The Fort Wayne Museum of Art offers an exciting array of Adult Programming that furthers the understanding and promotes awareness of the excellence and magnitude of the American tradition of fine arts through the American Art Initiative.

Whether you’re in the mood to travel, critique, collect, or want a challenging and rewarding internship – it’s all here.

From provocative forums, to enlightening lectures and discussion panels that entertain as they inform, the FWMoA truly has something for everyone!

American Stories
These light but informative lectures, given by FWMoA Executive Director Charles Shepard, chronicle the evolution of American art by exploring the personal and professional lives of its makers.

Art Scene
ArtScene is a dynamic opportunity to showcase local artists of all media. Each month Curator of Adult Programs, Sarah Aubrey, will introduce a guest artist who will present and discuss their work.

Artist Forum
Recognizing the need for artists to get out of the studio and convene with creative colleagues, Artist Forum gives artists, of all media, an opportunity to discuss issues important to them with Charles Shepard, FWMoA Executive Director, as well as attend concise informational sessions. All area artists are welcome and encouraged to participate in the lively discussion.

ArtSmart After Dark
Held twice annually, this talk-show format discussion program features an ever-changing cast of guests who address topics and issues in Modern and Contemporary art.

Crit!
Crit! is designed to both challenge our imagination and deepen our appreciation of the issues faced by artists of our time. Join us for a pleasantly dynamic evening of exploration and conversation.

Learn a Bunch @ Lunch
Beat the daily grind with the Museum’s newest program — Learn a Bunch @ Lunch is a chance to see the Museum in a whole new way — and all on your lunch hour! These free, informal talks and tours will cover themes from the current exhibitions, to the FWMoA permanent collection, to art in general. Each Thursday will be different — truly a taste for all palates!

Lectures
The FWMoA Lecture Series supports the American Art Initiative by inviting renowned scholars in American art to discuss and chronicle the history, development, and influences of all aspects of American art history and related topics. The Distinguished Lecturer Series furthers this aim by utilizing the exhibition in the Museum's main gallery as a departure point to enhance our community's appreciation and understanding of American Art in it's entirety.

Other Programs
There's always something exciting at the FWMoA! From Film Screenings to Poetry Readings, from conferences to music theory debates, this ever-changing cornucopia of offerings augments and enriches our annual programming menu.