting for meetings, visual and performing arts, and elegant receptions. Showcasing both local and regional artists, the Community Arts Center Galleries rotate every month; free admission and the ability to purchase the works of art distinguish the Community Arts Center from its peer institutions.
2011 also saw hundreds of performances in the W. E. Scott Theatre and the Hardy and Betty Sanders Theatre! For more information visit www.fwcac.com
WorthGoing.com
WorthGoing.com launched on September 1, 2010 as part of the Arts Council's initiative to raise awareness of the arts in general as well as to shine a spotlight on the numerous arts program offerings available in our community. Couched within the context of a comprehensive entertainment resource (including western heritage and sporting events as well as lectures and family-friendly public events), WorthGoing has enjoyed a total of nearly 65,000 visits in its first calendar year (Jan-Dec 2011). Interest in and use of the site – by local residents as well as visitors from around the country and the globe has spurred dynamic growth throughout WorthGoing's first full year.
Encourage your favorite nonprofits to "Save the Date" for their next special event on WorthGoing. To see the calendar for upcoming galas, golf tournaments, special events and more, visit www.WorthGoing.com.
Economic Impact
The arts in the City of Fort Worth had an estimated economic impact of $241 million! The Arts Council is partnering with the Business Council to gauge the current economic impact of the arts and looks forward to releasing the 2011 economic impact study in mid-2012.
The arts are a great investment in the vitality of the city!
The Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County is preparing for its 50th anniversary in just twelve short months! 2012 brings continued planning on the Arts Council's comprehensive vision for the arts as well as the introduction of some incredible programs and services. Join us as we celebrate the upcoming 10th Anniversary of the Fort Worth Community Arts Center and the 2nd full year of operation of WorthGoing.com. The Arts Council has much to be grateful for and much to celebrate! To keep in touch with the Arts Council, visit artsfortworth.org; the Arts Council's Facebook Fan page or join us on Twitter @artsfortworth!
We Make Art Happen!
