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Artists urge Fort Worth to restore and reopen Community Arts Center, warning delays raise repair costs
Fort Worth City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary
Local artists and former staff told the council the Fort Worth Community Arts Center (77,000 sq ft, nine galleries, two theaters) has been closed more than a year and urged immediate city action and inclusion of artists in planning to prevent higher future repair costs.
Arts advocates told the council on Jan. 6 that the Fort Worth Community Arts Center has been closed for over a year and said the city should prioritize restoration and community involvement in planning.
Karen Matheny described a long personal history with the center and said it is “vital” to Fort…
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