National The Diamond National Art Competition is open to all U.SResidents.   To participate in Sea of Love, Creative Cosmos and Critters , artists' must have been born in Arkansas or have been a resident for at least a year. All entries must be original artworks never previously shown in The Fine Art's Center Gallery.   All 2D artworks must be framed, under 30 inches in any direction and ready to hang. All 3D and sculpture must have their own support. All Fine Craft works must have 80% of final product created by the artist, All artworks must be for sale with a 30% commission paid to The Fine Arts Center upon sale.  For additional information, call 501-624-0489. The Hot Springs Fine Art Center is located at 610-A Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas.

The Arkansas Arts Council is now accepting submissions by Arkansas artists for the 24th annual 2011 Small Works on Paper exhibition. Works of art selected by a juror will be included in a year-long exhibition that travels to all areas across the state.

Deadline for entries is July 23rd. Arkansas artists may enter up to three works of art on paper in any medium (no larger than 24x24 inches) for a fee of $10 per entry or $25 for three entries. Entries will be juried by Patter Hellstrom, a prominent artist and curator based in San Francisco. Works must have been completed within the last two years.

Up to $2,000 will be available for juror-selected purchase awards, which become part of the Small Works on Paper permanent collection.  The entry form is available on the Arkansas Arts Council website at To be eligible to submit entries, artists must be members of the Arkansas Artist Registry, or they may join for free at time of entry. The Arkansas Artist Registry is a comprehensive online gallery of more than 500 Arkansas artists and their work. The Registry serves as a valuable resource for member artists to market their work and to connect to collectors, curators or anyone searching for artists and their art. Information concerning membership to the Registry may be found on the Arkansas Arts Council's website at www.arkansasarts.org

Workshop Film Classes in Batesville, Arkansas:  Community Documentary and Squish Squash: hand drawn animation have a few openings left.

Community Documentary is a 5 day workshop for students in grades 8 through 12.  Squish Squash is a 2 day workshop open to students grades 4 through 12.

Completed projects will be shown at the T Tauri Film Festival Finale Screening.  For more info www.ttauri.org

THE DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1ST.:

This message is going out to all area bands who would be interested in participating in the ACAC Great Halloween Cover-Up this Halloween, 2010.The Great Halloween Cover-Up is a fundraiser for ACAC where bands do cover sets of another band, usually one that is a classic or something.

The show is Saturday, October 30st, 2010.  This will be the 8th year in a row that we have done the event.  This year we've already had requests from bands wanting to be in the show.  To be as inclusive as possible, we're sending out this request for bands to contact us if they want to do a cover set at the show.

Because every year the ACAC gets more requests than we can pick so we have to use a process.  The board of ACAC looks at all proposals and takes a vote.  A variety of factors will influence the decision like how many people your idea will turn out and how it will fit in with the other bands on the bill.  Also, the more theatrical and elaborate you can make your costumes and stage show will also give you a leg up.  The main thing is just to get in touch asap.

Note: bands don't get paid for this; it is a benefit for a 501(c)3 non-profit, the ACAC, which is putting the money we make into our mission, part of which is maintaining a community-run space for art and music over the long-term.

First annual event with hand made in Arkansas being the key promotional theme. We are working in co-operation with the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, River Market and local crafters to provide a new and exciting venue to show our wares and bring a new audience to our doors. Time is short, so don’t delay in replying to me at the river market at Barry Nice Textiles on Tuesdays or Saturdays or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Venders will need to be personally invited or submit an application to Tom Wirries no later than July 4^th pay your fee no later than July 24 2010. To contact Tom Wirries by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it soon! as spaces will go fast.

Size of space means, “frontage” as there will be no sideways booths

5X10 means 5 foot front. $50.0

10X10 10 foot front $90.00

10X10 20 feet of frontage on Center Island ends $115.00

10X20 20 foot front 150.00

10X20 40 foot front on center island $170.00

Hello this is Marty Justice,

And my figure drawing group are looking for models that can work on Thursdays 1:45 - 4:45.  If you know anyone please contact:

Gertrude Tara-Casciano at 868-4609     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or  Marty at 225-2456    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it