Arts, Culture & History
200 Towson Avenue
The ‘NATIVE’ mural now covers an entire block in downtown Fort Smith.
"When Justkids challenged me for this immense project I was immediately drawn to the idea of exploring Native American iconology since Arkansas has such an elevated sociological co…
1300 Garrison Avenue
The eastern entrance to downtown Fort Smith has been transformed into a memorable gateway into the city's downtown area thanks to The Unexpected project.
This effort by 64.6 Downtown is meant to improve the entrance but is not a permanent solution.
I…
8300 Wells Lake Road
479-452-3993
The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center sits on 170 acres of land in Fort Smith that were previously part of Fort Chaffee. The building overlooks Wells Lake, a popular local fishing and picnicking destination!
Built in the fertile Arka…
United States Marshals Museum Administrative Offices
479-709-3766
THE DESIGN | THE EXPERIENCE
The Museum will feature a unique exterior with a modified star-shaped design signifying the star badge worn by courageous U.S. Marshals. Inside, five immersive galleries will educate guests about the critical, ever-evolvin…
100 South 4th Street
479-783-0205
The museum offers a collection of railcars that includes the Frisco 4003 Steam Locomotive and a working 1926 electric Birney Streetcar, which takes passengers on a 3/4 mile tour down a stretch of track between historic Garrison Avenue and the Nationa…
Ross Pendergraft Park
The Arkansas River Valley's most unique urban, open-air artisan market can be experienced every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Saturday of the month (April-November 2019) from 5 PM-9 PM at downtown Ross Pendergraft Park!
Rivervalley Artisan Market is dedicated…
Pendergraft Park
479-783-8888
A 25-foot work of art honors the illustrious lawman, believed to be the first black U.S. deputy marshal west of the Mississippi. Reeves, born into slavery, served for 32 years under Federal Judge Isaac C. Parker. This larger-than-life monument is fit…
222 North 3rd Street
479-262-6020
John Drennen was one of the founders of Van Buren, Arkansas, which neighbors Fort Smith. Drennen played an important role as an Indian agent of the western frontier and oversaw the eligibility process for settlement payments for Cherokees who were re…
700 B Street
Australian artist Guido Van Helten has created art in Australia, London, Iceland, Scotland...and now in Fort Smith, Arkansas! He paints nostalgic art – similar to watercolor paintings – using culturally authentic photographs for inspiration.
He grew…
1319 North G Street
Okuda San Miguel added this colorful mural to the unassuming facade of an old home in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas, as part of The Unexpected project of 2019.
Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Madri…