Where the spirit of art unites us.

Fort Smith Regional Art Museum

To foster art appreciation in the community through diverse exhibitions, educational programming, dynamic events, and cultural partnerships.

RAM facilitates nationally and internationally recognized traveling exhibitions and rotating exhibits of works by local and regional artists. In addition to ongoing exhibitions the museum offers classes for children and adults, lectures, opening receptions, children’s art camps, galas, free Saturday programming, after school programs and artist-led workshops. The museum offers facility rentals and a specialty gift shop featuring one-of-a-kind items created by local and regional artists.

CURRENT EXHIBITS

CALL FOR WORKS – Creative Forces: Honoring Heroes Image

CALL FOR WORKS – Creative Forces: Honoring Heroes April 2, 2021 - July 18, 2021

Maximum Exposure – Group Photography Exhibit Image

Maximum Exposure – Group Photography Exhibit January 10 - April 19, 2020

A Family Affair: Three Artists, Three Visions, One Family Image

A Family Affair: Three Artists, Three Visions, One Family March 13 - October 11, 2020

Dr. William E. Knight Porcelain Gallery Image

Dr. William E. Knight Porcelain Gallery Now Open

RAM has owned one of the largest collections of fine Boehm porcelain in the state of Arkansas, and now has the ability to permanently display it to the public in the new Dr. William E. Knight Porcelain Gallery.

UPCOMING EXHIBITS

CALL FOR WORKS – Creative Forces: Honoring Heroes April 2, 2021 - July 18, 2021

Tim Ernst – Arkansas Wilderness – Mother Nature at Her Best in “The Natural State” Image

Tim Ernst – Arkansas Wilderness – Mother Nature at Her Best in “The Natural State” April 24, 2020 - August 30, 2020

Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic | Exhibit made possible through a grant from the Anna Cohn Community Fund Image

Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic | Exhibit made possible through a grant from the Anna Cohn Community Fund September 3 - November 15, 2020

WAYS TO GIVE

All donations are tax exempt.

Membership

Every membership is vital to the museum’s fiscal health. All memberships are valid one year from purchase. To purchase a new membership, or to renew a current membership please click the button below for current levels.
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Business Partnerships

Business Partners use their valuable benefits to reward employees, entertain clients, network with industry peers, and connect to RAM supporters.
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Annual Fund

The Annual Fund supports all of RAM’s endeavors, including education programs, exhibitions, and conservation of the permanent collection.
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Memorial Gifts

If you would like to remember someone who loved art and culture during their lifetime, you can create a living tribute in their memory. A person of your choice will receive a personal letter from RAM informing them that you have made a memorial gift in the individual's name. Amounts will be confidential and you will receive a receipt for your donation.
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Honorary Gifts

If you have a family member or friend whose life has been touched by art and culture we hope you will consider making a gift to the museum in honor of that special individual. Honorary gifts are also appropriate for acknowledging a friend's or family member's birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion.
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Volunteer

RAM’s passionate and generous volunteers are indispensable to achieving our goals as a museum. Join this talented team and contribute your time working in the museum world.
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FACILITY RENTALS

Located in the heart of downtown Fort Smith, this 16,000 square-foot modern art facility provides a unique and enchanting venue for a multitude of events. From a holiday party, meeting, gala, or corporate social, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum’s event spaces offers an extraordinary experience for all occasions. Rental spaces range from 1,800 to 2,200 square feet and include the use of the 1,200 square-foot lobby.

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