The New Carter

Featured Content Slides

Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation

Now on view
Exhibition installation photo showing title wall and galleries for "Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation."
A color photograph of a laundromat at night as seen through glass doors covered in white graffiti.

Morning Light: Photographs of David H. Gibson

Now on view
A detail of a color photograph of morning fog over a body of water with dark hills in the background.

About the Carter

A renowned collection of American art in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District

Our Story

Featured event

Second Thursdays at the Carter

The second Thursday of every month
Connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity!
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"Second Thursdays at the Carter"

Helpful Visitor Links

Carter at Home

Spark creativity and connect with us from your home! Check out our videos, crafts, and art-inspired recipes.

The Collection

The Carter collection celebrates the breadth and depth of American art. Explore over 200 years of creativity.

Plan your visit

Admission is free. The experience is priceless. From parking tips to hours, start planning your visit now!

A Carter educator and an adult visitor sort through art materials.
Two toddlers play with colored string on the floor of a gallery.