CREATIVE SPACES SUMMIT: Revitalizing Old Buildings Through Art and Culture

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Join us in Fort Worth for the Creative Spaces Summit on Thursday, July 24th and Friday, July 25th presented by Preservation Texas and MINDPOP.

The Summit opens with a reception on Thursday evening at Artspace 111, a beautifully repurposed 1910 warehouse now home to contemporary art galleries and sculpture gardens—an ideal setting to connect with fellow attendees.

On Friday morning, the event continues in the auditorium of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, where a range of speakers will share how communities across Texas are reimagining historic buildings as vibrant creative spaces for art and culture. We intend for some sessions to be eligible for AIA continuing education credits. The day concludes with an optional guided tour of the museum. 

Early registration is $80 per person and includes the opening reception, Friday’s sessions, a boxed lunch, and the museum tour. Registration will increase to $100 per person after June 25, 2025. 

In addition, an optional pre-Summit tour is being planned for Thursday afternoon, which will give participants the opportunity to visit several inspiring arts-focused adaptive reuse projects around Fort Worth. Further tour details are TBD.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth courtesy of themodern.org

Tentative Schedule

THURSDAY, JULY 24th - Artspace 111

  • 05:00 - 07:00 p.m. | OPENING RECEPTION AND NETWORKING
    Charcuterie and cocktails will be provided

FRIDAY, JULY 25th - Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

  • 08:15 a.m. | CHECK-IN
    Coffee will be provided

  • 08:45 a.m. | WELCOME

  • 08:55 a.m. | DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE OPERATING MODELS FOR CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

  • 10:00 a.m. | CASE STUDIES PANEL A: RE-ACTIVATING OLD BUILDINGS WITH CREATIVE PROGRAMMING

  • 11:10 a.m. | INCENTIVES PANEL A: FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE

  • 12:00 p.m. | LUNCH AT CAFÉ MODERN
    A boxed sandwich lunch will be provided

  • 01:00 p.m. | INCENTIVES PANEL B: COMMUNITY INCENTIVES FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE

  • 02:10 p.m. | CASE STUDIES PANEL B: TRANSFORMING ENDANGERED BUILDINGS INTO HUBS FOR ARTS & CULTURE

  • 02:50 p.m. | CLOSING REMARKS

  • 03:00 p.m. | MODERN ART MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR

Early Registration Is Now Open

Register by June 25, 2025 for an an early bird discount! See pricing below.

Full Summit: $80/ person

  • Includes the Thursday evening reception at Artspace 111, Friday’s sessions at the Modern Art Museum, a boxed lunch, and the museum tour. Price will increase to $100/ person after 06/25.

Friday Only: $60/ person

  • Includes Friday’s sessions at the Modern Art Museum, a boxed lunch, and the museum tour. Price will increase to $80/ person after 06/25

Reception Only: $35/ person

  • Includes the Thursday evening reception at Artspace 111 only. Price will increase to $50/ person after 06/25.

Summit Sponsorship Opportunities

Your support as a sponsor will make it possible for Preservation Texas and MINDPOP to deliver this exciting educational program, while demonstrating your commitment to protecting our state’s unique cultural heritage. We would be honored to include you as a partner!

To become a sponsor, please fill out the sponsorship agreement form linked below and mail it to Preservation Texas along with your payment. Sponsorship payment must be received by July 18, 2025.

Hotel Information

Group Hotel: Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Cultural District (1145 University Drive)

Room Block: A limited number of Single Queen Bed rooms have been reserved for Summit attendees at a special rate of $169 per night. You may reserve a room for either one night (July 24 or July 25) or for both nights (July 24–25) at the group rate using this link: https://group.home2suites.com/qt1vgo

If you prefer a different type of room, or if the group block is fully booked, other rooms may still be available at this hotel at the standard rate.