Below is a list of Arkansas Arts Academy community partners. These entities have shown passion for the arts and have supported our mission and vision by providing services and opportunities to our students and their families.
Arts
Arkansas Arts Academy-Museum Initiative https://www.artsk12.org/o/High%20School/page/museum-initiative--3
Through three years of partnering with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, we recognized the opportunity to explore further potential with other museums to increase cross-discipline integration. Northwest Arkansas is rich in heritage and support for learning centers and museums. Using Crystal Bridges as our flagship partner and extended classroom, we are establishing connections to the diverse resources and experiences offered by collections housed in local historical, natural, and science museums or sites. Building students’ awareness of the variety of museums and not-for-profit careers is an integral part of this initiative. Museums currently include:
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | https://crystalbridges.org |
| Amazeum Children’s Museum | https://www.amazeum.org |
| Pea Ridge Military Park | https://www.nps.gov/peri/index.htm |
| Rogers Historical Museum | http://www.rogershistoricalmuseum.org |
| Museum of Native American History | https://www.monah.us |
| Peel Mansion | https://www.peelcompton.org/venues/peel-mansion/ |
| Compton Gardens | https://www.peelcompton.org/venues/compton-gardens... |
| Shiloh Museum of Ozark History | https://shilohmuseum.org |
| Walmart Museum | https://www.walmartmuseum.com |
Ozark Philharmonic Youth Orchestras https://www.opyo.org
Since 1984, over 1,500 young people ranging in age from 8 to 18 have been inspired by their participation in OPYO. Currently, some 100 students gather on Monday evenings to work under the expert guidance of some of NWA's most respected artist-educators. These young musicians represent a rich diversity of ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, many of whom receive competitive needs and merit based scholarships.
TheatreSquared https://www.theatre2.org
The company is Northwest Arkansas’s year-round professional resident theatre, offering a unique audience experience in an intimate setting. In 2011, TheatreSquared was recognized by the American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony Awards, as one of the nation’s ten most promising emerging theatres. TheatreSquared’s audience includes tens of thousands of students and their teachers. The theatre partners with schools from Northwest Arkansas to the Delta Region, working to give students across Arkansas access to live performances and arts-based learning tools.
Trike Theatre https://triketheatre.org
Northwest Arkansas’ professional theatre for youth.
U of A Community Music School https://cms.uark.edu
The Community Music School, an outreach of the University of Arkansas Music Department, provides fun, student-driven music programs for all in a safe and inclusive environment.
Education
Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Early College Experience (ECE) https://www.nwacc.edu/highschool/eceonline/default.aspx
NWACC's online college courses can make earning college credit as a high school student more convenient and accessible. With a click of a mouse, students can log on to their computers to connect with their professors, access their coursework, take their exams, and receive college credit.
Children Clubs / Childcare
Boys & Girls Club https://bgcbentoncounty.org/rogers-club/
The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. After school and summer programs available.
Rogers Activity Center https://www.rogersrecreation.org
The Rogers Community School Recreation Association offers sports programs, fitness classes, and enrichment opportunities, as well as oversees the programs that take place at the Rogers Activity Center. RCSRA, in conjunction with the City of Rogers Parks and Recreation Department, strives to offer high-quality recreation opportunities for all ages.
Our after-school program focuses on academic success above all. This is achieved by working closely with your child’s teacher to help them achieve academic success in a fun, but educational environment. A healthy snack will be provided, as well as time to wind down after school before we start homework sessions. Our program has been very successful!