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