The Startup Junkie Foundation, with support from Bank OZK the 2022 HER Entrepreneur Journey series sponsor, offers this free networking and Happy Hour educational event for women artists, women who love art, business founders, women working in business, women entrepreneurs of any type, and women thinking of starting a business someday. Amy Keever, artist and our host, operates the only working artist studio and public gallery in downtown Bentonville. Her dynamic, colorful, and eclectic medium art pieces and beautiful gallery space await you! This evening event will be Thursday, August 11th and is a "come and go" event 5:30 - 7:00 pm. HOWEVER, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm you will get to hear from Lakeisha Edwards the Executive Director of ArtVentures in Fayetteville, and Amber Perrodin Community Manager of CACHE NWA about exciting local art happenings and programs in the region, and you will be introduced in person to some amazing women artpreneur founder artists as well. Free drinks and individual charcuterie boxes from the woman-owned Sweet Freedom Cheese store at the 8th Street Market will be provided to all attendees.

Location: Amy Keever Gallery, 120 S. Main Street (one block south of the square), Bentonville AR, 72712.

This event is a part of our continuing HER Entrepreneur Journey Series our foundation started in 2019. Bank OZK is the HER Entrepreneur Journey series sponsor for 2022. It is a regional, community bank started in 1903, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas with more than 240 locations in eight states, with many community bank locations in Northwest Arkansas all dedicated to serving small business owners and entrepreneurs.