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🌪 Tornado Town sculpture honors resilience

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tornado Town is on exhibit at Ozark Beer Company

A unique piece of public art, the "Tornado Town" sculpture, has been installed at Ozark Beer Company, 109 N. Arkansas Ave, Rogers. The work honors the resilience and humor of the Rogers community following the devastating Memorial Day weekend tornadoes.

This extraordinary 9-foot-high, 500-pound sculpture was constructed using debris salvaged from the storm, including 475 trampoline springs contributed by community members. The springs, a poignant symbol of recovery, have been meticulously transformed to represent a swirling tornado, which looms over a small, detailed town built from storm debris. The installation includes a replica of Rogers' water tower, a church, and houses, all symbolizing the spirit of those affected by the tornado.

Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk Celebrates Anime

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Anime Mermaid and Art On The Bricks Logo

Art on the Bricks Date & Time: Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Pop-up locations in Downtown Rogers, AR. Interactive map of participating locations.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Japanese Anime at the August 8th Art on the Bricks Art Walk! This exciting event showcases a diverse range of art inspired by Anime, created by both established and emerging artists. Experience everything from traditional paintings to digital illustrations, AI creations, and live cosplay characters.

Anime is a term used to describe specific types of animation originating in Japan and heavily influenced by Asian culture. Anime's ability to blend cultural traditions with modern storytelling makes it a standout art form that resonates with a global audience.

Find your Vibe in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Join us for the July Art on the Bricks Art Walk and share in the Americana Vibes. Enjoy an evening filled with art exhibits, pop-up shops, interactive art experiences, and live music as you explore retail shops and restaurants throughout Downtown Rogers.

Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
See the map of participating locations.

April Art on the Bricks Celebrates World Art Day!

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Our Inspiration: World Art Day brings a collaboration between regional artists, local businesses and Rogers Lowell Chamber during the April 11 Art on the Bricks Art Walk. The Main Event: Art on the Bricks Art Walk, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ...

Greer Lingle Art Students are on a Roll

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, March 11, 2024

Art on the Bricks Art Walk is excited to invite the community to attend the Greer Lingle Middle School mixed grade art show coming to Downtown Rogers as part of the March Art on the Bricks Art Walk celebration of Youth Art Month.

By the numbers: Twenty-five students from seventh and eighth grades are displaying their original works of art and attendees are in for a treat. The works on paper will be exhibited from  4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at Stay True Bike & Barber, 112 W Walnut Street in Downtown Rogers. This is one of more than a dozen pop-up art exhibitions offered during the monthly Art Walk.

Getting their wheels turning: Exhibiting art in a bike/barber shop may be an unconventional venue for experiencing art, but the opportunity to exhibit their art in public allows Greer Lingle Middle School students the opportunity to experience what it might be like to exhibit and sell their art in the future.

Crochet & Art Collide in March

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, March 4, 2024
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March brings an exciting fusion of creativity as crochet and art collide during Art on the Bricks' celebration of National Crochet Month and Youth Art Month, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14. This vibrant event showcases the intersection of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic expression, highlighting the diverse talents of local artisans and makers, both young and old.

Art on the Bricks invites the community to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of crochet artistry, where intricate stitches and vibrant colors come together to form stunning works of art. From delicate jewelry to whimsical amigurumi creatures, visitors will have the opportunity to marvel at the intricacy and ingenuity of crochet creations. Patrons will also experience the fancy footwork of Rince Academy of Irish Dance and see the art of 8th grade art students from Greer Lingle Middle School. 

Can't Help Falling in Love with The Natural State

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Art on the Bricks Art Walk Banner

Join us for a captivating evening at the Art on the Bricks Art Walk in Downtown Rogers on Thursday, February 8, 2024. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., immerse yourself in a delightful blend of visual art, music, shopping, food, and fun spanning across 10 locations in historic downtown Rogers.

This month's Art Walk celebrates the essence of Arkansas with the theme "Can’t Help Falling in Love with The Natural State." Experience the natural beauty and scenic wonders that make Northwest Arkansas one of the top 10 places to live in the United States. From biking and hiking trails to mountain ranges, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, and diverse flora and fauna, Arkansas provides a stunning backdrop that inspires the local art scene.

It's Hip to be Square in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Thursday, January 11, 2024
January Art on the Bricks Public Art Project

It’s hip to be square: The January Art on the Bricks Art Walk in Downtown Rogers is unlocking emotions with shape psychology in design--with a particular focus on squares. Experience paintings, quilts, mosaics, woodworking, photography and more, many using squares as design elements. Featured artist, R.J. Lawlor, is known for her bold and expressive paintings. Lawlor employs simplicity combined with abstract forms, shapes, and textures to create impactful compositions.

 

Be there AND be square: Paint one of the squares that surround “Whistle Stop” a new community art project -- a four-foot square quilt design painted on wood. Children and adults are invited to participate in a community art-making project from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 11 during Art on the Bricks Art Walk. Mechel Wall, the Benton County coordinator of the Arkansas Quilt Trails, worked with Rogers Lowell Chamber to offer a painting station at Rogers Experimental House. The community is invited to paint the border of the 48” square wood quilt that, once complete, will be installed on an exterior wall of Andora Real Estate, 401 N 2nd Street. The community is invited to begin their tour at Rogers Experimental House, 121 W Walnut Street, and explore several other galleries and pop-up shops as we highlight the beauty of the square.

Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society Jazz Jam Returns to Levi's

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, December 11, 2023
NWA Jazz Society Jazz Jam at  Levi's Gastrolounge & LowBar

The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society (NAJS) is hosting it’s next Jazz Jam Session at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14 at Levi’s Gastrolounge & Lowbar at 224 S. 2nd Street,  in in Downtown Rogers. The house rhythm section will be the Jake Hertzog Trio, with musicians from the audience sitting in to jam.

Levi’s Gastrolounge has partnered with the NAJS to provide the perfect venue for a monthly jazz jam. Young musicians as well as seasoned pros share the bandstand for an evening of great music and plenty of surprises. This hip, basement bistro serves up great food and drink to complement the music, and it is free and open to all.

Art on the Bricks Invites You to Deck the Halls & Walls witih Art by Local Artists

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Art on the Bricks Art Walk

Give the Gift of Original Art: The December Art on the Bricks Art Walk invites the community to support the artists and creatives who enhance our quality of life while stimulating the local economy. Downtown Rogers is rich in artistic talent with more than 20 shops, galleries and restaurants that sell handcrafted art and crafts by local artists.

Creative Innovation Featuring Artists Who Transform Trash into Treasure

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, November 8, 2023
From Trash To Treasure Art by Eloa Jane

Join us for the November Art on the Bricks Art Walk as we bring Creative Innovation to Downtown Rogers. The monthly event takes place the 2nd Thursday of each month. We invite you to visit any of the participating locations from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 9 in locations throughout Downtown Rogers. This month, Art on the Bricks Art Walk is featuring Upcycled Art with Eloa Jane PereiraMelissa MiltonJBug ArtJim SawyerTom FlynnAaron Jones, Carrie Haase, and Amy Terry at Rogers Experimental House, 121 W Walnut Street, Rogers, AR. 

Keep America Beautiful celebrates America Recycles Day the week after the Art Walk, so we are getting a jump on it! November 15 is a holiday dedicated to spreading the word about the importance of recycling and making sure everyone knows what can and can not be recycled. 

  • America Recycles Day 2023 has chosen the theme, "Creative Innovation" to encourage people to think out of the box and find new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. 
  • In line with the Creative Innovation theme, we are taking trash to treasure with upcycled art during the November Art on the Brick Art Walk.
  • See how area artists are focusing on making the world a better place to live in for all the generations to come.

Art on the Bricks Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Downtown Rogers is kicking off National Hispanic Heritage Month with enthusiasm. As the population in northwest Arkansas becomes more diverse, Art on the Bricks strives to represent all members of our community, along with their cultures and their art.

  • National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15 and it is significant in Rogers. Fifty-one percent of the population in Rogers is non-white or people of color, and the largest segment of this group is made up of people of Hispanic descent.
  • The September Art on the Bricks Art Walk provides an opportunity to connect with and learn about the culture, the art, the music and traditions of our Latino neighbors and friends.

Art on the Bricks Hosts Free Introduction to AI Art

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, August 28, 2023
Intro to AI Art Session

Art on the Bricks, a program of the Rogers Lowell Chamber, is assisting business owners, aspiring digital artists and families to discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future. The community is invited to attend an informative overview of Artificial Intelligence and embark on a journey that redefines art and technology. 

Artist Dave Floyd is returning to Rogers Experimental House with free 45 minute demos once a month. Then, those who want to learn more may register for 2 hour art classes held most Wednesday evenings. This free AI intro session is designed to engage new users and share opportunities for additional paid classes. The initial offering of the AI Introduction is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Wednesday August 30, at Rogers Experimental House, 121 W Walnut Street, Rogers, AR.

Art on the Bricks Gets Digital With Free Artificial Intelligence Workshops, Demos & Exhibits

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Poster to promote Artificial Intelligence Workshop.

What’s Happening: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day, celebrated on July 16, is a day to explore the latest advances in AI, and discover how it can help shape our future. So, what better time to showcase the talents of creative digital art practitioners than the July Art on the Bricks Art Walk. Join us as we share the talent of artists who work in the digital realm. Animators, illustrators, photographers, plasma cutters  and creative techies dabbling in AI art generators! Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk presents “Digitally Yours, A Celebration of Digital Art.” The community is invited to visit 20+ pop-up locations with digital and traditional art, live music and interactive art experiences, Thursday, July 13, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in Downtown Rogers.

Let’s Get Digital with Live Music in DTR

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Railyard LIve presents the Local Showcase

We are excited about the upcoming Railyard Live Local Showcase set for Thursday, July 13, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. This first band perfectly complements the Art on the Bricks Art Walk theme, Digitally Yours! CLICK HERE to secure your free tickets. 

Ozark Beer Hosts Digital Collab with Artists in Two States

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, July 3, 2023
Art on the Bricks and Ozark Beer Company Logos

Rogers, AR— The soaring white walls on the second floor of Ozark Beer Company are surrounded with art by two artists, but one of the two never touches the canvas, paint or brushes used to create the art. A collaboration by two women who met 15 years ago, then lost touch, and reconnected through Facebook.

 

Downtown Rogers Celebrates Rogers History of Artists and Makers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Illustration of Frisco Caboose by artist Elizabeth Pier

The June 8th Art on the Bricks Art Walk celebrates the founding of our city and highlights artists who share a sense of community through their art. Rogers was officially founded on June 6, 1881, and we are celebrating Founders Day during the entire month of June. Rogers has been home to a variety of creative individuals who have given our city a rich and diverse cultural history in the arts. These artists have been painters, woodcarvers, sketch artists, quilters…the list goes on! No matter what medium they used or whether they were a hobbyist or a professional, it is evident that all these artists were just as passionate in the love of their craft as Rogers’ artists are today.

Barks on the Bricks -- The UltiMUTT Art Walk

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, May 8, 2023
Barks on the Bricks is the UltiMUTT Art Walk

The month of May is National Pet Month and what better time to highlight our dog friendly Downtown Rogers than with a doggy themed Art on the Bricks Art Walk. The monthly event is a program of The Rogers Lowell Chamber, welcomes the community to shop with artists and pet related businesses and non-profits to participate in “Barks on the Bricks,” 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Little Monsters on the Loose in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Friday, May 5, 2023

Little Monsters have been sighted in Downtown Rogers and their tracks lead us to three Rogers Public Schools. Students at Rogers High School are closing out their year with their art exhibition Little Monsters, created in partnership with Bonnie Grimes and Reagan Elementary Schools. High School students in Jordan Anson's Ceramic I class received monster drawings by 3rd grade students and took their designs to create whimsical 3D ceramic sculptures.

 

Celebrate National Pet Month in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Art on the Bricks Features Dog Friendly Downtown Rogers

May is National Pet Month and we are celebrating our Dog Friendly Downtown Rogers with numerous events including the May 11 Barks on the Bricks Art Walk and an opportunity for your pet photos to be featured in the Rogers Experimental House Gallery.  

Barks on the Bricks: The UltiMUTT Art Walk

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Call for Artists and Pet Related Vendors & Non Profits! May is National Pet Month and the May Art on the Bricks Art Walk in Downtown Rogers features Our Dog Friendly Downtown! Join us Thursday, May 11 for our dog friendliest event of the year! 

April Art on the Bricks Art Walk Welcomes the Advent of Spring

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Art On the Bricks Art Walk Sponsors

April is National Recycling Month and Earth Day is April 22. The April Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk is the perfect time to highlight art that is based on restoration and reuse. We are excited to share the works of than a dozen artists who created art that comes from items that are recycled or repurposed. We are also showcasing the works of dozens of other artists who bring beauty as well as socially and culturally significant messages to the community through art.

Art on the Bricks Art Walk is Thursday, April 13, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in locations throughout Downtown Rogers.

Veterans Celebrated During Art on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, October 31, 2022
Art on the Bricks Art Walk Logo

ROGERS, AR—The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VA) is partnering with Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk in November to feature the art of U.S. Military Veterans as the nation prepares to celebrate Veterans Day. The Rogers Experimental House, located at 121 W Walnut Street, will showcase the creative works of veterans and other artists during the 2nd Thursday art walk from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 10. Live music, artist demonstrations, and art and crafts exhibits will commemorate the service and talent of military veterans. A reception, sponsored by Kirk Pearson, US Air Force Veteran and owner of, LaborMax Staffing is also planned. Related items of interest include: Civil War art and artifacts and a display of military uniforms from past decades. Downtown Rogers businesses will also host pop-up galleries with art by Rogers Public School Students and a variety of artists.

 

Found Unbounded-A Multisensory Art Exhibition at Brick & Mortar

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Found Unbounded Art Exhibition

Brick & Mortar is hosting a new exhibition with an artist reception offered during the June 9 Art on the Bricks Art Walk. Found Unbounded, a Multisensory Art Exhibition, explores the relationship between art and our senses.

Synergy Begets Energy with New Art Walk Collaboration in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Art on the Bricks Logo and June Art Walk Theme.

Downtown Rogers has a contagious energy that continues to attract a fresh crop of businesses, residents, and visitors. The evolving landscape of downtown players created an unexpected synergy that arose during the collaboration among educators at Arkansas Arts Academy, a regional dance company and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. The result was to identify "Perpetual Motion" as the theme for the June Art on the Bricks Art Walk. We are honored to share two performances by Oklahoma City's only modern and aerial dance company, Perpetual Motion Dance. This non-profit arts organization is collaborating with Arkansas Arts Academy the week of June 6 and there are four opportunities for the public to experience  their dance including two performances at Turntable Plaza in Railyard Park, near the corner of S 1st Street and W Elm Street. at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on June 9 during Art on the Bricks Art Walk.

Art on the Bricks Launches in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: JustinFreeman on Tuesday, December 5, 2017
More than a dozen Downtown Rogers businesses hosted guest artists and showcased their artwork at the inaugural Art on the Bricks event November 9. The monthly art walk will be held on the second Thursday of each month. Participating businesses are ...

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