It's time once again to vote for Eureka Springs as one of the nations Top Arts Destinations. The annual poll is sponsored by American Style Magazine. Eureka Springs has been in the top twenty-five for the past several years in the small city categories. Last year we were number ten and ranked higher than Carmel, CA, Laguna Beach, CA, and Aspen, CO. Let's hit the top five this year. Please vote by going to www.surveymonkey.com/s/3YYDSTL

About the Magazine: "AmericanStyle" is a full-color, quarterly consumer magazine focused on contemporary craft, craft collectors and the artists who create studio craft art. Readers explore eclectic lifestyles of artists, elegant homes of craft collectors and features about "the art of creative living." City Arts Tours and small Arts Walks. American Style promotes awareness of the economic and aesthetic contributions that art and craft bring to our homes and communities. Each year, cities compete to be included in AmericanStyle's Top 25 Arts Destinations edition."

Did you experience the Flash Mob at the 54th Delta Member Reception last Thursday night? If not, here is your chance to view it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc1ER5fCJ2Y

The Palette Art League would like to extend an invitation to artists and the community to an open house,

Saturday, February 4th, 4 to 7 pm.

Local artists will be available, showing their unique artistic wares, fine art, pottery, jewelry, sculptures and much more.

There is an all new gift shop featuring local artisans, Anni Worster, Meggan Worster, Marion Yancey, Dorothy Anderson, Carole Jones, Dana Johnson, Jack and Jane Ryan and paintings by Palette Art League Members.

“Artists and Artisans of the Ozarks,” Vol. two, will be available for purchase with many artists on site to sign your copy.

There is no charge and refreshments will be served. The P.A.L.’s Fine Art Gallery is located at 300 Hwy 62W, Yellville, Arkansas.

The Gallery hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 10am to 4 pm, Saturday 10 am to Noon.

For additional information call 870-405-6316.

(LITTLE ROCK, AR) – Registration begins Monday, February 6 for the Arkansas Arts Center Museum School’s Junior Arts Academy.  Junior Arts Academy will be held June 4- 15, 2012, Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This annual summer program provides both visual and theatrical arts instruction to 6-9 year olds. This year’s theme is Fractured Fairy Tales, where students will alter different components of traditional fairy tales, giving them a modern spin. Visual arts projects include making collages, working with clay, wood working, mask making, painting and large group projects.

Theatrical instruction will include pantomime, improvisation and movement. The two-week program culminates with Play and Display where students show off the work they have created, and perform original short plays on the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre stage.

Tuition for Junior Arts Academy is $495. Arkansas Arts Center Members receive a discount. Scholarships are available to help offset the cost of tuition. Inquire when registering. To register, visit www.arkarts.com.

Registration is limited. Due to the popularity of this program, early registration is recommended.

A family membership provides a $99 savings on this summer’s Junior Arts Academy.  Join today and enjoy all other Family Membership level benefits for one full year.  To become an Arkansas Arts Center member, call 501-372-4000, or visit www.arkarts.com.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact:  501-372-4000
Location:  Arkansas Arts Center—9th & Commerce, Little Rock, AR 72202
Free Admission.
Gallery Hours:  10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday
11 AM to 5 PM Sunday
Closed Monday & Major Holidays