ARTx3 Campus reveals lineup of events scheduled for May
The ARTx3 Campus events for May 2024 will kick off with Live@5 concert featuring Billy Jeter, Friday, May 3, from 5-7 p.m.
Jeter will perform at ART WORKS on Main at 627 S. Main St in Pine Bluff. The evening’s theme is “Unplugged.”
Jeter’s music comes from a collage of influences, Mississippi Delta blues, rock ’n’ roll, Ozark folk, Colorado bluegrass, and Grateful Dead campfire-type songs.
Entry is $5 for ARTx3 members and $10 for nonmembers. This event is for guests 21 and older.
For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
This event is sponsored by M.K. Distributors.
The next Movement and Agility workshop with exercise therapist Lauren Robertson will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the Loft Gallery at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
This functional strengthbuilding class aims to increase strength, mobility, balance, flexibility, and confidence. This event is for ages 30 and older.
The cost is $15 for ARTx3 members and $20 for nonmembers. To register, visit artx3.org/all-events/movementand-agility-may-2024. For more information, contact Bethany Gere at bgere@artx3.org, or call 870-395-7059.
The ARTx3 Campus will host a four-session Technical Theater Workshop with J. Tyler Lewis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, and June 1, at ART WORKS on Main, 627 S. Main St.
This workshop is sponsored by a Kenneth Reams Arts for Justice Grant.
Participants will have the opportunity to step into the world behind the spotlight and explore the fascinating realm of technical theater, with an emphasis on mental health and informed decision-making. This comprehensive workshop covers essential aspects such as set design, lighting, sound engineering, and stage management. Through interactive sessions and practical demonstrations, participants will not only acquire valuable technical skills but also engage in discussions on maintaining balance, managing stress, and fostering a supportive team environment. Newcomers and experienced technicians are welcome to seek to expand their knowledge.
The workshop is part of the Kenneth Reams: Arts for Justice Grant-sponsored “Theater for Change” program. This series of engaging Saturday classes features acting, playwriting, stage management, and directing. This unique opportunity is designed for community members and volunteers of all ages to discover and enhance their theatrical skills while aligning with the inspiring messages and mission of artist Kenneth Reams. Each program consists of four to five classes tailored to specific age groups, ensuring everyone has the chance to hear the artist's story and the magic of theater.
The event is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $5 for each session and $20 for the series. To register, visit artx3.org/allevents/technical-theaterworkshop. For more information, contact Lewis at jtlewis@artx3.org or call 870-5363375.
Join the ARTx3 Campus for a fun-filled activity for Star Wars Day from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
Under the direction of J. Tyler Lewis and Shakeelah Rahmaan, participants will engineer super cool lightsabers using pool noodles, decorative tape, markers and lights to make sabers in varying colors, including yellow, blue, and red. Black insulation will be used to for making the Darksaber.
This event is for all ages and is free. To register, visit artx3.org/all-events/lightsaberworkshop. For more information, contact Rahmaan at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
A thrilling night of musical magic during ART WORKS Presents: Karaoke from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at ART WORKS on Main, 627 S. Main St.
Participants will step into the spotlight and have a moment to shine. Seasoned performers and first-timers are welcome to belt out their favorite tunes solo and grab friends to sing their hearts out and dazzle the crowd.
This event is for guests 16 and older. Entry is $5 for ARTx3 members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Lindsey Collins at lcollins@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
Visitors can dive into the enchanting world of watercolors with Ways of Watercolor with Gary Alexander from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at The ARTSpace on Main Studio, 623 S. Main St.
This captivating art class explores the fluid beauty of this versatile medium. Participants will learn various techniques, discover the magic of color blending, and unlock the secrets of creating luminous works of art. Experienced and beginner artists are welcome to take a journey of expression, and creativity.
This workshop is for ages 18 and older. The cost is $45 for ARTx3 members and $55 for nonmembers. To register, visit artx3.org/all-events/ways-ofwatercolor. For more information, contact Bethany Gere at bgere@artx3.org or call 870-395-7059.
Second Saturday Family FunDay: Make It For Mom, Origami Bouquets is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St.
Participants can create an origami bouquet just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day.
The workshop is for all ages and is free, and is sponsored by the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation, an affiliate office of the Arkansas Community Foundation, Inc. For more information, contact Shakeelah Rahmaan at srahmaan@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
Let's Link: Young Professionals Mixer is set for Thursday, May 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
This event is for ages 18 to 35 and is free to attend.
This event connects new and younger businesses in the community to foster mentorship, networking and support for their businesses. This unique networking opportunity mimics speed dating but with business cards. Young professionals will also have the opportunity to set up information tables (limited availability) to further link and explore professional connections with a social hour and drinks.
Registration is required; visit artx3.org/all-events/lets-linkmay-2024. For more information, contact J. Tyler Lewis at jtlewis@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
The ARTx3 Campus will host Golden Hour: Wisdom in Bloom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St. This event is for ages 50 and older and is free.
Gardening enthusiasts and beginners are welcome to hone their gardening skills in a collaborative environment and assist in cultivating the vertical garden project surrounding the campus’s ART Yard. Attendees are invited to bring 2-liter bottles to make space- and water-saving planters to encourage this thriving and affordable reuse greenspace shared by the community.
To register, visit.artx3.org/all-events/goldenhour-wisdom-in-bloom. For more information, contact J. Tyler Lewis at jtlewis@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
Ages 3-6 are invited to Come Read, Sing, Dance, and Play with Me! with Melanie Madkin from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St.
Madkin, of Ms. Madkins Literacy Program, aims to foster a love of the wonderful world of literacy in a quiet and nurturing environment.
This event is free but registration is requested. To register, visit artx3.org/allevents/come-read-sing-danceand-play-may-2024. For more information, contact Bethany Gere at bgere@artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
Game on Main is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, from 1-3 p.m. at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
This free event is for students in fifth through 12th grades and is free.
Teens can engage in exciting games, tackle homework, and explore the fascinating world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). From epic gaming sessions to hands-on experiences with 3D printing, this monthly workshop offers a unique fusion of entertainment and education.
For more information, contact Bethany Gere at bgere@artx3.org or call 870395-7059.
The ARTx3 Campus is the convergence of art, creativity, and community in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The campus features three facilities: the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC), located at 701 S. Main St., and The ARTSpace and ART WORKS on Main, located at 623 and 627 S. Main St. All three facilities present visual and performing arts programming and STEAM education through exhibitions, performances, classes and local partnerships. Gallery admission is free. Founded in 1968, ASC is accredited with the American Alliance of Museums and features three exhibition galleries, an interactive youth activity space, and the 232seat Catherine M. Bellamy Theater. Since 2021, the modern and multipurpose ARTSpace and ART WORKS facilities have hosted live music, local and regional art, diverse workshops, and small productions. For more information, visit artx3.org or call 870-536-3375.
Support is provided in part by the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas Endowment Fund, the City of Pine Bluff, the Pine Bluff Advertising & Promotion Commission and The Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Additional operating support is provided by: Windgate Foundation, Ben J. Altheimer Foundation, Kline Family Foundation, Relyance Bank and Simmons Bank.