Yo + Aqui (I + Here) a Newcomer’s Journey is an Art on the Bricks Art Walk art exhibit designed to celebrate newcomers to Northwest Arkansas. The display will also share the path that brought 10 artists—and their talent—to our region. Several journeys link to Hispanic Heritage Month and how these creatives found a new home in our community.  Artist and curator, David Gomez of Peace of Heart Studio, is highlighting artists who have made Northwest Arkansas their place to live, create and connect with their new community. The art will be on display at Rogers Experimental House, 121 W Walnut Street, Rogers, AR through September 25 with an opening reception and exhibition Thursday, September 8, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Rogers Experimental House (RXH) is one of more than 20 participating locations during the September Art on the Bricks Art Walk. A second event at the RXH, Newcomers Make an Impact art party, set for Saturday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. – midnight, includes a glow in the dark community art experience with a blacklight dance party and music by DJ810. 

Free Interactive Activities during Art on the Bricks Art Walk

Percussion Drumming – Jump into the Splash Zone! An interactive community event that explores the intersection of music and art provides fun for the whole family. Participants are equipped with disposable coveralls, an artist canvas, paint covered buckets, and drumsticks. They will drum to music using drum sticks and buckets covered in paint. The wet paint is deflected and splashed on individual canvases to create images defined as percussion art. Gomez developed the technique to allow individuals to react to music and color while creating art.

Balloon Sculpture Photography Backdrop - The Pink Paloma is celebrating being a newcomer to NWA, and is in fact a transplant from Las Vegas! This talented artist is adding an additional splash of color to the Rogers Experimental House with a balloon sculpture in September. Artist and entrepreneur, Kisha Smith, believes that color, form and design have the power to elevate your mood as well as enhance the mood of any party, event or occasion. The Pink Paloma is adding a PoP of color and a splash of whimsy to the September Art on the Bricks Art Walk with a custom balloon sculpture that invites you to experience and interact with art in a new way.

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Galleries and Pop-Up Exhibitions
Thursday, September 8, 2022, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Rogers serves as the true cultural center of the city, with flagship museums, craft breweries, artfully preserved historic buildings, retail and event venues, and unique restaurants and bars hosting live music and a vibrant nightlife. A growing creative economy has organically gravitated to the welcoming community known as the Downtown district, contributing to an authentic creative culture. The public is invited to visit galleries and pop-up exhibits to view art and meet the artists. Twenty plus local businesses contribute to the evolving character of Rogers the second Thursday of every month showcasing original art, hosting live music, offering dance classes and exhibitions to highlight the talent of local, regional, and nationally recognized artists. The monthly event highlights a spirit of entrepreneurship that flows through our historic downtown offering a vibrant and diverse community with participation by area schools, Arkansas Public Theatre, and businesses hosting live music, performing arts, classes and interactive experiences that offer entertainment and educational opportunities.

Art on the Bricks Art Walk: See the list of participating locations, view some of the art to be displayed and learn more about this free, family friendly, monthly event at www.artonthebricks.com.

Art on the Bricks Art Walk – a program of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk showcases regional artists while enhancing the artistic and cultural opportunities in Rogers, Arkansas. The monthly event is designed to bring people to the cultural and historical center of the city and showcase Northwest Arkansas’s deep pool of creative talent.

Art on the Bricks Art Walk is one element of Downtown Rogers’ vibrant arts and entertainment community. The 2^nd Thursday of every month, artists, craftsmen, and musicians, partner with downtown merchants to provide an opportunity to explore businesses and meet the artists in pop-up galleries. Locations and artists change from month to month, and art experiences consistently provide new and interesting opportunities for the public to connect with and support the creative economy. Art on the Bricks seeks to bring experiences that are socially or culturally significant and align with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s economic and quality of life initiatives. 

2022 SPONSORS: Make Art on the Bricks your destination location for nightlife, dining, shopping, and art. This free, family friendly experience is supported by presenting sponsor: T-Mobile, media sponsor: KNWA Fox 24 News, print media sponsor: CitiScapes Magazine, printing sponsor: Minuteman Press Printing; and dog friendly downtown sponsor: Best Friends Animal Society. Featured Art Installation Sponsors for the September Art Walk include: The Pink Paloma, David Gomez Peace of Heart Studio and Pel-Freez Biologicals. Additional sponsors include: Tyson Foods, Washington Regional Urgent Care, Woodridge Retail Group, Rogers Local Food Market, LBC Studio, epigram studio, Arvest, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, iHeartMedia and Rogers Experimental House. The event is coordinated by Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Visit Rogers and business owners and area non-profit organizations and participating artists from across NW Arkansas and beyond.