What is ART & Culinary Week?
Tuesday - September 19th
Ozark Culinary Tour Dinner
5:30 - 8:30 PM Ticketed 16 spots available!
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Join Chef Erin Rowe on an Ozark Culinary Tour of Downtown Bentonville! On the tour, you’ll enjoy 4 food stops including dessert and 1 adult beverage or mocktail. As a local food author and Ozark expert, Erin will pack in all the arts, culture, and history knowledge along the way. Sign up for this guided walking food tour before it's too late!
Art Feature: Art on the Square
Pottery in the Kitchen
The Babes of Mud and Fire create unique pottery works of art that are beautiful, as well as functional. Their art makes the perfect gift for hosts or hostesses who love to entertain dinner guests at home.
Wednesday - September 20th
Ozark Culinary Tour Lunch
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Ticketed 16 spots available!
Join Chef Erin Rowe on an Ozark Culinary Tour of Downtown Bentonville! On tour, you’ll enjoy 4 food stops including dessert and 1 adult beverage or mocktail. As a local food author and Ozark expert, Erin will pack in all the arts, culture, and history knowledge along the way on your guided walking food tour.
Art Feature: Art on the Square
Live demo with Artist Lori Weeks 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Lori Weeks' luscious works bring joy and color to any space. Join us at Art On The Square for Lori's live demo, featuring a special new work in celebration of Art and Culinary Week.
Thursday - September 21st
Ozark Culinary Tour Lunch
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Ticketed 16 spots available!
Join Chef Erin Rowe on an Ozark Culinary Tour of Downtown Bentonville! On tour, you’ll enjoy 4 food stops including dessert and 1 adult beverage or mocktail. As a local food author and Ozark expert, Erin will pack in all the arts, culture, and history knowledge along the way on your guided walking food tour.
Art Feature: Art on the Square
Fun Foodie Paintings with Veronica Shore 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Veronica Shore loves to feature food items in her whimsical works. Swing by Art On The Square for this scrumptious live demo!
Thursday Farmers Market “Kids Love Bentonville” Art Display
Calling all young artists! We want to display your artwork at the Thursday Bentonville Farmers Market. In your own vision, show us what you love about living in Bentonville. Visit the “Kids Love Bentonville” display on Main Street, where we will hang your artwork for all who visit the square. Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Public judging at the event.
FNB - Happy Hour with an Artist 5:00 - 7:30 PM
First National Bank of NWA will host a Happy Hour with an Artist during the Art and Culinary Week on Sept 21st, 5:30-7:30 PM. Artist, Amy Eicher, will be doing a live painting throughout the night to be given away from a drawing of participants of the evening. Stop by to see the artist in action, and enjoy music, drinks, and food.
Artist : Amy Eicher
Music by : Christian Serrano- Torres
Friday - September 22nd
Bloom Installation
An enchanting fusion of art and nature, Bloom's "Harvest Passage" is a vibrant expression of Autumn meant to reflect the warmth of downtown Bentonville. Between Moosejaw and Tavola, all are invited off the street into the alleyway, to pass beneath an abundant harvest bounty."
Art on the Square
Food in Still Life Paintings with Diana 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Diana Shearon approaches painting still lives from a more traditional point of view, setting up juicy bits and capturing them in the moment (before the goodies expire!). Don't miss her live demo at Art On The Square to see a master classical artist in action.
Saturday & Sunday - September 23rd & 24th
SATURDAY
Farmers Market/Art Market
Blue Moon Artist, Crafters, and Artisans Event
Visit Blue Moon at 114 W Central Ave between 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM to discover a variety of locally made gifts and souvenirs from Meet Your Maker, Zenon Studios, Salt & Light Bath Co, & Touch of Grace.
Bloom Installation:
An enchanting fusion of art and nature, Bloom's "Harvest Passage" is a vibrant expression of Autumn meant to reflect the warmth of downtown Bentonville. Between Moosejaw and Tavola, all are invited off the street into the alleyway, to pass beneath an abundant harvest bounty."
Art on the Square
Setting Up a Charcuterie Tray Display with Jeff Blecher 12:00 - 5:00 PM.
Jeff Blecher's elegant charcuterie boards and lazy susans are the perfect backdrop for anyone’s next party, or for just enjoying a special time at home. As the artist behind NWA Wood Creations, Jeff crafts all kinds of trays and tools for the artful at-home chef.
SUNDAY
Bloom Installation
An enchanting fusion of art and nature, Bloom's "Harvest Passage" is a vibrant expression of Autumn meant to reflect the warmth of downtown Bentonville. Between Moosejaw and Tavola, all are invited off the street into the alleyway, to pass beneath an abundant harvest bounty."
Art on the Square
Live Impasto Painting Demo with Matt Coburn 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Did someone say pasta? Impasto is the painting technique that Matt Coburn utilizes to achieve his rich and bold signature style. His work is featured for our final day of Art and Culinary Week as icing on the cake.