Art OverView

February: A Month Of Visual Art Events

“Continuance” by Sean Fitzgibbon — Visual art works by artist Sean Fitzgibbon will be on display in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith through through the end of the month. Free. 788-7300.
“Continuance” by Sean Fitzgibbon — Visual art works by artist Sean Fitzgibbon will be on display in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith through through the end of the month. Free. 788-7300.

FEB. 4

First Thursday Reception — The Fayetteville Underground on the downtown square will host an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. during First Thursday for its two new opening exhibits: “E.T.A. | Exploring Tulsa Artists” and “The Watercolors of Monte Toon.” Free. fayettevilleunderground.org.

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Work by Jason Lockhart and the six other artists of the E.T.A. | Exploring Tulsa Artists coalition will be on display at The Fayetteville Underground through the end of the month, with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 4 during First Thursday on the Square. Free. fayettevilleunderground.org.

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“Perimeters of Youth” is a new exhibit by artists Seth Stewart and Jessica Medeiros on display through Feb. 27 at the Center for Art & Education in Van Buren. Opening reception from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 7. art-ed.org.

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Valentine’s Open House — Heartwood Gallery in Fayetteville will host a Valentine’s Open House to showcase the jewelry artists of the co-op from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb 13 at 428 S. Government Ave. Enjoy chocolate and champagne and local musicians from 4 to 8 p.m. Free. heartwoodgallery.org. 444-0888.

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“Mermaid” by JP Morrison Lans and work from the six other artists of the E.T.A. | Exploring Tulsa Artists coalition will be on display at The Fayetteville Underground through the end of the month, with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 4 during First Thursday on the Square. Free. fayettevilleunderground.org.

Gallery Conversation: Crystal Bridges Frames — Join a stimulating conversation facilitated by speakers from the Museum and community, exploring the detail, artistry and history of the frames around artwork at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Join the group at 1 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Free; no registration required. crystalbridges.org. 657-2335.

“In Love” — An opening reception for the new exhibit from the art program at Life Styles Inc. will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 at Arsaga’s The Depot in Fayetteville. Every artist has written or dictated a short description of their work describing why they want to convey their love of the subjects. The art will be on display through the end of the month. Free. facebook.com/lifestylesinc.

FEB. 6

Saturday Session for Teachers: Gallery of the Louvre — Explore the temporary exhibition “Gallery of the Louvre” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and participate in a hands-on studio session inspired by the exhibit. Four hours of professional development credit available. $10/$8 for members. Register at crystalbridges.org. or by calling 657-2335.

FEB. 7

New Exhibits at the Center for Art & Education — “The Edge of Art” meets the “Perimeters of Youth” at the opening reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Center for Art & Education in Van Buren. Three unique styles by artists Sarah Nobels, Seth Stewart and Jessica Medeiros bring their talents to the gallery walls in these fun, intriguing shows. Through Feb. 27. art-ed.org.

FEB. 11

Preschool Playdate: My Valentine! — Enjoy art projects, story time and creative play inspired by Valentine’s Day and artwork in the permanent collection at Crystal Bridges. Preschool Playdate begins with a live performance in the Great Hall. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; no registration required. crystalbridges.org. 657-2335.

Artists’ Reception — For Marsha Lane Foster’s “The Hostage Project” and works by Neal and Tammy Harrington and Warren Criswell, 6-8 p.m. at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. The work will remain on show through Feb. 25. 751-5441.

Great Reveal: Art Love Stories — Hear stories of love lost and won by passionate art devotees from books and letters in the Crystal Bridges Library’s special collections. Highlighted items, including letters by artist Maurice Sterne and rare color-plate books, will be available for close viewing after the talk. 6:30 p.m. Free; register at crystalbridges.org. or by calling 657-2335.

FEB. 13

Valentine’s Open House — Heartwood Gallery in Fayetteville will host a Valentine’s Open House to showcase the jewelry artists of the co-op from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy chocolate and champagne with local musicians John Johnston and Dennis Collins, as well as Donna and Kelly Mulhollan of Still on the Hill, from 4 to 8 p.m. Free. heartwoodgallery.org. 444-0888.

FEB. 14

Family Sunday: I ♥ Art — Bring loved ones to the fourth annual I ♥ Art Family Sunday at Crystal Bridges on Valentine’s Day to enjoy music and hands-on fun. Free; no registration required. crystalbridges.org. 657-2335.

FEB. 19

Art by the Glass: Bead Making — Find inspiration from your favorite artwork to create jewelry of your own design. In this clay bead-making class, guests will study color, form and texture and leave with a unique piece of jewelry. All materials plus two glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres are provided. $45/$36 for members. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register at crystalbridges.org. or by calling 657-2335.

FEB. 21

Third Sunday Art Show — Michael’s Mansion bed and breakfast in Fort Smith hosts the Third Sunday Art Show each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Meet the featured gallery artists and view the displayed works in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Free. michaelsmansion.biz or 883-8336.

FEB. 26

Exhibition Opening Panel Discussion: The Open Road — Join David Campany, curator of The Open Road exhibition at Crystal Bridges, at 7 p.m. as he moderates a panel discussion on the roots of modern travel photography. The discussion will include two Open Road photographers. Free. Register at crystalbridges.org. or by calling 657-2335.

ALL MONTH

Upstream Art Mural — The mural by Amy Eichler will be on display in the lobby of the The Bank of Fayetteville on the downtown square through the end of the month. Upstream Art’s mission is to use art to raise awareness of local storm drains. nwaupstreamart.com.

“Let There Be Light: 100 Black Men” — The Fayetteville Public Library will host local photographer Andrew Kilgore’s long-term photographic project exploring the contradiction of existing stereotypes among the often ignored African American population of Northwest Arkansas. The exhibit will be on display in the reading room through the end of the month. faylib.org. 856-7000.

Sean Fitzgibbon — Visual art works by artist Sean Fitzgibbon will be on display in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith through the end of the month. Free. 788-7300.

Drop in & Draw — Every Thursday from noon to 4 p.m., Drop in & Draw takes place at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Studio space, easels and live model are free. The event is open to everyone, but artists must bring their own preferred materials. fsram.org.

“A Visual Arts Sankofa” — On display in the Children’s Reading Room at Fayetteville Public Library all month, the exhibition evokes specific aspects of the African American experience to explore young artists’ perceptions of the world and emphasizes the value of art education for children of all ages. faylib.org. 856-7000.

Winter Art Show — A variety of artists’ paintings, photography, jewelry and mixed media, through March, White Lotus in Fayetteville. 582-4806.

If you wish to submit an art event for the next Art OverView calendar, email Jocelyn Murphy at [email protected] no later than Feb. 17. Any submitted art images need to be in high resolution, please.

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