OZ Art NWA | Inspiring Art. Innovative Artists. Diverse Spaces. | OZ Art Northwest Arkansas (original) (raw)
Daniel Popper’s “Heartland” 2018
OZ Art NWA is both a collection of and champion for art in Northwest Arkansas. The goal? To make art part of everyday life through a dynamic network of museum-worthy art, artists, events and experiences in unexpected places.
From art installations along OZ Trails to well-curated art encounters at favorite local establishments, OZ Art NWA helps to make the community more vibrant by promoting access to unique, diverse, authentic art encounters.
Through our platform and Collection, we aspire to uplift visual and performing artists and arts organizations whose work contributes to the uniquely OZ experience.
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YA big shout out to @ozartnwa for embellishing our local businesses and community with gorgeous local artwork.
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Bikes + Public Art + Smiles = Three things you’ll find in the #MTBCaptialoftheWorld!
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The art piece will be a landmark for the hundreds of hikers, bikers and others who use the Northwoods Trails.
– Monty Ledbetter, Hot Springs City Utilities Director
“I’m going to love driving past that everyday!!! Make it Happy!!!!”
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I ❤️ THIS!!!!!
@starirish1
Absolutely stunning!
Great job @ouizi
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The Momentary welcomes Yinka Shonibare’s work as a new long-term loan from OZ Art NWA
OZ Art NWA unveiled the newest addition to the collection by artist Yinka Shonibare at the Momentary on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Installed near the entry of the contemporary art space, Wind Sculpture (SG) VIII, 2022, a stainless-steel armature with hand painted glass reinforced polyester cast, greets guests as they arrive. The sculpture is a long-term loan to the Momentary to champion the institution and the vibrant arts culture in the Northwest Arkansas region.
Riding or Walking:
How To Find Our Art
Your outdoor adventure awaits both on foot and on a bike. If you’re looking for a social scene with eats and drinks, our curated art collections can be found at The Collection or any of these special venues.
To keep the experience unique for all, our installations are changed often. Check back to see when new exhibits or events are coming. Our upcoming map of installations will show you the locations along OZ Trails, and you can visit these establishments to discover a piece of art that just might feed your soul.
Griffin Loop’s “Launch Intention” 2019
Jennifer Torres‘ “Garden Boats for Osage Park” 2020
The Collection
Imagine being in a coffee shop paying for your morning latte and you spot an original and authentic piece of art behind the bar. Or you’re riding your bike down Central Avenue and you see a massive neon installation on the side of the road. You’ll experience that in real life in Bentonville because of The Collection.
Ashley Longshore’s “George Washington Supreme” and “Abe Lincoln with Sunglasses and Koi” 2018