Walton Arts Center’s Art of Wine fundraiser will make you feel like you are enjoying the taste of Napa Valley right here in Northwest Arkansas. This event is one of the South’s premier wine-tasting events on Friday, July 12 at 8 pm. Even after 22 years, Arts of Wine continues to be a favorite of both Arkansans and visitors from across the country. Enjoy a grown-ups only night out, ages 21+, while also supporting arts education!
“This year, our annual Art of Wine fundraiser takes inspiration from the magic of summer camp,” explained Elyse Partee, development product specialist for Walton Arts Center. Guests can explore hundreds of wines and beverages – plus sample bites from local restaurants – as they’re immersed in the nostalgia of a camp-inspired night out, for grown-ups.
General admission tickets give guests a great camp-themed experience with hundreds of wines and beverages – plus sample bites from local restaurants – for sampling throughout the night.
“True wine aficionados don’t want to miss out on the Reserve Room,” Partee told us. “Guests who purchase Reserve Room tickets have exclusive access to an intimate space with premium wines and restaurants in addition to the rest of the event.”
New this year is the All-Access Package – perfect for those who want an exclusive group experience. This package gives up to 16 guests early entry to the event at 7:30 pm, full event access including the Reserve Room and a private backstage lounge exclusively for the group with dedicated bar service throughout the night, light hors d’oeuvres and more. A limited number of All-Access Packages are available at $5,000 each.
Additionally, all guests have a fun opportunity to help Walton Arts Center reach its fundraising goals when they visit one of the three bonus stations inspired by favorite hands-on camp activities, including friendship bracelets, screen-printing and wood engraving. Guests who donate to Walton Arts Center’s Pack the WAC initiative at the event can make and take these keepsakes! Donations at Art of Wine support programming that expands access to the arts in Northwest Arkansas.
“As a non-profit organization, donations ensure over 25,000 students and educators experience live performing arts annually, many for the first time, at no cost,” Partee explained when asked about the importance of Pack the WAC initiative. “There are 1,200 seats in Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center’s main performance space and each $15 donation represents one student in our community in a seat for a Classroom Series performance, so let’s “Pack the WAC!”
Guests will love the variety of wines and other beverages offered at the event this year. Along with the nostalgic and immersive theme, Art of Wine is the summer event you do not want to miss. Tickets are available for purchase at waltonartscenter.org, by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm or in-person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm.