

Amanda Hubbard’s NWA Outdoor Inspired Fashion Takes Center Stage
“Souls of the Promenade: Día de Muertos”, Fashion Show presented by Bentonville Fashion Week (BFW) and Rulli Torres was held on November 1st. Our next featured designer is Amanda Hubbard. Her work celebrates the natural beauty of Northwest Arkansas, a true love letter to the NWA outdoors. Drawing inspiration from the rolling Ozark hills, winding trails, and the vibrant textures of our local landscapes, Amanda transforms her surroundings into wearable art. With a background

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Student Designer Robert Apple Brings Bold Avant-Garde Energy to Bentonville Fashion Week
“Souls of the Promenade: Día de Muertos”, Fashion Show presented by Bentonville Fashion Week (BFW) and Rulli Torres was held on November 1st. They continue to shine a light on the creative energy shaping the region’s fashion future, and our next featured designer is a name you’ll want to remember: Robert Apple. A student at the University of Arkansas, Robert is already turning heads with his dramatic, conceptual approach to design. Majoring in Apparel Merchandising, Robert’

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Crystal Bridges Opens Applications for 2026–2027 Tyson Scholars of American Art Program
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has opened applications for the 2026–2027 cohort of the Tyson Scholars of American Art Program, a distinguished residential fellowship supporting research and writing in American art. Since its launch in 2012, the program has been expanding the boundaries of scholarship in art history and related fields. Backed by a $5 million commitment from the Tyson Family Foundation and Tyson Foods, Inc., the Tyson Scholars Program has supported the

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Where Culture Meets Couture: The Rulli Torres Runway
Designs by Rulli Torres “Souls of the Promenade: Día de Muertos”, Fashion Show presented by Bentonville Fashion Week (BFW) and Rulli Torres was held on November 1st. Leading this incredible showcase was Rulli Torres runway, the driving force behind Bentonville Fashion Week. A Mexican-American designer and creative visionary, Torres was celebrated for fusing cultural heritage with modern design. After earning his degree in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development from

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Bentonville Fashion Week: Where Heritage Met the Horizon of Style
Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall came alive with color, creativity, and culture at their “Souls of the Promenade: Día de Muertos”, presented by Bentonville Fashion Week (BFW) and Rulli Torres. As guests arrived, they were greeted by the rhythm of local cultural artists and musicians whose live performances set an unforgettable tone for the evening. Their music and artistry celebrated the region’s diversity, creating a rich and soulful atmosphere that perfectly complemented the n

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Souls of the Promenade: Día de Muertos at Pinnacle Hills Mall in Rogers!
Bentonville Fashion Week Models to left and Fashion Designer Rulli Torres on Right -Photo by Miguel Rivera Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 – A Celebration of Culture, Art, and Design On Saturday, November 1st, the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall will come alive with color, creativity, and culture for “Souls of the Promenade: Día de Muertos”, presented by Bentonville Fashion Week (BFW) and Rulli Torres. The event begins with live entertainment from 3:00 PM to 5:30 pm

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Fort Smith International Film Festival Breaks Records and Lights Up the River Valley Arts Scene!
Brandon Chase Goldsmith, Executive Director Fort Smith International Film Festival The 2025 Fort Smith International Film Festival just had its best year yet! According to the City of Fort Smith Advertising and Promotion Commission, the festival brought in a whopping $260,000 in economic impact, filled 689 hotel rooms, and welcomed a record 1,083 guests, up from 800 last year. “Our goal this year was 1,000, and we were cautiously optimistic, but we did better than expected,”

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Navajo-Language Romantic Comedy Premieres at Fort Smith International Film Festival
At the Fort Smith International Film Festival, filmmaker Shonie Delarosa debuted The Arrangement , the first feature-length romantic...

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Oklahoma Film and Music Office Invites Filmmakers to the State
We spoke to Wendy O’Connor of the Oklahoma Film and Music Office at the Fort Smith International Film Festival. She highlighted the...

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Behind the Scenes of The Fight: Creativity Shines at Fort Smith International Film Festival
Director Garrett Brennaman brought his short film The Fight to the Fort Smith International Film Festival, telling the story of a young...

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