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THE MEDIUM IS AN ARTIST-LED PROJECT OF CACHE DEDICATED TO REMOVING BARRIERS BETWEEN CREATIVES, THEIR WORK, AND THEIR AUDIENCES BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE STUDIO, REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, AND EXHIBITION SPACE IN SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS.

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CXF Mixtape Music Series with Dawn Larsen

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

The Mixtape Music series featuring Dawn Larsen: "For this project, I intend to, for the first time ever, write songs with a specific idea in...

CXF Mixtape Music Series with Lauren Sonder

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

Lauren Sonder presents a space for rest and reflection with her dreamy musical experience, Felt Piano Dreams. The audience is invited to lay down and rest, or...

CXF Visual Art Night at the Medium!

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

Visual Art Night is a free community event hosted by The Medium. The evening invites guests to explore installations, open studios, and artist-led showcases as...

Free

AOP’s James and the Giant Peach

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

In this delightful stage adaptation, Roald Dahl’s classic tale is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters – Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede,...

AOP’s James and the Giant Peach

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

In this delightful stage adaptation, Roald Dahl’s classic tale is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters – Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede,...

AOP’s James and the Giant Peach

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

In this delightful stage adaptation, Roald Dahl’s classic tale is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters – Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede,...

AOP’s James and the Giant Peach

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

In this delightful stage adaptation, Roald Dahl’s classic tale is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters – Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede,...

AOP’s James and the Giant Peach

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

In this delightful stage adaptation, Roald Dahl’s classic tale is faithfully told by James himself, along with the insect characters – Miss Spider, Old-Green-Grasshopper, Centipede,...

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

The Medium 214 South Main St., Springdale, AR, United States

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors October 17, 2025 @ 7pm October 18, 2025 @ 7pm October 19, 2025 @ 2pm The Medium | Springdale, AR...

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The Medium follows a legacy of art and theater in Downtown Springdale, occupying one of the longest-standing independent arts venues in Northwest Arkansas.

OUR

SPACE

The Medium is located at 214 South Main Street in Springdale, Arkansas. This 25,000 square foot performing and visual arts space houses a blackbox theater, 371-seat theater, green rooms, traditional gallery spaces, classrooms, and a flexible studio space. Each of these spaces are made available as part of our effort to expand equity, inclusion, and expression across artistic disciplines.

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CONTENT CREATORS

We’re inviting local creatives to apply for a paid opportunity to document two upcoming Creative Exchange Fund events. Selected Content Creators will receive $500 to capture and share the experience on their social media. If you’re 18 or older, live in Benton, Washington, Carroll, or Madison County, and love storytelling through Instagram or TikTok — this is for you.

Applications closed July 22, 5PM

RADICAL

COMMUNITY

CARE

The Medium is committed to removing barriers for local creatives so that they can comfortably express themselves and focus on their art. Check out the list of upcoming Radical Community Care Initiatives!

FEATURED PROGRAMS

2025 InnerSpace projects are NOW LIVE!

INNER

SPACE

We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 InnerSpace recipients! Selected through a fair and transparent lottery system, six incredible projects were chosen to receive one free day in The Medium’s Blackbox. These creative and community-focused events will take place once a month from January through June, offering a diverse lineup of inspiring gatherings.

VIEW THE SELECTED PROJECTS

LEADING WITH LOVE

The Medium centers artists and creatives while working to remove as many barriers as we can so that you can be your full, expressive selves in a brave environment. We believe this to be some of the most important and revolutionary work in the creative sector. Help us continue to empower a more inspiring, inclusive, and equitable Northwest Arkansas.

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