2011 marks the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and during the month of May, Arkansas Heritage Month, The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs will explore the role that art has during civil unrest. Songs and letters from Union and Confederate soldiers shed light on how both sides had many things in common: a strong sense of faith, an attachment to the land, and enduring family relationships. Art is a universal language that can transcend cultural differences and bring unity. This is exhibit will provide Arkansans the opportunity to view songs and letters from their heritage and develop a knowledge of their legacy of struggle, endurance and diverse cultural roots.
The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs is seeking artwork that will express the Three themes that emerge from the songs and letters:
a strong sense of faith
an attachment to the land and their farms
enduring family relationships and with their community
The artwork may be a portrait, a depiction of a scene expressed in the letters and songs, or an interpretation of one of the themes. The artwork will be displayed with the manuscripts and artist statements.
The songs and manuscripts can be obtained by emailing Donna Dunnahoe at hsfac620@sbcglobal.net or attending the informational meeting on Saturday, February 5 th.
Calendar
Informational Meeting
Feb 5th, 2011 10:00 AM
Entry Deadline Apri1 12, 2011
Notice of Exceptance
TBA
Dates of Exhibit
May 4 - May 31, 2011
Belding Letters PDF
Union Soldier Letters PDF
Nance Family Letter
Confederate Soldier Letters
Civil War in Arkansas Bibliogrpahy
"This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Department of Arkansas Heritage, funded by your 1/8 cent conservation tax, amendment 75. Use of Conflict & Consequence logo courtesy of the Department of Heritage.'
