The Art Galleries at TCU

The Art Galleries at TCU

Highlights for the upcoming Spring 2023 season include:

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The Art Galleries at TCU are pleased to present Persona, three solo exhibitions featuring the work of Richie Budd, Kris Pierce and John Rasimus. The exhibitions run February 25 – April 30, 2022 at Fort Worth Contemporary Art and opens with a reception for the artists on Friday, February 25, 6-8pm. Budd and Rasimus will present artist talks in the gallery on Saturday, February 26, at 2pm. Pierce will present an artist talk in the gallery on Saturday, March 26, at 2pm. Additional live programming to be confirmed soon.

 

The artists describe Persona as loosely referencing Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 Swedish film of the same title; an experimental, psychological drama renowned for its perplexing suggestion that the two main characters experience a type of an emotional convergence. Formatted as three concurrent solo exhibitions, the artists’ work circles ideas relating to identity, duality, and character as traits of humans’ inherent need to distinguish and validate their existence as individuals.

 

Through these individual presentations, the artists consider the development of persona in real and digital space, including involvement of physical senses. In different ways they each speak to a complicated desire to exist at the center of one’s own universe. Working within an anti-collaborative format, a web of connections between the artists’ approaches is revealed without the dynamics of a traditional group exhibition or the type of social alliance that informs much contemporary media.

 

PERSONA 3D Walkthrough

 

Three Solo Exhibitions:

We are excited to present our Spring 2022 programming and to welcome public audiences back to the galleries! Click through the links below to see when exhibitions are coming up and for updates on the digital materials!

“With Pleasure,” 2022 MFA Candidacy Exhibition

 

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts

 

Moudy Gallery

 

Upcoming Events
Current Exhibitions and Programs

One And One by Zeke Williams Spring 2022

“One And One” by Zeke Williams, Spring 2022 Exhibition

Moncrief Cancer Institute is invested in the idea that the presence of art can positively impact the experience of their patients. Their vision is to provide Tarrant County and surrounding communities with the foremost science, resources and programs to reduce the threat and impact of cancer. The partnership between Moncrief Cancer Institute and the TCU School of Art celebrates the vital relationship between art and medicine. TCU Graduate students and alumni are selected to serve as Guest Curators and are advised and supported by the staff of The Art Galleries at TCU through the entire exhibition-making process. Below are links to view past and present exhibitions hosted at Moncrief Cancer Institute.

 

Exhibitions
Moncrief Art Gallery

“Sequential Self: Gender and Identity in Comics”, Moudy Gallery, October 2021

 

The Fall 2021 semester at The Art Galleries at TCU was a whirlwind of exhibitions and activity! Both Fort Worth Contemporary Arts and Moudy Gallery re-opened to our public audiences and hosted many of our regular student exhibitions that were on-hold last year. We host two exciting projects at Moudy Gallery by TCU School of Art faculty and Staff, and at Fort Worth Contemporary Arts a site specific installation and performance by artist duo Dani + Sheilah ReStack! You can revisit our Fall 2021 virtual exhibitions and materials below!

 

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About The Art Galleries at TCU

The Art Galleries at TCU are a dynamic cultural resource presenting unique exhibitions and projects by inspiring contemporary artists. Through a rigorous curatorial process of research, creative collaboration and interdisciplinary partnerships, the galleries showcase excellent artistic practice and high-quality art, while supporting experimentation and innovation. To support students and faculty, the galleries act as a catalyst for critical dialogue and provide a vital avenue for professional development through investigation of contemporary art practices.

 

Moudy Gallery

"now & back then; Cuba" by Marielis Conde Mendez at Moudy Gallery, 2021

“now & back then; Cuba” by Marielis Conde Mendez at Moudy Gallery, 2021

 

Located in the same building that houses the School of Art, Moudy Gallery showcases student work, including exhibitions by undergraduates and MFA students. This 900-square-foot space also functions as a responsive place for one-off or pop-up projects that students and faculty develop. TCU regularly shows its support for local professional artists by providing a collaborative environment in the Moudy Gallery as a testing ground for work-in-progress. Exhibitions or events of this kind help artists get involved in numerous ways and significantly benefit TCU students by enabling them to develop their professional networks with the local creative community.

 

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts

"Let My Body Eat the Sun" by Christie Blizard at Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, 2021

“Let My Body Eat the Sun” by Christie Blizard at Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, 2021

 

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts (FWCA) is a satellite exhibition space located a few blocks from the School of Art, on the edge of the TCU campus. Situated on West Berry Street, a busy urban corridor, this 2,000-square-foot gallery is TCU’s public-facing art venue. It offers a great opportunity for students, faculty, staff and alumni to engage with the Dallas-Fort Worth community.

At FWCA, the curatorial focus revolves around national and international artists at different stages of their career. It often includes work that has never been shown in Texas before or that is made on-site during a residency period. This concentration means students have close access to high-quality art and can critically engage with artists on a one-on-one basis in the gallery.

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts is located at 2900 W. Berry St. on the edge of the TCU Campus, Fort Worth, TX 76109.

 

View current and past exhibitions on Artsy.

 

Opportunities for Students

Students can volunteer or intern as gallery attendants. Interns are typically assigned responsibilities and research, such as overseeing social media for the galleries and researching artists’ work for future exhibition projects.

In addition, graduate students are assigned to the galleries each semester and complete weekly tasks including installation/deinstallation of exhibitions, delivery of live events and maintenance of the permanent art collection.

The Art Galleries at TCU are home to exhibitions from regional and international artists, students, faculty and alumni. To see the upcoming exhibitions in the galleries, please visit our event calendar.

Exhibitions

Locations and Hours

Moudy Gallery

2805 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76129

Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday: 1-4 p.m. and by appointment

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts

2900 W. Berry, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Wednesday-Saturday: 12-5 p.m., and by appointment

Mailing address

The Art Galleries at TCU
School of Art
TCU Box 298000
Fort Worth, TX 76129

Contact Us

For more information about the Art Galleries at TCU, please contact theartgalleries@tcu.edu  and 817-257-2588.

 

Photo: Post-Processing by Cisco Merel at Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, 2017

Photo on homepage: Rogue Objects by JJ Peet and Rob Rhee at Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, 2016
Photo on sidebar: Recording Studio A4 by Sebastiaan Bremer at Fort Worth Contemporary Arts, 2016