What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel is a 240 page, fully painted graphic nonfiction that chronicles a demagogue, Norman Baker, who purchased the Crescent Hotel in 1937, tuning it into the Baker Hospital. He portrayed himself as a persecuted genius, convincing followers that he alone had the cure for cancer and was being unjustly targeted.
“TUNE IN” AT CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Join Us for “‘Toon In” at Crystal Bridges!
Saturday, March 15 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Free | No tickets required
Celebrate the vibrant characters of KAWS: FAMILY at this free, family-friendly event! I’ll be joining other live artists in creating a dynamic community mural, bringing creativity to life right before your eyes.
With hands-on activities for all ages, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the work of KAWS, unleash your imagination, and make lasting memories. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of art, creativity, and community!
KAWS: FAMILY is organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario and curated by Julian Cox, Deputy Director & Chief Curator, Art Gallery of Ontario. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art presentation is curated by Alejo Benedetti.
Drop by anytime between 11 AM and 3 PM—see you there!
More info HERE
RISK: A COLLECTION OF WORK BY NWACC FACULTY
Join Us for the NWACC Faculty Art Exhibit RISK: A Collection of Works by NWACC Art Faculty
Exhibition Dates: March 3 – March 27, 2025
Location: NWACC IDL, One College Drive, Bentonville, AR
How does risk manifest in art? Is it found in bold color choices, unconventional techniques, or a defiance of tradition? Does it emerge in themes of uncertainty, vulnerability, or the fine line between success and failure?
I’m honored to have my piece, Illusory II, featured in this exhibit. This work was born during the creation of my graphic nonfiction book, What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel, which explores the dangers of demagoguery in the upland South of the late 1930s. The book delves into the unsettling history of the Crescent Hotel during its time as the Baker Hospital—a fraudulent Depression-era cancer clinic in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Join us for this thought-provoking exhibition and explore how artists embrace risk in their creative practice.
