Encompassing photography, film, painting, sculpture, and installation, Awol Erizku’s work references and re-imagines African American and African visual culture, from hip-hop vernacular to iconic symbols from across history, including the Pan-African flag and the image of Nefertiti. Erizku’s vision is expansive, drawing on traditions of spirituality, Surrealism, and Conceptualism to create uniquely powerful art.

Mystic Parallax is the first major monograph (co-published by the Momentary and Aperture) and exhibition by this rising interdisciplinary artist. It blends his studio practice with work made as an in-demand editorial photographer, and features his conceptual portraits of leading Black cultural figures, such as Amanda Gorman, Michael B. Jordan, Pharrell Williams, and Solange. As Erizku has said, “It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.”

Free, no tickets required.

ENROLL 

Ovations Theatre & Music Camps

(Ages 4-18)

June 3, 2024 – August 2, 2024 | Full Day and Half Day Camps available

Summer camps for theatre and orchestra are now open for registration. Give your child an unforgettable summer filled with creativity, music and fun!

• Sibling Discounts
• Payment Plans
• Includes Camp T-Shirt
• Gift Cards available

Learn more and enroll: bit.ly/enroll-ovations

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel in this 6-week beginner class! 

Classes begin Tuesday, JUNE 25th, 6-8p

All Students must fill out a waiver before utilizing the studio. 

This course is built for true beginners and will give students the formational skills of throwing pottery!  

The class will meet weekly for 6 consecutive weeks beginning on the date listed. The wheel class includes 2hrs of group instruction per week, unlimited studio work time per week up until last class session, and access to all equipment and materials needed for throwing pottery. Twelve pounds of clay, all firing, and tools for class projects are provided in the class. Additional clay is available for purchase. 

We will cover: 

• Hand wedging
• Reclaiming clay by hand 
• Centering on the wheel 
• Throwing basic forms 
• How to glaze  

We will learn these basics through three projects: 

• Bowl forms 
• Cylinder forms
• Spoon rest or trinket dish 

Classes begin Tuesday June 25th

All Students must fill out a waiver before utilizing the studio. 

In this course, students will explore handbuilding basics through functional pottery. Students will have four projects incorporating pinch method, coil method, slab construction and soft slab draping. Students will have opportunities to apply surface decoration through stamps, underglaze application and sgrafitto. A glazing course will be provided on the last week and pieces will be fired and finished approximately two weeks after the last class day.

This course is built for true beginners and will give students the formational skills of handbuilding pottery!  

We will cover: 

• Coil method 
• Pinch method 
• Soft slab draping 
• Slab construction 

We will learn these basics through four projects: 

• Slab constructed box or lidded jar
• Coil built vase 
• Pinch tea cups with handles
• Soft slab bowls/planters

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Encompassing photography, film, painting, sculpture, and installation, Awol Erizku’s work references and re-imagines African American and African visual culture, from hip-hop vernacular to iconic symbols from across history, including the Pan-African flag and the image of Nefertiti. Erizku’s vision is expansive, drawing on traditions of spirituality, Surrealism, and Conceptualism to create uniquely powerful art.

Mystic Parallax is the first major monograph (co-published by the Momentary and Aperture) and exhibition by this rising interdisciplinary artist. It blends his studio practice with work made as an in-demand editorial photographer, and features his conceptual portraits of leading Black cultural figures, such as Amanda Gorman, Michael B. Jordan, Pharrell Williams, and Solange. As Erizku has said, “It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.”

Free, no tickets required.

ENROLL 

Ovations Theatre & Music Camps

(Ages 4-18)

June 3, 2024 – August 2, 2024 | Full Day and Half Day Camps available

Summer camps for theatre and orchestra are now open for registration. Give your child an unforgettable summer filled with creativity, music and fun!

• Sibling Discounts
• Payment Plans
• Includes Camp T-Shirt
• Gift Cards available

Learn more and enroll: bit.ly/enroll-ovations

Connect with colleagues from across the Northwest Arkansas arts world. Social Hour gathers arts administrators—current and aspiring— for an hour-ish of food, drinks, conversation, and inspiration. Each Social Hour focuses on a different part of the creative community. This time, it’s DANCE!

Are you a dance studio owner or educator? A director of a professional company? An independent choreographer? Or represent a presenting organization? Join us at the Momentary to hang out with fellow dance administrators and professionals. You’ll leave with a network of people who are interested in supporting one another in developing dance in NWA. During this casual gathering you’ll have the opportunity to freely network, plus we’ll hear from our cohost Cynthia Post Hunt from the Momentary about upcoming performance events and opportunities to connect with local and visiting dance companies and opportunities!

Coffee and pastries provided!
Registration is free and everyone is welcome.

Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel in this 6-week beginner class! 

Classes begin Tuesday, JUNE 25th, 6-8p

All Students must fill out a waiver before utilizing the studio. 

This course is built for true beginners and will give students the formational skills of throwing pottery!  

The class will meet weekly for 6 consecutive weeks beginning on the date listed. The wheel class includes 2hrs of group instruction per week, unlimited studio work time per week up until last class session, and access to all equipment and materials needed for throwing pottery. Twelve pounds of clay, all firing, and tools for class projects are provided in the class. Additional clay is available for purchase. 

We will cover: 

• Hand wedging
• Reclaiming clay by hand 
• Centering on the wheel 
• Throwing basic forms 
• How to glaze  

We will learn these basics through three projects: 

• Bowl forms 
• Cylinder forms
• Spoon rest or trinket dish 

Classes begin Tuesday June 25th

All Students must fill out a waiver before utilizing the studio. 

In this course, students will explore handbuilding basics through functional pottery. Students will have four projects incorporating pinch method, coil method, slab construction and soft slab draping. Students will have opportunities to apply surface decoration through stamps, underglaze application and sgrafitto. A glazing course will be provided on the last week and pieces will be fired and finished approximately two weeks after the last class day.

This course is built for true beginners and will give students the formational skills of handbuilding pottery!  

We will cover: 

• Coil method 
• Pinch method 
• Soft slab draping 
• Slab construction 

We will learn these basics through four projects: 

• Slab constructed box or lidded jar
• Coil built vase 
• Pinch tea cups with handles
• Soft slab bowls/planters

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Join us at the Amazeum on Saturday, August 10th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a unique community spotlight event featuring the vibrant sounds of Papa Raps and MR.S1NGH aka DilSkillz. Experience an exciting fusion of Puerto Rican Caribbean rhythms and Punjabi rap, as these talented performers bring their energetic and interactive music to life. This event, part of the Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation House Concert series, offers a rare opportunity to engage with diverse musical traditions and participate in lively performances. Don’t miss this afternoon of cultural discovery and fun! No registration is needed, as the price is included in admission.

Trillium Salon Series returns to the galleries of Crystal Bridges to kick off a third season of art and music. Inspired by works in the collection, immerse yourself in sound during this afternoon of art and music performances that occur on the Second Sunday each month, May through October.

Free, no tickets required

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Been taking lessons for over a year? Ready to play with others and make some bigger music? Grab your instrument and join the APYO! Make new friends in NWA’s exciting arts scene. 

APYO AUDITIONS are August 17 & August 24

The APYO is looking to fill the following positions in the orchestra: Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, Bassoons, Horns, Trumpets, Trombones, Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses, Percussion and Tuba.

• Interested students should be comfortable with note reading and have at least 1 year of private instruction or playing experience.
• Rehearsals are on Mondays beginning September 9, 2024 from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Thaden School in Bentonville. 

ABOUT: APYO is composed of multiple orchestras, as well as some small ensembles. Each semester (fall and spring), we rehearse once a week for approximately 9 weeks, leading up to a finale concert each semester. We also create other performance opportunities for select students, including ensembles, community concerts, and collaborations with other artists and musicians.

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Join us this fall for an exciting lineup of theater classes at Trike Theatre! Our programs run from September to November 2024 and are designed for children of all ages to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop performance skills. 

Ages 4-6:

• Creative Players: Barnyard Adventures – Explore farm life through imaginative play and creative expression.

• Creative Players: Under the Sea – Dive into an underwater wonderland with stories and activities inspired by the ocean.

Ages 6-8:

• Storytellers: Down at the Farm – Bring farm stories to life with acting, storytelling, and teamwork.

• Storytellers: Pirates Ahoy! – Set sail on a pirate adventure filled with imaginative play and creative drama.

Ages 7-10:

• Junior Production: “E I E I Oops!” Mini Musical – Participate in a fun and engaging mini musical about farmyard mishaps.

Ages 9-14:

• Youth Production: Treasure Island Musical – Embark on a thrilling musical adventure with this classic tale.

• Musical Revue: Showstoppers – Perform hits from popular musicals in a dynamic and energetic revue.

Ages 13-18:

• Teen Production: “The Glee-ification of Romeo & Juliet” Musical – Experience a modern musical twist on Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.

• Musical Revue: Showstoppers – Showcase your talents with show-stopping numbers from beloved musicals.

Encompassing photography, film, painting, sculpture, and installation, Awol Erizku’s work references and re-imagines African American and African visual culture, from hip-hop vernacular to iconic symbols from across history, including the Pan-African flag and the image of Nefertiti. Erizku’s vision is expansive, drawing on traditions of spirituality, Surrealism, and Conceptualism to create uniquely powerful art.

Mystic Parallax is the first major monograph (co-published by the Momentary and Aperture) and exhibition by this rising interdisciplinary artist. It blends his studio practice with work made as an in-demand editorial photographer, and features his conceptual portraits of leading Black cultural figures, such as Amanda Gorman, Michael B. Jordan, Pharrell Williams, and Solange. As Erizku has said, “It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.”

Free, no tickets required.

Join us this fall for an exciting lineup of theater classes at Trike Theatre! Our programs run from September to November 2024 and are designed for children of all ages to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop performance skills. 

Ages 4-6:

• Creative Players: Barnyard Adventures – Explore farm life through imaginative play and creative expression.

• Creative Players: Under the Sea – Dive into an underwater wonderland with stories and activities inspired by the ocean.

Ages 6-8:

• Storytellers: Down at the Farm – Bring farm stories to life with acting, storytelling, and teamwork.

• Storytellers: Pirates Ahoy! – Set sail on a pirate adventure filled with imaginative play and creative drama.

Ages 7-10:

• Junior Production: “E I E I Oops!” Mini Musical – Participate in a fun and engaging mini musical about farmyard mishaps.

Ages 9-14:

• Youth Production: Treasure Island Musical – Embark on a thrilling musical adventure with this classic tale.

• Musical Revue: Showstoppers – Perform hits from popular musicals in a dynamic and energetic revue.

Ages 13-18:

• Teen Production: “The Glee-ification of Romeo & Juliet” Musical – Experience a modern musical twist on Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.

• Musical Revue: Showstoppers – Showcase your talents with show-stopping numbers from beloved musicals.

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation (Ra-Ve) is well-known across the arts landscape of Northwest Arkansas for providing classes, training, and musical events for all who are interested in the music and dance traditions of classical India. The Master Concert series is the ultimate expression of that vision. Join us as we celebrate these ancient, lustrous—and highly entertaining—arts!

In September, The Gods of Carnatic come to Bentonville! Ra-Ve is highly honored to host two of the genuine legends of Carnatic music, Naadha Yogi VV Subrabmanyam on the violin and Trichy Sankaran on the mridangam, with this concert. The global influence of these two consummate masters cannot be overstated; they have, over the decades, literally shaped the musical culture of millions of people across the planet. In a rare appearance to Bentonville, they, along with VVS Murari and K.V. Gopalakrishnan, bring their years of experience and artistry to this concert, one that promises to be a highlight of the 2024 arts season in NWA!

Food boxes for this event are available for purchase. Visit the Store on this campaign to order.

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Encompassing photography, film, painting, sculpture, and installation, Awol Erizku’s work references and re-imagines African American and African visual culture, from hip-hop vernacular to iconic symbols from across history, including the Pan-African flag and the image of Nefertiti. Erizku’s vision is expansive, drawing on traditions of spirituality, Surrealism, and Conceptualism to create uniquely powerful art.

Mystic Parallax is the first major monograph (co-published by the Momentary and Aperture) and exhibition by this rising interdisciplinary artist. It blends his studio practice with work made as an in-demand editorial photographer, and features his conceptual portraits of leading Black cultural figures, such as Amanda Gorman, Michael B. Jordan, Pharrell Williams, and Solange. As Erizku has said, “It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.”

Free, no tickets required.

Join us this fall for an exciting lineup of theater classes at Trike Theatre! Our programs run from September to November 2024 and are designed for children of all ages to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop performance skills. 

Ages 4-6:

• Creative Players: Barnyard Adventures – Explore farm life through imaginative play and creative expression.

• Creative Players: Under the Sea – Dive into an underwater wonderland with stories and activities inspired by the ocean.

Ages 6-8:

• Storytellers: Down at the Farm – Bring farm stories to life with acting, storytelling, and teamwork.

• Storytellers: Pirates Ahoy! – Set sail on a pirate adventure filled with imaginative play and creative drama.

Ages 7-10:

• Junior Production: “E I E I Oops!” Mini Musical – Participate in a fun and engaging mini musical about farmyard mishaps.

Ages 9-14:

• Youth Production: Treasure Island Musical – Embark on a thrilling musical adventure with this classic tale.

• Musical Revue: Showstoppers – Perform hits from popular musicals in a dynamic and energetic revue.

Ages 13-18:

• Teen Production: “The Glee-ification of Romeo & Juliet” Musical – Experience a modern musical twist on Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.

• Musical Revue: Showstoppers – Showcase your talents with show-stopping numbers from beloved musicals.

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation (Ra-Ve) is well-known across the arts landscape of Northwest Arkansas for providing classes, training, and musical events for all who are interested in the music and dance tradition of classical India. The Master Concert series is the ultimate expression of that vision. Join us as we celebrate these ancient, lustrous—and highly entertaining—arts!

On October 6th, Ra-Ve sponsors something truly special—100 Strings! 100 strings on just two instruments, that is: the Saraswathi veena and the santoor. The Saraswathi veena has seven strings and the santoor, uniquely prepared for this tour, has 93—add them all together and you have 100 strings of pure musical enchantment!

The tour brings something extra and very special when it comes to Bentonville: for this performance only, Vittal Ramamoorthy, one of the leading violinists of the Carnatic stage and a great supporter of Ra-Ve since our beginning in 2018, joins the onstage brilliance! Nirmala Rajasekar, the star Saraswathi veena player on the tour, felt that it was important to include Vittal to honor him and his work on behalf of Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation. So for this event, and this event only, 100 Strings showcases the full range of stringed instrumentation—plucked, hammered, and bowed…a musical windfall that will not be offered anywhere else.

We invite you to join us, the masters of the Saraswathi veena, the santoor, the violin, the mridangam, and the tabla, for 100 Strings (or should it be 104?), a beautiful and truly unique musical experience!

Food boxes for this event are available for purchase. Visit the Store on this campaign to order.

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Every Tuesday Night

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Undercroft Bar in Bentonville

Join us this fall for an exciting lineup of theater classes at Trike Theatre! Our programs run from September to November 2024 and are designed for children of all ages to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop performance skills. 

Ages 4-6:

• Creative Players: Barnyard Adventures – Explore farm life through imaginative play and creative expression.

• Creative Players: Under the Sea – Dive into an underwater wonderland with stories and activities inspired by the ocean.

Ages 6-8:

• Storytellers: Down at the Farm – Bring farm stories to life with acting, storytelling, and teamwork.

• Storytellers: Pirates Ahoy! – Set sail on a pirate adventure filled with imaginative play and creative drama.

Ages 7-10:

• Junior Production: “E I E I Oops!” Mini Musical – Participate in a fun and engaging mini musical about farmyard mishaps.

Ages 9-14:

• Youth Production: Treasure Island Musical – Embark on a thrilling musical adventure with this classic tale.

• Musical Revue: Showstoppers – Perform hits from popular musicals in a dynamic and energetic revue.

Ages 13-18:

• Teen Production: “The Glee-ification of Romeo & Juliet” Musical – Experience a modern musical twist on Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.

• Musical Revue: Showstoppers – Showcase your talents with show-stopping numbers from beloved musicals.