May 11 Saturday
Exquisite Creatures is a dialogue with art, nature, and science that asks the question: what is it about the natural world that calls to us? Throughout the exhibition, artist and naturalist Christopher Marley reflects on humanity’s intimate relationship with nature, revealing its intricate beauty and diversity through three-dimensional works comprised of animal, mineral, and plant specimens arranged in precise, geometric compositions. Shown together, the works create an immersive environment which inspires wonder and fosters a desire to preserve the natural world.
Crystal Bridges welcomes guests to experience the connection between art, nature, and science, emotionally and aesthetically, throughout the exhibition. The museum will activate the show’s themes through nature and science-based programming and activities both inside the museum and outdoors across its trails and grounds. The exhibition’s curatorial lead is Xuxa Rodriguez, PhD, associate curator, contemporary art.
Chef Heather Artripe from Ozark Natural Foods will host a spring-themed brunch. She'll start the event with zucchini muffins. Then she will show how she makes Spring Veggie Strata, Cheesy Grits, and Earl Grey Scones with Lavender Icing.
Make museum memories every second Saturday of the month with an afternoon of artmaking and in-gallery fun!
This month, we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander American artists in our museum. We will be highlighting the work Silver Upper White River by artist Maya Lin. Drop into the galleries to enjoy activities created by Walmart’s Asian Pacific Associates Network (APAN) and University of Arkansas students! You’ll chat with museum educators as they guide you through a fun hands-on activity inspired by the artwork in the galleries, then head to the studios for an artmaking activity that you can take home.
See you there!
Free, no registration required. Drop in the galleries at 1, 2, or 3 p.m.
Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this deliciously funny send-up of Shakespeare’s Hamlet is set to take Broadway by storm in 2023 following a sold-out run at The Public Theater. When the ghost of Juicy’s father demands that Juicy avenge his murder, fatal intent doesn't come easy to this sensitive, self-aware, young Black man in search of his own happiness and liberation. From an uproarious Southern family cookout emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy, revenge and karaoke.
Step right up and prepare to be amazed when Doktor Kaboom! and the Wheel of Science comes to The Jones Center on Saturday, May 11. Doktor Kaboom! combines theater arts with science for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular science experiments. Want to turn a water bottle into a rocket or catapult bananas across the stage? Electrocute a pickle or create artificial gravity? This interactive performance will keep kids and families riveted, laughing and learning! Doktor Kaboom! will perform two shows: at 2pm & 6pm. Tickets are $10 and include ice skating, swimming, one Doktor Kaboom! performance and family craft time following each show. Tickets & more info at https://www.thejonescenter.net/famjam
Julie Hop earned her BFA in Painting and Drawing from Columbia College, Chicago. She has been a muralist and has participated in exhibits in Chicago, New Orleans and Eureka Springs. Julie has designed and implemented art classes for children, teens and adults and has experience as a public school teacher.Faith Cleveland has been practicing alcohol ink, ceramics, and small metals for several years. Her work has appeared in galleries downtown and online. Her passion for making has lead her to sharing her knowledge through teaching at ESSA.
Gritty Southern fried rock, blues, and pure Americana rock.https://youtu.be/P_KXgP_d2Xc
Rae Dunn created wheel-thrown stoneware pottery and glazes for over 30 years. She believed that good pots make you want to dance with them. She also collected folk crafts, including white oak baskets and paintings.
Brick Fields Duo features the ambrosial voice of Rachel Fields and the guitar of Larry Brick. They’ll bring you their "roots" music using a folk, gospel, soul, and blues platform, or "Americana". We recommend that you bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the music outdoors. This event is sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council.