Location: Other
Organization Type: Crafts & Applied Arts, Visual Arts
Mission: Fort Smith Regional Art Museum champions art in our community by providing enriching experiences that are accessible for all.
The spirit of art unites us.
Located in downtown Fort Smith, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) offers fine art exhibitions in five galleries featuring world-class artists, important traveling exhibitions, the museum’s extensive permanent collection, and art by emerging artists. In its modern, 16,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, RAM offers a wide range of art education opportunities and cultural events. From professional art workshops and juried art contests to online art classes and free Saturday art making programs, RAM connects with schools, visitors and community members of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to support the cultural needs of the region.
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Location: Other
Organization Type: Crafts & Applied Arts, Visual Arts
Events
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Mission
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum champions art in our community by providing enriching experiences that are accessible for all. The spirit of art unites us.
Located in downtown Fort Smith, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) offers fine art exhibitions in five galleries featuring world-class artists, important traveling exhibitions, the museum’s extensive permanent collection, and art by emerging artists. In its modern, 16,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, RAM offers a wide range of art education opportunities and cultural events. From professional art workshops and juried art contests to online art classes and free Saturday art making programs, RAM connects with schools, visitors and community members of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to support the cultural needs of the region.
About
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) originated in 1948 under the Arkansas Association of University Women. In 1951, the Associated Artists of Fort Smith began exhibiting art and holding classes in various locations throughout Fort Smith. In 1960, space for an art center was purchased, and in 1968, the Fort Smith Art Center was incorporated.
The small Art Center offered a valuable service for local and regional artists by offering space for its artists for five decades. Arvest Bank made an expansion possible by donating a 16,000 square-foot building to the Art Center in January of 2009. The Art Center was re-branded and opened in January 2013 as the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.
RAM exhibits local, nationally and internationally recognized artists. In addition to ongoing exhibitions, the museum offers children and adult classes, lectures, opening receptions, art camps, galas, and workshops. Additionally, the museum offers facility rentals and a specialty gift shop featuring artist-made items.
Website, Video & Social Links
Website:
https://fsram.org/
Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVS04n6UM6ZYRnWj8eOPYmQ
Social Links:
https://www.facebook.com/fsram
https://www.instagram.com/regionalartmuseum