May 17 Sunday
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.
May 18 Monday
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.
All levels welcome!
Course Outline
Week 1: Overview/Review, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry/Damp, Water Control, Brushes
Week 2: Simple Volumes, Visualizing simple masses, Value
Week 3: Monochrome, Using Black and Earth-tones
Week 4: Warm and Cools
Week 5: Color, Working with Primaries, Color Mixing
Week 6: Long-Form Master Study, Applying our skills to a single study
May 19 Tuesday
Chefs in the Garden is NWA’s premier spring culinary fundraiser, bringing together the region’s top chefs and restaurants for an unforgettable evening benefiting the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Enjoy tastings from the area’s best chefs, live demonstrations, craft drinks, and a beautiful spring evening in the Garden.
May 20 Wednesday
Protect your pet! Bring your pet to our vaccine and microchip clinic by appointment only. Please bring all dogs on leashes and all cats in carriers. All vaccines and microchips are free.
Schedule your appointment here: bfas.org/appointmentnwa
Services offered:Distemper/DHHP for dogsHCP for catsRabies vaccineMicrochip
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 braveryfor us, you and me
May 21 Thursday
May 22 Friday