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Getaway Car

Michael Shaeffer

2024-07-24 00:00:00 2024-07-24 23:59:00 America/Chicago Getaway Car This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, July 19, 2024, through Friday, August 09, 2024. Argenta Public Library -

Wednesday, July 24
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-07-24 00:00:00 2024-07-24 23:59:00 America/Chicago Getaway Car This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, July 19, 2024, through Friday, August 09, 2024. Argenta Public Library -

This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, July 19, 2024, through Friday, August 09, 2024.

Michael Shaeffer's "Getaway Car"

The day my mother brought home her brand new 1985 RED Nissan Sentra, my childhood changed. Three weekends out of every month, from the time I was 6 to 13 years old, were spent in that car. Traveling up the coast to Massachusetts, across to Pennsylvania, or the many long trips to Sunny Florida – this vehicle my mother purchased was far more than just a way to get around Long Island. This Nissan represented freedom, a freedom I don't think she felt as often as she dreamed of.

After my mother's passing earlier this year, these trips began to float through my mind more often than not. I wanted to memorialize, to make something – something alive with these feelings. Getaway Car is a way of revisiting these wild moments and the places we shared.

Artist Bio

Originally from Long Island, New York, Michael Shaeffer relocated to Arkansas in the mid-90s. After finishing High School, Shaeffer found himself back home in New York where he attended the School Of Visual Arts in Manhattan and focused on illustration. This is where the current style of his work began to form. Stylized portraits confront the idea of personal identity and social status within American culture.  Shaeffer currently resides in Little Rock Arkansas. 

Shaeffer’s work has been featured in a great deal of group and solo exhibitions in Arkansas as well as New York and Kansas City over the past few years. His work on paper and canvas as well as his apparel line and accessory line (House of Shaeffer) can be found in a great number of private collections. He has been represented by M2 Gallery since 2018.

AGE GROUP: | General |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits/Displays/Installations |

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Argenta Public Library

Phone: 501-687-1061

Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 Closed
Sun, Jul 20 Closed

About the branch

This is the secondary branch of the William F. Laman Public Library located in the heart of the Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Jul 18, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
These activity packs are a grab-and-go style packet bursting with color and fun! You can finish them in the library or enjoy them at home!

Fri, Jul 18, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Learn about different constellations in this fun interactive activity pack.

Fri, Jul 18, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Discover the art that brings NLR to life! Visit 10 outdoor pieces and three galleries. Explore your city, support local art, and earn a prize when you complete your map.

Fri, Jul 18, All day
Innovation Hub
This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be displayed during business hours at the Innovation Hub until July 25th.

Fri, Jul 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Paintings by local artist, Andrew Deiser

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Argenta Public Library
This Friday we will take a walk over to the Rock Region Metro building. We will be given a tour of the Barn and Trolley. You're invited to ride the Trolley after the visit with the Argenta staff.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Join us for a storytime that develops early literacy and social and motor skills with music, directed movement, rhymes and stories!

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Hora de Cuentos y Juegos para los Bebés Hispanohablantes

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Are you a teen with an eye for design and looking for volunteer hours? Join us for a 4-week project as we design and build a permanent sculptural display entirely made of cardboard! 6 seats available.
Register

Fri, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Gallery - Exhibits
Argenta Art Walk features walkable galleries on the 3rd Friday downtown North Little Rock in the Argenta Arts District. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Fri, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
ROVER
The mobile library will be at Argenta Art walk this month!

Fri, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Hub - Cowork - Downstairs
Celebrate Art and Community at the Innovation Hub!