Arts, Culture & History

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…

Welcome to our Thirty-Ninth Annual Season of Entertainment! We have a great line-up again this year. We have our regular (and spectacular) UAFS student shows, like Choral, Symphonic Band, Theatre Performances and Jazz, as well as our Seasons Greetin…

THE DESIGN | THE EXPERIENCE The Museum will feature a unique exterior with a modified star-shaped design signifying the star badge worn by courageous U.S. Marshals. Inside, five immersive galleries will educate guests about the critical, ever-evolvin…

VHILS is a Portuguese street artist. His internationally recognized trademark is the forming of dramatic, oversized portraits made by carving directly into outdoor walls. He has torn, drilled and blasted his way around the globe to create uncommon an…

Camille Walala transformed this vintage 1950’s car station into a colorful convergence in the middle of an intersection in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. Curated by creative house Just Kids in collaboration with The Unexpected Urban Contemporary Art…

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…

Known for her humanoid creatures, Ana Maria's were some of the most noticeable mural installations during The Unexpected's inaugural mural festival in 2015. Her second and final installation of 2015 can be seen on Rogers Avenue, directly across from…

The skilled faculty and students worked together to transform this vintage bus located inside the gates of the unique pocket park known as The Park at West End during The Unexpected project in 2017.

During the 1840's, future U.S. President Zachary Taylor was commander of the military garrison at Fort Smith. His private home was once located on the grounds of what is now Immaculate Conception Church and St. Anne's Academy, at 13th and Garrison. A…