Members and visitors I received this request from the family of former CanvasJunkie member, Mike Meyer.  If you can help... please email or call Amanda.

"Information needed on the possible location(s) of artist Mike Meyer's artwork listed on the site canvasjunkie.com. If you have any information PLEASE contact Amanda Parker (sister of Mike) ASAP @ 501.765.2069 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This paintings are to be given to his son and are his family's last link to his memory. Please help if you can."
Thank you,
Amanda Parker

Stephano is getting locked up............ And he needs Bail Money!!!

April 7th for  MDA's Charity Lock Up Fundraiser

Jail Bird Listing:

Joel Tveden owner of  River Rock Reality

Faith Clemments from Career Staffing

Stephano Sutherlin owner Stephanos Fine Art

Dennis Harris stylist at Breathe, Inc.

Before they head to the pokey Stephanos Fine Art  is throwing a 'Jail Bird Happy Hour' party.  The collection for bail money will start on Tuesday, April 6th at 5:30PM and will continue until 8PM.     Adult libations and music provided by   Overcoming Murphy   Please stop in and help raise bail!      If you are not able to attend on Tuesday you can visit MDA's website and post bail money for one of your favorite jail birds!     Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Pepper thank you so much for including me as part of this wonderful event!!  I had a Great time the food was Fantastic!!  Who new volunteering could be so much fun!

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Governor’s Arts Awards. The annual awards recognize Arkansans for their outstanding contributions to the arts community.

Nominations are being accepted in seven categories: Arts Community Development, Arts in Education, Corporate Sponsorship of the Arts, Individual Artist, Folk Life, Patron and Lifetime Achievement. Each nomination will be judged on the significance of the contributions made, the range of the individuals and groups served and the length of time and degree of the activity or contributions.

Governor’s Arts Awards nomination forms are available at www.arkansasarts.org or by calling the Arkansas Arts Council at (501) 324-9766 or e-mailing   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 7, 2010. The recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony in the fall.

Dates: April 3rd and April 4th To sign up email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 501-379-9512

A great opportunity for volunteers! THEA Foundation is preparing for new THEArtists Studio/Gallery Spaces. Volunteers are needed to paint and help prepare the studios and gallery space.

Time: 8am-5pm THEArtists Time Note: Volunteers can work a full day 8-5 or a morning or afternoon shift. Food will be provided! Serve the community! Have fun! Help BUILD the ARTS in Argenta!

Donations of paint are also needed. A great donation to THEA! Tax-Deductible! Contact THEA Foundation to make a donation! 501-379-9512 About THEA Foundation The mission of the THEA Foundation is to advocate the importance of art in the development of our youth through educational and promotional activities and to encourage individual participation in art through scholarship, partnership, and other programs.

Website: http://www.theafoundation.org About THEArtists THEArtists Gallery/Studios is in the heart of the Argenta Arts District in downtown North Little Rock. The Gallery/Studios located on the 2nd floor of THEA Center for the Arts. THEArtists will provide fine artists a secure and creative enviroment to work, plus the look and feel of a professional office space where clients and potential buyers can see the artwork displayed in a gallery setting. THEA Foundation Paul Leopoulos Executive Director email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it phone: 501-379-9512

Organized by the Arkansas Arts Center with the cooperation of the Arkansas Department of Education, the Young Arkansas Artists exhibition showcases artworks of all media created by students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Arkansas schools- both public and private.  Teachers across the state submitted 605 artworks for consideration.  A jury of 53 members of the Arkansas Arts Educators Association selected 142 artworks representing 72 schools and arts programs across Arkansas.

Awards for the Young Arkansas Artists 49th Annual Exhibition will be chosen by Win Bruhl, chairman of the Department of Art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.   Bruhl will select one “Best of Class” and two “Honorable Mention” awards for each grade level.  Monetary awards, funded by Arkansas Children’s Hospital, are given to each winner’s school to support the funding of art programs.  Awards will be announced on April 7, 2010.

Click to see a list of accepted entries in this year’s exhibition categorized by school.