Community Calendar

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026!

Building on last year’s incredible success, we’re thrilled for the second annual youth triathlon on scenic Mt. Sequoyah.

This event is specially designed for young athletes aged 5 to 15, offering the ultimate early-season adventure perfect for both seasoned competitors and first-time triathletes! Even better, this is the crucial 2nd race of the 6-part Race the Ozarks Youth Triathlon Series! Jumpstart your points collection early and set the pace for the season.

Join us for an unforgettable day packed with fun, fitness, and fantastic memories as you conquer the course!

Find out more and REGISTER HERE!

Join Best Friends Animal Society and Queer Craft Corner as we kick off Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 with a celebration centered on community, creativity, adoptable pets, and giving back!

Come spend your Saturday, May 23, at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center for a joyful, family-friendly gathering where we connect, create, and support a meaningful cause from 11 am to 2 pm. Together, we’ll be making handmade dog toys using a simple whip stitch for the animals at this wonderful facility.

Families and kids can also enjoy plenty of sidewalk chalk fun, so bring your playful spirit and get ready to create some colorful memories 🤩

A heartfelt thank you to Third Space Coffee for being part of this day. Their beautiful shop will be open, so you can treat yourself while also supporting a local business 😋

We would truly love to see you there 💜

"""Becoming,"" the second exhibition in its 2026 art series ""Sanctuary: Finding Refuge, Building Community."" The exhibition features the work of Mary Springer, Robbin Robertson, and Megan Kirk—three artists whose diverse practices explore transformation, identity, and the unfolding of authenticity that happens when we feel safe enough to change.
""Becoming"" examines sanctuary not as a static place of arrival, but as a dynamic space of metamorphosis. The exhibition asks: What happens when we find refuge? How do we grow, heal, and discover who we're meant to be when we're finally free to transform?
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Mary Springer brings four decades of artistic evolution to this exploration. A Memphis College of Art graduate (BFA, 1974) who studied with Philip Pearlstein and pursued self-guided studies in Italy and France, Springer's career spans roles as Design Artist for the City of Memphis, appointee to the Arkansas Arts Council under Governor Bill Clinton, and co-founder of Eureka Springs' beloved White Street Walk. Her work has been exhibited from the University of Arkansas to private collections including that of Helen Walton, and is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Eureka Springs Art. Springer's journey—from gallery owner of WilloSpring Gallery of Fine Art to establishing Mary Springer Fine Art in 2014—embodies the exhibition's theme of continuous becoming.
Robbin Robertson, a Texas A&M graduate and fourth-generation folk artist, creates colorful, whimsical multi-media works spanning canvas, wooden and metal collages, and photography. Her vibrant folk art style draws inspiration from travels across Europe, Latin America, South America, Asia, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. Robertson's work, currently represented by galleries from St. Thomas to Corpus Christi, reflects a life spent in constant creative exploration—carrying forward a family legacy while forging her own distinctive vision. Her art celebrates the joy found in transformation and cultural exchange.
Megan Kirk has spent 20 years capturing the essence of Eureka Springs through her lens, documenting the town's evolving identity through yard art, parades, street art, local characters, springs, and her powerful ""Signs & Civil Rights"" collection. What began as a pandemic project five years ago has blossomed into a remarkable body of work, with over 1,000 prints sold and exhibitions in galleries throughout downtown Eureka Springs. Kirk's photography chronicles both personal and communal becoming—the ways a community grows, changes, and finds its voice over time."

Our Ozark ancestors had a vast knowledge of remedies and rituals to use for any need. Although the Ozarks might look a little different today, this living knowledge is still alive and well with modern community healers. Join folklorist and author Brandon Weston in an exploration of the healing traditions of the past, the healers who practiced them, as well as how these traditions have changed and evolved to address the needs of our modern communities. We'll cover a little bit of everything, from mountain herbalism, to healing rituals, to charm bags and amulets. Participants will have the opportunity to craft their own Ozark charm bag during the class.

Brandon Weston is a 6th generation Ozark folklorist and author. He is the author of Ozark Folk Magic, the Ozark Mountain Spell Book, and Granny Thornapple’s Book of Charms. He is the owner of Ozark Healing Traditions, a collective of articles, lectures, and workshops focusing on traditions of medicine, magic, and folklore from the Ozark Mountain region. He comes from a long line of Ozark hillfolk and works hard to keep the traditions that he’s collected and learned alive and true for generations to come.

Visit the Best Friends Pet Resource Center on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm for Meet & Match Saturdays! Each weekend, Best Friends invites shelters and rescues from around NW Arkansas to bring some of the pets in their care to the center to meet potential adopters. It's a great opportunity for visitors to meet pets from other shelters in one fun location! Come visit us and possibly bring home your new best friend!

Participating shelters and rescues change from week to week. Each organization has its own adoption process and fees.

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¡Fin de Semana para Conocer y Adoptar!

Visítanos en El Centro de Recursos de Mascotas de Best Friends todos los sábados de 11 a.m. a 3 p.m. para nuestros Fines de Semana para Conocer y Adoptar.

Cada fin de semana, albergues y grupos de rescate de todo el noroeste de Arkansas traen a algunos de sus mascotas en busca de hogar para que los conozcas en un solo lugar. ¡Es una oportunidad increíble para conocer perritos y gatitos de distintos albergues y encontrar a tu compañero ideal!

¡Ven a visitarnos y tal vez te lleves a casa a tu nuevo mejor amigo!

Los albergues y grupos de rescate participantes varían cada semana. Cada organización tiene su propio proceso de adopción y tarifas.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

Visit the Best Friends Pet Resource Center for a unique shopping experience where vintage finds and adoptable pets share a common story of second chances. Browse a curated collection of vintage clothing, home goods, and one-of-a-kind pieces—all while learning about the community programming and resources offered by Best Friends Animal Society, and meeting adorable adoptable pets who are looking for loving homes.

Are you interested in hosting a booth? Visit https://forms.gle/bxvEEp3DWugDwYzF7 to learn more!

"""Becoming,"" the second exhibition in its 2026 art series ""Sanctuary: Finding Refuge, Building Community."" The exhibition features the work of Mary Springer, Robbin Robertson, and Megan Kirk—three artists whose diverse practices explore transformation, identity, and the unfolding of authenticity that happens when we feel safe enough to change.
""Becoming"" examines sanctuary not as a static place of arrival, but as a dynamic space of metamorphosis. The exhibition asks: What happens when we find refuge? How do we grow, heal, and discover who we're meant to be when we're finally free to transform?
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Mary Springer brings four decades of artistic evolution to this exploration. A Memphis College of Art graduate (BFA, 1974) who studied with Philip Pearlstein and pursued self-guided studies in Italy and France, Springer's career spans roles as Design Artist for the City of Memphis, appointee to the Arkansas Arts Council under Governor Bill Clinton, and co-founder of Eureka Springs' beloved White Street Walk. Her work has been exhibited from the University of Arkansas to private collections including that of Helen Walton, and is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Eureka Springs Art. Springer's journey—from gallery owner of WilloSpring Gallery of Fine Art to establishing Mary Springer Fine Art in 2014—embodies the exhibition's theme of continuous becoming.
Robbin Robertson, a Texas A&M graduate and fourth-generation folk artist, creates colorful, whimsical multi-media works spanning canvas, wooden and metal collages, and photography. Her vibrant folk art style draws inspiration from travels across Europe, Latin America, South America, Asia, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. Robertson's work, currently represented by galleries from St. Thomas to Corpus Christi, reflects a life spent in constant creative exploration—carrying forward a family legacy while forging her own distinctive vision. Her art celebrates the joy found in transformation and cultural exchange.
Megan Kirk has spent 20 years capturing the essence of Eureka Springs through her lens, documenting the town's evolving identity through yard art, parades, street art, local characters, springs, and her powerful ""Signs & Civil Rights"" collection. What began as a pandemic project five years ago has blossomed into a remarkable body of work, with over 1,000 prints sold and exhibitions in galleries throughout downtown Eureka Springs. Kirk's photography chronicles both personal and communal becoming—the ways a community grows, changes, and finds its voice over time."

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.