Take a night off from trick or treating this Halloween and relish in an adult-only evening with ArkansasStaged’s inaugural fully-produced play, Empanada Loca by Aaron Mark. Loosely inspired by the legend of Sweeney Todd, Empanda Loca, is a one-woman tour de force that tells the story of Delores, a plucky survivor, who leads us on …
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The Artist as Culture Producer: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life is a collection of essays by 40 visual artists. Edited by artist and educator Sharon Louden, the book describes how artists extend their practices outside of their studios. All of these contributors have impactful, artistic activities as change agents in their communities. Their first-hand …
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Please join us for the closing reception of Labor&Materials. Enjoy a cocktail reception starting at 6pm, followed by a presentation by featured artist, Travis Somerville, in conversation with 21c Assistant Curator, Amethyst Rey Beaver. > RSVP and invite friends via Facebook ABOUT THE ARTIST Travis Somerville is a multimedia artist whose work explores the complexities of racism and …
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Join us at 21c Bentonville as we host an open discussion about gun ownership in America. Award-winning artist JR and TIME Magazine have created a video mural with interviews from people with wide ranging opinions and experiences with guns, gun violence, and second amendment rights. JR’s video mural will be on view and serve as the starting point …
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In partnership with Northwest Arkansas Community College's 2019 Spring Arts & Culture Festival, please join us for a special lecture by artist Gaela Erwin. Erwin’s pastel painting Portrait of my Mother in her Wedding Dress and her series Self-Portrait with Blue Eyeshadow are featured in 21c Bentonville’s current exhibition The Future is Female. > RSVP …
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Join 21c Bentonville for NWA Fashion Week’s first-ever bridal event, NWAFW x Bridal – a bridal event where featured designers and vendors will showcase the latest trends in the wedding industry. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets range from $35-$50, and include one drink token and light bites by The Hive. > Purchase tickets online here > Invite …
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21c Museum Hotel Bentonville is pleased to host a public work-in-progress screening of the feature documentary “In Her Words: 20th Century Lesbian Fiction” on Friday, June 14th. The evening will begin with a reception from 6-7 pm, followed by the screening, and a conversation with guest artists, Filmmakers Lisa Marie Evans and Cheryl Pletcher, and …
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, One Year Lease Theater Company presents cosmically adventurous theatrical production that features a deep exploration into the private motivations of the astronauts, and their personal challenges and sacrifices endured before, during and after the landing event. Surrounding their stories will be a narrative of the political landscape …
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Join us in celebrating the final days of The Future is Female at our closing celebration with a special performance by art-pop psychedelic duo Princess. The evening will kick off with a meet and greet including snacks by The Hive and cash bar. Princess will perform a live narrative of their video album Out There, a …
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THURS 10.17.19 | 6pm | 21c Bentonville | Free and open to the public The evening starts with a cocktail reception at 6pm, followed by opening remarks by Chief Curator Alice Gray Stites and a special presentation by featured artist, Naomi Safran-Hon at 7pm. About the Exhibition: Refuge explores the contemporary human condition through depictions of …
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