Artosphere / About the Festival

Artosphere: a Festival of Art and Nature

Artosphere is nearly six weeks of visual and performing arts events at Walton Arts Center and other locations throughout Northwest Arkansas. Art and nature were traditionally seen as opposites, but Artosphere brings them together.

The festival is designed to celebrate the unique way that the arts can help us understand and celebrate nature. Beyond mere appreciation, Artosphere helps us learn to live more sustainably.  Featuring music, theater, dance, visual arts, lectures and more, Artosphere features dozens of free and low cost arts events in both traditional and unusual locations. Locations include the stages of Walton Arts Center, area bike trails, churches, gardens, and many more of the most beautiful places in Northwest Arkansas.

Artosphere's first season kicked off in April 2010, and served more than 20,000 people.

Click the links at right for highlights from Artosphere 2011, and plan now to attend Artosphere 2012.