Location: Bentonville
Organization Type: Music, Performing Arts
Mission: The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas (OBS) is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating blues music throughout the region.
The Ozark Blues Society (based in the Northwest Arkansas area—Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and surrounding communities) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to support blues musicians, fans, venues, and the broader music community.
Ozark Blues Society
Location: Bentonville
Organization Type: Music, Performing Arts
Events
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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Ozark Mountain Music Festival
Basin Park Hotel 12 Spring St, Eureka Springs, ARCelebrate the 12th year of the Ozark Mountain Music Festival Weekend! With a unique vibe of an outdoor music festival on indoor stages, this up close and personal music festival is held over four days brining American Roots and Modern Folk Music to the cool town of Eureka Springs, AR....
$199
Mission
The Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas (OBS) is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating blues music throughout the region.
The Ozark Blues Society (based in the Northwest Arkansas area—Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and surrounding communities) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to support blues musicians, fans, venues, and the broader music community.
About
The Ozark Blues Society plays a key role in preserving one of the most influential American musical traditions in a region where strong music culture (folk, country, Americana) is already present. It supports working musicians and keeps blues accessible locally.
OBS focuses on:
Preserving traditional blues and promoting contemporary blues.
Supporting local musicians by giving them performance opportunities.
Educating the public about blues history and culture.
Building community around live music and the arts.
They partner with local venues to host:
Blues jams
Concerts by regional and national blues artists
Community music gatherings
Annual Blues Challenge
OBS holds a local competition where blues bands and solo/duo performers compete for the chance to represent Northwest Arkansas at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, hosted by The Blues Foundation.
Musician support
They highlight local artists, promote gigs, and provide platforms for exposure.
Community education
Blues history outreach
Music appreciation events
Occasional workshops for young and emerging musicians
Newsletters & Community Updates
OBS sends out a well-known weekly or monthly email newsletter that includes:
Local blues show listings
Musician spotlights
Festival announcements
News from The Blues Foundation