Arts, Culture & History
222 North 3rd Street
479-262-6020
John Drennen was one of the founders of Van Buren, Arkansas, which neighbors Fort Smith. Drennen played an important role as an Indian agent of the western frontier and oversaw the eligibility process for settlement payments for Cherokees who were re…
101 North 2nd Street
Faculty & Students of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith created this stunning mural in honor of renowned local jazz musician, Alphonso Trent, who is credited as one of the most influential African American musicians of the Golden Age of Jazz d…
15 North 2nd Street
D*FACE is a United Kingdome (London) artist revered as one of most prolific contemporary urban artists of his generation. He has been a leading figure in urban art for well over a decade. Known for his subversive images, which involve a family of dys…
301 Parker Avenue
479-783-3961
Though it originated from a need to keep the peace between the area's feuding tribes in 1817, the fort would be abandoned in 1824 and repurposed 14 years later for the Federal policy that relocated Native Americans to new territory. That policy would…
1601 Rogers Avenue
479-784-2787
A fine arts museum showcasing rotating contemporary exhibitions, annual competitions, and permanent collection work. RAM offers opening receptions, galas, members-only events, lectures, artist-led workshops and children’s art camps.
The January 2013…
Ross Pendergraft Park
The Arkansas River Valley's most unique urban, open-air artisan market can be experienced every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Saturday of the month (April-November 2019) from 5 PM-9 PM at downtown Ross Pendergraft Park!
Rivervalley Artisan Market is dedicated…
812 Garrison Avenue
Belgium artist ROA is known for painting monochrome animals, typically painting rodents native to the area he is painting. His second and final peace, ROA installed "The Otter" in his trademark black and white style during The Unexpected's inaugural…
424 Garrison Avenue
Known for painting portraits of indigenous people, ASKEW is a New Zealand artist that is recognized worldwide for his unique approach to graffiti art and remains at the forefront of the international art scene through constantly exploring new and exc…
801 North A Street
479-719-8931
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Now celebrating it’s 16th season, Artist Audience & Community Live! began as the 801 Concert Series, founded by locals Dick Renko and John McIntosh, in the same great space where we are today. Our mission is to prov…
802 Garrison Avenue
Bicicleta Sem Freio unveiled “Catira” during the The Unexpected's inaugural mural festival in 2015. The Catira is a typical dance from the interior area of Brazil that is performed by ranchers and farmers. As is specific to their style, Bicicleta Sem…