Ribbon-cutting held for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
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It was a big day on Saturday for the new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts as a large crowd gathered for a ribbon-cutting after a nearly four-year renovation and name change from the Arkansas Arts Center.
A total of $170.8 million was raised for the building design and construction. That money also delivers some extras.
"We proudly offer free admission to everyone, every day – a significant commitment to this community… and an affirmation that the museum is a place for all,” said Dr. Victoria Ramirez, the museum’s executive director.
The museum is 133,000 square feet and features the new Park Grill, which will begin taking reservations on May 4.
The restaurant will seat 100 and Patrick Herron, formerly at the now unoccupied Governor’s Mansion, will serve as Executive Chef.
The expansive menu can be viewed by clicking here.
As part of the opening week festivities, a School Day was held on Monday with students from the North Little Rock, Little Rock, Pulaski County Special school districts and Episcopal Collegiate.
More than 350 students and teachers attended.
Among the activities was a performance of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and viewing the Art Garden, a community art installation on the grounds that features thousands of origami lotuses, some of which were made by the students who attended.
Other events include:
Saturday and Sunday, Member Weekend
Saturday, A Toast Together
On Tuesday, May 2, Regular museum hours will begin at 10 a.m. with close at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday hours are from noon to 5 p.m., wiith the facility being closed on Monday,
The museum is located at MacArthur Park in Little Rock.
Ribbon-cutting held for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Ribbon-cutting held for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Ribbon-cutting held for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
It was a big day on Saturday for the new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts as a large crowd gathered for a ribbon-cutting after a nearly four-year renovation and name change from the Arkansas Arts Center.
A total of $170.8 million was raised for the building design and construction. That money also delivers some extras.
"We proudly offer free admission to everyone, every day – a significant commitment to this community… and an affirmation that the museum is a place for all,” said Dr. Victoria Ramirez, the museum’s executive director.
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The museum is 133,000 square feet and features the new Park Grill, which will begin taking reservations on May 4.
The restaurant will seat 100 and Patrick Herron, formerly at the now unoccupied Governor’s Mansion, will serve as Executive Chef.
The expansive menu can be viewed by clicking here.
As part of the opening week festivities, a School Day was held on Monday with students from the North Little Rock, Little Rock, Pulaski County Special school districts and Episcopal Collegiate.
More than 350 students and teachers attended.
Among the activities was a performance of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and viewing the Art Garden, a community art installation on the grounds that features thousands of origami lotuses, some of which were made by the students who attended.
Other events include:
Saturday and Sunday, Member Weekend
Saturday, A Toast Together
On Tuesday, May 2, Regular museum hours will begin at 10 a.m. with close at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday hours are from noon to 5 p.m., wiith the facility being closed on Monday,
The museum is located at MacArthur Park in Little Rock.