Community Calendar

Join us for a fun afternoon of wild creativity with designer John Ford as we create one of a kind wall mounted shadow boxes incorporating natural foraged materials such as mosses, lichen, driftwood, seed pods, dried mushrooms and dried flowers.

All materials and instruction included and you'll take home your own one of a kind botanical creation.

Come to our fairy themed tea party where we will be build a clay fairy houses for our gardens!
Step into an enchanted afternoon of creativity and imagination!

Join us for a whimsical, family-friendly fairy house making class where guests will sculpt their very own magical fairy dwellings out of clay.

As we create, we’ll enjoy a tea party fit for the fae, making this class just as much about play and connection as it is about art. Costumes are encouraged—come dressed as a fairy, wizard, or anything magical! Be aware that we will be working with clay, which usually washes out (just don't ruin your most expensive costumes!)

All materials are included, from clay and tools to stroke and coat glaze for decorating your fairy house. Participants will start with clay slabs to create their base and walls. Then everyone can cut windows, doors, and decorate as they see fit. At the end you can paint your stucture.

No clay experience needed—just bring your imagination and a sense of wonder. Ticket options include children "add-ons" so that little ones can help adults if making their own fairy house feels overwhelming. Perfect for magical beings of all ages!

Come draw and meet other artists in this hangout by host of NWA Life Drawing and Teaching Instructor at Community Creative Center, Mark Nunez.

We'll start by meeting in the Coffee Bar and do some life drawing and introductions. From there, we'll view the galleries, talk art, discuss favorites, and draw! I'll also be providing personal 1-on-1 instruction from any topic you wish: figure drawing, head drawing, landscapes, etc.

Please contact to reserve your spot!

-Limited to 6 people
-All levels welcome
-Bring your own supplies (sketchbooks, pencils, pens). I will provide a few if needed. No paints please.
-Stay as long as you wish!

Spring Dates: April 18, May 23, June 20, 2-6pm

"Finding Our Way | February 5 - April 26, 2026
The moment of arrival—what we carry when we seek sanctuary, transitions, and the crossing into safety. Sandra Spotts, artist. Jay Lane, artist. Familiar images made from various materials and objects, found and recycled, placed in a format of controlled chaos, is at this point in my journey, the medium of choice for the
“Finding Our Way” exhibit at Gotahold Brewing. I see society as satirical subject matter that exists in a surrealistic landscape of twisted perspective that is filled to the fences with social ironies. And yet, I still have to maintain my sense of humor about what has been and what will be with the activities du jour based on fear, war, greed, and hate. With this sense also comes my interpretations, expressed visually based on my
experiences, feelings, and health, from finding my way as an artist. I hope these pieces give you a sense of curiosity that you continue to carry with you while you are finding your way through all of this we humans call life."

Arts Live Theatre is offering two half-day Spring Break camps from March 23-27. Trolls 2: The Adventure Continues for ages 6-8yrs, and The WICKED World of Oz for ages 9-12yrs. ALT Teaching Artists are theatre professionals and educators. For more information and to register please visit, www.artslivetheatre.com today. Space is limited so register early!

A Celebration of Choctaw Art and Culture is a partnership between ACHE and Choctaw Nation Public Arts. The reception opening will be held Thursday, April 9th, 5-7pm, with the exhibition on display through May 22nd. Celebrate the voices, stories and artistry of Choctaw nation of Oklahoma in a vibrant exhibition featuring both traditional and contemporary works. This showcase honors Choctaw culture through pieces that reflect ancestral knowledge, lived experiences and modern expression. Experience powerful artwork, support Native American artists, and connect with the rich and enduring artistic legacy of the Choctaw Nation. Free. Open to the public. ACHE RIHWC 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith.

"Into the Gray Trio is an offshoot of the amazing full band. A Kansas City staple of original music and carefully crafted covers, the trio offers the Into the Gray experience in a more intimate way. With Alabama's melodic bassman Jeff Turk, Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's guitarist Skinny Webb, and powerhouse vocalist Jessica Gray, Into the Gray Trio has been captivating audiences since the band's formation in 2019. Their two albums, Revelation and Little Bird, blend Latin, blues, Reggae, and rock music into their own unique, genre-defying sound. Into the Gray's audiences have described their performances and music as creative, visionary, passionate, and one of the best bands in KC. Their songs are both original and familiar, soulful and rockin', and bursting with unique musicality and incomparable vocals. The Into the Gray Trio band is a more intimate and mellow version of a musical experience that you don't want to miss.

https://youtu.be/Eu-xgQ3YDFA?si=A1zox4xcSn-GxGJE"

Ouachita Baptist University School of Performing Arts presents: Into the Woods

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results

Into the Woods Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Creativille is a mixed media art retreat held at Community Creative Center every April. This year we have 6 instructors who will each lead a half day workshop appropriate for all skill levels. Projects include cyanotype, sculpting with polymer clay, making paper flowers and more!

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show, happening April 18–19, 2026, at the Northwest Arkansas Armed Forces Reserve Center, located at 6800 SW Minuteman Avenue in Bentonville. For additional information about this special event, please visit our website at nwarockhounds.com. You’ll find event highlights, details on items that will be offered for sale, and photos from some of the vendors who will be attending and selling at the show. We look forward to sharing what we have planned and hope you’ll join us for an outstanding experience. Be sure to visit this website regularly for updates and new details as we prepare for an expanded and exciting show.