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Public Art 101 – Walking tour, Presentation and Panel Discussion ft. regional art and culture leaders

December 9 @ 5:25 pm - 7:15 pm
Free

Public Art 101: From Concept to Installation

How do you get your art into public spaces?

Ever wondered how artists collaborate with organizations, institutions, or city governments to create larger-than-life public artworks?

Join us for Public Art 101: From Concept to Installation, a FREE community event designed to demystify the public art process in Northwest Arkansas—from idea to proposal, selection, and installation.

What to Expect:
Hear directly from regional arts & culture leaders and experienced public artists representing multiple NWA cities and organizations. Learn the why, what, how, and where of public art—and leave equipped with the knowledge and confidence to submit your own proposals in the years ahead.

Date/Time: Tuesday, December 9 • 5:25 – 7:15 PM
Location: U of A Collaborative Learning Lab, Bentonville (COLC)
704 SE 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72712

Event Format:

5:25 PM – Optional walking tour of nearby public art installations (weather permitting) or indoor networking at COLC

5:50 PM – "Public Art 101" opening presentation by Lucas Cowan

6:00 PM – Panel discussion featuring Northwest Arkansas arts & culture leaders:

  • Tom Hoenh – Vice Chair, Bentonville Public Art Advisory Board
  • Lisa Marie Evans – Filmmaker/Animator, ACF Director
  • Joanna Bell – Arts & Culture Director
  • Roxy Erickson – Artist/Muralist, MFA

Moderated by: Dayton Castleman – Artist Lead & Director of Creative Placemaking, Verdant Studio

6:40 PM – Audience Q&A

6:50 PM – Networking wrap-up

Purpose: To empower local and regional artists to better understand how public art projects are selected, funded, and installed—helping more creative voices shape our shared spaces.

This is a FREE community event! Seats are limited. Please RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-art-101-from-concept-to-installation-tickets-1968798870420

Hosts/Partners:

  • Sponsor: Startup Junkie
  • Producer: ARt deCentrale
  • Outreach Support: CACHE NWA

 

I hope to see you there! Please feel free to share this with any artists or community members who might benefit.

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