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and for many people, this may be an option they never dreamed to have, and here it is. In regard to experiencing art live, walking the space, setting up for mood, ambiance and aesthetics, that's a great experience that curators should have, I think. And the viewer's size and place in the space has so much to do with their art experience. As the covid-19 pandemic becomes more understood, and more manageable, we will want to bring the community and the artist together again. We are going to be examining the artists open studio situation over time to find a healthy balance, literally. Q. According to the press release, Art Ventures will be retaining your partnership with other venues like the Faulkner Center. Why is it important for your organization to retain these partnerships and exhibit the work of your artists in venues all over town? A. We believe in art for everyone, and that means that we will bring it to you, or bring you to it. AV developed these relationships and strives to create the possibility for broad arts experiences. We love performance and music and integrate those with visual arts exhibitions routinely and as much as possible. Q. How does moving into this new building push Art Ventures forward, or how does it further Art Ventures' mission? A. Art Ventures sees all sorts of children from varied communities getting their first gallery experience at Art Ventures. They will come to feel that they belong in this space to create art and to interact with art. Micro-communities will have this place as one where they also belong. Art for everyone will be something we can inculcate in this microcosm that can be formulated, experienced and replicated. Q. Former Fayetteville resident Kevin Curry made the Putman House available to Art Ventures. Can you talk about your organization's relationship with Kevin, how it originated and how he's helped the organization in the past? A. Kevin was introduced to me and Art Ventures by a fellow artist and friend. He asked for our [donation information], made a donation and bought artwork, making artists and gallery very pleased, indeed. He knew of our search for a gallery space beginning in October 2019 when we were looking at buildings nearby the square and also the Stone House. At about the two-year anniversary of the initial donation, he called me with this fabulous idea of a house. Also, I think he knows how art changes lives in positive ways, and why not help Art Ventures to move the needle? Go to: facebook.com/BestBranson Like The Best of Branson on Facebook for a chance to win some Really Great Prizes! This week's prize: New contest each week! facebook.com/BestBranson LIKE our Facebook page before 11:59 pm this Tuesday, Nov. 24, to be entered to win a $25 GIFT CARD TO $25 GiFT CArD Branson, MO 2845 W. Hwy. 76 417-320-6357 Nixa, MO 606 W. Mount Vernon 417-374-7394 40 WHAT'S UP! NOVEMBER 22-28, 2020 Art Ventures Continued From Page 5 FAYETTEVILLE PRESIDENT Brent A. Powers EDITOR Becca Martin-Brown 479-872-5054 bmartin@nwadg.com Twitter: NWAbecca ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jocelyn Murphy 479-872-5176 jmurphy@nwadg.com Twitter: NWAJocelyn DESIGNER Deb Harvell 479-872-5029 REPORTER Lara Hightower 479-365-2913 lhightower@nwadg.com WHAT'S What's Up! is a publication of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. ON THE COVER "What Will You Give Me If I Let You Down?" by American artist Kristen Cliffel is part of the new fo- cus exhibition "Companion Species." The exhibition is a collaboration between Crystal Bridges Museum and the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville and presents the work of Native and non-Native artists in conversation. (COURTESY PHOTO/CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM; BY DAN FOX)