Apr 19 Friday
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.
April Artists of the Month:Lisa CrewsArtist Statement:When I was a little girl drawing was one of the few things I would get praise for instead of scolded. I have always practiced making art as a preoccupation and now for a few years as an occupation.Clay is my primary medium but I enjoy making whatever I want out of any material I choose. The subjects in my work come from my reverence for nature, a desire to make happy characters, and an urge to make an occasional political jab. I also recreate historic ceramics and make pieces that reference iconic works of art.I am a contemporary folk artist working in mixed media.My work is currently available at EureKan Gallery and Curated Gallery in Eureka Springs, Gallery 26 in Little Rock and the Arkansas Craft Gallery in Mountain View.
Dawn WardArtist Statement:Dawn Ward works in a variety of media including digital photography, printmaking, sculpture and fiber art. Her current work is solely based on the use of recycled, upcycled and reused materials from found objects, vintage jewelry, fabric scraps, used clothing and yarn. She has a MA in studio art, a PhD in Art Education and has taught university classes and workshops for over 26 years. She exhibits both locally and nationally and is the Advancement Coordinator for the Eureka Springs School of the Arts.Rheo RheesArtist Statement:My love of pebbles, beach glass, and pottery, began while living on an island in SE Alaska. I would spend hours scanning the beaches for “little treasures.” Always intrigued, and wishful, to know what story each piece could tell, yet knowing, they will hold their story tightly within.One day I stumbled upon the work of Artist Sharon Nowlan; whom I happen to think is the “Guru” of simply stated, classy pebble art; which inspired me to recreate many pieces while adding my own twist.I like to call my art “WASHED-UP” with the belief that there is beauty in things broken. Derived from nature; softened by the elements, only to once again, be new. I believe sometimes less is more, and that is what I enjoy, keeping my art pieces simple and classic, not to overstated.One thing I do not do, is alter my stones, beach glass, or beach pottery. I take pride in using each piece “as is.” I think each little piece has value in exactly how they were formed, tumbling on the ocean floor until chance had it, it lands gently on the shores of a beach.The beach glass and pottery come from SE Alaska; the pebbles come from various lakes such as, Bear Lake Idaho/Utah, and Flathead Lake in Montana, as well as the many beaches of Irelands Celtic Sea/Atlantic Ocean.My home is in the NW corner of Arkansas, in the wonderfully unique, and artsy town of Eureka Springs.
Meet and interact with the artists of the month:Lisa CrewsArtist Statement:When I was a little girl drawing was one of the few things I would get praise for instead of scolded. I have always practiced making art as a preoccupation and now for a few years as an occupation.Clay is my primary medium but I enjoy making whatever I want out of any material I choose. The subjects in my work come from my reverence for nature, a desire to make happy characters, and an urge to make an occasional political jab. I also recreate historic ceramics and make pieces that reference iconic works of art.I am a contemporary folk artist working in mixed media.My work is currently available at EureKan Gallery and Curated Gallery in Eureka Springs, Gallery 26 in Little Rock and the Arkansas Craft Gallery in Mountain View.
Santino Tomasetti is a singer-songwriter originally from Pittsburgh, PA. For the last 13 years, he’s been traveling the world in films, theatre, and with his own music. While living in New York and Los Angeles to train and pursue performing, Santino released two records with the band TT and The Racers. In 2022, he released his first solo album “Long Time Coming,” and has since been touring all 7 continents alongside Broadway stars, Grammy nominated musicians, and hall of fame songwriters. Notable venues include Lincoln Center in New York City, Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, The Emmy’s in Chicago, and The Mansion Theater for the Performing Arts for a PBS special in Branson, Missouri.Listen: https://www.santinosings.com
Friday and Saturday April 19th and 20th
Come and enjoy an evening of laughs while sipping your favorite wine and dining on fine charcuterie boards.Whether your sense of humor is more slap-stick or more sophisticated wit, this program will be sure to delight. With selections from the Opera vault or the Musical Theater world, there will be something guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.
April 19th 7:00pmApril 20th 6:00pm
Art Basel is about to begin and Mariana, the director of a swanky modern art gallery, has a problem: her showroom is an active crime scene. Part caper comedy and part telenovela, Laughs in Spanish shows how far Mariana will go to save the show—even if it means accepting help from her mother, a larger-than-life film-and-television star who always steals the spotlight.
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.
The best local & regional stand up comics transform Club 509@the KavaBar into the funniest room in Fayetteville, every Friday night. Our newly remodeled cabaret setting makes Club 509 the best place to see & hear standup comedy in Northwest Arkansas 🎶
Apr 20 Saturday
The Hogeye, Presented by Tyson Foods, Inc., is a high-quality running event including a marathon (Boston Marathon qualifier), marathon relay (four-person teams), and half-marathon. The oldest continuously-running marathon & half marathon in Arkansas, and the 4-Person Relay will start & finish on Emma Ave. in Downtown Springdale. This running race have been held since 1977, when it started on the University of Arkansas campus. In the past five years, more than $150,000 has been donated from the event. Runners' Expo with packet pick-up 11-7 Friday 4/19/24- Shiloh Square. Volunteers are also needed!
***A working blacksmith shop provides first-hand activities for general learning about blacksmith skills or more advanced manufacture of iron items.
***Blacksmiths of Arkansas, a regional club of skilled blacksmiths, meet on Saturdays of our April and September shows. The club will display their talents in iron work.
***An early 1900s sawmill on site offers an opportunity to see how lumbering was done a hundred years ago.
***Club members can enter their tractors and engines in parades and festivals. Giving you the opportunity show off your Tired Iron Engines and Tractors.
***Tired Iron's home antique building provides many visitors an opportunity to "see how it was done" at home from the numerous displays of old home and industry items.
***A Tired Iron member can "adopt" club owned tractors and/or engines for restoration.