March 13, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SPRING BREAK ART CAMP
AT THE MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH

Thirty-two children, recommended by their teachers and principals, participate in this free, hands-on learning program during Spring Break.
March 16-20, 2009; 9 am-3 pm

Thirty-two children, recommended by their teachers and principals, participate in Spring Break Art Camp at the Modern, a free, hands-on learning program during their vacation from school. Campers spend time in the galleries and on the grounds exploring the Museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions. This exploration is followed by time in the Museum studios, where campers work throughout the week with an accomplished area artist who provides enriching opportunities to process, apply, and respond to ideas formed in relation to the art in the galleries. The last day of camp ends with a reception and display of artwork to celebrate the campers’creative accomplishments with families and friends. Under the direction of skilled and thoughtful instructors, Modern campers make exciting discoveries concerning art, the world, and themselves.

Spring Break campers are chosen from elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District after submitting a short essay about why they would like to attend Spring Break Art Camp accompanied by three pieces of artwork and a written recommendation from their art teacher. This program is provided to these students free of charge. The schools participating are FWISD Title I elementary schools including South Hi Mount, Lily B. Clayton, D. McRea, North Hi Mount.

The idea behind this camp is to provide an art camp experience for a group of children that can not or would not be able to take part in other camps due to financial circumstances within their family. Spring Break Art Camp introduces the museum to local families and creates a relationship with art for children interested in art.

LOCATION
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Telephone 817.738.9215
Toll-Free 1.866.824.5566
Fax 817.735.1161
www.themodern.org

Museum Gallery Hours
Tues 10 am-7 pm (Feb-Apr)
Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm
Sun 11 am-5 pm

CAFÉ MODERN
Lunch Tue-Fri 11 am-2:30 pm
Sat 11 am-3 pm
Sunday Brunch 11 am-3 pm
Coffee bar
Serving Starbucks coffee, snacks, sandwiches, beer, wine, and dessert
Tue-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm
Tue (Feb-Apr) 5-7 pm
Sunday 11 am-4:30 pm

General Admission Prices (includes special exhibition)
$4 for students with ID and seniors (60+)
$10 for adults (13+)
Free for children 12 and under
Free for Modern members
Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of every month

The Museum is closed Monday and holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

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