Events: Visual Arts

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

This outdoor activation in Springdale at 214 S. Main St. turns the entryway into a place of sanctuary, peace and internal reflection. It is alluring to the senses of sight and sound inviting participants to congregate in groups while also offering a place to spend time alone, day or night to meditate. This metal sculpture-curated experience is the culmination of the group’s meticulously planned and intentional designs displaying each individual’s artistry in a unified vision. Come to discover and accept your truths, finding a higher meditation to resonate in for the betterment of your life experience.

The artists include: Thomas G. Erickson, Billy Lindsay, Eugene Martin, and Ben Munson.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

This outdoor activation in Springdale at 214 S. Main St. turns the entryway into a place of sanctuary, peace and internal reflection. It is alluring to the senses of sight and sound inviting participants to congregate in groups while also offering a place to spend time alone, day or night to meditate. This metal sculpture-curated experience is the culmination of the group’s meticulously planned and intentional designs displaying each individual’s artistry in a unified vision. Come to discover and accept your truths, finding a higher meditation to resonate in for the betterment of your life experience.

The artists include: Thomas G. Erickson, Billy Lindsay, Eugene Martin, and Ben Munson.

When: October 5, 12:00-1:30pm

Where: Mt. Sequoyah (Bailey Center – right behind the “Greetings from Mt. Sequoyah” mural); 150 N Skyline Dr, Fayetteville

In this Year of Learning & Outreach (YOLO) gathering, we’re
digging into all things public art! Whether you are a creative who wants
to be the one to make the public art or a leader who wants to organize
the project – we’d love to have you! Our featured speaker, Lucas Cowan,
is the CACHE Director of Public and Visual Art with nearly 20 years of
public art, curation, and arts administration experience. To see his
full bio, click HERE.

Please RSVP by October 1st.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

This outdoor activation in Springdale at 214 S. Main St. turns the entryway into a place of sanctuary, peace and internal reflection. It is alluring to the senses of sight and sound inviting participants to congregate in groups while also offering a place to spend time alone, day or night to meditate. This metal sculpture-curated experience is the culmination of the group’s meticulously planned and intentional designs displaying each individual’s artistry in a unified vision. Come to discover and accept your truths, finding a higher meditation to resonate in for the betterment of your life experience.

The artists include: Thomas G. Erickson, Billy Lindsay, Eugene Martin, and Ben Munson.

ABOUT: Join the Arkansas International, the literary arts nonprofit and journal, for an end-of-year celebration honoring their Walton Distinguished Reader, K-Ming Chang, and joined by musicians Brett Ratliff and Jude Brothers, artist Markeith Woods, and Two Friends Books. 

Enjoy locally sourced refreshments and light snacks as the Ark Int showcases its work, including visual art from Issue 13 contributor Markeith Woods. Ark Int’s Walton Distinguished Reader, K-Ming Chang, will give brief sample reading and meet with community members about her work ahead of her formal reading on Nov. 2nd at the Fayetteville Public Library.

The Ark Int invites all to celebrate literature with Northwest Arkansas’s premier literary arts journal and mingle with NWA’s community of artists, writers, and literature lovers! 

SUPPORT: While admission is free, our suggested donation is $10. Donations can be made during ticket registration on Eventbrite, via AI’s website at www.arkint.org/donate, via PayPal (The Arkansas International Literary Magazine, Inc.), or via Patreon (The Arkansas International).

Donations to our volunteer-based organization support production costs, providing discounted subscriptions and issue copies, contributor payments, and efforts to increase accessibility.

*Note: Arkansas International is a 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible, and donors will receive a mailed letter of acknowledgment for their records.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a rare, original print of the US Constitution (one of only eleven known in the world) is going on view at Crystal Bridges in We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy. In this free exhibition, the document is displayed in conversation with works of art by influential historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse American perspectives on the nation’s founding principles.

Original prints of the Declaration of Independence, the proposed Bill of Rights, and the Articles of Confederation can be viewed along with several new acquisitions. Portraits of Native American leaders, including John Mathies’s depiction of Seneca leader Red Jacket, hang beside familiar paintings of revolutionary leaders such as Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull. Constitutional themes of equality, freedom, and justice are explored in twentieth-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Gordon Parks, among others, while living artists such as Roger Shimomura, Luis C. Garza, and Shelley Niro address past and present struggles for equality.

We welcome all to witness history and consider our present moment through the power of art with this unique exhibition.

Timed Tickets: Admission to this exhibition is free, however due to its anticipated popularity, reservations for a timed ticket are required.

We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy is sponsored by Kenneth C. Griffin.