Community Calendar

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

Come celebrate Easterfest with us at the Rogers Dream Center! We’re bringing the community together for our Annual Indoor Easter Egg Hunts, free food, crafts, face painting, the Easter Bunny and more on April 4th from 11 AM to 1 PM! Can't wait to see you there!

In this workshop we'll learn on setting a foundation to drawing: Gesture. Essentially the soul of drawing, we will spend class sketching from the live model in various timed poses. Rhythm, movement, and flow are all concepts to be covered. Poses will range from 2 minutes, 5's 10's.

Focus will be heavy on the total action/mood of a figure rather than fully rendered pieces.

Instructor will provide personal 1-on-1 guidance throughout

1-1:30 PM

-5 minute exercise where model takes five 1-minute poses to draw from

-Lecture: Intro, instructor demo, sketchbook tour, art book tour

-Repeat of 5 minute exercise

1:30-2 PM: Ten 2-minutes poses

2-2:30 PM: Five 5-minute poses

2:30-3 PM: One 5-minute + Two 10-minute poses

3-3:30PM: Two 15-minute poses

3:30-4pm: 20-minute pose

Please note: Participants in this workshop will be drawing from a live nude model. Materials included. Ages 18+.

In this workshop we'll learn on setting a foundation to drawing: Gesture. Essentially the soul of drawing, we will spend class sketching from the live model in various timed poses. Rhythm, movement, and flow are all concepts to be covered. Poses will range from 2 minutes, 5's 10's.

Focus will be heavy on the total action/mood of a figure rather than fully rendered pieces.

Instructor will provide personal 1-on-1 guidance throughout

1-1:30 PM

-5 minute exercise where model takes five 1-minute poses to draw from

-Lecture: Intro, instructor demo, sketchbook tour, art book tour

-Repeat of 5 minute exercise

1:30-2 PM: Ten 2-minutes poses

2-2:30 PM: Five 5-minute poses

2:30-3 PM: One 5-minute + Two 10-minute poses

3-3:30PM: Two 15-minute poses

3:30-4pm: 20-minute pose

Please note: Participants in this workshop will be drawing from a live nude model. Materials included. Ages 18+.

"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."

2nd Annual Beer Olympics - two hours of ridiculously silly games. Teams of 2 compete for the Gold, Silver and Bronze. The games are free with a donation of a bag of food (or personal hygeniene) to benefit Answering The Call. The games are followed by three hours of dance-worthy music by Treja Vu.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make something unforgettable! Hands On ESSA is ESSA’s annual spring fundraiser and a free, all-ages celebration of hands-on creativity held on campus in ESSA’s Windgate Iron and Wood Studio.

Spend the afternoon trying exciting art and fine craft activities like throwing on the wheel, plasma cutting, welding, blacksmithing, woodturning, painting, needle felting, printmaking, and stained glass… all guided by skilled instructors in a welcoming, high-energy environment.

The event also features ESSA’s annual online art auction, showcasing work by fantastic local artists, ESSA instructors, and some of the best artisans in the region. Proceeds support scholarships and help maintain the studios and tools that keep creativity thriving in our community.

Free and open to all ages!

RSVP on Facebook:
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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!

TrejaVu is an acoustic trio from Eureka Springs, AR whose performances display vast musical journeys & endless versatility. They create a sound that is surprisingly refreshing-- often completely reupholstering familiar cover songs from the jukebox to the present moment’s musical stream, with their own unique flair. Always personable, always singable, audiences love being part of the show.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.