Arkansas Arts Academy – May Events Update
We’re closing out the school year with a joyful celebration of student talent in every discipline, from dance and music to theater, visual art, and special graduation events. Here's your complete guide to what's happening at AAA in May:
May 2 & 3 – Celebrate the Arts Silent Auction
Arkansas Arts Academy High School
Browse and bid on beautiful items and experiences during the Spring Dance Concert and Visual Arts/Music Festival! All proceeds benefit AAA arts programs.
Friday, May 2 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturday, May 3 | 12:30–7:30 PM
May 2 at 6:00 PM – Elevate: A Spring Dance Celebration
Performing Arts Center, AAA High School
K–12 dancers share the stage in this dynamic celebration of movement and artistry.
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May 3 – Spring Visual Arts Show & Music Festival
Arkansas Arts Academy High School Commons and Performing Arts Center
1:00–3:00 PM – Visual Arts Show Opening Reception
3:00–7:00 PM – Spring Music Festival
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Music Festival Schedule:
3:00 – Welcome Announcement
3:05–3:20 – EMS Choir
3:20–3:45 – High School Choir
3:45–4:15 – Piano Performances
4:15–4:35 – Intermission
4:40–5:00 – Orchestra
5:00–5:25 – Guitar II
5:30–7:00 – Modern Music (Bass II–IV + select Bass I students)
May 6 at 6:00 PM – The Lion King (4th Grade Production)
AAA Elementary Gym
Join our talented 4th graders for this beloved musical tale of courage and heart!
May 8 4:30-7:30 pm- Art on the Bricks
A3 Gallery Kevin Guy
May 9 at 8:00 PM – Nimbus at Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville, AR
AAA’s Equilibrium and Ensemble join Nimbus Dance, a nationally recognized company blending bold storytelling and contemporary dance.
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May 10 – Senior Celebration Night
AAA High School
5:00 PM – Senior Dinner (Students and Teachers Only)
6:30 PM – Senior Awards Ceremony (Family and Friends Welcome)
7:30 PM – Senior Showcase(Family and Friends Welcome)
An evening of honoring, celebrating, and showcasing our Class of 2025’s creative legacy.
May 14th at 2:30 PM – Awards Ceremony 9-11 Grades
Arkansas Arts Academy Performing Arts Center, AAA High School
This ceremony will be for classroom awards, honor roll awards, and attendance awards
May 15 from 6–8 PM – AAA Night at the Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
A bi-annual event celebrating our long-standing partnership with Crystal Bridges. K–12 students perform and present across 7–9 activity stations throughout the museum, highlighting their connections to the arts and academic disciplines.
Performances & Stations Include:
Piano + High School Theatre – Lower Lobby
Elementary Ukulele, Guitar, Jazz Band – Walker Landing
Visual Arts + Hugs From Friends Art-Making Station – Studios D & E
Dance Performances – Great Hall
High School Orchestra – South Lawn
May 17 at 10:00 AM – Senior Graduation
Performing Arts Center, AAA High School
May 20 at 6:00 PM – Kindergarten Graduation
Performing Arts Center, AAA High School
May20 -Artifact Across the Ages
6th grade Social Studies exhibition
A3 Gallery
May 21 at 6:00 PM – 6th Grade Graduation
Performing Arts Center, AAA High School
May 22th, 5:00 PM - Theatre Gala: Students and teachers only.
Commons, AAA High School
May 23rd, 9:00 AM - Noon- HS Field Day :
Lake Atalanta
