Community Calendar

Established in 1991, the annual Governor's Arts Awards program recognizes Arkansas artists, arts patrons, arts educators, arts organizations and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts community.

Recipients are nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals from around the state. Each recipient receives an original work of art created by an Arkansas artist.

The deadline to make a nomination for the 2026 Governor's Arts Awards is Sept. 5.

The 2025 Small Works on Paper opens in Helena, Arkansas at the Delta Cultural Center event on July 11, 2025, with an opening reception from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. This event will feature food and entertainment. Guest speakers about Small Works on Paper will also be present. This art exhibit will run through to August 22, 2025.

The Small Works on Paper exhibition travels to up to 10 venues throughout the state in a yearlong show and offers Arkansas artists an opportunity to showcase their artwork to patrons all over the state. An out-of-state juror selects a maximum of 40 pieces of artwork for the exhibition.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

“Razzle Dazzle” is back—and this time, we’re heading to the movies! ARTx3’s high-energy singing and dancing production returns this fall and is looking for performers ages 18 and older to join the cast.

Auditions are 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, and 6-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St.

The “Razzle Dazzle” creative team is seeking adults with singing and dancing experience. Relevant experience includes vocal or dance classes, choir, cheerleading, competitive dance, or other experiences in which one has practiced and performed. This exciting, fast-paced show is a fundraiser to support ARTx3’s theater and educational programming. Register to audition at artx3.org/all-events/razzle-dazzle-auditions.

Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. “Razzle Dazzle: A Night of Movies” is directed by Lindsey Collins, with co-director Joel Anderson, music director Faron Wilson and choreographer Heather Bankhead. The show is sponsored by Simmons Bank.

Established in 1991, the annual Governor's Arts Awards program recognizes Arkansas artists, arts patrons, arts educators, arts organizations and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts community.

Recipients are nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals from around the state. Each recipient receives an original work of art created by an Arkansas artist.

The deadline to make a nomination for the 2026 Governor's Arts Awards is Sept. 5.

The 2025 Small Works on Paper opens in Helena, Arkansas at the Delta Cultural Center event on July 11, 2025, with an opening reception from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. This event will feature food and entertainment. Guest speakers about Small Works on Paper will also be present. This art exhibit will run through to August 22, 2025.

The Small Works on Paper exhibition travels to up to 10 venues throughout the state in a yearlong show and offers Arkansas artists an opportunity to showcase their artwork to patrons all over the state. An out-of-state juror selects a maximum of 40 pieces of artwork for the exhibition.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 14, for “Pushing Forward: Politics, Social Conflict, and the Racial Divide in the Art of Kevin Cole” at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. The reception is open to the public and free.

Cole’s “Pushing Forward” is a collection of the Pine Bluff native’s paintings, prints, and sculptures developed throughout his career. Cole’s works are imbued with symbolism that speaks to the weight of racial injustice. The exhibition is sponsored by Simmons Bank.

For more information, contact Programs Director Shakeelah Rahmaan at srahmaan@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/kevin-cole-pushing-forward

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 curse is back—and it starts with a videotape. Join us for the groundbreaking Japanese horror film that started a global phenomenon. Ringu’s eerie atmosphere and haunting visuals paved the way for J-horror worldwide. Watch… if you dare. (Just don’t answer your phone afterward.)

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!