The purpose of the Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas is to foster appreciation of all types of blues music throughout the communities of Northwest Arkansas by offering a variety of activities such as festivals, concerts, blues education workshops and seminars. The Ozark Blues Society was formed in May 2001 and incorporated as the Ozark Blues Society of NW Arkansas Inc., a nonprofit organization, on January 15, 2002. The Society was approved as a 501(c)(3) public charity on May 6, 2002. Ozark Blues Society is staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers.