Rahmaan's 'Cultural Elements’ Blends Two Cultures Together; Reception Oct. 6

Rahmaan's 'Cultural Elements’ Blends Two Cultures Together; Reception Oct. 6

Shakeelah Rahmaan’s pop-up exhibition at the ARTSpace on Main emphasizes components that contribute to and blend African American culture in the United States. She will be available for questions and conversation during a drop-in reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.

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A Look at 2022 So Far

A Look at 2022 So Far

Our goal at the Arts & Science Center is always to have a positive impact on our community in Pine Bluff and beyond, and when I look back on the past year, I think that we have done just that. Let’s take a look back at all of the wonderful things that we have done in 2022 so far!

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All Ages Invited to Free 'Art Night on the Block' May 12

All Ages Invited to Free 'Art Night on the Block' May 12

Visitors are invited to a night of art and creative hands-on activities 5-7 p.m. May 12. Art Night on The Block is a free event that welcomes ASC’s newest exhibiting artists and showcases its latest collaboration between schools and artists. The event also encourages visitors of all ages to explore art and science with hands-on activities.

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Learn Something New with Workshops at The ARTSpace on Main

Learn Something New with Workshops at The ARTSpace on Main

The ARTSpace on Main’s events and programming have shined in the months since the facility’s 2021 opening. Programs Coordinator Rhodes Daigle offers a rundown of the ongoing and upcoming workshops at The Arts & Science Center’s community-focused space.

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Improv Workshop, Slam Poetry Night Encourage Creative Expression

Improv Workshop, Slam Poetry Night Encourage Creative Expression

Two new events in November — an improv workshop and open-mic slam poetry night — will invite visitors to stretch their performance and storytelling muscles. Both events are for ages 16 and older, and will be at ASC’s new ART WORKS on Main facility.

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Windgate Gallery at The ARTSpace on Main Now Open

Windgate Gallery at The ARTSpace on Main Now Open

Windgate Community Gallery, a retail space featuring art, books and gifts by local and regional artists, is now open at The ARTSpace on Main. The gallery is open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The ARTSpace and connected ART WORKS facilities are also now available for private event rentals.

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Petroukhina to Lead Ceramics Classes This Summer for Adults, Youths

ASC welcomes artist Yelena Petroukhina to lead adult and youth ceramics workshops June 28–July 5. They include a daytime camp for youths ages 12-17, and an evening workshop for adults. The workshops will be held in the ceramics studio at ASC’s new The ARTSpace on Main facility.

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Photo Exhibition A Snapshot of Women in 1970s Arkansas Delta

Photo Exhibition A Snapshot of  Women in 1970s Arkansas Delta

A photo exhibition and research project from the Arts & Science Center takes a look at a diverse selection of women from Southeast Arkansas. Women of the Arkansas Delta is a snapshot of these women and their lives in the Arkansas Delta in the 1970s, and what happened to them afterward. The exhibition is now on view in ASC’s The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.

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ASC Launches ARTS Forward Campaign

A new campaign titled ARTS Forward supports ASC's new projects and progressive arts community initiative. As of mid-December 2020, the campaign has brought in more than $35,000 from 130 supporters and counting. Donations of any amount are welcome as ASC enters a new year with an expanded campus and programs.

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ASC's First Telethon, Virtual Art Auction Kick off Nov. 13

ASC's First Telethon, Virtual Art Auction Kick off Nov. 13

The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas is gearing up for a two-night virtual fundraising event featuring some of the area’s brightest talents. Heart for the Arts: ASC Telethon 2020 will livestream from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, on ASC’s website and social media. ASC’s biennial art auction also begins Nov. 13. This year’s auction, ARTWORKS! Virtual Art Auction, is entirely online.

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