An Exhibition Divided - Curated by Amy Terry
Sometimes passive, sometimes active. Internal and external. Predominantly personal but necessary publicly. Empathy is both feeling and doing. It allows us to relate and connect with others, understanding their struggles and perspectives. A lack of it can result in apathy, narcissism, and even cruelty. This show examines and encourages empathy for individuals & ourselves (who we are) and actions that should outflow (what we do).
Cake is a thoughtful confrontation of society’s lack of empathy using a host of connected themes like greed, over-consumption, materialism, and waste. The exhibit juxtaposes beauty and luxury with realism, with an eye to the future, challenging the viewer to consider their own perspectives and make small changes.
Herd/Heard examines groups and identity. The exhibit asks, have we lost the ability to listen to others viewpoints? Can we agree to disagree? Does disagreement equal judgement? Can we look for areas of commonality? Can we seek to understand someone’s backstory and how they came to be where they are now?
Featuring: Adriana Pineda, Alonso Sandoval Lopez, Briseida Ochoa, Catherine Goenner, Cory Corbett, Erin Mitchell, Justin Edwards, Maddie McClintock, Mark Jackson, Rajani Gowtham Guggilam, Rich Lovato, Shelby Fleming, Andrew Mcilvaine, Andria Morris, Anna Guyton, Cameron Fairbanks, Curtis Brumfield, Emily Mackzum, Kinya Christian, Matt Terry, Meg Befort, Sandra Chandler, Shakeelah Rahmaan, Shelby Fleming, Shelley Mouber
ATELIER - CURATED BY INTERFORM
A carefully curated collection of one-of-a-kind pieces ranging from regional fashion, jewelry, and literature showcased in the creative atmosphere of a designer’s atelier.
Featuring: Elizabeth Collection, Klothed 31, Más Libritos, Renaissance Floral, Ruby Ru Designs, snowwinters
BEAUTY SHOP, UNMASKING THE GLITTERING FACADE - CURATED BY KENNEDIE DANIELS
This exhibition aims to explore the allure of beauty and its multifaceted nature in an immersive experience. Through a visually captivating gallery space, the exhibition delves into the complexities of identity, self-expression, and societal norms, inviting viewers to reflect on the role of embellishment and question the facades we create.
Featuring: Alex Villar, Alexandrea Purifoy-Ratliff, Anthony Sonnenberg, Aud, Claire Pongonis, Dylan Fry, Grace Drennen, Kennedie Daniel, LaQuan Williams, Leah Grant, Macy Burr, Mark Jackson. Sarah Bunton, Stacie Dastoor
COLORSCAPE - CURATED BY RACHEL HAYES
Inspired by abstract geometric paintings, fiber art, stained glass windows, fashion design, and the colors and contour lines of the natural landscape, Rachel Hayes has created fiber-art installations that cover sand dunes, cross rivers, and billow over mountains. For this unique project, Hayes was commissioned by Interform to design a new sit-specific installation in the Quonset Hut.
Featuring: Rachel B. Hayes
FAST - CURATED BY ALEX BODISHBAUGH
FAST is a critique on the dominance of consumer culture. Thoughtful art installations, sensory experiences and retail offerings create an atmosphere counterintuitive to the expedient nature of today. Visitors are encouraged to move and think slowly while in the space to reflect on their own patterns of consumption.
Featuring: Adam Fulwiler, Alex Bodishbaugh, Amos Cochran, Ana Butrigo, Beckett Chomyn, Chloe Jones, Danielle Hatch, Debra Koertge, Jocelyn Reid, Olivia Malone, Print Gurl, Qwist Joseph, Sigrid Lorfing, Tay Butler, Vincent Edwards, Vincent Frimpong, Desselle Leather, Lieu Vintage, Signora Solare
Featuring: Athulu, EARL, Goop World, Kara Chanthala, Nuubeum, PrintGurl
RECOLLECTION - CURATED BY ZACK RIDENOURE
A statement of appreciation for artwork assembled across time, space, and mediums. In a global landscape where fashion and art have become more accessible and widespread we ask ourselves, if art is created from something pre-existing, where do we place our value? Is it the original creation or the new interpretation? Do we place value in the memory of what came first or the way that the previous work has been re-collected and newly presented? Can we appreciate one without the other?
Featuring: Theatre of the Arts at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, JD Ferguson, Amelia L. Raley, Tom Hoehn
THE ART OF PROCESS - CURATED BY JASPER LOGAN
The Art of Process: Under Construction, an exhibition and retail experience curated by Jasper Logan. The exhibition will showcase works that explore the different stages of the creative process, from preliminary sketches to deconstructed pieces and site-specific installations. In addition, it will host live events, podcast recordings, and workshops, featuring artists and creatives who will share their insights into their creative journey.
Alongside the exhibition, it will also feature a retail space that highlights the work of local designers, and a weekend event series that celebrates the creative spirit and allows individuals to accept that their own process can be fun and enjoyable.
Above all, it aims to provide a safe and welcoming space where visitors can explore their own creativity, embrace their unique creative process, and celebrate the beauty of the art-making journey. Allan believes that the creative process is a journey, not a destination, and hopes that this exhibition and event series will inspire visitors to embrace their own creative journey with confidence and joy.
Featuring: Alonso Sandoval Lopez, Andrew Mcilvaine, Craig Colorusso, Curtis Brumfield, Emily English, Rumwolf, Areona Mata, Gerrod Desselle, Liza De Jesus, Mabarin Pacheco, Ricci Clark Clothing, Sean Fresh, Sterling Smith, Tylo
VALUED - CURATED BY JESSICA + JAMES WHALEN
Valued, an exhibition curated by Jessica and James Whalen. This exhibition will feature humanity’s intrinsic need and birthright to create-whether for beauty, utility, storytelling, or the alchemic combination of all of the above.
Art and creativity have been a part of humans since we began. We told stories, crafted images and sculptures, innovated, made music and made our homes beautiful. Some mediums got put into the “craft” category and others got elevated to “art”. That division created the culture of gatekept, “high value” art, and craft as domestic clutter whose accessibility has “lowered its value”. But now we’re looking at a new era. Open source or low cost AI and public spaces offering 3D printers are allowing art to be more accessible, and the evidence of human touch is now being seen as the soul, the thing “the computers can’t take away”.
The value gap is closing in our culture, but those of us creating? Those of us putting our souls into every brush stroke, key stroke, music note and stitch? We’ve always known: our existence is being witnessed through what we make, and you can’t put a price on that.
Featuring: Allyssa Dezaldivar, Bridget Starnes, Buck Hadlock, Canaan Farmer, Chad Gurley, Denzel Washington, G Desiree Petersen-Fultz, Gagne Tucker
VIVID CONNECTIONS - CURATED BY SARAH TURNER
Through a selection of artworks spanning different cultures, media, and historical periods, this exhibition invites visitors to consider the complex relationship between representation and social identity.
Representation matters because it shapes our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. Through this exhibition, we have explored the power of art to shape social identity and the ways in which representation can empower or marginalize individuals and communities. By considering the complex relationship between representation and social identity, we can become more aware of the impact of representation on our lives, and work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
Featuring: Allan Paulose, Anna Guyton, Casey Riggs, Chantal Greese, Cory Corbett, Dai’Tryon McKinney, Dananjaya Edirisinghe, Darney Willis, Denzel Washington, Giuditta Rustica, Hitesh Gilder, KJ Paulose
WALMART BEAUTY EXPERIENTIAL POP-UP
IINTERFORM has partnered with Walmart Beauty, along with several corporate suppliers such as Procter & Gamble, Carol’s Daughter, CONAIR, and Essie to create and pilot a new model of community-focused beauty and fashion activations. Through our collaboration on Assembly, we have built not only an immersive brand activation, but we have also provided opportunities across all of our programs for the community in Northwest Arkansas to spotlight themselves and show how beauty and community can intersect. We hope to inspire creativity within the Beauty space by showcasing new styles and ideas. Creativity is a powerful force, and when community and creativity come together, we have the opportunity to showcase ourselves and our beauty in all its infinite forms! In this month-long Beauty Pop-Up you’ll find brands reimagined in fun and creative ways that bring life to the products that we use everyday. INTERFORM partnered with Verdant Studios to work with our brand partners to dream up this fun brand exhibition, and we will be activating the space all month long with panels, demonstrations, and other community engagement events. Learn more about the schedule at www.interform.art/assembly.
Featuring: Aussie, Carol’s Daughter, CONAIR, Gold Series from Pantene, My Black is Beautiful, Next of Us
WE THE(M?) PEOPLE - CURATED BY ALLAN PAULOSE
The Art of Process: Under Construction, an exhibition and retail experience curated by Jasper Logan. The exhibition will showcase works that explore the different stages of the creative process, from preliminary sketches to deconstructed pieces and site-specific installations. In addition, it will host live events, podcast recordings, and workshops, featuring artists and creatives who will share their insights into their creative journey.
Alongside the exhibition, it will also feature a retail space that highlights the work of local designers, and a weekend event series that celebrates the creative spirit and allows individuals to accept that their own process can be fun and enjoyable.
Above all, it aims to provide a safe and welcoming space where visitors can explore their own creativity, embrace their unique creative process, and celebrate the beauty of the art-making journey. Allan believes that the creative process is a journey, not a destination, and hopes that this exhibition and event series will inspire visitors to embrace their own creative journey with confidence and joy.
Featuring: Alonso Sandoval Lopez, Andrew Mcilvaine, Craig Colorusso, Curtis Brumfield, Emily English, Rumwolf, Areona Mata, Gerrod Desselle, Liza De Jesus, Mabarin Pacheco, Ricci Clark Clothing, Sean Fresh, Sterling Smith, Tylo
WYLDE WEST - CURATED BY ALEX BODISHBAUGH
Located in and around WYLDE’s storefront, an old American Legion building off of the Downtown Bentonville Square, WYLDE West features art that explores the enduring nature of Western motif in American culture and fashion. The installation pulls inspiration from cowboys, rugged landscapes, and other motif that continues to be a source of inspiration for artists, designers, and creatives alike.
WYLDE’s retail offerings feature a variety of vintage clothing, small batch goods and garments, all carefully and thoughtfully sourced. Both the art and clothing in the space reflect the unique fashion identity of the region; resourcefulness and grit.
The Western motif provides a rich canvas for exploring a variety of artistic expressions, from the romanticism of the cowboy lifestyle to the darker side of Western expansion. This exhibition seeks to showcase the complexity of the Western motif in contemporary art and culture. Through a selection of clothing by emerging regional artists, WYLDE West hopes to provide a window into the many ways this motif continues to captivate.
Featuring: Ricki Lee Scheef, Shaye Anderson
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