Arlington Museum of Art Presents - Bruce Wood: A Retrospective

This exhibit, curated by Arlington Museum of Art's Executive Director Chris Hightower, celebrates the career of Fort Worth's own Bruce Wood (1961-2014); founder, director, and choreographer of the Bruce Wood Dance Company (BWDC) and the Bruce Wood Dance Project (BWDP). "Bruce created over 80 compositions that reshaped the world of modern dance," said Hightower. "Through his work he sought to bring innovative and unconventional productions that inspired and challenged his audiences. This exhibit will explore Wood's contributions to the world of dance, the cultural arts, and the communities he grew up in."

When you visit AMA, you will see pieces from performances of the BWDC and the BWDP including posters, playbills, programs, costumes, props, video pieces from rehearsals and performances, photographs and other ephemera.

The exhibit will run January 10 through February 15, 2015 with a preview and opening reception for honored guests, sponsors, and members on January 9, 2015 7-9 p.m. (Sign up or renew your membership that night and join in the exclusive live presentations of some of Bruce's compositions during the reception.)

The Arlington Museum of Art hosts "Artists in Motion" exhibit with Dance Theatre Arlington

Arlington, TX – The Arlington Museum of Art is proud to host the "Artists in Motion" exhibit highlighting the grace and beauty of dance and other stage performers. The exhibit features professional costumes on loan from Texas Ballet Theater and Dance Theatre Arlington, as well as paintings from. The exhibit runs from January 11, 2014 through February 16, 2014. The opening reception for sponsors and members will be Friday, January 10, 2014 7-9 p.m.

Several paintings, pastels, sketches and studies by locally based artist Donray, a Houston-born artist who worked and studied in New York City, will be featured. Donray’s unique style of painting emphasizes color and motion which perfectly balances the exhibit. Skilled in various media and techniques, Donray has exhibited in New York City, Washington, D.C., Houston, London and Dallas.

Accompanying the two dimensional work will be dramatic pieces from well-known ballet and musical theater productions. North Texas’ award winning costume designer Ric Leal, whose production credits include Dallas Theatre Center and Bass Performance Hall, is providing intricately detailed pieces previously featured in acclaimed stage productions throughout North Texas. Three traditional tutus designed by Texas Ballet Theater’s wardrobe manager Masako Parshall will anchor the exhibit, in addition to pieces she created for other TBT productions.

“This exhibit examines what captivates us about dance, grace and majesty, as well providing a glimpse into the power and message conveyed by stage performers. We are proud to host this collaborative exhibit with our partners Texas Ballet Theater, Dance Theatre Arlington, costume designers Ric Leal and Masako Parshall and the art of Donray,” said Chris Hightower, Executive Director of the Arlington Museum of Art. The museum will also offer a number of programs, artist workshops and lectures in addition to the exhibit that will enhance the visitors’ experience.

Tickets for the "Artists in Motion" exhibit are available at the museum.