COMING SOON to the Trinity Gallery for Arkansas Artists
Madison Svendgard examines the boredom and isolation of menial white-collar jobs, capturing her zoned-out characters mid-daydream. Her works on paper employ flatness and stylization to create worlds that feel both weirdly familiar and once removed from reality. Anthony Park Kascak uses his adorable mutt, Bonzu, as a storytelling surrogate, and a series of soda-fired sculptural cups created for this exhibition feature goofy dogs in playful poses. The earthy colors produced during the soda firing process pay respect to examples of historical pottery from Arkansas and around the world.
Lapping Up Daydreams will be in the Trinity Gallery for Arkansas Artists October 10, 2025 through January 2026.
Collecting Arkansas Made is a multi-year exhibition that shares some of the exceptional Arkansas Made objects added to the museum’s collection between 2018-2023. These ‘new-to-us’ acquisitions include items that form the foundation of the museum’s historical collection—19th century furniture, miniature portraits, pottery, firearms and quilts—plus fine and decorative arts from the 20th century and objects made by artists and artisans who are pushing the boundaries of contemporary craft.
Many of the pieces on display will be switched out at regular intervals, so follow HAM’s Facebook and Instagram pages for updates and deep-dives!
When Historic Arkansas Museum’s Knife Gallery opened in 2001, it was the first gallery in the country dedicated to the history of the bowie knife and the forged blade in America. The recently updated gallery stays true to its roots, with plenty of information about Arkansas knifemaker James Black and the 200-year evolution of “a knife like Bowie’s.” Over 50 remarkable blades are on display, including the famous Bowie No. 1 (c. 1830). Visitors will be captivated by modern bowies and the historical knives that inspired them, plus a selection of exceptional contemporary custom knives made by master bladesmiths.
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