The Arkansas Arts Council, a division of Arkansas Heritage has announced the recipients of the 2021 Governor's Arts Awards. Among those, Northwest Arkansans are honored in three of the eight categories.

• Trout Fishing in America, a musical duo made up of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet of West Fork, have received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
• The Bob Bogle family of Bentonville has received the Patron Award, recognizing them as, "generous supporters of the arts in Northwest Arkansas." -The Free Weekly
• A woodworker and retired educator, Joe Doster of Huntsville has received the Folklife Award for his creations that vary from cutting boards to intricate period furniture.