| The Modern Art Museum, in partnership with the American Institute of Architects Fort Worth, proudly celebrates Architecture Week (April 12–18) with a series of special events, including exclusive film screenings, guided architecture tours, and a hands-on family program, Box City.
Family Program: Box City
A Hands-On Celebration of Architecture Week
Friday, April 17 from 5–8 pm
Saturday, April 18 from 10 am–5 pm
Modern Grand Lobby and Education Studio
Free admission | All materials provided
Join AIA Fort Worth and the Modern for an engaging, family-friendly celebration of Architecture Week with Box City! This interactive workshop, led by members and educators of AIA Fort Worth along with architects Ashleigh Hood and Claire Kennedy, invites children and families to explore the principles of architecture and urban design through creative play and sculptural building.
Participants will begin by learning from Ashleigh Hood about architectural concepts, city planning, design principles, and the roles of permits and building functions within a community. Guided by this foundation and under Claire Kennedy’s creative direction, participants will then use predominantly recycled materials to design and construct their own sculptural, “officially permitted” buildings, contributing to a collaborative miniature sculptural city installed in the Grand Lobby.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own boxes—such as shipping, shoe, or cereal boxes—to transform into buildings, though materials will also be provided. The layout of Box City, inspired by a special painting in the Modern’s permanent collection, will come to life on a large-scale, pre-painted canvas serving as the city grid and vibrant foundation for the collaborative creation. Additionally, a public park will be incorporated into the city layout, where guests will have the opportunity to design small sculptures that will contribute to a public art installation within the cityscape.
Perfect for all ages, this hands-on program fosters creativity, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the built environment. Drop in anytime and help build a sculptural city! The completed Box City will remain on display in the Grand Lobby through the end of the day on Sunday, April 19.
Special Architecture Tours
Meet in the Modern’s Grand Lobby
Included with gallery admission
Friday, April 17; 4 pm – Light and Space
Saturday, April 18; 3 pm – Inside/Outside
Sunday, April 19; 3 pm – Materials
Film Screening
Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Tuesday, April 14 at 6 pm
Free admission
A feature-length documentary that explores the groundbreaking partnership of Charles and Ray Eames, the husband-and-wife team who transformed modern design in America, playfully blurring the boundaries between art and architecture. The film traces their creative collaboration from their iconic molded plywood and fiberglass furniture to films, exhibitions, and architectural projects, revealing how their shared curiosity and disciplined practice reshaped the way we experience design.
Emerging Visions:
An exhibition of student work from the 2025 High School Architecture Summer Camp
Presented by AIA Fort Worth
Friday, April 17, 5–8 pm and Saturday, April 18, 10 am–5 pm
Education Studio
Free admission
Celebrate creativity, innovation, and the future of design! We’re proud to showcase the work of talented high school students from across North Texas. These young designers have poured imagination and effort into their projects, exploring architecture and the built environment. Each piece reflects originality, a thoughtful design process, and strong presentation—offering a glimpse into the next generation of creative professionals. Explore their work and see what’s possible when young minds tackle big ideas.
The showcase will be on view in the Education Studio during our family program, Box City.
This program exhibition is presented as part of AIA National Architecture Week. The camp and program exhibition were funded, in part, by a grant from the AIA College of Fellows. |
