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SOCIAL HOUR

Connect with colleagues from across the Northwest Arkansas arts world. Social hour gathers artists, arts supporters, and arts administrators—current and aspiring— for an hour-ish of food, drinks, conversation, and community development. Each Social Hour focuses on overlapping segments of our creative community. Attend one, or all, to broaden your network of creative connections!

EVERYONE is welcome! Attendance is free. New relationships are encouraged.

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MORE ABOUT SOCIAL HOUR

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MEET THE COMMUNITY

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UPCOMING EVENTS

More About Social Hour

Social Hour was designed for arts administrators but has grown to encompass the whole spectrum of our region's creative economy. Arts administrators look different in each artistic discipline, but they all work behind the scenes on behalf of artists and creatives everywhere, providing resources, support, and structure for their projects and practices.  Arts administrators are often also artists. Whether you work behind the scenes, have a creative practice of your own, or are looking to jump-start a career in the arts, Social Hour is the place to connect.

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Meet the Community

“All of the meet-ups you have coordinated have been delightful. It's been really encouraging for me to listen to other creatives talk and share their experiences - that is a beautiful gift you have brought to the community in this past year. Thank you for that.”

Chad Stoemer, artist

Upcoming Events

  • Music Ecosystem Social Hour

    NEW DATE! February 28, 6 pm, The Medium
    RSVP HERE

  • Fayetteville's New Cultural Plan

    March 14, 4:30 - 6 pm, Fayetteville Public Library
    RSVP HERE

  • Moving AR Filmmaking Forward

    March 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, The Medium
    RSVP HERE

Meet the Team

KAREN CASTLEMAN

Karen Castleman has spent more than 20 years immersed in the art of dance as a professional dancer, educator, choreographer, and community leader. Following a professional career dancing with MOMIX, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Rubberbandance Group, and others, she has spent just over a decade now teaching and creating in NW Arkansas.

Contact Karen