Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) — April 16, 2025 — Three Jonesboro commissions will be joining forces on Earth Day for a Sip and Share event designed to gain public input on current and future art projects throughout the city.

Keep Jonesboro Beautiful, the Jonesboro Public Art Commission and the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Green Business Commission will be hosting this free event, which is scheduled for April 22 from 5:15 to 7 p.m. at the Embassy Suites located at 223 Red Wolf Blvd.

Keep Jonesboro Beautiful chair Beverly Parker said the event was a way of “thinking outside the box” on how to get the public more involved and provide a greater understanding of how public spaces are important to the overall beautification aspect of Jonesboro.

“[It’s] an opportunity for people to come together and discuss some of the options for public art,” Parker said. “Public art is important because the value the public art lends to the community and really the important vibe that community art provides to a robust city environment.”

During the event, she said they will be looking at some existing art as examples, as well as talking about some new installations coming to the downtown area. These installations include sculptures that have been made in collaboration with local school systems.

“So, we’ll be looking at what’s existing and look at things that could be added and also what the community is willing to support,” Parker said.

The event will feature drop-in sessions with Kristi Pulliam from the Public Art Commission.

“We will be having a small session where she’ll engage the people that come and answer questions,” Parker said. “We will be talking about some of the things that are going on, but also getting input and feedback from the ones that attend about what they might like to see in terms of public art.”

This is a “pilot event,” meaning depending on public interest, there will be further conversations regarding art installations.  Drinks will not be provided, instead, participants can purchase refreshments from the cash bar.

Parker also noted the importance of vibrant spaces in growing cities such as Jonesboro.

“Many people are seeking other quality of life initiatives, and this is just one example of the type of activities that lend itself to quality of life in vibrant cities,” Parker said. “As we continue to grow, it’s important that we consider beautification options as we build.”