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BECCA MARTIN-BROWN NWA Democrat-Gazette Now "SMALL TALK" — A focus exhibition that considers how contemporary artists employ language and text through themes of pop culture and word play, and techniques of assemblage and collage, regular museum hours through March 3, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335. "WE ARE THE MUSIC MAKERS" — "Preserv- ing the Soul of America's Music," regular museum hours through March 8, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. 784-2787. "A WALK IN THE WOODS" — In this focus exhibition, the artists reveal various ways to interact with a forest, based on season or purpose for entering, regular museum hours through March 10, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335. LEAH GRANT SOLO EXHIBITION — Through March 27, Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale. Free. 751-5441. "TO DO THE LAUNDRY" — Come learn about the time-honored tradition of doing laundry on Monday and how those chores changed with the invention of the electric washer and dryer, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through March 28, Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154. "REFLECTIONS OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE" — Curated by Kinya Christian, through March 31, Rogers Historical Museum. Free. 621-1154. "EXPRESSIONS OF A CREATIVE" — Artwork by Nadia Lougin, through April 2, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. 784-2787. "MAXIMUM EXPOSURE" — A group photog- raphy exhibit, through April 19, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. 784-2787. "THOMAS & FRIENDS: EXPLORE THE RAILS" — Through May 10, Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville. Free with $9.50 general admis- sion to the museum. 289-8411. "STATE OF THE ART 2020" — This new exhibi- tion continues the journey launched in "State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now," shown in 2014 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art with more than 100 artworks by 61 artists, through May 24, Crystal Bridges Museum & The Momentary in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335. "WORKING ON THE RAILROAD" — A photographic history of railroading in the region, from the arrival of trains in 1881 to present-day tourist excursions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through June 20, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165. "GOING GREEK" — An exhibit on the history of fraternities and sororities at the University of Arkansas, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through 2020, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Free. 750-8165. March 1 RAM SATURDAY — A casual make-and-take for all ages, noon-4 p.m. every Saturday, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. Free. 784-2787. DROP-IN CRAFTS — Vision Boards, 2-4 p.m., Fort Smith Main Library. Free. 783-0229. ARTIST OF THE MONTH — Michael Leonard, all month, Miller Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. fortsmithlibrary.org. ARTIST OF THE MONTH — Anna Sue Wilcox, through April 24, Fort Smith Main Library. Free. fortsmithlibrary.org. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRACI MILLS — All month, Fort Smith Main Library. Free. fortsmithlibrary.org. March 2 B'CREATIVE STITCHERS — A group for any and all handwork such as cross stitching, embroidery, quilting, knitting, weaving, and crocheting, 10 a.m. every Monday, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. GALLERY CONVERSATION — Stuart Davis "Self-Portrait" with Tyson Scholar Emily Warner, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Free. 657-2335. March 3 KNITTERS & CROCHETERS — Open to all ages and skill levels, 1 p.m. every Tuesday, Bella Vista Public Library. Free. 855-1753. CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP — 4:30 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For grades 5-12. Free. Register at bentonvillelibrary.org. March 4 DISCOVER DRAWING — With Anna Lewis, noon-2 p.m., Miller Branch Library in Fort Smith. Free. 646-3945. RAM ADULT PAINTING CLASS — Landscapes with Marti Corff, 1 p.m. Wednesdays through April 8, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum. $75. fsram.org. CHAINMAILLE JEWELRY WORKSHOP — 6- 7:45 p.m., Bentonville Public Library. For adults. Free. Register at bentonvillelibrary.org. INDIGENOUS STORIES — With Robert Lewis, 7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335. March 5 GALLERY CONVERSATION — Georgia O'Keeffe: Icon of Feminist Art with museum educator Kaye Collier, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum. Free. 657-2335. FEBRUARY 23-29, 2020 WHAT'S UP! 37 See March Page 38 FEATURE Art OverView 'State of the Art 2020' highlights month at Crystal Bridges "MORNING LIGHT" — An original painting by Marlene Samuel, will be one of the featured works at the March art show at White Lotus in Fayetteville. The painting is part of a series of acrylic paintings along the same theme. The White Lotus March art show also offers art by Catherine Brimberry, Nancy Sanders, Jammie Hayes, Red Starr, Ed Laningham, Karl Killian and Ruthie Graen. White Lotus is located at 4750 E. Mission Blvd. Email lotuswhite@sbcglobal.net.