Organization Type: Arts Education & Support, Literary & Language Arts, Performing Arts
Mission: Trike Theatre, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is Northwest Arkansas’s professional theatre for youth.
Its mission is typically described as:
To cultivate creativity and build character through exceptional theatre experiences for young people.
They pursue this mission through:
Professional theatre productions for young audiences
Acting academies and performing arts classes for children and teens
Arts integration programs in schools
Community outreach that makes theatre accessible to all kids, regardless of background or income
The heart of their mission is developing empathy, confidence, collaboration, communication, and creativity in young people.
Trike Theatre
Location: Bentonville
Organization Type: Arts Education & Support, Literary & Language Arts, Performing Arts
Events
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Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, ARThe roar of the stadium. The green of the field. A held breath erupting into victory—or defeat. Is it any wonder that sports inspire artists? With our latest exhibition, Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture, experience how today’s artists and designers respond to the drive, passion, culture, and systems surrounding...
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Watercolor Basics II: 3-Class Mini Series
NWA Healing Hub 524 W Sycamore St Suite 2, Fayetteville, United StatesIn this 3-part series, you’ll build on essential watercolor techniques with step-by-step instruction. You don’t need to have taken Watercolor Basics I to join—if you’re familiar with preparing paint mixtures, loading your brush, and cleaning your brush (whether through your own practice or another teacher), you're ready to participate. Throughout...
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Introduction to English Paper Piecing-Quilting Technique
Community Creative Center 505 W Spring St, Fayetteville, ARIn this 3 hour workshop, you will create a handmade pincushion using English paper piecing. We will learn the basic skills and techniques needed for creating beautiful, intricate English paper pieced quilts, including: selecting fabrics, cutting pieces using acrylic shapes, “fussy-cutting” motifs, glue-basting, and relevant hand-sewing techniques. No prior sewing...
Mission
Trike Theatre, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is Northwest Arkansas’s professional theatre for youth.
Its mission is to cultivate creativity and build character through exceptional theatre experiences for young people.
They pursue this mission through:
- Professional theatre productions for young audiences
- Acting academies and performing arts classes for children and teens
- Arts integration programs in schools
Community outreach that makes theatre accessible to all kids, regardless of background or income The heart of their mission is developing empathy, confidence, collaboration, communication, and creativity in young people.
About
Founded in 2008 by Katy and Aaron Husted, Trike Theatre began as a small, local children’s acting company focused on education-based theatre.
Over time, Trike expanded into:
- A professional touring theatre company
- A school‐based arts integration partner, working with Northwest Arkansas school districts
- A regional performing arts education center, offering camps, classes, and pre-professional training
Trike has performed at:
- The Walton Arts Center
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Regional touring venues around Northwest Arkansas
Trike Theatre became recognized as a key player in NWA’s growing arts ecosystem, helping fuel the region’s investment in youth arts education.