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Dr. Todd Herman Appointed Executive Director for Arkansas Arts Center

Written by rhonda
Monday, 01 August 2011 06:39
Recently appointed Executive Director,Dr. Todd Herman comes to Arkansas from the Columbia Museum of Art in South Carolina where he served as chief curator.Having a "history in drawing," Herman says that he is excited about the Arts Center's extensive collection in that area. He plans to exhibit more of the Center's permanent collection to expose more Arkansans to the works owned by the Center. He also hopes to bring popular traveling exhibitions to the state "that would draw thousands of visitors to the facility."The Arkansas Arts Center is an art museum with a children's theatre and a studio school. Founded in 1961, its' mission is to ensure that learning, inspiration, and creative expression in the arts flourish throughout Arkansas, for people of all ages and backgrounds.Located at 501 East 9th Street, Little Rock, AR. The Arts Center hours are Tuesday through -Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, visit AAC Add Comment (0)
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Wal Mart Twenty Million Dollar Grant Removes Financial Barriers for Community to Crystal Bridges

Written by rhonda
Monday, 01 August 2011 06:32
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced a twenty million dollar grant from Walmart to cover admission fees for all visitors. Prior to the grant, a $10 admission fee was being considered for adults. "The Northwest Arkansas community is so important to us -- it's where our associates live, work and play," said Walmart president and CEO Mike Duke. "We are excited about the cultural opportunities Crystal Bridges is bringing to our area and even more excited that our families, friends and neighbors will experience it at no cost." "One of the greatest challenges for museums today is finding ways to remove barriers to community participation, including admission charges," said Don Bacigalupi, Crystal Bridges executive director."Walmart has shown extraordinary vision and foresight in funding access to the museum, providing all that Crystal Bridges has to offer to all people at no cost. We know that this gift will allow the museum to become a daily resource in our community." Given over a period of five years, the grant is the first gift dedicated to the museum's newly created Next Generation Fund which addresses the economic, social and cultural barriers that often prevent diverse audiences from participating in the arts. "The arts should be an essential part of every child's education," First Lady Ginger Beebe said. "When Crystal Bridges opens on 11-11-11, it will be an incredible resource, and now it will be free to all who visit. The outstanding art found there will encourage young people by expanding their creativity, giving them an invaluable outlet for self-expression, and helping to develop greater artistic literacy." Add Comment (0)

Now Accepting Applications

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Monday, 01 August 2011 06:14

60th Annual Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair September 3,4 & 5 2011

The Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair welcomes artists and craftspeople from all over the United States. The fair is held on the grounds of the Prairie Grove Battlefield Park, located 12 miles west of Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Highway 62. This is a Civil War battlefield with historic buildings and a beautiful, lush setting with many shade trees, exhibit areas are housed in two tents (60'x 120')as well as outside spaces. The fair is sponsored by the Arts Center or the Ozarks (ACO) and the Prairie Grove Lions Club.

For more info visit ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org

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Arkansas Arts Center Holds Auditions for Cinderella

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Saturday, 30 July 2011 07:46

aac_childrens_theatre_cinderella3d_lg AAC will be holding auditions for the upcoming Children's Theatre Production "Cinderella: A Rockin' New Musical", August 9th 2011, at 3p.m. in the Lower lobby of the Art Center.

Actors 13 and up, no audition fee, bring current photo. No prep is required, wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

For more info call (501) 372-4000 or visit www.arkarts.com

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Arkansas Arts Center 2011-12 schedule

Written by rhonda

Friday, 29 July 2011 05:42

LITTLE ROCK, AR) –

“This season's exhibition schedule continues the 50th anniversary celebration of the Arkansas Arts Center,” said Executive Director Dr. Todd Herman. “The theme is ‘Your Arkansas Arts Center’

“This is YOUR Arkansas Arts Center and a treasure for this state. I would encourage those who are seasoned members and visitors to take a moment on your next visit and reacquaint yourself with an old “art friend” or discover something new within these walls—we are always changing. For those who haven’t visited us before, I invite you to experience the wealth of cultural activities the Arts Center offers. Spend a day with us, dine, shop, view art, see a performance—we are free to the public.”

The exhibition schedule features the following exhibitions:

Building the Collection: Art Acquired in the 1980s

Through October 9, 2011

Texting: Selections from the Permanent Collection

Through September 11, 2011

In Search of Norman Rockwell’s America

July 29 – September 18, 2011

Museum School Faculty: Past and Present

September 16 – November 13, 2011

Will Barnet at the Arkansas Arts Center: A Centennial Exhibition

October 7, 2011 – January 15, 2012

Cast, Cut, Forged and Crushed: Selections in Metal