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A R T I S T S C A T A L O G & S C H E D U L E

RICH HERITAGE • RICH FUTURE

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ART2010

The essense of Bentonville is in our rich heritage, charming attractions, and historical culture surrounded by the natural

beauty of the Ozarks. While in town, we invite you to peek into our rich future by visiting Crystal Bridges Museum of American

Art construction overlook on the trail to see the progression of this world class museum and cultural center. We welcome you

to experience our rich heritage and rich future.

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Ross MacartneyRebecca EvansScott BurfordDebbi MatteriBeth CookGreg MooreMichael JordanBlair CromwellBen EdwardsJane and Richards ScatesStage One EntertainmentFocus on the FingersTrike Theatre

Bentonville Public LibraryChef Michael KuefnerJeannie HulenManuela Well-Off-ManDede PetersPaul FarrellDavid LewisRob NelsonKelly and Wade JonesBrenda AndersonPJ RobowskiKyle KellumsBentonv County Daily Record

KNWACumulus RadioDoug Walsh and the War Eagle Mill teamSara AdamsBentonville Parks and Recreation staffOpera in the OzarksGreen AnalyticsPhat Tire Bike ShopBentonville Convention and Visitors BureauKupcakes and More

New Market BuildersNWACC Culinary ProgramCrystal Bridges Education DepartmentBentonville Public SchoolsB LaRueOverstreet’s JewelryEldon Cripps Law OfficesTom WaltonB LaRue

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Event Map 3

Artsfest Artist Bios 4

Artsfest Jurors 7

Music 8

Film 9

Culinary & Farmers Market 10

DOwNTOwN BENTONvILLE, INC. would like to thank our sponsors and volunteers for helping make the 2010 Bentonville ArtsFest such a success. We’d like to dedicate the 2010 Bentonville ArtsFest to Becky McCoy. Her vision to create a celebration of the arts on the Downtown Square was the fertile ground to which so much has grown.

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ArtsFest Juried Visual Artist Show (please reference event map for artist locations)

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Visual artists from around the region showcase and sell work6:00 pm Show Awards Announced at Walton Arts Center Main Stage

Walton Arts Center Main Stage (located in front of Arvest Bank)

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Kahula Gypsy Band 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sugar Creek Jazz6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Rogers Jazz Society7:50 pm – 8:50 pm Concert pianist Jura Margulis

Robert Schumann Selections from Albumblätter op. 124(1810 -1856) Toccata op. 7 in C major

Frederic Chopin Ballade No. 1 Op. 23 in G minor(1810 -1849) Ballade No. 2 Op. 38 in F minor (dedicated to Robert Schumann) Polonaise Op. 53 in A-flat major (Heroique) Dave Peel Park (located on E. Central just off the Square)

6:00 pm – Late Pickin’ On The Square Americana Music Jam

sUgAr Gallery (114 W. Central Ave.)

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Opening Reception for the Blockbuster! Show: Imaging the future fabric of Northwest Arkansas Crystal Bridges at the Massey (125 W. Central Ave.)

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Opening reception for Transforming Traditions: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Kahula Gypsy Band B LaRue (109 N. Main on the Downtown Square)

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Jim Young pottery wheel demonstrations4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Deborah Austin weaving demonstrations on 7ft loom4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dain Lawrence sterling silver jewelry demonstrations

Bentonville Public Library (405 S. Main St.)

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm 4320 Bentonville Film Competition – Filmakers had 4,320 minutes (72 hours) to make and submit a completed film. Guerilla film making at its finest! Winner will be announced at end of showing.

Kid’s Art Park (SE corner of the Downtown Square) Sponsored by Harrison French & Assoc.

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Education Clay Pinch Pots4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Northwest Arkansas Community College Craft Area4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Bentonville Schools Art Gallery Culinary Arts (Located along A St.)

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Bentonville Farmers Market Preview – Select vendors from the market 4:00 pm NWACC Culinary Program 5:30 pm Chef Paul Farrell of Club Marketing 6:30 pm Sara Adams of Green Bean

ArtsFest Juried Visual Artist Show (please reference event map for artist locations)

9:00 pm – 1:00 pm Visual artists from around the region showcase and sell work

Walton Arts Center Main Stage (located in front of Arvest Bank)

9:00 am – 9:45 am Chase Missy10:00 am – 10:45 am Snake Eyes and the Bug Band11:00 am – 11:45 am Justin Hamby QuartetNoon – 1:00 pm Fayetteville Jazz Collective

sUgAr Gallery (114 W. Central Ave.)

10:00 pm – 5:00 pm Blockbuster! Show: Imaging the future fabric of Northwest Arkansas

Crystal Bridges at the Massey (125 W. Central Ave.)

10:00 pm – 5:00 pm Transforming Traditions: The Pottery of Mata Ortiz B LaRue (109 N. Main on the Downtown Square)

9:00 am – Noon Jim Young pottery wheel demonstrations9:00 am – Noon Deborah Austin weaving demonstrations on 7ft loom9:00 am – Noon Dain Lawrence sterling silver jewelry demonstrations

Kid’s Art Park (SE corner of the Downtown Square) Sponsored by Harrison French & Assoc.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Education Clay Pinch Pots9:00 am – 1:00 pm NWACC Early Education Program Craft Area9:00 am – 1:00 pm Bentonville Schools Art Gallery

Art Park Stage (located in Kid’s Art Park)

9:00 am – 9:45 am George Reader, Magician10:00 am – 10:30 am Focus on the Fingers10:40 am – 11:10 am Trike Theatre11:20 am – 11:50 am Opera in the OzarksNoon – 1:00 pm Stage One Youth Performances

Bentonville Public Library (405 S. Main St.)

10:00 am – 1:00 pm 4320 Bentonville Film Challenge Encore Screening – Didn’t see the films on Friday, check them out today! Culinary Arts (Located along NE A St.)

7:00 am – 1:00 pm Bentonville Farmers Market – Local and fresh!9:00 am – 1:00 pm Northwest Arkansas Community College Culinary Program demonstrations

9:00 am – 11:30 am Cooking demonstrations 9:00 am Basil’s Café 9:45 am Chef David Lewis of Brick House Kitchen 10:30 am Chef Rob Nelson of River Grille 11:15 am Table Mesa Bistro

Noon – 12:45 am Chef Cook-OffNoon – 1:00 pm Art of Cakes Competition hosted by War Eagle Mill

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J U R I E D v I S U A L A R T I S T L O C A T I O N k E Y100. Tim Ernst (photography)101. Connie O’Mara (jewelry)102. Ron Mynatt (glass)103. Roger McNitt (ceramic)104. Juli Odum (jewelry)105. Hank Barnes (glass)106. Keith Farnsworth (drawing107. Nathan Beatty (oil/acrylic) 108. Dawanna Young (jewelry)109. Steve Horan (oil/acylic)

110. John Sewell (sculpture)111. Leon Niehues (fiber/wood/leather)112. Don Nibert (ceramic)113. Mike Cole (photography)114. Zeek Taylor (watercolor)115. Amanda Faubus (oil/acrylic)116. Stephanie Le Bouff (photography)117. Kimberly Cockrum (oil/acrylic)118. Courtney Trimble (mixed media)119. Amanda Funkhouser (oil/acrylic)

120. Gary Carter (glass)121. Bill Koch (wood)122. Fnu Richi (oil/acrylic)123. Alison Nickum (photography)124. Tom Ewart (photography)125. Sam Jones IV (mixed media)126. Beth Erbe (glass)127. Ali Stinespring (glass)128. Dan McWilliams (oil/acrylic)129. Faith Sawyer-Tindle (watercolor)

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HANk BARNES Booth 105 (glass)

I have been working in stained glass for over 20 years. I hand pick each sheet of glass, cut each design piece, use a lead came or foil to construct each one of a kind design. Pieces are soldered, cleaned, and polished for perfect finished project. I won Best in Show at the 2007 War Eagle Show, and Best in Glass in Norman Oklahoma.www.heirloomstainedglass.com

NATHAN BEATTY Booth 107 (oil/acrylic)

I am a self-taught oil painter. My objective is to show the energy that surrounds us and is in us. I achieve this through color, texture and light. I am constantly looking for new ways to draw the energy into the paintings. I myself am the matter of my paintings. www.nathanart.com

GARY CARTERBooth 120 (glass)

My work is an exploration of color and patternwhile striving for perfection in classic and contemporary forms. I use tools and techniques that have remained virtually unchanged for more than 2,000 years. I was commissioned by the Arkansas Arts Council to make the 2008 Governor’s Arts Awards and was also chosen for inclusion in the 2009 Governor’s Mansion Association Calendar.www.primitiveinfluenceglassstudio.com

kIMBERLY COCkRUMBooth 117 (oil/acrylic)

Kimberly Cockrum is an independent contemporary artist currently residing in Las Vegas. Aside from her murals, Cockrum’s practice also involves many different styles of fine art including, high to low textured pallet knife paintings, and brush paintings with acrylics in a mostly abstract style. Although her focal point is the abstract, all of her work encompasses a range of vibrant color, mood and style. kac@kimberlycockrum.com

J. MICHAEL COLEBooth 113 (photography)

J. Michael Cole is a native Mississippian currently living in Bentonville, AR and has been working in photography for over 23 years. He started his career hand-processing and printing black and white images in the darkroom, and believes that it is hard to truly understand the digital medium without an experience in the “old way.” His shooting style is described as a mix between traditional and journalisticmike@jmichaelcole.com

BETH ERBEBooth 126 (glass)

Beth has been working with leaded glass for over 13 years and has her own studio – Cutting Edge Glass and Frame – in Springdale. Her style is simple and light, allowing the viewer to enjoy the design, color and bueaty of glass while enhancing the living space around them.beth@nwastainedglass.com

TIM ERNST Booth 100 (photography)

Tim Ernst has been hiking, driving and crawl-ing around the wonderful Ozark Mountains for most of his life. His photographs have appeared in hundreds of national, regional and local publications, including National Geographic, Audubon, Backpacker, Outside, Outdoor Photographer, and The New York Times. Much of his time these days is spent teaching digital photography workshops in the Buffalo River Wilderness. timernst@timernst.com

TOM EwARTBooth 124 (photography)

Ewart is a native Arkansan born in Little Rock. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in journalism and has developed a national reputation for his photography. A recognized industry leader in the Photo Marketing Association, he has photographed such notable personalities as Bill Clinton, George Bush, James Earl Jones, Frank Broyles, Sam Walton, JB Hunt, Don Tyson, Lee Scott, and many, many others. tom@nwaphoto.com

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SAM JONES IvBooth 125 (mixed media)

Sam Jones IV expresses himself in a variety of media, including acrylic and oil on canvas; pencil, charcoal, pastel and acrylic on paper. As an artist his passion for dance and music is vividly depicted in his pieces.shelli@IVGallery.com

BILL kOCHBooth 121 (wood)

I have 55 years experience in woodwork-ing and woodturning. I mostly work with unusual wood that is turned into bowls or vases. Some are inlaid with various materials such as turquoise, malachite, abalone and sliced deer horn. My work is found in homes and galleries throughout the United States. BcKoch@Brightok.net

STEPHANIE LEBOUFFBooth 116 (photography)

The moments in life are truly beautiful to me–the laughter of children, the love between a child and his parents, friendships, seeing the love of God in someone, the quietness of God’s creation. It is a privilege to be able capture moments in life through photogra-phy. It is not just about getting the picture, but getting the heart of a moment.

ROGER MCNITBooth 103 (ceramic)

I have a BFA from OSU and studied pot-tery under Richard DuBois for three years. I was also part of a team that developed a community art experience program called Miltigraphus, where I taught pottery classes. After retiring from Walmart in 1997, I continued my interest in clay art with the Adult Continuing Education program at the U of A. Today, I work out of my home studio and teach an advanced class at the McCoy Studio in Bentonville.rwmcnitt@cox.net

kEITH FARNSwORTHBooth 106 (drawing)

As a small boy,I have have always had a pencil in my hand drawing something. I started out drawing trains and now draw characters I would like to see in video games. I use the computer to color in the hand drawn characters. After graduating from Bentonville High School, I will be pursuing my career in video game development from Full Sail University in Florida.dancyn@cox.net

AMANDA FAUBUSBooth 115 (oil/acrylic)

I started drawing and painting at a very young age. My passion for the arts stayed with me through all of my schooling. I attended Abilene Christian University, where I was able to explore many different fields of art including architecture and design. After working in the design field for many years, I have been drawn back to my first love, painting. amanda@amandafaubus.com

AMANDA FUNkHOUSERBooth 119 (oil/acrylic)

An elementary school teacher in Rogers, Amanda grew up in Russellville and studied fine art at Arkansas Tech University. She has focused on the human figure in her work for the past several years and enjoys the emotion and beautiful lines of the human body. She loves discovering “happy accidents” in her art and often dives into her work by using her fingers.amandamariewest@gmail.com

STEvE HORANBooth 109 (oil/acylic)

I am an abstract landscape artist, and my work attempts to look beyond what is in front of me to reach a greater interpretation. A combination of harmony between abstraction and realism, my work represents a lifetime of reflection and transfiguration of stored memories.sjhoran@cox.net

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Daniel Hintz and Kassie Misiewicz

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CONNIE O’MARABooth 101 (jewelry)

A resident of Springdale, AR, Connie takes natu-ral and semi-precious stones and turns them into high-end pieces with settings that move the stones into the realm of precious. Whether it be jasper, amber or agate, she carefully considers each stone as to shape and color before execut-ing the metal work. Connie makes art that is portable and personal.

JULI ODUMBooth 104 (jewelry)

I have been making jewelry professionally for 15 years. I have traveled widely, and have lived in the Middle East, Europe, and the Pacific. I buy from world–wide sources and I am always looking for what is new, unusual and interesting. My materials include semi-precious stones, fossils, coral, and most metals.juli@urbanjunglenwa.com

FNU RUCHIBooth 122 (oil/acrylic)

I have an insight and a deep love and passion for color and painting. My works are in oil, watercolor, charcoal and color pencils. This is one of my first opportunities to show my work in public, so I am looking forward to growing my talent and learning from the other artists in the show.ruchi.negi5@gmail.com

JOHN SEwELLBooth 110 (sculpture)

John produces abstract feminine forms and stylized female forms as vesels in both wood and bronze. Each wood sculpture is carved to a uniform thickness from a solid work piece. It is then sanded to a fine finish, followed by multiple coats of hand rubbed lacquer applied both inside and out. His work resides in public collections in five states.www.johncsewell.com

ALI STINESPRINGBooth 127 (glass)

I enjoy creating pieces that help us see the extraordinary in our ordinary lives. My primary vehicle of artistic expression is glass, though I often incorporate other mediums. My current focus is fused glass, and I love the versatility of the medium. All of my designs are original, and many are customized to meet the desires of the client.

DAN MCwILLIAMSBooth 128 (oil/acrylic)

My purpose is to capture the way light plays on surfaces to convey a feeling or mood. I paint scenes you or I might see daily, but typically don’t take the time to focus on. I endeavor to find a new angle to look at an old subject. I characterize my style as a blend of impressionistic realism and work in oils to capture the essence of my subject–which range from the last glow of a sunset to a child at play. ohdano@sbcglobal.net

RON MYNATTBooth 102 (glass)

I have been a glass blower for over 30 years. I developed the glass blowing program for the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. In 1997, I started my own studio to produce artwork for wholesale and fine art shows. My work can be seen in over a 100 galleries across the country, including the Corning Museum in New York.calmtnstud@yahoo.com

DON NIBERTBooth 112 (ceramic)

In the early 1970’s, Don found his way to clay through a Public School Art course at the University of Arkansas. He is now a nationally renowned studio potter with a reputation for magnificent work. While Don has lived in Fay-etteville for thirty-three years, the 2010 ArtsFest show offers a very rare local opportunity to view and acquire his work.donnibert@mac.com

ALISON NICkUMBooth 123 (photography)

Alison moved to Bentonville from Chicago in 2006. She has a particular interest in urban cities such as New York, London, Tokyo, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Although urban settings have drawn much of her attention, she also enjoys scenic and nature photography, and takes the opportunity to explore many visual elements such as texture, lighting, and composition, regardless of the setting.anickum@chicagobooth.edu

LEON NIEHUESBooth 111 (fiber/wood/leather)

Leon Niehues is a studio basket maker living and working in Huntsville, Arkansas. His baskets are made from the young white oak trees that grow in his immediate area of the Ozarks. His baskets have been featured in the New York Times, American Craft Magazine anad Craft Arts International. lniehues@madisoncounty.net

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ZEEk TAYLORBooth 114 (watercolor)

I am known for my stylized watercolors. Primarily using a dry brush technique, I am able to achieve intricate detail not often found in this medium. A meticulously hand-rendered border surrounds each piece. I am an award winning artist and editor of ionART magazine, and have been the subject of many one-man shows and exhibits. www.zeektaylor.com

FAITH SAwYER-TINDLEBooth 129 (watercolor)

I have been painting for most of my thinking life. Flowers, land, sky and sea are common topics in which I thread my experiences and adventures into my work. Painting continues to sustain me and challenge me. I hope you find my work both evocative and enjoyable.faith@peapodranch.com

MANUELA wELL-OFF-MAN Manuela Well-Off-Man brings more than seven years of curatorial expe-rience to her new posi-tion as assistant curator at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Most recently the

curator of art at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture at the University of Montana in Missoula, she also has served as independent curator at the H. Earl Clack Museum in Havre, Mont. and the Westphalian State Museum of Natural History in Münster, Germany. Well-Off-Man has organized more than 40 exhibitions, among them Indian Reality Today – Contemporary Indian Art of North America, a traveling exhibition that was viewed by more than 350,000 visitors in her native Germany. She has published five exhibition catalogs on American art, scholarly articles in art journals and numerous catalog and exhibition essays. Well-Off-Man earned a doctoral degree in art history from Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany, a master’s degree in art history from the University of Cologne and a bachelor’s degree in art history from the University of Heidelberg.

JEANNIE HULEN Jeannie Hulen is the Associate Professor of Ceramics, Department of Art, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. In 1995 she received a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, and in 2000 a MFA

at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. She has held solo exhibitions in Taiwan, Houston, TX, Grand Rapids, MI, Utica, NY, Kansas City, MO, and Fayetteville, AR. She has participated in many national group exhibitions, including shows in conjunction with NCECA 2007, 2008, and 2009. In July 2010, she will become the Chair of the Department of Art at the University of Arkansas.

In Fall 2009 she was a Resident Visiting Artist at the Graduate Institute of Applied Arts, Tainan National University of The Arts in Tainan, Taiwan. In Taiwan she produced a body of work called “Made in Taiwan: A visual inquiry of global consumerism through United States and Taiwanese objects.” The work examined the current relationship between the United States and Taiwan through the use of hand-made ceramic figures historically referential of Japanese haniwa soldiers, Chinese terracotta warriors and plastic toy soldiers from the United States. www.jeanniehulen.com

DEDE PETERSDede Peters has been a lifelong volunteer, entrepreneur and arts advocate. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she purchased her first museum membership in high school to see a sold-out retrospective of

painter, Georgia O’Keefe. Peters attended high school at the prestigious Ursuline Academy in Dallas - where the school’s philosophy, “Servium”, meaning, “I will serve” is incorporated into her daily life. Attending Hendrix College in Conway is where Peters fell in love with the Natural State and made sustaining ties to Arkansas. She continued her education at the University of San Francisco’s cooperative program with the Academy of Art, graduating with a BFA in Photography. She worked in the fast-paced world of commercial photography and returned to Arkansas after 10 years in San Francisco, California. Choosing Fayetteville as her home in 2001, Peters worked as Exhibition Coordina-tor for the Walton Arts Center. In 2006, Peters opened ddp gallery on the downtown Fayetteville Square. Focusing on contemporary art, she curated and produced over 35 exhibitions in 3½ years, representing national and regional emerg-ing artists.

COURTNEY TRIMBLEBooth 118 (mixed media)

Nature illustrations have always been a focus of my work and currently have a portfolio of over 150 native Arkansas mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. I am currently working on a book about Ozark plants and wildlife. cnarmo00@yahoo.com

DAwANNA YOUNGBooth 108 (jewelry)

I love creating my own jewelry designs and am inspired by the beauty of beadwork. I look for those beads with history – including Native American old padre beads and African trade beads – and use fair trade and hand cut glass in my work. I give a portion of my proceeds to Blood: Water Mission, which is working to give clean water to those living without in Africa.dawannayoung@me.com

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JURA MARGULIS - 2010 FESTIvAL HEADLINERPerformance on June 11th from 7:50 pm – 8:50 pmPianist Jura Margulis has been internationally recognized for his compellingly communicative performances, as well as for the range of his tonal palette and his consummate virtuosity.

His orchestral appearances include performances with the Russian National Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra under Charles Dutoit, the Südwestrundfunk Orchestra, the National Orchestra of Venezuela, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. He has played in numerous festivals, including the Schleswig Holstein Musik Festival, the Berliner Festwochen at Berlin Philharmonic Hall, the Internationale Sommerakademie Mozarteum in Austria, the Verbier, the BSI, and the Sommets du Classique Festivals in Switzerland, and the Argerich-Beppu Music Festival in Japan. He has won prizes in more than a dozen international competitions, including Busoni in Italy and Guardian in Ireland. He is also a recipient of the esteemed Pro Europa prize awarded by the European Foundation for Culture.

Margulis has recorded seven CDs for Sony, Ars Musici, and Oehms Classics, covering a wide spectrum of repertoire. These recordings have attracted substantial attention, including selection as a “reference recording” by Fono Forum, and inclusion on the “Bestenliste” of the Deutschen Schallplattenkritik (German Recording Review). Margulis’ latest CD was released in fall of 2009; “This CD is one of the best played, best

interpreted, best programmed recitals of piano music of the year,” writes All Music Guide.

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jura Margulis was raised in Germany, where he studied with his father, Dr. Vitaly Margulis, at the Musikhochschule Freiburg. He was also a student at the prestigious Fondazione per il Pianoforte in Cadenabbia at Lake Como in Italy. Margulis is the inaugural holder of the Emily J. McAllister Endowed Professorship in Piano at the J.W. Fulbright College of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he lives with his wife Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis, who does research in the cognitive science of music, and their sons Alexander and Nikolai. www.JuraMargulis.com

CHASE MISSY – Up and coming Americana storyteller/ songwriters with an alternate country edge. You won’t want to miss this Fayetteville based folk/country/indie recording group.www.chasemissy.com, Missy Gipson 479-879-1034.

SNAkE EYES AND THE BUG BAND Cajun/Zydeco music filtered through southeastern Arkansas redneck sensibilities. Unique, original and traditional Cajun dance hall music. Laissez le Bon Temps Roulette! Jamey Hall, info@snakeeyesandthebugband.com,www.snakeeyesandthebugband.com.

JUSTIN HAMBY QUARTET – An accomplished saxophone player with multiple recordings to his credit, Hamby has played request performances for President Bill Clinton and former Gov. Mike Huckabee. For Artfest he has gathered some of the top session jazz players in the area. jnhamby @gmail.com, 479-685-9426

FAYETTEvILLE JAZZ COLLECTIvE - The Fayetteville Jazz Collective consists of 17 talented and experienced regional musicians with a focus on big band jazz. Dedicated to performing high level original compositions as well as favorite Basie, Ellington and Corea jazz and swing standards. Ben Harris, (479) 283-4311 or beneharris@yahoo.com.

kAHULA GYPSY BAND – Gypsy and flamenco meets Russian dance music and all wrapped up into two great performers – Ryan Cockerham on violin and Raja on guitar. Guaranteed to lift your spirit! www.raja7.com, Wah_wah_flamenco@yahoo.com

SUGAR CREEk JAZZ – First formed in Bentonville in 1984, this amazing jazz group performs big band jazz, vintage rock and blues all over Northwest Arkansas. They have been featured at several Downtown Bentonville events. Rob Sabata, mrsabata@sbcgolbal.com, 479-586-5877

ROGERS JAZZ SOCIETY (RJS) – Formed in 2005, the RJS is a collaboration of local musicians who share a passion for jazz music. Musicians include Roby Pantall, guitar; Ron Pennington, double bass and electric bass; Tomek Siwiec, guitar; Gary Guthrie, drums; Felicia Hamilton, vocals; and Justin Hamby, saxophone. www.rogersjazz.com

PICkIN’ ON THE SQUARE AMERICANA MUSIC JAM – Held every Friday on the Downtown Square, numerous local musicians and music lovers meet during this weekly jam session. You’ll never know who might drop in. This is truly one of Bentonville’s simple summer pleasures. www.downtownbentonville.org

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4320 BENTONvILLE FILM CHALLENGE

Filmmakers, actors, production crews or groups of random humans that love movies have 4,320 minutes (72 hours) to make and submit a completed film to be shown to a rowdy audience of discerning tastes.

The fate of each film falls into the hands of three judges who have no fear of public ridicule. Each team competes for a cash prize and the dubious distinc-tion of being the winner of the first ever 4320 Bentonville Film Challenge.

This challenge is the seed for continued efforts to grow the film presence within the Bentonville ArtsFest and Northwest Arkansas. It is our hope that over the next several years, Bentonville will be able to host a full film festival.

The 4320 Film Challenge will be held at the Bentonville Public Library starting at 5:30 pm on Friday, June 11th. The winner of the event will be announced on Friday. We’ll also be hosting an encore showing on Saturday at 10:00 am. Team information will be provided as a supplemental insert at the event.

2010 judges include:

GARY BERGER

Gary has been involved in film for a number of years. He currently servesas a board member to the Seedling Film Association and as an executive

producer at Morgan Hill Public Access Television in California. A resident of Bentonville, he has served as a juror for the Poppy Jasper Film Festival in Morgan Hill, California, the Offshoot Film Festival in Fayetteville and the 540 Film Festival in Fayetteville.

JOSHIRwINJosh began his television production career at the ripe young age of 14! Working in commercial production facilities and network televi-

sion stations, Josh has years of valuable experience in shooting, editing, production and promotion. Graduating from Full Sail Real World Education with a degree in film and video production, he is currently directing his own feature length film, Satisfy my Soul. Josh’s work has garnered 3 national awards of excellence since coming to Jones Television.

ROSS MACARTNEY

Passionate about promoting filmmaking, Ross developed the concept for the 4320 Bentonville Film

Challenge to help seed future opportunities for filmmakers in Northwest Arkansas. A versatile film making talent, Ross grew up in the Bentonville area and graduated from the Film & Television program at Savannah College of Art & Design. Insomniac (2002), a film produced by Ross, received special recognition during the Director’s Forte Night at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. He has also acted in several films, including The Gift (2000), Moth (2003), and Insomniac (2002). Ross currently works as a freelance producer and editor.

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A CASUAL, OPEN AIR MARkET on the Downtown Bentonville Square, the Bentonville Farmers Market offers something different - whether it’s the freshest produce, live music, chef demonstrations, health and wellness work-

shops and more – it is as much a center of commerce as it is for the community to reconnect.

Market vendors provide fresh, heirloom and certified organic produce, USDA certified specialty meats and food products, baked goods,

farmstead cheeses and fine crafts – all created within a six county area of Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.

Starting in early June, the market will be expanding to 8th Street every Wednesday from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on the Bentonville Plaza campus directly

across from the Walmart Home Office. The same high-quality, local goods can now be found downtown two times a week!

Shaggy’s Salsa - salsasRoaring River Bread Co. – artisan breadsSwalty Kernel – Specialty kettle cornCrepes Paulette – fresh crepes made to orderCarbajal Bakery – baked goods Oh Baby Foods, Inc. – organic FDA approved baby food Bonner Farms – heirloom tomatoes and berriesBeacon Hill Farms - produceMagpie Gardens – certified organic produceEwe Bet Farm – USDA certified lamb, eggs, apples, honey, preservesNeoma’s Garden – produce and plantsChue Farm - produceL&B Farms – grass fed beef and free-range eggsHorn Farms – produce, jams and baked goodsHill Top Farm – produce Kong Moua - produceEvergreen Natural Produce - produce, cut flowers, berries, herbs, mushrooms

Chaney Farms – produceLinda Lee/Dia Moua - produce Soua Lee/Lina Vang - produce Sister Sprout - produce Five Sisters Farm - produce, herbs, relishPachee Lor-Tee Lor - produce RP Beef - organic beef Rios Family Farm - fruits, vegetable, herbs, flowersLylna Thao - produceMai Lor Thao - produceBlue Heaven Farm - BlueberriesPa Nhia Xiong - vegetables, flowers, berriesBao Yang /& Mai Vang - produceEarp Lane Farm – produce and herbsCobblestone Project – produceLOMAH Dairy - artesian cheese, milk and butterTwisted Tree Farms – produce and eggsPigeon Family Farm – Ferns and hanging baskets

Terry and Delores Biggs – hand thrown potteryMary’s Swedish Weaving - embroideryThe Color Farm – tie dye art and craftMountain Bird Coffee - roasted specialty coffeeHorizon Health Center – massage, yoga and Thai chiMr. Fishbucket - balloonist Southern Traditions – handcrafted wood and outdoor furnitureMadchen Skincare – specialty skin care productsNestor and Malissa Lopez – crafted leather and jewelryGabriella and Mike McFall – jewelry, note cards, and booksLeRoy Phillips – hand crafted wood toysMama Mia Designs – jewelryInspiral Arts – pottery

GROwERS/FOOD PRODUCT

CHEF PAUL FARRELL Executive Chef of Club Marketing

CHEF SARA ADAMS Owner of Green Bean in Rogers, ARwww.itsagreenbeanworld.com

BASIL’S CAFé Casual fine dining destination located in Rogers, AR. Owners Wade & Kelly Jones.www.basilscafenwa.com

CHEF MICHAEL kUEFNER Faculty Member, Interim Director for the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Department at Northwest Arkansas Community College.

CHEF DAvID LEwISOwner of Brick House Kitchen, Fayetteville, AR (479) 587-9500

CHEF ROB NELSONExecutive Chef at the River Grille Steakhouse in Bentonville, AR.www.rivergrillesteakhouse.com

TABLE MESA BISTRO – Specializing in American fusion food with Latin overtones, Bentonville, AR (479) 715-6706

wAR EAGLE MILLIn the business of grinding specialty flours since 1832. Their website provides recipes and information on the mill. Sponsor - Art of Cakes Competition.www.wareaglemill.com

THE CULINARY ARTS AREA at the Bentonville ArtsFest celebrates the art of food – from planting to plating – and the people that make it all happen. Highlighting local produce and food product through the Bentonville Farmers Market, hosting chef demonstrations and showcasing restaurants throughout Northwest Arkansas offers a taste of our growing culinary landscape.

Participating Chefs/Restaurants:

C U L I N A R Y

“Every bite we eat is not just our food, it’s our culture” -Elizabeth David, pre-eminent culinary writer and food critic of the 20th Century

CRAFT

Our 2010 seasonal vendors include: www.downtownbentonville.org/farmers-market

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Where Northwest Arkansas Gets Engaged!

O V E R S T R E E T ’ S F E A T U R E S H E A R T S O N F I R E ,

T H E W O R L D ’ S M O S T P E R F E C T L Y C U T D I A M O N D S .

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S I D E O F T H E B E N T O N V I L L E S Q U A R E .

Think about it and come see us!

Arvest is excited to partner with you to celebrate the spirit of community.

By supporting the arts, Arvest proudly invests in you, who helps keep

NWA strong. Local involvement, local management - Arvest Bank.Member FDIC

arvest.com

You'll love how committed we are to the community.

WE OUR COMMUNITY

June 11 - August 29, 2010Crystal Bridges at the Massey125 West Central Ave., Bentonville, AR

Transforming Tradition: Pottery from Mata Ortíz was organized by The Field Museum.image: Pottery vessel from Mata Ortíz, Mexico from the Lois Damkroger Collection © The Field Museum, A114386_02d.

ArtsFest ActivitiesMata Ortíz exhibition opening reception

Friday, June 11, 5 - 7 p.m.

Children’s art activity on the SquareFriday, June 11, 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 12, 9-1 p.m.For more information visit crystalbridges.org.

Join the team of individuals, small businesses, corporations and civic groups working together to make Downtown Bentonville the most

attractive, innovative, friendly and authentic place in the world.

of individuals ll

Unique shops, great restaurants and art galleries…

ArtsFest, First Fridays, Bentonville Farmers Market…

Ernie Lawrence Plaza, new community parks and amazing trails…

The Walmart Visitor Center, Compton Gardens, the Bentonville History Museum…

AND Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art…

That’s just a snapshot of what’s happening in Downtown Bentonville, and you can be a part of it all!

S O M E T H I N G ’ S H A P P E N I N G I N

479.254.0254www.downtownbentonville.org

Become a member and help make something happen in

Downtown Bentonville!