Arkansas Arts in Education adds Singer/Songwriter

 If you are an elementary school teacher or work for a non-profit, you may be happy to know that I've been added to the Arts In Education roster by the Arkansas Arts Council. In the one day songwriting workshops for kids we focus on writing a song together as a group with the goal of completing a song by the end of the workshop. I also do a five day In school residency which will provide a more in depth look at the various processes of songwriting with the goal of individual kids completing their own song. One or more of these songs will be performed on the last day of the residency. This programs provide a unique learning experience and foster creativity and teamwork at your school or public library. Please contact me for more information! shannonwurstmusic@gmail.com

Arkansas Fellowship Award

 I am honored to announce that I will be awarded a fellowship grant award from the Arkansas Arts Council and Gov. Beebe on Oct. 18th, 2012.  This is truly a high honor to me.  Thank you to the Arkansas Arts Council for your continued support of Arts in the Natural State!

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New Songs for New Album

 Hey Friends!
I am working on some new songs for a new album for next spring. I am so blessed to have wonderful friends and fans and I just wanted to give you an opportunity to give me some feedback on what you'd like my next album to sound like! Anything you been wanting me to sing or sing about or a certain style?  My ears are open...

"Buffalo" added to Seed Swap Sound Track

"Seed Swap" is a documentary about the preservation of heirloom seeds for gardening and small scale agriculture in Arkansas. The Arkansas documentary "Seed Swap"  features my song, "Buffalo" inspired by the Buffalo River National Park in the Ozarks near Fayetteville, Arkansas. The lyrics in this song were written about my own experiences canoeing, hiking, fishing, camping and playing in swimming holes near the Buffalo River National Park. Below you will find the "Seed Swap" trailer and the full length documentary highlighting community gardens and sustainable agriculture is now available at http://seedswapdocumentary.com/Order_DVD.html