AMP Up the Arts | September 12, 2024

AMP Up the Arts is a benefit concert at the Walmart AMP for Walton Arts Center's arts education programs, featuring hip-hop icon Nelly in concert. AMP Up the Arts benefits Walton Arts Center's work as a nonprofit, which impacts nearly 25,000 students and educators annually through live performing arts experiences.

VIP and VIP+ events are open to select sponsors and table hosts only. Please contact giving@waltonartscenter.org for more information about becoming a sponsor or table host.


VIP+ Level

Includes entry to the following:
5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception with Honorary Chair
7:00 PM - Dinner + Q&A with Nelly

*8:00 PM - Meet & Greet with Nelly (UPDATED TIME)
8:30 PM - Concert


VIP Level

Includes entry to the following:
7:00 PM - Dinner featuring Q&A with Nelly
8:30 PM - Concert


Concert-Only

8:30 PM - Concert

Sponsor Guest FAQs

1. What is included in my ticket?

VIP level includes entry to the following:

7:00 PM - Dinner + Q&A with Nelly
8:30 PM - Concert

VIP+ level includes entry to the following:

5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception with Honorary Chair
7:00 PM - Dinner + Q&A with Nelly
*After Dinner - Meet & Greet with Nelly (UPDATED TIME)
8:30 PM - Concert

VIP and VIP+ level guests will enjoy an open bar all night.

2. How do I get my tickets?

VIP and VIP+ level guests will receive a printed concert ticket from your host or sponsor lead unless otherwise directed, which is required for entry. Check with your host for more information about receiving your concert tickets.

3. When do I arrive and how do I check in?

Gates open at 5:20 for VIP+ level and 6:30 PM for VIP level. Bring your concert ticket. Check in at the VIP table next to the Walmart AMP Box Office with your name and receive your credential for the evening. Pass through security.

4. What is the dress code?

All guests should dress for the weather. Recommended attire for VIP level guests is outdoor cocktail casual. Be comfortable and concert-ready!

5. Will the event be outside?

All concert seats are open air and under cover. VIP level guests will be in temperature-regulated tents for the cocktail reception and dinner. AMP Up the Arts will be held rain or shine.

6. Where do I park?

VIP and VIP+ level guests will receive a parking pass with instructions from their host/sponsor lead.

7. What can I bring in?

Walmart AMP venue policies apply to this event. Speak with VIP Check In upon arrival if you have any questions.

8. I have a question that isn't answered here.

Contact giving@waltonartscenter.org or call 479-974-1506.

Event Sponsors

Alff Construction, Coca-Cola Ozarks, Just In Time to Save a Life, Premium Brands, Signature Bank, SGC Foodservice, Smith Hurst, PLC, Bayer, 3M, Element Electronics, Sazerac, Underwoods Fine Jewelers, Celebrate Arkansas, Hugg & Hall, Intents Party Rentals

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