Family Fun Fest: Applications are available for artist's exhibition spaces at the FAMILY FUN FEST, Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Dickey-Stephens  Park, downtown North Little Rock. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the event will include entertainment and music, a Kid Zone, and more than 100 vendors ranging from arts and crafts to retail businesses. Expected attendance at least 20,000 during the one day event.

For more details, contact Ashley Hight, Executive Vice President, at 501-372-5959 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Web site for information and application: www.nlrchamber.org 

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Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs (P.A.P.E.S.) meets Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. at Studio 62 (on Hwy 62, next to the Bavarian Inn). The group paints at different locations weekly after leaving from Studio 62 promptly at 8 a.m. There are no fees. Painting sessions will continue into the Fall.  For additional information call Jody at 363-9209.

Mainstreet Rogers encourages regional artists (Northwest AR,  Eureka Springs,  S.W. MO,  N.E. OK) to set up on sidewalks during the monthly Third Friday art walks, now through October, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m., in Historic Downtown Rogers. There is no cost to the artist. There is minimal room for tents, therefore sidewalk setup is encourged. There are awnings in case of inclimate weather and some merchants welcome artists inside.

rogers twilight walk posterArtists may demonstrate or just show and sell work. The 100 and 200 blocks of First Street as well as Walnut near First, will host the main concentration of artists. Artists are asked to send jpeg(s), a website address or some other indication of the art to be shown. The walks are not juried. However, original art and fine crafts are being sought.

For more information contact: Jan Ironside at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or 479 631 1971 or through www.poorrichardsart.com  

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Fall Studio Tour

Eureka Springs: Artists with working studios in Eureka Springs, Holiday Island, Beaver and Eureka Springs West/Beaver Lake are invited to participate in the 4th Annual Eureka Springs Artists Studio Tour, September 25-27.

   Participating artists are asked to open their studios to the public, present demonstrations and techniques, and offer works for sale during the three-day event. An estimated 500-600 art lovers are expected to attend and visit the studios.

   For more information and to download an application form, visit www.eurekaspringsstudiotour.com   Accepted artists will be asked to submit images and information for the website. Contact Cynthia Morin; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 479-244-6585, to be sure applications are still being accepted. A newsletter is available online for updates. 

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