Walton Arts Center volunteers were treated to a luau-themed reception July 10 at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. The group honors its volunteers with their own night each year to recognize their work and the hours they give the center.
Some 200 volunteers gave more than 25,000 hours -- the equivalent of 13 full-time employees -- to the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Volunteers serve many roles in areas such as front of house, studio and education outreach, special events, administration and working with resident companies TheatreSquared, Trike Theatre, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and the Community Creative Center.
At a Glance
Volunteer appreciation
Who: Walton Arts Center
What: The group lauded its volunteers for the 25,000 hours they donate annually to the arts center.
When: July 10
Where: George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
Information: (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org
Exhibition launch
Who: Ed Pennebaker, The Peel Compton Foudation
What: Patrons gathered with the artist for the opening of Forms, Past and Present.
When: July 12
Where: The Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage Gardens in Bentonville
Next: Gardens on Tap, Oct. 20
Information: (479) 254-3870 peelcompton.org
This year's top 10 volunteers with the most hours served:
•Kathy Knight -- 800.25;
•Mike Allen -- 648.75;
•Jacque Allen -- 644.5;
•Catherine Koch -- 629;
•Mike Wulf -- 586.5;
•Morgan Lindsey -- 498.25;
•Judy Davison -- 462.25;
•Bryce Hopkins -- 419;
•Maureen Neagle -- 407; and
•Kathy Taylor -- 393.
Arts patrons gathered July 12 at The Peel Compton Museum and Heritage Gardens in Bentonville for a reception to mark the opening of Ed Pennebaker's Forms, Past and Present exhibition. Pennebaker, a glass artist, created the exhibition "that ties in with the historical presence in the museum and the natural beauty of Compton Gardens ... His current sculptural forms are inspired by nature and the environment. The Peel Compton Foundation is dedicated to historic preservation and environmental stewardship."
The exhibition will continue through Aug. 31 in the historical mansion and on the grounds and consists of sculptures of glass with steel, stone and found objects.
On the horizon for The Peel Compton Foundation is Gardens on Tap and Biketoberfest, a beer tasting and bike ride, Oct. 20 at Compton Gardens and Conference Center in Bentonville.
Those gathering to launch Forms, Past and Present with Pennebaker included Alan Dranow, Lynne Walton, Aaron Jones, Jeannie McIntire, Nancy Mitchell, Caroline Mitchell, Carol Corning and Allison Hubbard.
For more event photos -- nwadg.com/photos/society.
Columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by email at cschoppmeyer@nwadg.com.
NAN Profiles on 07/22/2018