What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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But what if you want to do more than watch a play or ogle an art exhibit? In our annual Back to School edition, this year we want to introduce you to interactive opportunities — make a pot, play a part, pitch in at a museum. Northwest Arkansas just can't help but embrace any artistic spirit! We'll start in Fayetteville and work our way north with a side trip or two on the way. We won't get it all — there's not enough space for that! — but we hope to serve you a sample of what Northwest Arkansas has to offer. FAYETTEVILLE Art Ventures A nonprofit arts and education organization that promotes the visual arts in Northwest Arkansas by collaborating with the community, supporting artists and encouraging education and public engagement in the arts. WHEN — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-3 p.m. Sunday WHERE — 101 W. Mountain St. COST — Admission is free INFO — 871-2722 or artventuresnwa.org CAN YOU MAKE IT? — On the fall schedule are classes in portrait painting (10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, starting Aug. 24; $5 students) and figure drawing (4-6 p.m. Sundays, starting Aug. 26, $3 students). Community Creative Center WHEN — Hours vary WHERE — 505 W. Spring St. COST — Varies by class INFO — 571-2706 CAN YOU MAKE IT? — On the fall schedule are classes in clay, plein air painting and more, ranging in both duration and price. See details at communitycreativecenter.org. Stage Eighteen Stage Eighteen wants to provide a diverse gallery space for emerging artists to show and sell art and for non- traditional performing artists to appear. WHEN — The gallery is open the First Thursday of the month and one hour prior to Stage 18 events WHERE — 18 E. Center St. COST — Free during gallery hours; may be a charge for events INFO — 466-9487 CAN YOU MAKE IT? — Stage Eighteen is now accepting exhibit proposals for one-per- son exhibitions, group shows and guest curators for 2019. Deadline is Dec. 1. Find out more at stage18live.com/ apply. TheatreSquared A regional professional theater company, T2 is just about to complete a new multi- use building on West Avenue in Fayetteville. WHEN — T2 presents a complete slate of productions, starting with "Once," on stage this month WHERE — 505 W. Spring St. COST — Tickets are available at a reduced rate for students and playgoers under 30 CAN YOU MAKE IT? — The show might go on, but it wouldn't be the same without a dedicated corps of volun- teers helping out behind the scenes. Volunteers at T2 staff tables at community festivals, promoting our programming and sharing knowledge about the theater; and lend a hand at special events, such as our gala, open rehearsals, or opening nights. To sign up, visit Theatre2.org/volunteer. Classes for adults — Beginning Acting, Intermediate Improv and Public Speaking — are also offered this fall. 8 WHAT'S UP! AUGUST 19-25, 2018 FEATURE Maker Spaces Don't just watch the world go by; dive right in BECCA MARTIN-BROWN NWA Democrat-Gazette S o you're new to Northwest Arkansas? Well, you've already found What's Up! (and its sister magazine, The Free Weekly, at freeweekly.com) to keep you "in the know and on the go" as far as arts and entertainment in 12 — count 'em, TWELVE — counties. Congrats! Courtesy Photo Getting involved at Arkansas Public Theatre means working with the hottest shows straight from New York, new scripts and old favorites — like "The Rocky Horror Show" live on stage. Courtesy Photo STAGE EIGHTEEN — "Conspire to Inspire," artwork by artists in Life Styles' College for Living's Fine Arts Program, remains on view through Sept. 2 at Stage Eighteen. The exhibited works, created by adults with disabilities, are also available for purchase. 466-9487 or stage18live.com.