Famous Hardware Windows
There’s No Place Like Home
June through August 2025
Inspired by Arts One Presents’ upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, this imaginative installation invited viewers to reflect on the meaning of “home”—not just as a place, but as a feeling rooted in connection and belonging. Whether dreaming of distant lands or returning to familiar ones, visitors were reminded that home is wherever we come together, especially here in the heart of Springdale.
Created with materials commonly used on the stage, this work celebrated the spirit of local craftsmanship and artistic excellence found in both visual arts and performing arts scenic design. Local landmarks and playful symbols honored Springdale's rich history and culture, while the phrase “There’s No Place Like Home” beckoned from above. This piece served as a tribute to storytelling and the shared sense of home we build together.
A Peach of a Place
August through November 2025
From August through November 2025, A Peach of a Place transformed the Famous Hardware Co. windows into a playful, storybook-inspired installation celebrating Youth Driven Theatre’s production of James and the Giant Peach. Anchored by an oversized peach and warm, glowing lanterns, the display invited passersby into a world of imagination, courage, and discovery—echoing the wonder at the heart of the story.
Drawing on theatrical materials and scenic techniques, the installation celebrated youth-driven creativity and the magic that happens when young voices take center stage. Familiar local touches and whimsical details grounded the fantasy in place, reinforcing Springdale as a community that nurtures storytelling, art, and possibility. Together, the windows served as a visual love letter to creativity, growth, and the joy of finding your way—reminding us that Springdale truly is a peach of a place.
On the Air: America in the 1940s
November through February 2025/2026
From November 2025 through February 2026, On the Air: America in the 1940s stepped back into an era when radio was the connective thread of American life. Families gathered nightly around their radios to hear music, comedy, drama, and news from home and abroad. During World War II, the airwaves carried President Roosevelt’s Fireside Chats, reports from the front lines, and familiar voices that offered reassurance in uncertain times—bringing comfort, courage, and a shared sense of resolve.
The installation reflected both the national moment and Springdale’s role within it. As a hub of agricultural and canning production, the community helped supply food for troops overseas, embodying the unity, resilience, and industrious optimism of the era. One window captured a family listening together in their living room, while the other revealed the radio sound booth where performers and engineers created the voices and stories Americans imagined. Together, the display honored radio as true Americana—a medium that united communities, shaped a generation, and reminded us how America once dreamed together.