[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 109 (Thursday, June 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

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                          HON. J. FRENCH HILL

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2023

  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the reopening of our 
magnificent Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
  The museum, located in downtown Little Rock, reopened on April 22 
after almost four years since closing for renovation and expansion.
  After years of planning, the museum has been reimagined into a 
beautiful work of art itself.
  The architecture firm, Studio Gang, led the design which preserves 
historic elements of the building but includes other critical, 
interesting, and tasteful elements, making it into one of the most 
influential museums in the country.
  The museum has much to offer, from the visual and performing arts, to 
full art educational experiences.
  The goal is to create a cultural space where our community can engage 
with a diverse portfolio of artistic perspectives and come together to 
see beautiful temporary exhibitions and participate in the wonderful 
array of educational courses.
  I thank all involved for their efforts in making this renovation 
possible and congratulate the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts for this new 
chapter in their history in our state.

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