The natural state's distinct beauty serves as inspiration to local artists. Museums and galleries throughout the state showcase their work and that of world-renowned artists, while orchestras delight listeners indoors and out with crisp, soul-stirring melodies. Performance art thrives on the stages of community theaters that feature local and national talent, and many museums and centers offer classes on a variety of mediums for children and adults. For history buffs, Arkansas's museums showcase topics spanning the Civil War, desegregation, gangsters, the world's largest corporation (Walmart) and famous Arkansans.
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