Artists, musicians, dancers, patrons and marketing and hospitality professionals are converging on Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk this Thursday, July 14.
The July 14 Art on the Bricks Art Walk is showcasing artists, musicians, dancers, and other creatives who are “Piecing It Together” as they navigate through, and emerge from, a pandemic. Community events like the 2nd Thursday Art Walk have taken a serious hit and after more than two years adjusting to new ways to market their talent. Artists are working to figure out how to continue to connect with patrons and sell their work while adding to the quality of life many of us have come to expect and appreciate. Like all of us, artists and makers must re-envision and reconstruct how they work, create and sell their products to make ends meet and fulfill their individual need to be creative.
Art on the Bricks provides a reason to gather, and organizations are converging on Downtown Rogers to connect, learn and enjoy the offerings.
“Destination Center Stage” is the theme for the event that welcomes professionals from the travel and tourism industry. Visit Rogers is hosting their Annual Tourism Talk at Butterfield Stage, 101 E Cherry Street with leaders in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry will take time to network and reconnect beginning at 3:00 p.m. followed by a program at 3:30 p.m. This event is held in partnership with the City of Rogers and features the Butterfield Stage venue and live music provided by Music Moves.
Dance with me Studio by Aura is partnering with guests from a Eureka Springs theater and event venue to offer live music and dance in Railyard Park. Aura Maurice-Figueroa will offer dance demonstrations beginning at 4:30 p.m., and then be joined by two members of the nationally recognized performance arts company from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Founded in 1962, The Young Americans is a charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of understanding and goodwill among people throughout the world through music, dance, performance, academic education, and cultural interaction among student members and their audiences. Celebrating their 60-year anniversary with performances in Northwest Arkansas, Jenna Nouar and Tanner Hodson are providing a sneak preview of the dinner theatre production set for September 9 – October 29 at Center Stage Event Venue in Eureka Springs. The two members of the Young Americans performance team who will be accompanying Dance With Me Studio by Aura, during Art on the Bricks Art Walk.
The Northwest Arkansas Public Relations Society of America members are convening at Into+View Art Gallery and Studio from 4:30 – 6 p.m. to meet fellow communications professionals, view beautiful art and enjoy a free beverage. Members will hear from and connect with Kinya Christian, artist and CEO of Into+View, and Karen Wagaman, VP of Downtown Development at Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. They will then spread out to visit additional galleries and pop-up exhibits throughout Downtown Rogers.
The Rogers Arkansas Supper Club is an informal group of art appreciating foodies that formed just three months ago. They welcome others from the community to join them each 2nd Thursday to make new friends while visiting local galleries and enjoying dinner together during the Art on the Bricks Art Walk. On July 14 they are meeting at The Art Collective Gallery at 228 S 1st St. at 4:30 p.m. then migrating to Yeyo's Mezcaleria y Taqueria at 5:30 p.m. Contact Martha Cusik at 316-617-470 or visit their Facebook Group, Rogers AR Supper Club.
Art on the Bricks Art Walk Galleries and Pop-Up Exhibitions
Downtown Rogers serves as the true cultural center of the city, with flagship museums, craft breweries, artfully preserved historic buildings, retail art venues, and unique restaurants and bars hosting live music and a vibrant nightlife. A growing creative economy has organically gravitated to 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.
