AUG 31 – JAN 19

Ed Pennebaker is a master at combining mixed media and found objects to create dimensional works that amaze and delight. His background in glass techniques, such as flame working, hot casting, cold working, and fusing bring a brilliant dimension to many of his works.

“Environmental concerns have been a theme in my work.  I see the forms in the chandeliers as growing, moving organic pieces.  The name for the wavy forms is “ensiform” which is a horticultural term for plant leaves that are blade or swordlike.  Some of the early sculptures relate to blossoms or seed heads.  Later sculptures were influenced by the fracking industry in central Arkansas, seismic activity caused by drilling and fracking, climate change and the resulting severe storm activity, arctic drilling, and covid.

Growth & Diminishment addresses the circle of life all things go through.  Birth, growth, flowering, reproducing, diminishing, death, and decay.”           
– Ed Pennebaker

THE HEARTS PROJECT:
A COVID-19 MEMORIAL

JULY 27 – DEC 1, 2024

PAINT ‘N SIP

Once a month on Fridays, 5 – 7 pm
$25 members  |  $35 non-members

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

Located in downtown Fort Smith, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) offers fine art exhibitions in five galleries featuring world-class artists, important traveling exhibitions, the museum’s extensive permanent collection, and art by emerging artists. In its modern, 16,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, RAM offers a wide range of art education opportunities and cultural events. From professional art workshops and juried art contests to online art classes and free Saturday art making programs, RAM connects with schools, visitors and community members of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to support the cultural needs of the region.