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QUALITY OF PLACE

Arts & History

In surveys taken around the country,
communities are continually evaluated
by citizens as to how they treat the arts
and how they respect area history. In Van
Buren, art and history go hand-in-hand,
with nods to the city’s rich past reflected
in iconic buildings, classic architecture,
and beautiful murals displayed
throughout the area. Van Buren proudly
celebrates both its heritage and the arts
and has a deep appreciation for the
value both add to the community.
Arts On Main
Arts On Main (AOM) in downtown Van
Buren, AR is a regional hub for anyone and
all ages to come and experience, engage,
and enjoy the arts. Since 1976, Arts
On Main has been actively celebrating
and preserving the arts through gallery
exhibitions and installations, art classes
and workshops, theatre experiences,
pottery and ceramics, culinary arts, and Actors rehearse for a performance at King Opera House. Photo courtesy of Arts on Main.
community events.
Culinary Arts Studio offers hands- culinary enthusiasts can learn, create, If you’ve never touched clay before in
on cooking and demonstration and share hands-on cooking experiences your life, during the class, you’ll receive
classes where you can enjoy a fun, presented by experienced chefs and personalized instruction tailored to your
unforgettable culinary experience restaurateurs. skill level, making it a fun and rewarding
exploring new recipes, cultures, and Ceramics Studio offers ceramic experience for all ages.
making ordinary ingredients into classes, clay hand building classes, wheel Adult Art Studio features a variety of
extraordinary dishes, while enhancing throwing, and private events for all skill learning opportunities from painting and
your skills in the kitchen. AOM is a levels, let by experienced instructors drawing, digital painting, photography,
community-focused space where who foster creativity and craftsmanship.
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TRAVELERS INN

Exit 2A off I-540 - 3109 Alma Highway, Van Buren
479-474-2378

LOWEST PRICE IN TOWN
- Non-smoking and smoking rooms available
- Free ice for hotel guests
- Free WiFi - 500 mbps download and upload speed
- Microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker in all rooms
- Walking distance to restaurants
- 7 miles to Fort Smith airport

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