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printmaking, bookbinding, crochet, and have featured Steel Magnolias, The only. Artists are invited to join our Artist
stained glass, and more. The staff is 39 Steps, Nanna’s Naughty Knickers, Coalition; a vibrant member community
always seeking new interests to offer. Once-The Musical, Junie B. Jones the established to support and inspire visual
You’ll enjoy dedicated local and regional Musical JR., and The Miracle Worker, and fine artists. As a coalition member,
teaching artists providing classes and with more to come. Whether you are you receive exclusive access to curated
workshops for all skill levels. a performer or an audience member, exhibitions, workshops, and valuable
For young artists, summer adventures you are sure to be entertained by resources designed to foster artistic
include STEAM, art camp, culinary AOM Theatre’s creative and innovative development at all experience levels.
camp, theatre camp, pottery and programs. Whether you are looking to explore
ceramics programs and more. Students Arts On Main’s galleries host local your creative side, learn new skills, or
can continue their art education and and regional artists’ exhibits that move simply enjoy the arts, Arts On Main
experiences year-round with Afterschool us, touch our hearts, and make us see has something for everyone. So why
classes, Mini Makers for ages 3-5, and the world in a different light. The exhibits wait? Galleries and meeting spaces are
3D Art classes. New programs are encompass a diverse range of media, free and open to the public Monday-
continuously being added. including painting, drawing, multimedia, Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm. For
AOM Academy is a homeschool sculpture, 3D art, digital works, and classes, program details and registration,
program which distinguishes itself photography. Art Opening Receptions visit artsonmainvb.com or call 479-474-
through a commitment-based structure are free and open to the public. You may 7767. Please feel free to follow Arts On
that encourages students to engage visit the galleries from 11 am to 6 pm Main on Facebook and Instagram for the
in more in-depth and comprehensive Monday through Saturday. latest updates and content.
art projects, rather than participating Be sure to include Arts On Main King Opera House
in single-session classes. It features art for your next field trip or group tour Van Buren’s famed King Opera House
history, projects inspired by renowned experience. The center’s free field trip (KOH) is a place where art and history
artists, personalized instruction, and includes a thirty-minute guided tour truly come together. A cornerstone of
advanced concepts to foster deeper of the gallery and King Opera House Main Street for more than 130 years, the
learning. AOM Academy art sessions followed by a thirty-minute live artist beautifully restored theater originally
are offered during the spring and fall demonstration. You can enhance your opened in 1891, hosting some of the
semesters. visit with an add-on hands-on activity. greatest performances of the era.
Arts On Main Theatre (AOM Theatre) You may complete the online field trip The historic building features a grand
provides opportunities for local youth, request on the website or call. foyer, balcony seating, and a large
teens, and adults in various formats When you become an Arts On Main performance hall. King Opera House
including theatre performances as Member, you’ll get discounts on classes has undergone numerous changes over
well as classes and summer camps in and workshops and AOM Theatre the years, but stands today as the site of
acting, improvisation, and filmmaking. programs at the King Opera House. countless community theater and music
Performances at King Opera House You also will enjoy special invitations to events.
include musicals, drama, and comedy unique and exclusive events for members Continued on page 24
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