On June 17, 2021, Texas Center for Arts + Academics President/CEO, Paul Gravley announced that all students will return to in-person instruction this fall. Mr. Gravley’s official letter is attached below.Read More

Know any young aspiring playwrights? Once again, there’s an opportunity for motivated high school playwrights to present their plays in front of a live audience, outside of a school auditorium.  Circle Theatre is back for its 25th year with its High School Playwriting Project. The project was started by Rose Pearson, one of the founders of Circle...Read More

This school year has been like no other and we are truly indebted to our amazing families, faculty and staff, alumni, donors, and sponsors for partnering with Texas Center for Arts + Academics to ensure the success of our schools and programs.On April 9th 2021, at our first ever virtual gala, “The Greatest Show in Fort...Read More

With Summer now less than two months away, our Summer Camps are starting to fill up! We are offering camps in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art for ages 3-18.More Details: Open to the public9am – 4pmMonday – FridayBefore & after care availableIn-person & online optionsClasses taught by degreed instructorsEnd-of-week showcase for all studentsWe offer...Read More

We are counting down the days until our Open Enrollment period! Families interested in applying to Texas School of the Arts (TeSA) and Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts(FWAFA) can learn more about our schools and programs by doing the following this month: Join a Campus Tour Tour group sizes will be limited to comply with Covid-19...Read More

Fort Worth – August 20, 2020 It was recently announced in the Fort Worth Business Press that the lovely Sam Petty (FWAFA Class of 2009) has joined Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership as their Strategic Philanthropy & Communications Manager. To see the FWBP article Click Here. A Fort Worth native, Sam is committed to giving...Read More

May 22, 2020 FORT WORTH, TX – A huge honor, David Postlewate was announced Best Male Actor in a Play in last night’s Betty Lynn Buckley Awards for his role as Eugene in “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” Named after Fort Worth’s own Tony® Award-winning Best Actress, Fort Worth Independent School District and Casa Mañana alumna Betty...Read More

FORT WORTH, TX – The spread of COVID-19 has changed what the Spring semester looks like for students across the nation. Concerned for the senior class, who may never get to return to Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) as students again, a group of 10th grade boys wanted to create a special tribute...Read More