Second Thursdays Are HOT This Summer

Second Thursdays at the Carter are the coolest happy hours in town this summer!

Second Thursdays is a FREE monthly event series at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) where visitors can connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Just like the art on the Carter’s walls, these events are always changing, so each visit offers something new. This season, enjoy exclusive artist talks, live music, specialty cocktails, and art making. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss out!

Photo courtesy of Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Second Thursdays at the Carter

cartermuseum.org/2ndThursdays
every second Thursday of the month
5–8 p.m., FREE

Thursday, July 11
5–8 p.m.
Second Thursdays at the Carter: Gilded & Glamorous

Step into the spellbinding world of the silver screen for a night themed on the exhibition Moving Pictures: Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood. Delve into the glamorous world of early Hollywood—sip on a cocktail, tap your toes to tunes from Aautumn, learn the beauty secrets of the silver screen from makeup artist Halley Hamer, and have your lip print read by Mystic Kathryn. Then, dive into movie magazines and advertisements from our archives, explore how different camera lenses can alter our perceptions before joining TCU’s Dr. Frederick Gooding Jr. and Professor Stephanie Bailey for film history and fashion themed tours of Moving Pictures!

Thursday, August 8
5–8 p.m.
Second Thursdays at the Carter: Botany & Beauty

Refresh your spirits with an evening inspired by the exhibition, “Drawn to Nature,” featuring works of art from the Carter’s collection. From Audubon’s birds to bountiful blossoms in floral still lifes, there’s a way for everyone to connect with the beauty of the natural world in this intimate exhibition. Draw floral arrangements while you sip a botanical-inspired cocktail and enjoy a summery music set by DJ Wild in the Streets. Visitors can capture petals on paper with Carter Community Artist Lingchia Tsai and explore the exhibition with Carter curator Michaela Haffner.

Thursday, September 12
5–8 p.m.
Second Thursdays at the Carter: Health & Happiness

Discover the surprising connections between art, museums, and wellbeing at this evening dedicated to relaxation, self-care and health of your mind and body. Experiment and relax with Carter Community Artist and licensed art therapist Rachel Nash on an inspiring collage-making activity. Get the lowdown on meditation with John McKethan from the Kadampa Meditation Center of Texas. Sip on a bubbly cocktail while enjoying the chill tunes provided by Yokyo.

Photo courtesy of Amon Carter Museum of American Art

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during these events upon advance request.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.