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Jim Woodson, dressed in a denim work shirt and jeans, paints a large landscape canvas covered in dense, sun-lit grasses. He reaches across the surface with a wide brush while holding several other brushes in his left hand. A metal rolling cart of paints and brushes and additional finished landscapes fill the softly lit studio behind him.

From the Classroom to the Presidency: TCU Art Historian Chronicles the Impact of Horned Frog Jim Woodson

Retired TCU art historian Mark Thistlethwaite explores five decades of work by renowned Texas artist and TCU alumnus Jim Woodson ’65 in a new book from TCU Press.

August 21, 2026, by McKenzie Campbell
Caya Crum with Sundance Square Soccer Ball

Goal! Studio Art Senior Shows Her Art to the World

Caya Crum, a studio art student, was selected to participate in a FIFA World Cup-themed public art installation in Sundance Square.

June 22, 2026, by McKenzie Campbell
Small Adam Fung

Adam Fung Solo Exhibit Ties to Mining History, TCU Future

School of Art associate professor Adam Fung recently made his own appearance in Ireland, presenting a solo exhibition in the Emerald Isle.  

May 13, 2026, by McKenzie Campbell
Kevin Chupik ’92

TCU Alumnus Brings Western Inspiration to Fort Worth Culture

Fort Worth native and contemporary Western artist Kevin Chupik ’92 has long been inspired by the West. Living in and exploring the Southwest – including Tucson, Arizona and Boulder, Colorado – Chupik’s artistic lens showcases traditional Western scenery elements juxtaposed with vintage modernity.

February 19, 2026
A small crowd gathers outside of the Fort Worth Contemporary Arts gallery

Fort Worth Contemporary Arts Gallery Has a New Home

The TCU art scene is beginning an exciting new chapter. The Fort Worth Contemporary Arts Gallery (FWCA) has relocated to the first floor of Molly Reid Hall, presenting fresh opportunities for expanded exhibitions, innovative programming and enhanced community engagement. This move is at the center of a revitalized Berry Street, which is one of the key initiatives of the Campus Master Plan.

August 15, 2025, by Adrianna Santos
A detail of the Codex City of Mirrors collage piece

Art, Culture and Politics: Enrique Chagoya's Multidimensional Approach

Enrique Chagoya will present an artist talk on his unique artistic practice of “reverse anthropology.” Drawing from his experiences on both sides of the United States-Mexico border, Chagoya’s works incorporate secular, popular and religious icons from the ancient Americas, Latin America and the United States. He will discuss how he juxtaposes these icons to explore cultural clashes and their ongoing impact.

March 4, 2025, by Adrianna Santos