Jan. 9
Possessions -- The Arts Center of the Ozarks will feature this exhibition by Bella Vista artist Ben Edwards Jan. 9 through Feb. 8. The exhibition consists of three principal artworks, "The Day Lounge," "Dispossession" and "Understanding What You Want." Each artwork is presented in its own gallery space and is made entirely from materials and perceptions reclaimed from the artist's purge of personal possessions. Recognizing that control of an object, a person, a place, or thing cannot be permanent, to possess, by definition, describes a temporal relationship, even when the relationship between two things is total and irreversible. The artworks in this exhibition are composed in only this moment, a reflection of the temporal condition of all living things and their claims to possessions.The artist reception will be honored from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. (479) 751-5441, acozarks.org.
Through Jan. 3
Kenneth Lee Davis Exhibit -- Kenneth Lee Davis, an Emmy Award-winning designer and University of Arkansas-Fort Smith student, is showcasing his artwork at an exhibit at UAFS through Jan. 3. Paintings by Davis are on display at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, showcasing 17 artworks of urban landscapes, contemporary settings and other subjects painted during Davis's studio art classes at UAFS. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays. (479) 788-7300.
Through Jan. 10
"Ancient Visions and Contemporary Voices: Paintings from Indian Country" -- This new art exhibit displays paintings of traditional Native American subjects made by four contemporary Native American Artists: Johnnie Lee Diacon, Kai Burton Humeyestewa, J. NiCole Hatfield and BJ Stepp Jr. The exhibit is part of the University Libraries' "Explore Native American Storytelling through Arts, Literature and Culture" program, which features guest speakers and rotating exhibits throughout the academic year. "Ancient Visions" will be on display in the main lobby of the Mullins Library on the University of Arkansas campus at 365 McIlroy Ave. in Fayetteville through Jan. 10. (479) 575-4104, libraries.uark.edu/info/mullins.asp.
Jan. 12
"On Fields Far Away: Our Community During the Great War" -- The Rogers Historical Museum, at 322 S. Second St., will commemorate the centennial anniversary of the United States' official entrance into World War I with an exhibit exploring the impact made on local families and the community as a whole through the stories of some of those who served. The exhibit will be on display through September. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and admission is free. (479) 621-1154 or rogershistoricalmuseum.org.
Through Jan. 16
"The Art of American Dance" -- Some 90 artworks by iconic artists such as John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Robert Henri, William Merritt Chase, Nick Cave, and Faith Ringgold, through Jan. 16 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Tickets are $10 for adults; free for ages 18 and younger and museum members. Admission is free from 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. crystalbridges.org
Jan. 17
"Illustrators 58" -- John Brown University presents "Illustrators 58," an exhibit of work featuring the most outstanding illustration pieces created by leading contemporary illustrators worldwide. Based on the original show held at the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators in New York City, "Illustrators 58" includes a selection of 40 pieces that goes on to travel throughout the United States. The opening reception will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Windgate Visual Arts West on the campus of John Brown University in Siloam Springs. The exhibit will be available for viewing through Feb. 10. jbu.edu/art/gallery or [email protected].
Through Jan. 27
Nunca Pasa Nada -- Bethany Springer, an associate professor in sculpture at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, will have her sculptural exhibit, "Nunca Pasa Nada," on display through Jan. 27 at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Windgate Art and Design Gallery, 535 N. Waldron Road in Fort Smith. (479) 788-7542.
Jan. 21
Tween Night -- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville will host its first Tween Night from 7 to 9 p.m. This free event is open to all area middle and junior high school students and will feature a DJ, dancing, art making and unique gallery experiences. (479) 657-2335, crystalbridges.org.
All month
"A Season of Magic" -- This exhibit contains masterpieces from Norway, England, China, Belgium and North America and will be on display through the end of January at Ed Cooley Fine Art Gallery, located at 115 S. Second Street in Rogers. 936-5851 or edcooleyfineart.com
White Lotus Art Show -- The White Lotus Salon will hold its first art show of the year through the month of January. The show will include paintings, photography, mixed media, jewelry and pottery with works from Linda Scoggin, Marlene Samuel, F. Lee Green, Karl Killian, Red Star, Lyons Designs, Ruthie Graen, Matt Courtney, Ed Laningham and M. A. Long. The art show and salon are open Tuesday through Saturday at 4705 E. Mission Blvd., about two miles east of AR-265. 582-4806 or [email protected].
If you wish to submit an event for the next Art OverView calendar, email Deb Harvell at [email protected] no later than Jan. 24. Any submitted art images need to be in high resolution, please.<
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