Oley E. Rooker Library located at 11 Otter Creek Court, LR, AR

The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking to commission an Arkansas Artist to create a permanent  outdoor three dimensional artwork representing otters to be installed on the grounds.

Theme: Otters

Budget:  submit budget that covers direct cost, design, fabrication, travel, transportation, documentation, insurance and any other related costs.

Selection:  Proposals will be reviewed by the Art Selection Committee

Timeline:

Proposal Deadline received on or before July 31, 2010

Review:  August 2010

Selection & Notification:  September 1, 2010

Forward: Colin N. Thompson, Art Administrator Butler Center for Arkansas Studies

100  Rock Street, LR AR  72201 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fee $150   2 Day Portrait Sculpture Workshop, Arkansas' only stop for "Sculpt Across America".  Karen's excellent adventure teaching sculpting from California to DC and back.

Dive into Sculpting the Portrait with a strong foundation. Learn to get a good start everytime by working on a soild process combined with naturalistic techniques to achieve the acuracy you've been striving for. Karen Cope will be teaching specific methods that will increase your accuracy, focus on anatomy, process and modeling techniques with a naturalistic approach reminiscent of The Old Masters.

Celebration of Sculpture Reception, April 22 5:30- 7:00 at Bernice Garden, Karen will be our guest speaker to answer all your sculpting questions!

Sign up now to secure your spot by contacting Rhonda Reeves at (501) 350-4055 or Email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Register NOW....The first 4 sign-ups gets you a 10% Discount so email or call today! Class size limited to 12.   Save the Date! April 24th & 25th 10am-5pm.

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Thanks to all our Great Sponsors who helped to reduce the artists fees!

Ketz Gallery 705 Main St   NLR,  AR 72114

The Baker House Bed and Breakfast   109 West 5th Street    NLR,  AR  (501) 372-9930

The Bernice  Garden 1401 Main Street

Village Commons 1423 C South Main St. Little Rock, AR. 72202. 501-749-6812

Canvasjunkie.com Rhonda Reeves

Merchants in Downtown Rogers invite local artists to set up on sidewalks and in shops during the Third Friday Twilight Walks in Downtown Rogers. Third Fridays will begin in May and continue through September from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month.third friday, april 2010The event will include artist receptions at galleries, art and music on the streets, and stage and theater productions. The 100 Block of  First St near Poor Richards Art, the 200 block of First St in the vicinity of  Ironhorse Coffee, and Walnut St near Brick Street Botanical and Showcase Trophy, will be the primary locations  for artist's displays. Tent spaces will be available in a vendor area just south of  Poor Richard's Art. Artists must furnish their own displays and tents.

Requirements for participation include submission of a jpeg depicting original art or fine crafts, a website address, or some indication art to be shown. Submission forms are available from Mainstreet Rogers Associate Jan Ironside at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 479-631-1971.