Did you know that some of the most influential modernist art in Texas didn’t come from New York or Paris—but from Fort Worth? In the 1940s and ’50s, a small, tight-knit group of artists, known as the Fort Worth Circle, quietly reshaped what art could look like in the region and beyond. From Veronica Helfensteller’s thoughtful abstractions to Kelly Fearing’s imaginative explorations, these artists embraced experimentation and created a uniquely Texan modernism. In this episode, we explore their stories, their creative dialogue with Dallas Regionalism, and the lasting impact of their work on Texas’ art scene today.