2024 PAC SHOW
2024 Preservation is the Art of the City” Art Show ART, HISTORY, AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATED AT 2024 “PRESERVATION IS THE ART OF THE CITY” SHOWFort
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2026
Preservation is the Art of the City
Art Show
September 3 – 5, 2026
Amon Carter Center at Lena Pope Home
3200 Sanguinet St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Party with the Artist – September 3, 2026
Honoring Dr. Asad Dean
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating local talent! Mingle with the artists, enjoy drinks and lite bites, and be the first to view—and purchase—incredible original works before the exhibition opens to the public. Click here to purchase reservations.
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Friday, September 4
Show Opens to Public
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – FREE Admission
Saturday, September 5
Show Opens to Public 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – FREE Admission
Be among the first to experience this year’s exceptional artwork at the Party with the Artists on Thursday, September 3. Enjoy an exclusive first look at the exhibition and the first opportunity to purchase artwork before the show opens to the public.
Meet the artists, mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, and enjoy light bites, beer, and wine throughout the evening. Awards will be presented at 5:30 p.m., and artwork sales will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now—reserve your place for this special evening celebrating art, artists, and preservation.
Businesses: Show Your Support for the Arts & Historic Preservation
Preservation is the Art of the City would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment to art and historic preservation helps keep this beloved Fort Worth tradition alive.
SEPTEMBER 3, 4, 5, 2026
Amon Carter Center at Lena Pope
For 23 years Historic Fort Worth, Inc. has hosted an art fundraiser named Preservation is the Art of the City (PAC) that showcases the vibrant art scene and local talent in Fort Worth and the surrounding area. The purpose of this art show and sale is to generate operating funds for HFW, a charity that is dedicated to saving Fort Worth’s distinct historic identity. Additionally, Preservation is the Art of the City establishes a marketplace for studio artists to sell their artworks and earn a living.
The event spans several days, allowing the public to connect with Fort Worth artists and their works. The Opening Party with the Artists will be held on Thursday, September 3, and the gallery will be open to the public on Friday, September 4. HFW’s Party with the Artists creates an immersive art experience for attendees. By featuring a variety of art styles and mediums, Preservation is the Art of the City highlights the talent and creativity of the local artistic community. In the past, HFW’s art show has been held in the downtown Fort Worth library, the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, First on 7th, and The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth. This year the show will be held at the Amon Carter Center at Lena Pope, 3200 Saguinet Street.
2026 Featured Artist
Thomas Helmick
Thomas Helmick is a local artist who has lived and created art in Fort Worth for numerous years. Originally from Ohio, where he received a BFA from Kent State University. His postgraduate studies were in New York City at the New York Studio School, Queens College Graduate School, and the Art Students League. During Thomas’s years in New York City, he studied with such prominent NYC artists as Jack Tworkov, Philip Guston, George McNeil, Harry Kramer, and numerous others who would happen by the school.
2026 Honoree
Dr. Asad Dean
Dr. Asad Dean is a Fort Worth–based medical oncologist and hematologist known not only for his nearly three decades of clinical work in cancer care, but also for his long-standing engagement with the arts and creative expression. A graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, he has built a respected medical career while also serving as a community figure involved in cultural and philanthropic circles in Fort Worth.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Dean is widely recognized for his distinctive sense of style and his belief that fashion can function as a form of self-expression and communication. He often connects art, design, and personal presentation, viewing clothing as a way to reflect individuality, respect for others, and emotional well-being.
For the art show, Dr. Dean brings a perspective that bridges science and creativity—highlighting how observation, interpretation, and expression intersect across both medicine and the visual arts.
2026 Juror Andrea Karnes
Bio to come.
Thank you to our sponsors for 2025 Party with the Artists.
If your business would like to help support this event, click here to see all the branding opportunities available.
See what you missed at previous shows.
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2024 PAC SHOW
2024 Preservation is the Art of the City" Art Show ART, HISTORY, AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATED AT 2024 “PRESERVATION IS THE ART OF THE CITY” SHOWFort.
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2024 Preservation is the Art of the City Winners
Each year, Preservation is the Art of the City brings together talented artists whose works celebrate the beauty and history of Fort Worth.
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Pictures from Party with the Artist
Historic Fort Worth, Inc. welcomed guests to Party with the Artist, the official start of our annual Preservation is the Art of the City art.
2023 PAC Show
Mark and Randi Thistlewaite were honored during the annual Party with the Artist event. Historic Fort Worth, Inc. Honors Thistlewaites at Annual Event Fort Worth,
September 18, 2023
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