"Dr Brad and I love Art on the Border in Fort Smith because it perfectly captures the city's 'giving heart' by turning a premier art showcase into a powerful community lifeline.  It is more than an art show.  Art on the Border is an annual tradition where meeting talented regional artists and finding unique pieces from hand-blown glass to hats to jewelry to pottery to upcycled art to fine oil paintings while directly supporting critical local charities like the Good Samaritan Clinic, Gregory Kistler Treatment Center, and the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House. Knowing that a portion of every purchase helps neighbors in need makes the art on my walls feel like a shared investment in the spirit of Fort Smith.

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Art on the Border is truly art with a purpose.   Since the inception in 2014, the event has raised over $344,000 for local nonprofits.  Art on the Border is my favorite annual event where I can mingle with friends admiring more than 80 artists and contributing to our community.  We appreciate the efforts of the Classic Charitable Foundation.  The event is a labor of love by local volunteers and board members dedicated to revitalizing the area through cultural engagement."