Lourdes Valverde
Arkansas Arts Academy is excited that one of our own teachers, Lourdes Valverde, is a featured artist at the OUR ART, OUR REGION, OUR TIME: Celebrating Northwest Arkansas Visual Artists at the Walton Art Center EXHIBITION DATES: Sept. 1 โ Oct. 29, 2023 EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, Sept. 1, 6pm LOCATION: Joy Pratt Markham Gallery at Walton Arts Center ABOUT: Walton Arts Centerโs third regional art exhibition featuring works from visual artists of every medium around the Northwest Arkansas Region. This exhibition began with an open call to all self-identifying artists. Local artist and Curator Kathy Thompson directs this project with input from Thomas DeBari & Jason Smith. Check out the information below to learn more about Mrs. Valverde and her work!
๐ฎ Join the Action: Arkansas Arts Academy's E-sports Team Tryouts! ๐
Exciting times ahead! Arkansas Arts Academy is proud to announce the formation of our first ever E-sports Team, and we're inviting our talented students to step up for tryouts.
Why E-sports?
E-sports, or competitive video gaming, has seen a meteoric rise in popularity and recognition worldwide. Beyond the thrill of competition, participating in E-sports fosters essential life skills such as strategic thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving. Plus, it provides a platform for our students to engage in a community-driven activity that resonates with their interests. With its rising prominence, some colleges now offer scholarships to standout E-sports players, providing a pathway for our students to blend passion with academic pursuits.
Game Line-up & Schedule:
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm:
League of Legends
Splatoonโข 3
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm:
Super Smash Bros.โข Ultimate
NBA 2K
Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm:
Rocket League
Madden
Mario Kartโข 8 Deluxe
Hearthstone
Selected participants would need to attend sessions for their specific game and dedicate at least one additional day for practice.
Tryouts & Team Selection:
We encourage all students to express their interest through the Google Form at TinyURL.com/AAAEsports. A selection process will be in place to determine our final lineup.
For more information, please refer to the attached flyer which outlines games, schedules, and other pertinent details or visit PlayVS.com/Arkansas for specific rules for each game. Contact Mr. Beard at rbeard@artsk12.org if you have any additional questions.
Peace Week Contest
Peace Week Art Contest, Essay Contest & Lesson Plans
Arkansas Peace Week (September 17-24, 2023) offers great youth programs for schools and youth programs.
Peace Week Essay Contest โ Essay Contest for 7th โ 12 Grade Students
- Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners in each grade.
- Entry Deadline September 6, 2023
- Winners are invited to read their essays at the Arkansas State Capitol on September 23.
Peace Week Art Contest โ Art Contest for 1st -12th Grade Students
- Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners in each grade.
- Entry Deadline September 6, 2023
- Finalists will be displayed at the Arkansas State Capitol. September 17-23.
School and Group Lesson Plans and Resources
- Lesson plans and resources developed in partnership with LRSD and Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS). We invite all Arkansas schools and youth groups to participate and present these lessons teaching peacemaking skills to the youth in our state.
Peace Week began our school programs in 2017 when Pax Christi Little Rock (PCLR) worked with school counselor Mildred Calhoun to develop a peace curriculum for Little Rockโs Rockefeller Elementary. The following year we worked with Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) and Little Rock School District to expand these non-violence lesson plans and resources for elementary age students. Today over 15,000 students participate in Arkansas Peace Week from all over the state: from Bella Vista to McGehee and Blytheville to Eldorado.
Please visit our website www.arkansaspeaceweek.com or our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/arkansaspeaceweek for the latest information. Email arpeaceweek@gmail.com with questions.
