Art appreciation
What’s happening right now in area museums and galleries.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Central Arkansas has no shortage of museums and galleries. Whether you’re interested in military history or student art, there is a spot in the metro just waiting for you to visit.
Who: Arkansas Arts Center
Where: Ninth and Commerce streets, Little Rock
(501) 372-4000
www.arkarts.com
What: The Arkansas Arts Center’s collection includes works by Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Georgia O’Keefe and Rembrandt. The Arkansas Arts Center Community Gallery in the Terry House provides an opportunity for children, artists, creative groups, and community groups to display their works in a professionally hung exhibition. The center’s Museum School provides a venue for people of all ages to take classes ranging from acting to jewelry making.
Next: Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, Sept. 7-Nov. 25; Museum School Faculty Show, Sept. 21–Oct. 21
Who: Cox Creative Center
Where: 120 Commerce St., Little Rock
(501) 918-3090
What: The Central Arkansas Library System is home to three art galleries, all located in the Cox Creative Center. The Cox Creative Gallery is a retail gallery for the library system. The Showcase Arkansas Gallery presents changing exhibits featuring Arkansas artists. A Thousand Words Gallery features works by library staff.
Who: Hendrix College Odyssey Gallery
Where: 1600 Washington Ave., Conway
(800) 277-9017 or (501) 329-6811
What: The gallery features art and photographs by Hendrix students participating in the Odyssey program.
Now: Images from Abroad: Student Perspectives
Who: Historic Arkansas Museum
Where: 200 E. Third Street, Little Rock
(501) 324-9351
www.arkansashistory.com
What: The Museum was opened in 1941 as an effort to save four antebellum structures. There are now five restored structures, and tours are given daily. The museum also houses the Trinity Gallery, a showcase of contemporary work by Arkansas artists and artisans. Exhibits change quarterly and feature a diverse selection of media. The works in this gallery often are available for purchase. In the Sturgis Children’s Gallery, children can stage a puppet show, watch the performance on a video monitor, dress in 19th century-style clothing, and make a portrait in the daguerreotype photographic studio.
Now: Spectacular Spectacles, July 26-Dec. 30; Beautiful to Look At, Beautiful to Hold: Blown and Pressed Glass from the Permanent Collection Aug. 23-May 11, 2008
Who: Little Rock Central High School Visitor Center
Where: Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive and Park Street, Little Rock
(501) 374-1957
www.nps.gov/chsc/planyourvisit/index.htm
What: The visitor center includes a permanent exhibit on the 1957 desegregation crisis at Little Rock Central High School and a bookstore. Visitors are welcome to explore the center, the Commemorative Garden, and the neighborhood on their own. Rangers are available to answer questions and provide an introduction to the exhibits. They also conduct special programs throughout the summer and the school year. Guided tours of the high school are by reservation only.
Next: Visitor Center Dedication Sept. 24; Commemoration Ceremony, Little Rock Central High Front Lawn, Sept. 25
Who: MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Where: East Ninth Street, Little Rock
(501) 376-4206
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com
What: This museum, housed in the historic Tower Building of the Little Rock Arsenal, showcases the state’s military heritage with exhibits that feature photographs, uniforms, weapons and other artifacts.
Next: Rendezvous with Destiny: The 101st Airborne and the Central High Crisis of 1957, Sept. 21
Who: Museum of Discovery
Where: 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock
(501) 396-7050
www.amod.org
What: At the Museum of Discovery you can explore the wonders of nature, science, technology and history. Build a robot at the Tech Lab, create crafts at the Imagination Station, learn about Arkansas’ rich Native American history, and do much more.
Next: Space Adventures, Sept. 29-Jan. 6, 2008
Who: Old State House Museum
Where: 300 W. Markham, Little Rock
(501) 324-9685
www.oldstatehouse.com
What: The Old State House opened in 1836 as Arkansas’ first state capitol building. Today, the building houses a museum of Arkansas history. Permanent exhibits include: Pillars of Power, exploring the history of the Old State House; Arkansas’ First Families, featuring 30 Arkansas First Ladies’ gowns; Grandmother’s Cottage, a hands-on children’s exhibit; the Arkansas Wilderness gallery and the 1836 and 1885 House of Representatives chambers. Guided tours are available seven days a week.
Now: A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans, Feb. 1 - Dec. 31
Who: University of Arkansas at Little Rock Art Department Galleries
Where: 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock
(501) 569-3182
www.ualr.edu
What: The Art Department maintains three galleries in the Fine Arts building that showcase varied works from visiting artists, traveling exhibitions, competitions, faculty work, and student work. Galleries I and II are located on the first floor of the art building, and Gallery III is located on the second floor.
Now: Taking Possession through Oct. 10
Who: University of Central Arkansas Baum Gallery
Where: 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway
(501) 450-5793
www.uca.edu
What: The Baum Gallery is an educational art museum for UCA students, faculty, and staff. It serves as a cultural resource for the state, participates in national and international touring exhibitions and programs, and curates original exhibits distinctly suited to an academic environment. The gallery develops exhibitions and events that invite interaction and encourage dialogue about visual art. The Black Box Gallery is a student operated gallery that hosts a number of shows throughout the year.
Next: Hiroshige and the Tokaido Road: Selected Views from the Georgia Museum of Art, Sept. 13-Oct. 25; Robert and Shana Parke Harrison: The Architect’s Brother, Sept. 13-Oct. 25
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