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Outreach Services
One
of the major goals of the Arts Center
is to expand programs and services
to facilities and organizations in
Russellville and in other towns that are
within our three-county service area of
Pope, Johnson, and Yell
Counties.
After
school classes are taught at Boys and
Girls club, Art projects at Russellville
alternative school, 2005 Summer Camp was
held at Dover, exhibits change monthly at
Lake Dardanelle State Park, and the
Library.
SPECIAL
EVENTS
Art
Walk - is a event held
in conjunction with Main Street
Russellville and the businesses in
downtown Russellville.
Over 20 retailers and other
establishments invite artists to be
present and exhibit their 2 & 3 -D art
work. Musicians entertain and delight you
- hors d' oeuvres, refresh you- meet old
friends and make new ones - Be ready for a
fun event- the first Friday of the months
of April, June, October and December, 5:00
- 8:00 p.m.
Holiday
Jubilee- This is the Art
Center's major fund raising event held
annually in early fall. This year's event
was held in October at The Arts Center and
was combined with our Silever Anniversary
and called "Fall in Love with the
Arts".
Party goers are treated to a plethora of
food artfully arranged by Board member
Charles Curb, Sweeden's Florist and
Cathy's Florist alternate years is
providing elegantly decorated serving
tables. Original art, trips, parties,
dinners, and many items and services
donated by local merchants are auctioned
in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
pARTy in the Park -
A partnership
with Russellville Department of Parks and
Recreation allows th Art Center to hold a
annual community festival, pARTy in the
Park. We strive to create a day full of
fun, entertainment, visual excitement and
special activities for all ages and
abilities.
There are free games and art - n- craft
projects for the kids as well as vendors
for carnival type games and food. Free
admission. Weather you have money or not
you can have fun at pARTy in the
Park
Book signings, Boy and Girls Scout Art
Badge Days, Weddings and Receptions in the
Memorial Garden, small group or business
meetings in the beautiful surroundings of
the Arts Center are just a few of the
special events held at the Arts
Center.
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