Community Calendar

Have you always wanted
to explore the timeless beauty of watercolor
painting? This welcoming, hands-on workshop
is the perfect place to start. Learn fundamental
techniques and enjoy experimenting with color
and form as we blend basic sketching with gentle watercolor washes. Be inspired by still-life
subjects such as fruit and flowers, and let your
imagination guide your brush. Led by Julie Jeannene Rickard, a local mixed
media artist, this class celebrates creativity in all
its forms. Julie’s passion for artistic exploration
will help you unlock your expressive potential,
no matter your experience level.
All materials are provided - just bring your curiosity!

In this class, Judith Tavano,
nationally recognized generations scholar, will
explore the vital, yet often overlooked, roles women played during the American Revolution
across political, domestic, and creative spheres.
Discover how women - American Patriots and
Loyalists, British Women, and Enslaved Women - shaped the American Revolution through
craft, domestic labor, espionage, and political
voice. This class highlights women as activists
and nurturers of wartime resilience, whose
diverse perspectives and actions challenged
power and helped forge a new culture for an
emerging nation.

"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."

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!

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.

The Goddess Gala is a fundraiser for the Merlin Foundations Grandma’s Houses which work & provide help for child victims of abuse in 8 counties. The Gala has a silent auction, potluck feast, drumming, blessings, dancing & a belly dancing performance. BYOB.This is a woman’s only private party. All proceeds go to the children at the Merlin Foundation.

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

Creativille is a mixed media art retreat held at Community Creative Center every April. This year we have 6 instructors who will each lead a half day workshop appropriate for all skill levels. Projects include cyanotype, sculpting with polymer clay, making paper flowers and more!

Discover the inspiring life of
George Washington Carver at the National Museum in Diamond, Missouri, where he was born into slavery. He later became a renowned educator and agricultural scientist at the Tuskegee
Institute, and became one of America’s most influential figures. The day includes the museum,
an orientation film, and a hands-on activity in
the peanut lab where Carver’s agricultural innovations come to life.
The next stop is at the “World’s Largest Small
Electric Appliance Museum,” which is also located in Diamond. It is a multi-room collection of over 7,000 vintage machines ranging
from toasters to coffee pots, hot dog roasters,
waffle irons, and hair dryers, just to name a few.
It was the result of one man’s fascination with
the historic revolution of electrified kitchen and
household goods that we now think of as commonplace. Attendees may have the privilege of
a guided tour by the owner, who alone knows
the history and stories that go along with the
incredible collection.
Lunch at the museum is included. Please note:
individuals with peanut allergies should exercise caution during the lab activity at the Carver
Museum. Meeting location and other information will be sent to participants upon registration. Activity Level: