What to Expect at August’s 2nd Friday Art Night

The weather’s heating up and so is this month’s 2FAN.

For the uninitiated, 2FAN, or 2nd Friday Art Night, is a monthly event that takes place in downtown Little Rock where various art galleries and shops stay open late and host special events.

Here’s a peek at all the fun happenings during this month’s stacked lineup:

UA Little Rock Downtown: The university will showcase Joe Jones’ mural “The Struggle in the South.” 

Central Arkansas Library System: CALS will spotlight its new exhibit titled “Ledger Art” from the J.W. Wiggins Contemporary Native American Art Collection.

Old State House Museum: From 6:30-7 p.m., The Old State House Museum will present a documentary about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a 2020 Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame inductee known for her unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and rhythmic accompaniment that was a precursor of rock and roll. For more info, click here

Historic Arkansas Museum: 2FAN activities at the Historic Arkansas Museum include music from Ten Penny Gypsy, an interview with glass artist Ed Pennebaker, mocktail how-tos, a Tram Colwin demonstration and a bit of Arkansas trivia with Leon Tidwell. For more info, click here.

Nexus Coffee & Creative: The beloved downtown coffee shop will showcase a video from two local makers, Jeremiah of Jeremiah Holman Photography and Chelsea of Skin Balm Apothecary.

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