Aug. 4
Closing Reception -- For "Just North: A Presentation of Works from MSU," 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at sUgAR, the University of Arkansas student gallery, 1 E. Center St. in downtown Fayetteville. The Missouri State University Art and Design department's MFA program in visual studies places an emphasis on the student's individual research. The students are able to explore contemporary, traditional and interdisciplinary approaches and media.The sUgAR gallery is an interdepartmental exhibition space featuring the visual research of students, faculty and visiting lecturers. facebook.com/sugaruark.
Aug. 5
Video-Future Art 2 -- Bottle Rocket Gallery in Bentonville will take video to the next steep with installations from local filmmakers and designers. Interactive stations will be placed throughout the gallery inviting you to test the power of this dynamic medium from 4 to 11 p.m. Aug. 5. Free. facebook.com/bottlerocketartgallery.
Aug. 14
Spotlight Talk: Linda Eaton -- Meet "American Made" expert Linda Eaton, director of collections and senior curator of textiles at Winterthur Museum, as she explores the use of textiles in 19th-century American home life. Eaton's background is in textile conservation, and she teaches at the University of Delaware through the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture. Free. Register at crystalbridges.org or by calling 479-657-2335.
Through Aug. 15
Burnt Series -- The Fayetteville Underground will be featuring two local artists, Brandon Bullette and Rae McVey, in exhibits at Fossil Cove Brewing Company in Fayetteville. Bullette's "Burnt Series" is painted on repurposed wood from a restaurant ,evoking the collective imagery of that place, while McVey presents pieces selected from 10 years of collected works. The exhibition can be seen during Fossil Cove's regular tasting room hours. fossilcovebrewing.com
Aug. 20
Experience Films: An Evening of the Abstract and Experimental -- 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville will host this inaugural event which will include cocktails, abstract short films, featured film makers and an after-party at the Hive Bar. beginning at 6:30 Aug. 5. facebook.com/experiencefilms.net/
Aug. 25
Short Film Festival -- Join Crystal Bridges Museum for its Third Annual Short Film Festival. This year features short films that explore the museum's mission to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Following the film screening will be a discussion with local filmmakers. Sponsored by inVeritas and Demara Titzer. Free, register at crystalbridges.org or by calling 479- 657.2335.
ALL MONTH
Aug. 11, 18 & 25
Look Closer: Early American Art and Culture -- Mindy Besaw will host three evening sessions exploring early America through art, literature, etiquette and history. Inspired by the extraordinary art and glimpses of daily life in the "American Made" exhibition, each class will focus on a different topic in the galleries and include group discussions, hands-on activities and exclusive looks at rare books and objects. Guest speakers will include Ozark historian Brooks Blevins; Laura Redford and Martha Benson, authors of the acclaimed book "Ozark Coverlets"; and Crystal Bridges interim library director Valerie Sallis. crystalbridges.org. $15 for 3 sessions. Register online or by calling 479-657-2335.
Countryside Vistas -- Artworks depicting rural landscapes by local award-winning artist Julie Mayser are on display at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith through Aug. 31. Featured in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, the exhibit is a collection of more than 30 colorful paintings of tranquil scenes and landscapes. Information: 479- 788-7300.
"American Made: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum" -- Featuring more than 115 artworks, including quilts, paintings, furniture, sculpture, weather vanes, works on paper and more from the renowned collection of the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, this exhibition examines the role artworks like these have played in shaping the visual image and national identity of the United States. this is the first presentation of American folk art at Crystal Bridges. The artwork will be available to view through Sept. 19. $10. Information: crystal bridges.org
"Clinton and Kennedys" -- In a collaboration with Fayetteville Underground, the Clinton House Museum in Fayetteville will display "Clinton and Kennedys: Artist Exhibition by Tansill Stough" through the end of September. The exhibit features expressionist paintings by Hot Springs artist Tansill Stough. $8. clintonhousemuseum.org or 444-0066.
August Art Show at White Lotus -- New art for the summer show includes works by Marlene Samuel, F. Lee Green, Karl Killian and Red Star. Greeting cards by Lyons Designs and Ruthie Graen will be available. The show also features works by Matt Courtney, Ed Laningham and MA Long. The August art show will include paintings, photography, mixed media, jewelry, and pottery. The art show and salon are open Tuesday through Saturday and located at 4750 E. Mission Blvd. Information: 582-4806.
"The Art of Transcendence" -- Fort Smith's Regional Art Museum is holding its annual national competitive exhibition, created to encourage and recognize professional artists. This exhibition aligns with the museum's mission to foster art appreciation in the community and will run through Oct. 16. All works are for sale and proceeds benefit RAM's exhibitions and participating artists. fsram.org.
If you wish to submit an event for the next Art OverView calendar, email Deb Harvell at [email protected] no later than August 17. Any submitted art images need to be in high resolution, please.
NAN What's Up on 07/29/2016