Arts, Culture & History
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…
Pendergraft Park
479-783-8888
A 25-foot work of art honors the illustrious lawman, believed to be the first black U.S. deputy marshal west of the Mississippi. Reeves, born into slavery, served for 32 years under Federal Judge Isaac C. Parker. This larger-than-life monument is fit…
100 South 4th Street
479-783-0205
The museum offers a collection of railcars that includes the Frisco 4003 Steam Locomotive and a working 1926 electric Birney Streetcar, which takes passengers on a 3/4 mile tour down a stretch of track between historic Garrison Avenue and the Nationa…
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…
815 North B Street
Through her work, South African artist, Faith47, attempts to disarm the strategies of global realpolitik, in order to advance the expression of personal truth. In this way, her work is both an internal and spiritual release that speaks to the complex…
505 Rogers Avenue
Belgium artist ROA is known for painting monochrome animals, typically painting rodents native to the area he is painting. Roa installed “The Mole” in his trademark black and white style during the The Unexpected's inaugural mural festival in 2015.
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6700 McKennon Blvd.
479-785-1839
In September 2002, the Fort Smith Air Museum relocated to the new Fort Smith Regional Airport Terminal when it was completed. There are now sixty-four display cases honoring pioneer and military aviators from western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Th…
200 Towson Avenue
The ‘NATIVE’ mural now covers an entire block in downtown Fort Smith.
"When Justkids challenged me for this immense project I was immediately drawn to the idea of exploring Native American iconology since Arkansas has such an elevated sociological co…
North 9 Street and North A Street
This collaborative piece was created by Mexican Master-Muralist, Saner, alongside Ukrainian Phenomena, AEC, who is part of the world-famous duo, Interesni Kazki.
Hartness (by Saner) and Ivory Lofts (by AEC) together form the singular piece that is kn…