<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Loom Art Social]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Loom Art Social]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:11:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theloomartsocial.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Softness as Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macey Shae reclaims softness as strength through vibrant, sculptural works exploring femininity, queerness, and identity.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/softness-as-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6dc6a52137e94e67f5066</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:04:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_45662504d4a6478bb4e49a450970b14e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shakira Who?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From childhood DVDs to center stage, Shiseido Wells—aka Morophon—has transformed belly dancing into a powerful form of self-expression. Blending global styles into fluid, shape-shifting performances, she invites others to move freely, embrace their bodies, and break stigma. At its core, her work is a reminder: if you have a body, you can dance.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/shiseido-wells-professionally-known-as-morophon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c5505c9955c6925cb48f41</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_e76d8b1b6d134b9a939be2b88933cb57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a Mirrored World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missouri-born artist Kai Denton creates neon, retro-futuristic worlds where the our familiar becomes alien. Inspired by punk shows, 80s sci-fi, and iconic creators, their work blends storytelling, color, and character into something otherworldly, inviting viewers to step beyond reality and into imagination.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/in-a-mirrored-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c174b5e26320a3393530c7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:44:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_277523e4bf9146d69287d625e9aa455f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Expression Through Fancy Footwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as dancing alone in his room has grown into a decade-long journey of movement, culture, and connection for Christopher Davis. From hip-hop illusions to Afro-Caribbean styles, dance has become his bridge to language, heritage, and community &#38; now, bringing that passion to The Loom’s Art Shuffle.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/finding-expression-through-fancy-footwork</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bab43279320fe69194f205</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:50:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_ebded55e7f7f47b6a2b25d6f8ff4f5c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divine Decadence on Canvas ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ella McGoldrick’s work revives the spirit of the roaring 20s with a modern, painterly hand. Inspired by everything from antique French palettes to Cabaret, her pieces blend flapper-era elegance with rich color storytelling, inviting viewers into a dreamy, nostalgic gaze. At this month’s Art Shuffle, her work promises to linger somewhere between memory and fantasy.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/divine-decadence-on-canvas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b96de29f707efd84e19406</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:13:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_9b55a9ae0bb14779905373094fdeae44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reimagining Meemaw’s Favorite Hobby	]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Ozark-born artist Ashley Garrison, art is deeply tied to memory. Inspired by the quiet creativity of her grandmothers—hands busy with sewing, stitching, and knitting—Ash’s work explores the emotional and cultural history embedded in fiber arts. Blending digital illustration, painting, and cross-stitch, she reimagines traditional craft as a medium for storytelling, sanctuary, and self-expression.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/reimagining-meemaw-s-favorite-hobby</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b44677c0bc1d0b8e9f7f7d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:24:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_870fde8443a641f88c0ec0c1b05d38ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movement of Mind and Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Arkansas dancers Ryann Dowlean and Savannah Davis embody expression and connection through movement that blends technical training with deeply personal storytelling. With over two decades of combined experience and formal dance education, both artists are bringing original choreography to the upcoming Loom event—works that explore everything from emotional entanglement to the search for joy in a chaotic world. ]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/movement-of-mind-and-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1b0783858926568f5994c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:04:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_7a4ddf81e2be464eb6b19a91405fa0dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dance, Baby, Dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 15 years in the rap scene and a new chapter in DJing, Trey refuses to be confined to one genre or one audience. His sets are driven by nostalgia, versatility, and the belief that artists have to claim their greatness before the world does. Experience it live at The Loom: Interlinked on February 21.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/dance-baby-dance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997ec574c11d313e89a06f0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:26:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_27fc8e26234f461b9df8706f9b08f97d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whimsy on the Go ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international art dealer and Arkansas-based illustrator, Sunny transforms the landscapes she travels through, from ocean horizons to local wildflowers, into vivid, magical worlds. Her work feels like stepping inside a dream, and on February 21 at The Loom, she’ll be bringing that same whimsy to life through her beloved hand-drawn portraits.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/whimsy-on-the-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69976540563224cff61266ae</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:37:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_bcf9d44ddd3e4defa63a6444961895ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Foot in the Here &#38; Now, One in the Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Gilliard’s work lives across the spectrum  of the physical and the metaphysical, between identity and imagination. Through ceramics and paint, he challenges what’s comfortable and invites us into deeper conversation about who we are and how we exist in this world.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/one-foot-in-the-here-now-one-in-the-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699750e87b02767d86653835</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:51:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_a2be92202da24b10b94f2fbf00959a0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you give a mouse a paintbrush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Rock artist Brandy Lucas transforms Sunday morning rituals, hair braiding memories, and everyday objects into tender reflections on nostalgia, identity, and community.]]></description><link>https://www.theloomartsocial.com/post/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-paintbrush</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69960461f7c9a5cfe2033f36</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:44:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91866d_8fd4e2bd8ada42ca8acdd7e9ce2ed514~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Riley Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making a Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since childhood, Isaiah Van Dyke-Stephenson has been turning colored pencils into portals. 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