Art Experience

A conversation with Emma Fuston, executive director of the arts nonprofit Terra Studios, about their upcoming 50th birthday celebration, set for Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration will include live music, artist demonstrations, food trucks, art activities, birthday cake, and more.

A conversation with ESSA's executive director Kelly McDonough about their upcoming fall studio stroll where guests can participate in several artist workshops and tour the camps' art spaces.

The Common Ground Collective is a group of University of Arkansas students who have curated an upcoming art exhibition this month titled “Neighbours”. The exhibit, opening on Friday at 5 p.m. at the Studio and Design Center in Fayetteville, features a diverse collection of media that highlights the regional ties connecting each artist’s practice to place, material and community.

A conversation with Katy Henriksen, founding director of Trillium Salon Series, about Microplastique — an experimental music performance blending toy instruments with traditional ones, presented in partnership with Likewise Community in Fayetteville.

Backroom Arkansas is a "pop-up" nightclub. It hosts elaborate music, art and dance events in bars and other establishments in the Bentonville area. Pop-ups are curated, temporary event spaces that provide opportunities for organizations with no physical location, while also highlighting the business or area where it is hosted.

We heard from a relatively new Theater House this week on the Spotlight, LakeFront Arts. They have a production running through this Sunday called Fully Committed. Earlier this week, Pete spoke with Christopher Willard – Producing Artistic Director with LakeFront Arts.

The Art Experience in Fayetteville is seeking nurse responders to the COVID-19 pandemic to participate in a free mask making group experience called “The…