Bringing International Artists to Northwest Arkansas The Momentary is committed to bringing the world’s artists to Northwest Arkansas. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in our everyday lives, and that art is being created all over the globe. In 2020, several international artists performed engaging works in theater, music, and meditation, some for the very first time, both on-site and virtually through the Momentary’s channels.
FM BELFAST: REYKJAVIK, ICELAND In February, Icelandic supergroup FM Belfast performed a showstopping concert in the RØDE House to celebrate our opening weekend.
YOGETSU AKASAKA: TOKYO, JAPAN In August, Japanese Zen Buddhist monk and artist Yogetsu Akasaka partnered with the Momentary to create an exclusive audio and visual meditation experience from his studio in Tokyo, Japan. His unique blend of music and meditation offered two opportunities for Momentary members to experience his talents.
THE JOURNEY, JOURNEY, SCOTT SILVEN: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND In September, the Momentary commissioned the world premiere of The Journey, Journey, an interactive, immersive, live production created by renowned Scottish illusionist Scott Silven and an award-winning creative team. The audience was able to interact directly with Silven in a cutting-edge digital space and helped shape the evening’s extraordinary illusions and mesmerizing events.
Each of these programs were in and of the moment, just like the Momentary’s name suggests. In 2021, look for ongoing programs bringing the world’s art and culture to the Northwest Arkansas community through virtual or on-site experiences.
In addition to these moments, international artists such as Olivia Chaney (UK) and DJ Tahira (Brazil), among others, were a part of the Virtual Concert Series, broadcasted on the Momentary’s Facebook and YouTube channels for all to enjoy.
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