Community Calendar

Learn the basics of painting through a four-week modern take on the classic barn quilt. After a visit to America 250: Common Threads for inspiration, you’ll sketch ideas and explore simple color theory to mix vibrant hues to create quilt block patterns.

In the studio, a teaching artist will guide you as you plan your composition on paper, then measure, mask, and paint crisp geometric shapes on a large wooden panel.

Everyone will leave with a finished contemporary barn quilt that blends tradition, creativity, and their personal artistic style.

Combining craft, community and creativity, this introductory six-week course investigates the techniques, materials, and themes common in wheel-thrown ceramics. Through hands-on instruction, students will be encouraged to develop the foundational skills surrounding wheel thrown forms such as making handles, trimming pots, decorating the surfaces, and applying glaze. Students will leave class with a foundational knowledge of clay and various ceramic processes. This section is perfect for students who want to discover the basics of throwing with a cohort of fellow artists.

Tickets are $225 ($187.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials provided. Enrolled students will have access to Sunday open studio hours for independent practice. Class runs June 13 – July 24 (no class the week of July 4th).

Wake up and reset with Coffee & Chill, a morning wellness experience at the Momentary in the Quonset Hut designed to energize your body and sharpen your senses.

In partnership with True Self Health, this invigorating gathering invites you to sip a warm cup of coffee before stepping into a guided cold plunge led by wellness experts who share the science and practice behind cold exposure. Discover a refreshing way to start the day feeling awake, present, and grounded.

Begin the morning with intention through a guided breathwork demonstration led by Dr. Justin Ternes, PT, offering tools to help calm the mind and support focus and energy. Whether you take the plunge or simply soak in the atmosphere with a cup of coffee in hand, Coffee & Chill invites you to ease into the day with curiosity, connection, and a little courage.

Tickets are $20 ($16/members), reserve your spot online or with Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.

PARKING

The main gravel lot will be closed. Guests must use the parking garage on 8th street.

True Self Health & Human Performance specializes in mind-body health coaching, breathwork, cold-exposure facilitation, and community building. Their mission is to make a powerful impact on the local community through workshops and private sessions. Follow and learn more on Instagram: @trueselfhealth.

Turn an upcycled vinyl record into a vibrant artwork that celebrates rhythm, motion, and funky expression. This workshop begins with a short visit to the galleries, where we’ll listen to Keith Haring’s playlists and look at the energetic lines, playful shapes, and visual rhythms found in Keith Haring’s art.

Back in the studio, a Crystal Bridges teaching artist will guide you as we experiment with color patterns, and expressive mark-making on the waxy surface of a recycled record to create artworks that are ready for the dance floor.

Tickets are $31.25 ($25/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

"""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."

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Designed for both beginner and intermediate painters, this six-week watercolor course offers a supportive environment for artists at all levels. Beginners will build a strong foundation by learning essential techniques such as color washes, dry brush, masking, and layering. Intermediate students will have the flexibility to pursue individual or specialized projects, receiving expert guidance and thoughtful feedback from the instructor and peers. Whether you’re looking to explore new ideas, strengthen your skills, or learn watercolor for the first time, this course provides something for everyone.

Tickets are $219 ($182.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials are included. Class runs June 14 – July 26 (no class the week of July 4).

Piece together the traditional art of quilting in this beginner-friendly six-week mini quilting course. Inspired by the America 250: Common Threads exhibition, students will explore classic quilting patterns while creating their own mini quilt top.

You’ll begin by learning accurate measuring and cutting techniques, then progress to piecing fabric squares together using a sewing machine. This course emphasizes foundational skills, craftsmanship, and design—no prior experience necessary.

Tickets are $225 ($187.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials included. Class runs Sundays, June 14 – July 26 (see dates below). Classes are 14+.

Take your throwing skills to the next step in this intermediate six-week class focuses on designing and creating functional lidded forms on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to throw matching components, fit lids with precision, and refine forms for both function and aesthetic balance.

Through guided demonstrations and plenty of hands‑on practice, we will explore different lid styles, learn trimming and finishing techniques, and experiment with proportion and design. This class is ideal for students who have tried the wheel and are comfortable centering, pulling walls, and throwing basic cylinders or bowls, and are ready to expand their skills with more complex forms.

Tickets are $231 ($192.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials provided. Enrolled students will also have access to Sunday open‑studio hours for independent practice. Class runs Saturdays, June 13- July 24 (no class the week of July 4).

Class & Workshop Discount
Sign up before June 1st and get $10 off !

Join Melissa from Melspace Creative for a six-week, hands-on introduction to rug tufting inspired by bold pop art design. This beginner-friendly course will guide you step-by-step from initial sketch and color planning to tufting, carving, and final finishing techniques. Each week builds the last as you learn tufting fundamentals, develop your design, and gain confidence using professional tools and materials. No prior experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and leave with a vibrant, one-of-a-kind rug you’ll be proud to show off.

Tickets are $225 ($187.50/members and adults 25 and under). Reserve your spot online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.

All materials provided. Class runs June 13 – July 24 (no class the week of July 4).

Sign up before June 1st and get $10 off !

About the Instructor
Melissa is a self-taught rug tufter specializing in pop art and whimsical abstract art. She began her tufting journey in 2021 and quickly fell in love with the textures and creativity the medium provides. Each piece of rug art is one-of-a-kind, so no two pieces are ever exactly the same. Melissa enjoys designing her own pieces the most, allowing nostalgia and her love of color to fuel each new piece. As an Arkansas native, you can find her most often in person at local pop-ups and craft markets around Northwest Arkansas!