NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — North Little Rock is turning up the volume on Arkansas history with a new pavilion that puts the state’s music legacy front and center — and it’s already inspiring visitors to make a little music of their own.
The ATG Pavilion, which includes the Mashburn Gallery of Americana Music, opened with what Rachel Reynolds, VP of Cultural Experiences at North Little Rock Tourism, described as “a two-day roll” and “really wonderful energy in the community” as people came out to support the project and the storytelling behind it.
The pavilion is designed as a music-focused space that will house 21 bronze sculptures by artist Kevin Kresse. John Guadin, Campaign Chairman of ATG Pavilion, said Kresse has been working on the project for a few years after recognizing a need to elevate Arkansas musicians “that really hadn’t gotten their due.” The idea grew into a plan to feature the sculptures in a dedicated space in North Little Rock…