A Weekend Worth Noting: The Autumn Gallery Night Returns

Have a nice Thursday,

Meteorologically, summer does not end until September 22nd.

But I’ll be personally celebrating fall this weekend. Both because the weather is nicer and because Fall Gallery Night is scheduled for this Saturday, September 7th. This free event is one of my favorite markers of the changing season.

This is a coordinated celebration in Fort Worth and Arlington where galleries open their doors and invite the public to view works of art on this traveling, self-guided tour.

From painters to photographers to glass artists, there are so many talented people in the community. It’s always a treat to see what they’re doing and hear what inspired their work. Light refreshments and the occasional free glass of wine don’t hurt either.

The Fort Worth Art Dealers Association, which coordinates the seasonal event, lists 41 official stops this time around. For a map of participating locations, click here.

If you want a carefully curated list, I suggest checking out the Art Tooth Fall Gallery Night Party Bus. For $50, you can hop on a luxury bus and make new friends as you travel to six different stops throughout the night.

Art Tooth bus tickets are known to be sold out, so get yours while you can.

Go to the Autumn Night Gallery
What:Autumn Gallery Night
When:Most of them will be open from 12:00-21:00, but remember to check opening hours first.
Where:41 galleries and exhibitions are participating in the project.
Entry: Free

Check out the 4th annual Fort Worth Fall Home and Garden Show
Feel like your garden needs a refresh? Get inspired and meet the best master gardeners in the industry at this exhibition.
What:Fort Worth Fall Home and Garden Show
When: September 6th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, September 7th from 10:00am to 6:00pm, September 8th from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
Entry:Free. Parking is $12.

Warm up your engines at ItalianCarFest
Hosted by the Italian Automobile Club of North Texas, the event is exactly what its name suggests and will feature both modern and classic cars.
What: ItalianCarFest
When: September 7 from 10:00 to 14:30
Where: Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine
Entry: Free

Drink a sour beer at Pickle Fest
Martin House Brewing Company’s annual event will feature the debut of four new cucumber beers, a cucumber-eating contest, and a mini-zoo for kids.
What:Festival of pickles
When: September 7 from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Where:Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth
Entry:Admission is free, but for $20 you can receive a souvenir stein and four mugs of beer.

Witness a truly wild story on stage
This classic comedy returns to the stage, giving new audiences a chance to see the difficulties of entering the dating market and the trials and tribulations that ensue when two men pretend their names are Earnest.
What:”The Importance of Being Serious”
When:5-22 September
Where: Stage West Theatre, 823 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth
Entry: $38-47

Thanks for reading! Are you planning on going to Fall Gallery Night? If so, let me know which art spaces are at the top of your list.

Until next time,
Marshal Fornoff
Arts & Culture Editor, Fort Worth Report