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We are a nonprofit providing arts & music resources to members of the Central Arkansas community who would otherwise not have access.ACAC began in August of 2001 in the aftermath of Das Yutes. We received nonprofit 501(c)3 status in May of 2002 and since then have been devoted to the growth of the cooperative through member recruitment, fundraising activities, art and music benefits, and community outreach.Since then, ACAC has enlisted more than 150 artists, musicians, and supporters as official members.The ACAC offers art education classes, open to the public, which are free or have a nominal fee. The ACAC's "Community Skills Workshops," a series of workshops led by specialized volunteers is one important way the ACAC continues to provide art resources and education. We have hosted, Break Dancing, Belly Dancing, Creative Writing, Poetry and Hip Hop, DIY sewing, Analog Music Recording, Girls Guitar, Music Promotion, Paper Making, Soap Making, Water Color, and much more workshops.The ACAC has offered opportunities for children to create a mosaic stepping-stone walkway through the Dunbar Community Garden. The Cooperative also completed a public mural depicts the ACAC mission to support the creative arts located in the North Little Rock Riverfront District.The ACAC has hosted Fugazi at the river market in 2001, and three series of free films. The Arkansas Documentary Film Festival and Spaghetti Western Film Festival were two of the themes.ACAC's fundraising events have also provided a creative outlet for the community. The Rock n' roll Bingo, Community Art Sales, Fashion Shows, Valentine Drag Show, "Great Halloween Cover-Up" series, "Punk Rock Prom" series, "Mayhem at Murray" summer music festival, Picnic "Meet & and Greet Kick Ball" games, and potlucks, have provided temporary spaces where young and low-income artists have the space to enjoy themselves, create, and network.ACAC has provided a process by which members can get together and discuss the workings and plans of the cooperative. Membership meetings and bi-weekly board meetings are important ways that the members discuss, debate, and plan the activities and strategies of the cooperative. These meetings keep the organization accountable to its members, and therefore to the larger community.If you would like to sign up as a member or get invlolved check out www.acacarkansas.org,call or email us, or talk to us at an event.

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potential acac members, artists, musicians, thesbians, poets, writers, bands, art enthusiasts, music enthusiasts, poetry enthusiasts, literature enthusiasts, creativity supporters, etc.contact info@acacarkansas.org www.acacarkansas.org

My Blog

THE GREAT HALLOWEEN COVER-UP, VII...

The best Halloween Party in Central AR! At the ACAC space 900 S. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, AR October 31st (Sat.);  HALLOWEEN! Featuring: YOUR COSTUMES! AND these awesome bands: ABBAby mem...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:53:00 GMT

Calling all Artists!

The Arkansas Community Arts Cooperative (ACAC) is having a Fall Art Show and Sale. The show will open on Saturday, October 10 and remain open the following day, October 11th, and the ...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:11:00 GMT

ACAC Event Calendar

The ACAC space is located at 900 S. Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72204.   Capacity is about 150.  We have a really awesome PA.  All shows are all-ages, and unless stated otherwise start at 9 pm...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:03:00 GMT

Booking Events at ACAC

Musicians: contact a local promoter to get an event here.  Here are a few who book at ACAC, and others are always welcome.  Please do not message us via myspace.    * Dan - blues, pop, electronic, exp...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:50:00 GMT

We are moving!

Yes, its true.  ACAC is moving to a new home.  900 S. Rodney Parham Blvd.  Next to Kanis Park, just off the Mississippi/Rodney Parham exit on I-630.  Its in the building that used ...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:33:00 GMT

Thanks those who volunteered tonight at the children’s puppet workshop!

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Posted by on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:19:00 GMT

press and pics from grand opening

..> press and pics from grand opening lovely artible on Localist. thanks Jonelle. http://localistmagazine.com/art.html http://photobucket.com" target="_blank">..http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:45:00 GMT

ACACs 1st EVER GRAND OPENING in our NEW SPACE!!!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 12th!!!ACAC FINALLY GETS A SPACE!!! HIP HIP HOORRAY!A community space with wifi, coffee, couches, booksheles of art, music, theatre, writing magazines, journals, books, and zines as a r...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:51:00 GMT

Sat. Aug 5th! Community Skills Workshops: photo, graphic des, bike, puppet

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Posted by on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:40:00 GMT