Public Art

Rogers celebrated the opening of the Eighth and Easy Street Tunnel with a 120-foot mural by Erin Ashcraft, connecting the Railyard Loop and highlighting community, art and transit.

On today's show, we learn about a new affordable housing community opening in West Fayetteville. Plus, a new tunnel in Rogers is more than just a convenient bike route. Also, the next iteration of TEDxFayetteville is scheduled to take place at the Fayetteville Public Library.

A new three-story mural by Argentinian artist Francisco Diaz Scotto, known as Pastel, now adorns the First Street Flats in downtown Rogers. The floral design, part of a series commissioned by Specialized Real Estate Group, joins other community-centered works like Olivia Trimble’s "Love Your Neighbor" mural in Fayetteville.

During a conversation at the Fayetteville Public Library, Dutch muralist Leon Keer reflects on his latest large-scale work in downtown Fayetteville, how he approaches criticism and political meaning in public art, and why he believes street art thrives on diversity and community connection.

On today's show, we hear how the Fayetteville Independent Restaurant Alliance continues to help service workers five years in. Also, a new mural in northwest Arkansas. Plus, a benefit for the Rogers Historical Museum with a twist.

Internationally acclaimed muralist Leon Keer discusses his creative process, childhood influences and painting a large-scale mural in Fayetteville during a public conversation at the library.

On today's show, we hear about the Marshall Islands national soccer team's first international matches. We also get an update on LEARNS Act Educational Freedom Accounts. Plus, we hear more from a conversation between Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore and street artist Leon Keer.

Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talks with Becca Martin Brown and the City of Bella Vista's Barbara Pelton about the fourth annual yarn bomb event, "Bella Vista in Bloom."

Hidden in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, just east of Fayetteville, is a six-acre art park. Terra Studios is a nonprofit organization devoted to creating a better world through the power of art.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they speak with Beth DeVerre about her glass workshop and studio, Cutting Edge Glass Creations, her personal story, the history of glassmaking, and more.