Community Calendar

"""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."

Discover the fun and challenge of Mah Jongg, a centuries-old Chinese
tile game that’s gaining popularity across the
U.S.! This beginner-friendly course introduces
the game’s fascinating history and teaches official rules and strategies based on the National
Mah Jongg League standards.
Participants will learn through a mix of lecture,
discussion, and guided game play, all led by
experienced instructors from the Springdale
Senior Center. They will cover everything from
tile recognition and rules to strategy and scoring, with step-by-step guidance designed for
newcomers. Enjoy a supportive, social setting
where you can ask questions, get hands-on
help, and build your skills with fellow learners.
It’s fun, social, and great for brain health. Come
join us and start your Mah Jongg journey -- no
experience needed!

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.

Make Wednesdays your new favorite night out at Community Nights at The Momentary. Each week, a different local group brings their community together in the space, inviting both members and newcomers to gather for a lively, welcoming evening of connection. Come meet the hosts, mix with new people, and learn more about the work and impact these groups are making in your local community. Whether you arrive with friends or show up solo, you’ll plug into something happening right here in your city.

Free, no tickets required, ages 21+ only.

Community Nights occur during RØDE House Happy Hours. Groups are welcome to gather in the RØDE House and Onyx Coffee Lab.

This event is part of our Community Nights series.

Hosted by Derelicts Digest, enjoy this free, all ages, event to share your work, meet your people and have a chance to perform your work.

Open to the public, If you're not ready to share or just want to enjoy, grab a Bev from our Happy Hour and enjoy the vibes and intimacy of Club 509 located in the Kava Bar.

TLDR; (a haiku)

bring a poem, please
read it, dear, with bravery
for us, you and me

In this class we will apply basic drawing principles to the study of Heads after past artists. Constructive drawing will be discussed in analyzing artists such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Raphael and more. Topics will include Structure, Shape, and Proportion. Artists will be discussed, short demo given, and exercises to work on. Personal 1-on-1 instruction offered throughout.

All levels welcome and supplies will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own as well (drawing boards, tabletop easels, etc.)

Join Abby Burnett for a discussion on her latest book, Though Silent They Speak: Arkansas Gravestones and Graveyards in this Not Strictly History program. Following the talk there will be books for sale and a signing. Though Silent They Speak: Arkansas Gravestones and Graveyards is a fascinating and informative guidebook to the most unusual graves and graveyards in Arkansas. Within the pages, readers explore showy marble monuments in city cemeteries and haunting, primitive carvings and inscriptions discovered in isolated, rural graveyards, while telling the stories behind these burials. Examples include private tombs in public places, African American burial grounds, a graveyard on the grounds of a former Japanese internment camp, and two small graveyards that are now state parks.

This in-person event will also be available online via Zoom. To watch live online, fill out the form at the link below.
https://shilohmuseum.org/event/arkansas-gravestones-and-graveyards/

Tee up for a great cause at “FORE All Abilities” Golf Tournament presented by Achieve Community Alliance, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the nonprofit’s Family Support Fund, which provides grant funding to our Northwest Arkansas neighbors with developmental disabilities and their families for adaptive equipment, medical expenses, and more. Learn more at achievecommunity.org.

Embrace the journey of aging with confidence and vitality! Join Vicky Willis, a certified Yoga instructor and OLLI’s Yoga Guru, in this transformative program designed specifically for those looking to enhance their
well-being as they age. Through slow, precise movements rooted in Yoga, participants will systematically stretch and condition their muscles, providing essential support to aging joints. This
program focuses on four key areas: strength, flexibility, agility, and balance; fundamental elements for healthy living that can help eliminate morning stiffness and improve overall mobility.
Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Join us to foster a healthier, more active lifestyle as you embrace the changes that come with age! Activity Level: 1

The University of Arkansas
Museum traces its beginnings to an early geology teaching collection, which is documented
to 1873. From a modest beginning, the collections have since grown to include millions of
objects across the fields of archeology, ethnology, history, geology, and zoology.
Join Laurel Lamb, one of the museum’s curators, on a behind-the-scenes tour of the U of A
Collections Facility. Whether you are a museum
lover in general or like rocks, fossils, animals, or
history more specifically, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. We will start off
with a presentation about the Museum’s history
and present-day offerings.
After the presentation, the collections tour will
begin and last approximately one hour, depending on the group’s interests and questions.
Bring your walking shoes and get ready to explore! The group is to meet in the lobby area,
just inside the entrance. Activity Level: 1