Community Calendar

Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure/Head, and Painting classes, we’ll apply our knowledge and skills to Great Master artworks. We’ll learn watercolor basics (wet on wet,wet on dry, color mixing). Each week we’ll look at various artists such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer and more. From each, we’ll cover the human figure, landscapes, and abstracts.

Course Outline

Week 1: Overview/ Review, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry/Damp, Water Control Brushes, Strokes Pencils, paint, ink

Week 2: Simple Volumes, Visualizing simple masses Value

Week 3: Monochrome, Using Black and Earth-tones, Rubens and Rembrandt

Week 4: Warm and Cools

Week 5: Color, Working with Primaries, Color Mixing, Winslow Homer scenes, Georgia O’ Keefe abstracts, Sargent

Week 6: Long-Form Master Study, Applying our skills to a single study

The Office of the United States Marshal is one of the oldest—and perhaps least understood—federal institutions in our nation’s history. From enforcing order during the Whiskey Rebellion to pursuing justice in the Old West, from the Reconstruction era to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, U.S. Marshals have played a crucial role in shaping America.

Join David Kennedy, Curator of Collections & Exhibits, for an engaging, interactive session exploring how, since 1789, the Marshals have served as the “teeth” of the federal courts—the first federal law enforcement officers tasked with upholding justice and tackling the jobs no one else could.

Participants will dive into stories of political intrigue, true crime, the Founding Fathers, Civil Rights, and the Wild West through artifacts, case studies, and discussion. Learn how this dynamic agency earned its reputation as “the other duties” arm of the government—taking on everything from capturing outlaws to protecting witnesses and securing vaccines. This session offers a compelling, hands-on look at the evolution of American law enforcement and the enduring legacy of the U.S. Marshals.

The Office of the United
States Marshal is one of the oldest—and perhaps least understood—federal institutions in
our nation’s history. From enforcing order during the Whiskey Rebellion to pursuing justice
in the Old West, from the Reconstruction era to
the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, U.S.
Marshals have played a crucial role in shaping
America.
Join David Kennedy, Curator of Collections &
Exhibits, for an engaging, interactive session
exploring how, since 1789, the Marshals have
served as the “teeth” of the federal courts—the
first federal law enforcement officers tasked
with upholding justice and tackling the jobs no
one else could.
Participants will dive into stories of political intrigue, true crime, the Founding Fathers, Civil
Rights, and the Wild West through artifacts,
case studies, and discussion. Learn how this
dynamic agency earned its reputation as “the
other duties” arm of the government—taking
on everything from capturing outlaws to protecting witnesses and securing vaccines. This
session offers a compelling, hands-on look at
the evolution of American law enforcement
and the enduring legacy of the U.S. Marshals.

Charitable giving not only
benefits the causes you care about but can also

be a valuable part of your tax and estate plan-
ning. In this course, Jody Dilday of Arkansas

Community Foundation will explore practical,
tax-wise strategies to maximize your giving --
whether through gifts of cash, stock, retirement
accounts, or other assets. We’ll take a clear look
at recent federal tax law changes under the
“One Big Beautiful Bill” and how these reforms

affect deductions, Qualified Charitable Distri-
butions (QCDs), and overall giving opportu-
nities. Whether you give a little or a lot, you’ll
walk away with practical ideas for aligning your
generosity with your financial goals and values.
No prior tax expertise required -- just a willingness to learn how to make the most of your giving.

Charitable giving not only
benefits the causes you care about but can also
be a valuable part of your tax and estate planning. In this course, Jody Dilday of Arkansas
Community Foundation will explore practical,
tax-wise strategies to maximize your giving --
whether through gifts of cash, stock, retirement
accounts, or other assets. We’ll take a clear look
at recent federal tax law changes under the
“One Big Beautiful Bill” and how these reforms
affect deductions, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and overall giving opportunities. Whether you give a little or a lot, you’ll
walk away with practical ideas for aligning your
generosity with your financial goals and values.
No prior tax expertise required -- just a willingness to learn how to make the most of your giving

Arts Live Theatre is jumping into SPRING, offering a wide variety of after-school theatre classes available for ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 12-18 years of age. Fun-filled class themes include Wizarding Mysteries, Toy Story Toybox, Auditioning for Stage and Film, 101 Dalmatians on a Mission, Zootopia On the Case, Dog Man Investigations and MORE! Classes begin the week of February 23rd and run for 8 weeks. For more information and to register please visit, www.artslivetheatre.com today. Space is limited so register early!

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!

Did you know that over 100
million birds fly over Northwest Arkansas each
spring on their way to their northern nesting
habitats? It’s possible to see over 150 species of
birds between the months of March and June.
Join Wild Birds Unlimited Education Director
Lauren Eno to learn about why, how, and where
birds migrate, which species pass through the
area, and how you can learn in real time what is
going on in NWA migration.

Did you know that over 100
million birds fly over Northwest Arkansas each
spring on their way to their northern nesting
habitats? It’s possible to see over 150 species of
birds between the months of March and June.
Join Wild Birds Unlimited Education Director
Lauren Eno to learn about why, how, and where
birds migrate, which species pass through the
area, and how you can learn in real time what is
going on in NWA migration

Discover how to create and grow a nonprofit organization and connect with community leaders and creatives who are fundraising, marketing and networking. Then, dive into practical strategies for capacity building that will take your organization to the next level.

Featuring Shunqetta Cunningham, CEO and lead grant strategist and nonprofit facilitator of KHARIS Group, and Brazier Watts, acting director of the Arkansas Arts Council, this hands-on workshop and high-impact discussion will equip you with real-world tools to start, grow and sustain your organization's success.

Bring yourself and a colleague! Enjoy free lunch and knowledge sharing and make an impact in your community! Seats are limited, and spots are expected to fill quickly. Registration is required.