In 2023, Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, a limited Smithsonian traveling exhibition, will visit the state of Arkansas. The exhibit will travel across our state to multiple locations throughout the year providing a special opportunity for Arkansans to view a Smithsonian exhibit, without leaving the comfort of their home state.
This exhibit was brought to the Natural State in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum on Main Street, and Arkansas hosting sites. The exhibit will be free and open to the general public at each location.
Dates and locations for the exhibit
Little Rock
Arkansas State Capitol
April 15 – May 26
Blytheville
Delta Gateway Museum
June 1 – July 14
Batesville
Old Independence Regional Museum
July 21 – Sept. 1
Siloam Springs
John Brown University
Sept. 8 – Oct. 20
Pine Bluff
Arts & Science Center of Southeast Arkansas
Oct. 27 – Dec. 8
Magnolia
Southern Arkansas University
Dec. 15 – Jan. 28, 2024
Voices & Votes highlights and examines the ever-evolving story of democracy in America. The exhibit features historical and contemporary photos and historical artifacts, such as campaign and voter memorabilia. Educational and archival videos and multimedia interactives bring the exhibit’s content alive to viewers of all ages.
As a traveling adaptation of a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Voices & Votes explores democracy as America’s greatest experiment through the eyes of various generations. It also springboards further discussions about the meaning and importance of democracy. For more information on this or other traveling Smithsonian exhibits in Arkansas, please contact us at info@humanitiesar.org.