Art for a New Understanding: Native Voices, 1950s to Now sponsors were treated to a preview reception Oct. 4 that included an Osage Nation tribal blessing for the exhibition at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The exhibition consists of more than 80 artworks created by 40 indigenous artists from the United States and Canada, representing Native American, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
Featured artists include Tulsa-based Shan Goshorn, Spiderwoman Theater and Cannupa Hanska Luger. Other influential American artists in the exhibition include T.C. Cannon and Kay WalkingStick, as well as Fritz Scholder, Anita Fields and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, whose works are part of Crystal Bridges' permanent collection.
At a Glance
Patron preview
Who: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
What: Art for a New Understanding: Native Voices: 1950s to Now patrons were treated to a preview reception that included an Osage tribal blessing.
When: October 4
Where: The museum in Bentonville
Information: (479) 418-5700 or crystalbridges.org
Bourbon tasting
Who: American Heart Association — NWA Men Go Red
What: Backers gathered for a boubon tasting.
When: October 11
Where: Fehlig home in Cave Springs
Next: Friends with Heart, October 18
Information: (479) 439-6800 or heart.org/fayettevi…
There is no fee to visit the exhibition, which lasts until Jan. 7, but tickets are required. Ancillary activities with Art for a New Understanding include lectures, artist-led adult workshops, classes for children and a film series.
Those joining the patron preview included Chad Renfro, Valorie and Randy Lawson, Pat and Frank Bailey, Becky and Bob Alexander, Maury and Kyle Peterson, Finn Peterson, Emily and James Bost, Tina and David Bogle, Jeanie and Johnny Morris, Zack Morgan, Camas and Matt Maroney, Paul Conners, Erin Hughes, Everett Bandy, Gavin McCarty, Tamara Smiley-Reeves and Heather Dismuke.
American Heart Association Northwest Arkansas backers gathered Thursday evening for the Men Go Red kickoff bourbon tasting at the home of Suzy and Chuck Fehlig in Cave Springs.
"Men Go Red is a thriving extension of the Go Red for Women movement, raising awareness and personal funds in honor of the one in three women in their lives" who will face heart issues, said Serena Munns, executive director for the American Heart Association-NWA.
Next up for the heart health organization is the Friends with Heart kickoff event Oct. 18 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Rogers. The group aims to recruit area young professionals as volunteers to assist with community outreach, event logistics, awareness and advocacy.
Men gathering for the bourbon tasting to back women's heart health included Ian Shell, Mike Wood, Chris Martinovic, Joel Harris, Steve Wood, Carlos Ferreira and Buster Arnwine.
For more event photos -- nwadg.com/photos/society.
Columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by email at [email protected].
NAN Profiles on 10/14/2018