Crystal Bridges at the Massey to Host Arkansas First Lady Ginger Beebe at Book-Signing Event
October 22, 2008 – 8:45 am
Beebe supports arts through the 2009 Arkansas Artists Engagement Calendar
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 22, 2008 – Arkansas First Lady Ginger Beebe will visit Crystal Bridges at the Massey on Thursday, Oct. 30, to sign copies of the 2009 Arkansas Artists Engagement Calendar during a state-wide book signing tour. Beebe and 14 Arkansas artists will be at the Massey from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. to sign copies of the calendar, which features 88 works by Arkansas artists. The Massey is located at 125 W. Central Ave. in Bentonville.
Beebe’s stop at the Massey is the only Northwest Arkansas location on the state-wide book-signing tour.
“We are honored that Mrs. Beebe chose Crystal Bridges at the Massey as a venue for this event,” said Crystal Bridges Associate Director Sandy Edwards. “We’re proud to host the First Lady and to support this project that shines the spotlight on Arkansas artists.”
A long-time supporter of the arts, Beebe has spearheaded numerous initiatives to help increase awareness of Arkansas art and artists. She unveiled the first Arkansas Artists Engagement Calendar early this year as a way to raise funds for the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Association. The success of the 2008 version of the calendar spurred Beebe to seek new art work for a 2009 calendar.
The new calendar will feature paintings, watercolors, photography and other creative works from artists from the Natural State. During the event, calendars will be sold for $20. Proceeds from sales of the calendar will benefit the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Association. (Editor’s Note: See below for a full list of artists who will attend the book signing at the Massey.)
Free parking for the event is available behind the Massey building.
Crystal Bridges at the Massey
Located on the first floor of the historic Massey Building just off the square in downtown Bentonville, Crystal Bridges at the Massey is the temporary exhibit space for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The facility offers the public an opportunity to view traveling exhibitions, get updates on the latest construction news from the Crystal Bridges Museum site, view architectural models and renderings of the museum complex and participate in programming for adults, youth and families. Hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information about Crystal Bridges at the Massey, go to www.crystalbridges.org or call 479-418-5700.
Featured artists who are expected to attend the book-signing:
- Julene Baker, Rogers
- Kathryn Semolic, Eureka Springs
- Greg Thomas, Elkins
- Stephanie Lewis, Bella Vista
- Carol Samsel, Benton
- Tom Herrin, Little Rock
- Charles Harrington, Bella Vista
- Zeek Taylor, Eureka Springs
- Johnny Bowen, West Fork
- Bill McNamara, Ponca
- Diane Harvey, Eureka Springs
- Susan McSherry, Marble Falls
- Karin Boudet, Eureka Springs
- Lisa Bauer, Huntsville
