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THE ANNUAL INVITATIONAL IS A NATIONAL COMPETITIVE EXHIBITION THAT HAS BEEN HOSTED BY THE FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1948. THE PURPOSE OF THIS EXHIBITION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND RECOGNIZE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. IN ADDITION, THIS EXHIBITION ALIGNS WITH THE MUSEUM’S MISSION TO FOSTER ART APPRECIATION IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL WORKS WILL BE FOR SALE. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT RAM’S EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND THE PARTICIPATING ARTISTS.

THEME: EXPLORING MINDSCAPES: AN ARTIST’S REFLECTION

THE ISOLATION EXPERIENCED BY ALL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND EVER-PRESENT EYES OF SOCIAL MEDIA HAS CAUSED MANY TO SELF-REFLECT ON THEIR PERSONAL PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES. THIS YEAR’S INVITATIONAL THEME EVOKES THE CONCEPT OF SELF-REFLECTION IN DIVERSE MEDIA AND SUBJECT MATTER AS TO INCLUDE ALL ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

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