Community Calendar

The Delta Cultural Center will host Arkansas Arts Council's 2025 Small Works on Paper's exhibit from July 11 - August 22. Small Works on Paper is a juried, touring, visual art exhibition that showcases 2D artwork created by artists statewide and travels up to 10 venues throughout the state in a yearlong show. Admission is free and open to all.

Since the late 1990s, KAWS has been creating a cast of iconic characters steeped in the American zeitgeist that populate his work. Each with their own distinct personality pulled in part from their creator, these characters have been a constant throughline in the artist’s career. The exhibition takes its title and thematic jumping-off point from the sculpture titled FAMILY (2021), which brings together four of KAWS’ characters posed in the style of a family portrait. As witnessed throughout the show, the relationships between the figures can be complex, familiar, and astonishingly heartfelt entryways into human emotions.

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.

Tim will lead participants on the third Sunday foraging hikes and cooking workshops around the Ozark Folkways property. As the seasons change so will the available plants and how they are prepared. These zero-waste events will cover plant ID, Harvest and Reseeding, and Food Preparation.

Wrap up our There’s No Place Like Home weekend with a cozy, creative afternoon focused on helping pets find the homes they deserve!

🎨 Hands-On Crafts for All Ages

Build-a-Home for Cats – Use cardboard and craft supplies to design a cozy “home” for shelter cats to enjoy

Adopt Me Poster Station – Help us spotlight some of our longest-stay dogs by creating colorful, eye-catching posters that will hang throughout the center

Whether you're crafty or just want to connect with our animals in a meaningful way, this relaxing day of creativity is a great way to end the weekend on a heartfelt note.

Invitational show featuring local artists. The theme is Gotahold Brewing's mascot, The Raven.

“Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash” – an original documentary from Arkansas PBS and award-winning filmmaker Nathan Willis–chronicles the journey of two new statues representing Arkansas in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall. Directed by Nathan Willis, the film delves into the lives and legacies of civil rights activist Daisy Bates and music legend Johnny Cash, highlighting the meticulous process of selecting, designing, and installing their statues. Through interviews with artists Kevin Kresse and Benjamin Victor, as well as behind-the-scenes footage, the film offers insight into how these iconic figures were immortalized in bronze.

Don’t miss an unforgettable post-film conversation featuring Shane Broadway, chairman of the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee, along with Unveiled director Nathan Willis, sculptor Kevin Kresse, and Arkansas PBS interim executive director Sajni Kumpuris. Together, they’ll explore the making of the documentary, the artistic process behind the statues, and the cultural significance of honoring Arkansas legends in the U.S. Capitol.

Free, tickets required. Reserve your spot online or by calling Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today.

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

Imagine stepping into a classroom where students are captivated not only by words but also by works of art. A place where critical thinking, connection, and creativity thrive as students “read” art just as they read books. Visual literacy unlocks this world, transforming how we teach and learn.

Join national arts integration experts Focus 5, Inc. for a three-day national professional development conference set against the backdrop of the world-class collection at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

This immersive experience equips Literacy and Social Studies teachers with an approach to teaching that harnesses the power of visual art to:

Develop deeper understandings
Prompt curriculum-centered conversations
Inspire inquiry
Transcend language barriers
Engage multiple learning styles
Foster an inclusive environment where every student can succeed
Perfect for K–12 English Language Arts teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, history teachers, and art teachers, we hope you’ll join us in transforming the way educators and students connect with art and ideas!