Community Calendar

The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception and awards ceremony for the “2025 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition” from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. The event is free and open to the public.

The prestigious show — funded by an endowment from the notable Pine Bluff resident — is an opportunity for established and up-and-coming artists to gain recognition and earn prizes, and for The Arts & Science Center to grow its Permanent Collection. The exhibition is open to artists in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. The artists selected for the 2025 show will be announced in mid-August. The prizes awarded are best in show, first place, second place and three merit awards. Purchase awards totalling $2,000 are also available.

The exhibition will be on view in the International Paper Gallery from Sept. 18 to Jan. 24, 2026. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

“The Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition” is supported in part by The Arts & Science Center Endowment Fund and the Irene Rosenzweig Endowment Fund.
For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, interim curator and programs director, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375. Webpage: artx3.org/rosenzweig

10/18/2025 – 11/1/2025

Included with Admission

Join the Little Rock Zoo this fall for our Beloved Pet Ofrenda, a heartfelt tribute honoring the memory of our cherished animal companions. Inspired by the Día de Muertos tradition, this vibrant community altar celebrates our animal companions of all kinds—furry, feathered, and scaled.

Bring a photo of your beloved pet and add to the altar anytime during Zoo hours. On Saturdays and Sundays, our Learning & Engagement team will be on hand to assist guests in co-creating the altar.

This is our second year hosting the Beloved Pet Ofrenda, inspired by a partnership between the L.A. Zoo and Plaza de La Raza, a community art school serving historically excluded groups. Their folklorist artist and local families co-created an altar celebrating this important cultural tradition. Now, we’re proud to bring this meaningful experience to Little Rock.

Learn more about the event and its story in our blog post!

The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception for the “2025 Pine Bluff Art League Annual Exhibition” from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.

The ARTx3 Campus hosts a juried exhibition of works by members of the Pine Bluff Art League each year. Monica "Mokasso" McGee is this year's juror. Pieces from the exhibition will be available for purchase.

The exhibition is on view in the Kline Family Foundation Gallery by appointment through Nov. 22. The exhibition is sponsored by Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.

For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, interim curator and programs director, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.

2024 BEST IN SHOW: Rhonda Holderfield, "End of The Trail," acrylic on canvas

Webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/2025-pine-bluff-art-league-exhibition

The ARTx3 Campus will host a free public reception for the exhibition “Strange Awakening” by Brian Wolf from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Loft Gallery at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.

Wolf is an artist and graphic designer who lives in North Little Rock. Since 2021, Wolf has been exploring symbolic imagery and abstraction using a variety of media. His primary media has recently shifted from acrylic painting to drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. “Strange Awakening,” his latest body of work, is the culmination of self-discovery, acceptance and artistic transformation that began in 2023.

“Strange Awakening” will be on view from July 24 through Nov. 15. The exhibition is sponsored by the Kline Family Foundation. For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, programs director and interim curator, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.

The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception and awards ceremony for the “2025 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition” from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. The event is free and open to the public.

The prestigious show — funded by an endowment from the notable Pine Bluff resident — is an opportunity for established and up-and-coming artists to gain recognition and earn prizes, and for The Arts & Science Center to grow its Permanent Collection. The exhibition is open to artists in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. The artists selected for the 2025 show will be announced in mid-August. The prizes awarded are best in show, first place, second place and three merit awards. Purchase awards totalling $2,000 are also available.

The exhibition will be on view in the International Paper Gallery from Sept. 18 to Jan. 24, 2026. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

“The Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition” is supported in part by The Arts & Science Center Endowment Fund and the Irene Rosenzweig Endowment Fund.
For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, interim curator and programs director, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375. Webpage: artx3.org/rosenzweig

10/18/2025 & 10/25/2025

Included with Admission

Join us for HOWL-O-WEEN at the Zoo!

Ready for a HOWLING good time? We’ve got two spook-tacular Saturdays this October—where giggles meet goosebumps and the whole family can join the fun!

Come in costume! Meet new friends, climb and play in our playgrounds, and take a whirl on the Carousel. Hop aboard the Train for a ride.

And don’t forget—our animals are getting in on the action with boo-tiful Halloween-themed enrichment. Watch them explore, play, and snack in the spirit of the season!

Howl-O-Ween Dates:

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025

Schedule of Events

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Snap a photo with our lovable mascots

10:30 AM: Costume contest at the Elephant Stage—every participant wins a prize!

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Giggles guaranteed as Big Poppa Bubbles fills the air with shimmering bubbles the whole family will love!

10/18/2025 – 11/1/2025

Included with Admission

Join the Little Rock Zoo this fall for our Beloved Pet Ofrenda, a heartfelt tribute honoring the memory of our cherished animal companions. Inspired by the Día de Muertos tradition, this vibrant community altar celebrates our animal companions of all kinds—furry, feathered, and scaled.

Bring a photo of your beloved pet and add to the altar anytime during Zoo hours. On Saturdays and Sundays, our Learning & Engagement team will be on hand to assist guests in co-creating the altar.

This is our second year hosting the Beloved Pet Ofrenda, inspired by a partnership between the L.A. Zoo and Plaza de La Raza, a community art school serving historically excluded groups. Their folklorist artist and local families co-created an altar celebrating this important cultural tradition. Now, we’re proud to bring this meaningful experience to Little Rock.

Learn more about the event and its story in our blog post!

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at the Little Rock Zoo’s Howl-O-Ween Parties on the Plaza! Join us for three spook-tacular Saturdays in October, where frightful fun meets delightful surprises!

Dress in your Halloween best and meet enchanting fairy tale characters, explore our playgrounds, or enjoy a spin on the “Scaredy-Cat” Carousel and the Trick-or-Treat Train for a frightfully fun ride! Don’t miss out on our spook-tacular Halloween enrichment activities for the animals—it's a howling good time for the whole family!

Included with Regular Zoo Admission

Howl-O-Ween Party Dates:

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025

* Please confirm directly with the promoter or box office to ensure event details have not changed.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Oct 4, 2025 to Oct 25, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 9:00am - 4:00pm Timezone: CDT

The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception for the “2025 Pine Bluff Art League Annual Exhibition” from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.

The ARTx3 Campus hosts a juried exhibition of works by members of the Pine Bluff Art League each year. Monica "Mokasso" McGee is this year's juror. Pieces from the exhibition will be available for purchase.

The exhibition is on view in the Kline Family Foundation Gallery by appointment through Nov. 22. The exhibition is sponsored by Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.

For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, interim curator and programs director, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.

2024 BEST IN SHOW: Rhonda Holderfield, "End of The Trail," acrylic on canvas

Webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/2025-pine-bluff-art-league-exhibition

The ARTx3 Campus will host a free public reception for the exhibition “Strange Awakening” by Brian Wolf from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Loft Gallery at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.

Wolf is an artist and graphic designer who lives in North Little Rock. Since 2021, Wolf has been exploring symbolic imagery and abstraction using a variety of media. His primary media has recently shifted from acrylic painting to drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. “Strange Awakening,” his latest body of work, is the culmination of self-discovery, acceptance and artistic transformation that began in 2023.

“Strange Awakening” will be on view from July 24 through Nov. 15. The exhibition is sponsored by the Kline Family Foundation. For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan, programs director and interim curator, at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.