Ovations was created with the mission to advance a more inclusive, vibrant, and prominent NWA/Delta region by unifying small, performing arts organizations into a single, well-resourced arts champion better equipped to deliver culture-changing initiatives. Ovations Plus officially launched on September 20, 2023, bringing an enhanced fine arts experience to the NWA community. We were formally two separate entities: Tricycle Theatre for Youth and the Arkansas Philharmonic and Orchestra (APO).