Jun 17 Monday
Campers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the outdoors, create their own art, and develop critical and creative thinking skills through the exploration of topics like: butterflies, carnivorous plants, reptiles, mammals, insects, and more. Participants will explore the Garden and create artwork using various media and techniques inspired by their scientific discoveries. This program is designed to offer an intimate, interactive, and hands-on learning experience.
Ages 7-10 years old
Welcome to Creatures and Critters Camp, an extraordinary adventure where each day brings a new species to life through art, storytelling, and captivating encounters!
Join us as our museum educators collaborate with local nature partners for an immersive exploration of the diverse creatures featured in our latest exhibition, Exquisite Creatures! Each day, campers will meet fascinating animals and insects, explore their habitats, and learn about their unique characteristics.
Campers will have exclusive opportunities to observe, create art, and learn about animals up close, fostering a deeper appreciation for wildlife and the arts.
Tickets are $190 ($155 for members). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today.
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Scholarships are awarded through a lottery system. Applications are now open—apply today! Scholarship applications are due by 5 p.m. CT on May 3, 2024. Notifications of scholarship acceptance will be sent via email by 5 p.m. CT on May 17, 2024.
Want to learn more about what to expect at camp? Read our Know Before You Go guide.
Calling all young creators! Join us for a printmaking adventure like no other—a week-long journey led by Crystal Bridges’ art instructors, igniting the artist within!
Campers will explore the galleries and grounds, soaking in the beauty and gathering inspiration from the incredible artwork on display. Back in the studio, the magic will begin! Led by our skilled instructors, budding artists will dive into the world of printmaking. They’ll unleash their creativity through various techniques—crafting relief prints that pop, experimenting with vibrant gel prints, and capturing the sun’s rays to create mesmerizing sun prints.
Instructor: Paige Dirksen
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all summer camps, covering 100% of registration costs. Scholarships are awarded through a lottery system. Applications are now open—apply today!
Welcome to our Art and Nature Camp, where adventure and creativity converge amidst the beauty of the Natural State!
Led by experienced naturalists from 37 North, this camp sparks curiosity and fosters a deep appreciation for the connection between art and nature. Through hands-on activities harvesting natural materials, campers will unleash their creativity, crafting unique art pieces made from and inspired by the environment. From found art sculptures to nature mosaics, natural dyeing, and plant printmaking, they’ll learn innovative techniques to transform nature’s gifts into stunning works of art.
Our camp encourages a deeper connection with nature, fostering an appreciation for the environment while nurturing artistic expression. Campers will discover the endless possibilities of utilizing natural materials, all the while learning about the importance of preserving our natural surroundings.
Kids’ summer camps are back! Make the most of your family’s summer break with weeklong day camps designed for kids ages 4 to 14.
Choose from a full lineup of camps, each one focused on a different kind of creative fun. Explore the grounds in a camp all about art and nature, or give the architect in the family a chance to build their skills with a camp connecting STEM and the arts. Whatever your kids’ passions, they’re sure to find plenty to love at the museum. And you’ll love that they’re learning and making memories every step of the way.
Check out the listings below to see dates and camp descriptions. Registration opens March 15.
ARTS LIVE THEATRE is thrilled to announce the 2024 summer theatre camps. A wide variety of camp themes are offered for young artists ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13-18 years old ranging from, Hogwarts Spells and Potions, Minions on a Mission, Happy Feet On the Move, Monster Hotel, Trolls on Patrol, and more! You can also sign up to BE IN A PLAY with shows like Sword in the Stone, Sherlock Holmes, and Aliens vs Cheerleaders! And this summer’s musical theatre production camp is, FINDING NEMO, JR, so sign up today! The fun-filled camp season begins Monday, June 3rd offering one-week and two-week camps through August 16th. Teaching artists are theatre professionals and educators. Space is limited so register today at www.artslivetheatre.com
The Rogers Historical Museum announces a new temporary exhibit, “Last Call: History of Alcohol in Ozarks” on show March 15 through November 9, 2024.
The tangled history of moonshiners and bootleggers versus the energetic women of the temperance society all played important roles in the complicated story of alcohol in Arkansas. This exhibit follows the chronological pendulum of Arkansas law as it swings back and forth through the years between the cold sober teetotalers who campaigned for dry counties and the high-spirited bibbers who supported wet counties. See how the legacy of this historic battle led to the present-day success of more retail alcohol sales than ever before in Northwest Arkansas.
Included in the exhibit are an authentic Ozarks copper still, a mid-20th century commercial wine bottling machine, as well as many local stories and historic photographs.
Encompassing photography, film, painting, sculpture, and installation, Awol Erizku’s work references and re-imagines African American and African visual culture, from hip-hop vernacular to iconic symbols from across history, including the Pan-African flag and the image of Nefertiti. Erizku’s vision is expansive, drawing on traditions of spirituality, Surrealism, and Conceptualism to create uniquely powerful art.
Mystic Parallax is the first major monograph (co-published by the Momentary and Aperture) and exhibition by this rising interdisciplinary artist. It blends his studio practice with work made as an in-demand editorial photographer, and features his conceptual portraits of leading Black cultural figures, such as Amanda Gorman, Michael B. Jordan, Pharrell Williams, and Solange. As Erizku has said, “It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.”
Free, no tickets required.
Exquisite Creatures is a dialogue with art, nature, and science that asks the question: what is it about the natural world that calls to us? Throughout the exhibition, artist and naturalist Christopher Marley reflects on humanity’s intimate relationship with nature, revealing its intricate beauty and diversity through three-dimensional works comprised of animal, mineral, and plant specimens arranged in precise, geometric compositions. Shown together, the works create an immersive environment which inspires wonder and fosters a desire to preserve the natural world.
Crystal Bridges welcomes guests to experience the connection between art, nature, and science, emotionally and aesthetically, throughout the exhibition. The museum will activate the show’s themes through nature and science-based programming and activities both inside the museum and outdoors across its trails and grounds. The exhibition’s curatorial lead is Xuxa Rodriguez, PhD, associate curator, contemporary art.
“Breath is Life, Movement is Life.” Data and experience suggests an increased focus, energy, self-awareness, and overall happiness while regularly practicing Mindful Movement. This class introduces several systems of mindful movement and how to integrate these practices into your daily lives to obtain a greater sense of personal empowerment and balance.
Ed Mink will bring his 35 years of experience as a wellness educator to this interactive class. The holistic lifestyle of Yoga will serve as the foundation for the series and also the connecting thread as we explore Pilates, Boxing and Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing). This engaging, interactive and experiential weekly class will be somewhat flowing in focus, incorporating a blend of soft and dynamic movements designed to improve balance and coordination while enhancing personal wellness.