April Is for Adults at the Carter

We all know that the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) has an amazing education program for kids and families.

Did you know they also have wonderfully fun programs for adults? Keep scrolling to learn more!

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Second Thursdays: Toasts & Tunes
Artsy cocktails, live music, and more!
Thursday, May 9
5–8 p.m.

Enjoy crafted cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection and experience an evening of live music on our Porch! Dance along to popular beats with DJ Wild in the Streets, go on a cocktail-themed tour of our collection, and create your own kinetic wire sculptures in vibrant colors with  Carter Community Artist Brenda Ciardiello. To end the night, listen to Grammy-award winning band Brave Combo and dance on our Porch as the sun sets over the Fort Worth skyline. You won’t want to miss this kickoff to the summer!

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Summer Film Series
See Karl Struss’s films on the big screen!
First Saturday of June, July, and August
1 p.m.

Join us for our summer film series celebrating films shot by cinematographer Karl Struss. In celebration of Moving Pictures: Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood, each month we’re screening a film from a different decade in Struss’s career, with behind-the-scenes stories and commentary provided by a film expert immediately following the movie. Up first on Saturday, June 1, is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from 1931.

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New exhibitions opening in May!
Discover the historical and contemporary ways artists have worked with film

Dive into photographer and cinematographer Karl Struss’s storied career in Moving Pictures: Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage, glamorous film stills, and even Struss’s Oscar awarded for cinematography, Moving Pictures tells the story of how a fine art photographer became one of the most influential cinematographers in Hollywood.

Explore artist Dario Robleto’s multiyear exploration of the Golden Record in Dario Robleto: The Signal, which includes a newly-commissioned film by the artist, Ancient Beacons Long for Notice, alongside related sculptures and works on paper.