Community Calendar

Learn to design your own mural and see it become a reality!

Get ready to think big—really big! Join artist and educator Anthony Tidwell during a special workshop April 6 at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and turn your bold ideas into wall-sized art. In this fun, beginner-friendly session, participants explore how to transform blank spaces into colorful stories that celebrate community.

Learn techniques muralists use to plan and design -- from concept to scaling. Participants have the opportunity to create and submit their own mural concepts, using the theme Jazz & Ninth Street History. One concept may be chosen to become an actual mural during our hands-on learning session from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 in Little Rock.

Participants will learn 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 How to:

1. Develop a mural concept that reflects community stories and themes
2. Plan artwork for large-scale walls using simple layout and grid techniques
3. Understand how different wall textures impact mural making

Beyond the Divide will select a mural design produced and submitted to the facilitator during the April 6 workshop. The design is for a temporary, outdoor mural that will be part of a mural-paint-and-learn day on April 11 along Ninth Street in Little Rock. Anyone can participate in the design or community mural-making day, but children should be accompanied by an adult.

The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception for the exhibition “Blaque” by Jonathan Wright, from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S. Main St. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.

“Blaque” explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional analysislooking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.

Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.

For more information, contact Matthew Howard, gallery and visitor specialist, at mhoward@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Artwork: "Sunday Morning"

Exhibition webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/jonathan-wright-blaque

The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception for the exhibition “Blaque” by Jonathan Wright, from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S. Main St. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.

“Blaque” explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional analysislooking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.

Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.

For more information, contact Matthew Howard, gallery and visitor specialist, at mhoward@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Artwork: "Sunday Morning"

Exhibition webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/jonathan-wright-blaque

The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception for the exhibition “Blaque” by Jonathan Wright, from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S. Main St. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.

“Blaque” explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional analysislooking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.

Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.

For more information, contact Matthew Howard, gallery and visitor specialist, at mhoward@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Artwork: "Sunday Morning"

Exhibition webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/jonathan-wright-blaque

Visionary director Akira Kurosawa brings imagination and introspection to the screen in this stunning collection of dreamlike vignettes.

Dreams explores themes of nature, memory, childhood, and the human condition through visually breathtaking storytelling that lingers long after the final frame. As part of our Big Read series, this film pairs beautifully with Ross Gay’s reflections on attention, gratitude, and the power of noticing the world around us. A meditative and unforgettable cinematic experience. FREE and open to the public.

“NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.”

“El proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest.”

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, and the film will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking:

We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!

The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception for the exhibition “Blaque” by Jonathan Wright, from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S. Main St. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.

“Blaque” explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional analysislooking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.

Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.

For more information, contact Matthew Howard, gallery and visitor specialist, at mhoward@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Artwork: "Sunday Morning"

Exhibition webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/jonathan-wright-blaque

Dogtown Throwdown is back in Argenta April 10-11!

✨ Live music all weekend
🍔 Outdoor dining + drink specials
🐶 Dog-friendly fun
🎉 Activities for all ages

We're back with our annual Cajun-Themed event with a crawfish boil from Four Quarter Bar, live music from Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe and more. Main Street turns into the ultimate neighborhood block party! So come hang, explore, and experience Argenta at its best.

Join community artists to bring a mural to life!

Participants will learn 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 How to:

* Scale up and sketch out a mural
* Create community by painting together
* One-on-one consultation and help by artist Anthony Tidwell

This one-time, learning series event is part of celebrations happening along Ninth Street in Little Rock for Beyond the Divide. Come learn, create unity and celebrate the arts with us. This free event is family friendly.

The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception for the exhibition “Blaque” by Jonathan Wright, from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), 701 S. Main St. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.

“Blaque” explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional analysislooking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.

Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.

For more information, contact Matthew Howard, gallery and visitor specialist, at mhoward@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Artwork: "Sunday Morning"

Exhibition webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/jonathan-wright-blaque

🐾 Paws on the Promenade – 2026 🐾
Saturday, April 11 • 11 AM–1 PM
Get ready for a tail‑wagging good time at The Promenade! This family‑friendly event celebrates our furry friends — and the humans who love them. 💙🐶
Enjoy a community dog walk, pet‑friendly activities, treats, games, photo ops, giveaways, and fun for the kids! 🎉🐾
We’ll also have adorable adoptable pups and kittens from the Humane Society of Pulaski County and a Doggie Contest with playful prizes. 🏡🐕🐾
A morning full of smiles, snuggles, wagging tails, and community fun — we can’t wait to see you there! 🐾