Northwest Arkansas is certainly well known for its art but its not the only place on the map to visit for unique exhibits. El Dorado’s Murphy Arts District is featuring an interactive art experience you won’t want to miss. Now until April, everyone can come see these larger-than-life rainbow inflatables. Let’s gaze at this delightfully odd exhibit before they deflate!

The Murphy Arts District (MAD) is a non-profit in El Dorado that brings in a variety of must-see art to Arkansas.
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MAD is well known for bringing in big-name music artists but that's not the only type of art to come to the district! The AstroZone recently opened at the MAD earlier this month. It's an interactive arts exhibition that's perfect for all ages.
This free exhibit will give you an up close introduction to Claire Helen Ashley's work.
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The Chicago-based artist specializes in a unique blend of abstract sculpture and pop art to create her signature inflatables. Her inflatable artwork has been featured around the world from Germany, Scotland, Boston, and now Arkansas!

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The AstroZone is stuffed with giant inflatables from floor to ceiling.
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The inflatables, lighting, and audio come together to create an immersive alien world. The rainbow-riffic room will instantly suspend your disbelief and take you into an otherworldly space.
The main goal of the project is student education but everyone can enjoy their time in this exhibit.
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Mondays are reserved for school tours and it's estimated that over 6,000 students will be able to interact with this exhibit. The artist herself, Claire Helen Ashley, has been speaking to local college art students about the mechanics and logistics of creating such an exhibit.
Aside from Mondays, anyone can come experience the delightful inflatables of AstroZone.
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The free exhibit is open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM. AstroZone will only be here until April 4th, 2020 so be sure to take the trip within the next month or so! For more information about the exhibit head to MAD's website. You can also learn more about the artist right here.

Are you excited to visit the AstroZone? Have you already been? We would love to hear about your experience in the comments below!

The MAD is one reason we’re madly in love with El Dorado but it’s not the only one!

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