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In This Place
Celebrating National Women's Month by showcasing three professional women photographers exploring the notions of "place."

March 3 - 19, 2020

Gallery hours:  Tuesday - Thursday
                                10:00 to 4:00
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"The Divine Nine"

a celebration of historically African American,
international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities.

February 11-27, 2020
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Thursday
​                              10 am - 4 pm
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"Design by Nature"

Artistic creations from materials supplied by Mother Nature

January 7 - 30, 2020
Gallery hours:  Tuesday through Thursday
                                10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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"The Road from Northside to Self-Actualization"

A retrospective exhibition of the work of Farrell Ford

June 25-August 30, 2019
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Thursday
                               10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Spirit of Creation
The Art of Colleen Lloyd

May 28 - June 6, 2019

Reception for the public:  Thursday, May 30th, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.


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Goza Spring Art Show

May 7 - 24, 2019

RECEPTION:
Thursday, May 9th, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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A' Propos de France
Advanced Photography Student Exhibition
Study Abroad Course in France



April 17 - May 3, 2019


Reception:  Wednesday, April 17th, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
                        At the Arkadelphia Arts Center


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The Art of Roy Marion:  Patterns of Life
April 2 - 12, 2019


Opening Reception for the public:  Tuesday, April 2nd, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

The paintings by Group Living, Inc client Roy Marion display intricately patterned designs and vivid colors, all created since January 2019.

​Gallery hours:  10 to 5, Tuesday through Friday

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Looking Back While Moving Forward

February 12 - March 29, 2019

A tribute to Black History Month, Looking Back While Moving Forward features pen and ink with color creations of Dr. Charlene Claye, and the African-American and Black culture collections of Dr. Carolyn Hunter. 

Center hours:  Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 5. 
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RECEPTION for the public:
Thursday, February 28th, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Speakers to begin at 5:15 p.m.





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"Heirloom Treasures:  Vintage Quilts
​ by Audrey Sosebee Dixon, 1913 - 2006"



Happy Holidays!

"Heirloom Treasures: Vintage Quilts by Audrey Sosebee Dixon (1913 - 2006)" is on display now through January 25, 2019 at the Arkadelphia Arts Center. 

 Please stop by and see these wonderful quilted creations, both traditional and original designs. Several are Christmas themed!

  Audrey is the mother of longtime Arkadelphia resident Bill Dixon.  There is also a quilt on display by Bill Dixon's wife's (Snookie's) grandmother.

Note:  The Arts Center will be closed the week of Christmas and New Year's)
Hours:  Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 5


Personal Perspective
Henderson State University Advanced Photography Student Exhibition
November 7 - 16, 2018


Reception for the public, Wednesday, November 7th 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

​Art Studio Tour
October brings displays of fall foliage, pumpkins and chrysanthemums.  It also is the time to see displays of a wide variety of art at the annual Round About Artist Studio Tour.  Held each year on the third weekend in October, tour artists welcome visitors to their studios to see their latest creations and tools of the trade. This year marks the twelfth year of the tour, sponsored by the nonprofit Caddo River Art Guild, and features 17 artists specializing in mediums such as watercolor, photography, ceramics, oil and acrylic painting, fiber art, art glass, wood carving, basket weaving, jewelry, and sculpture.
Some of the artists have grouped up at the Arkadelphia Arts Center and the Diamond Lakes Regional Visitors Center (Caddo Valley).  There are also two husband and wife teams who share studios, making the total number of locations at eight.   Visitors can see all eight locations quickly in one afternoon, or at a more leisurely pace taking in the ambiance of the settings along with the art on view.  Art will be for sale, so keep your holiday gifts list in mind.
Folks interested in taking this free tour may pick up a guidebook with map to the studios beginning Thursday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at either the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main Street, or at the Diamond Lakes Regional Visitor’s Center, Caddo Valley (next to Fat Boys Restaurant).  Tour hours are Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00.  For more information on the artists and sponsors go to www.CaddoRiverArtGuild.com or call 870-245-7982.
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The Art of Collecting
August 28 - October 12, 2018


Collections from area residents are on view including many unusual items.  Don't miss this one!

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Stitchery Spectacle
June 26 - August 17, 2018


Stitchery Spectacle, folks working on their stitched creations and showing their finished works.  Quilting, knitting, felting, yarn art and more are represented.
Tuesday - Friday
10 - 5
Closed July 4th

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Art in the Air
May 29 - June 7, 2018

Watch artists as they paint outdoors "en plein air" in downtown Arkadelphia and inside the Arkadelphia Arts Center on rainy days and hot afternoons.

Arts Center hours may vary during this event as artists come and go.
​Normal hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 5.

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Goza Spring Art Show
May 9 - 25, 2018

Reception:  Thursday, May 10
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Student art from Goza Junior High School, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, grades 6th through 8th.


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A Visual Journey
Artemii Orekhov


April 17 - 27, 2018

Photography from Ouachita Baptist University international student Artemii Orekhov, capturing special moments and experiences from Artemii's travels abroad and in the United States.

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Southwest Region V Student Art Show
Sponsored by the Arkansas Art Educators

April 3 - 14, 2018

Reception:  Saturday, April 14
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Award winners recognized at 1:45
Everyone is welcome


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PUNTO DE VISTA
March 13 - 30, 2018
Reception:  Thursday, March 15

Henderson State University Advanced Photography Student Exhibition
Photographs taken during the study abroad course in Spain

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Wandering Spirit:  African Wax Prints

February 6 - March 2, 2018

RECEPTION for the public:  Thursday, February 8
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Beautiful batik fabrics - a tribute to the century-old handmade designs and patterns on textiles that originated in Indonesia and were copied and industrialized by Europeans and exported to Africa.

Hours:  Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 5


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            Holiday Bazaar
            November 15 - December 15, 2017





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OUTLOOK
Advanced Photography Student Exhibition


November 1 through 10, 2017
Reception for the public, Wednesday, November 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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SHOW  of SHOWS
September 12 - October 13, 2017

Six years of exhibits and events seen through photographs and show posters.

Fashion Extravaganza

June 28 - September 1, 2017

Reception:  
Opening Day, Wednesday, June 28, 4:30 -6:00 p.m.


Now on display at the Arkadelphia Arts Center is "Fashion Extravaganza", a compilation of costumes and vintage clothing collected from Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University Drama departments, the Clark County Historical Museum and from several local collectors.  Costumes depicting the 1700's through current fashions are exhibited with a wide variety of accessories including  purses, shoes, gloves, Sarah Coventry jewelry, and more.
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Consider My Perspective
May 23 - June 16, 2017


Students of Smithzonian Art Center, ranging in age from first grade to senior adult, will be showing some of their favorite artwork in a wide variety of media.
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   Goza Spring Art Show
   May 9 - 19, 2017
   The colorful creations from Goza Middle School, grades 6 - 8, will be on display through Friday, May 19th.
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​Light and Color
April 18 - 28, 2017
Light and Color showcases student work made during a recent Study Abroad course in Central Mexico.  Ten Henderson State University Photo 2 students focused their lenses on the sights, streets, colors and culture of Mexico City, San Miguel, and Oaxaca.



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Southwest Region V Student Art Show
April 4 - 15, 2017


Sponsored by Arkansas Art Educators.  The colorful and creative art is by kindergarten through twelfth grade students from 13 schools in the
​ southwest region of Arkansas.

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​Arkansas Women to Watch:  Organic Matters
February 22 - March 31, 2017


The Arkansas Women to Watch features unique contemporary interpretations of Nature, a historic theme for women artists.  The artwork invites contemplation of approaches that go beyond traditional landscape and still life paintings to include photography, painting and drawing, and mixed-media porcelain installation.

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​The Art of SAMMY LANDERS
In honor of Black History Month

January 24 - February 17, 2017

Sammy uses a technique of applying crayon, scraping it off and reapplying creating bold and colorful images.  He is set apart from other artists not only because of his talent, but also because he has an intellectual disability.  Sammy is almost completely non-verbal yet his art conveys a profound self-awareness and view of the world and people around him.


​Also featuring sculpture and paintings by Roy Marion
​Roy is heavily influenced by the seasons and the people around him.  He paints large door sized images of people and he sculpts small whimsical figurines that put a smile on your face!



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Holiday Bazaar

November 15 - December 16, 2016

Downtown Arkadelphia Open House, Sunday, November 20th
Noon to 4:00

Holiday items for sale.  Proceeds from this event help run the Arkadelphia Arts Center.  Sponsored by the Clark County Arts and Humanities Council.
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POINT OF VIEW
November 1 - 11, 2016

Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 5

Point of View is a group show of Advanced Photography students from Henderson State University.  The work from six students explores personal points of view into a topic of their choosing.  The photos in this show provide an in-depth look into rural farm life, everyday heroes, light and form, and personal psychology.  Students work with both digital and analog techniques, color and black and white photographs.

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10th Annual Round About Artist Studio Tour

October 21 -23, 2016
Friday and Saturday, 9 to 5
Sunday, 1 to 4


The Caddo River Art Guild hosts the 10th Annual Round About Artist Studio Tour, a self-guided driving tour to the studios of local artists.  See their working environment, demonstrations, and original creations including painting, wood working, jewelry, fused glass, fiber art, basket weaving and more.  Art will be for sale so bring your shopping list!  
Visit each artist to qualify for cash prizes, celebrating the tour's 10 years!
Pick up a free tour guidebook with a map at either of the registeration sites:  Diamond Lakes Visitor's Center, 124 Valley Street, Caddo Valley, or Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main Street, Arkadelphia.   wwww.CaddoRiverArtGuild.com

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Edwin Martin
Artist-Made Fine Art Prints

September 27 - October 14, 2016

Prints from 1963 through 2016
Original images designed, drawn, and created by artist Edwin Martin using a block, stone, screen, plate or other medium to hand pull each piece.
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The Fine Art of Crafts: 
Showcasing Area Artisans
August 17 - September 24, 2016
​Nearly 200 items of varying art forms are represented in the show.  All handcrafted by local artisans and skilled craftsmen, the art pieces showing include wood carving, pottery, woven baskets, quilting, musical instruments, duck and turkey calls, tole painting, jewelry, bird houses, metal forged items, and collages. 


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Divergence:  An Awakening in Multi-media Interests

July 20 - 30, 2016
Reception open to the public, Friday July 22
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.


A collection of multi-media art work by
Henderson State University senior Willow Hinson.

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Growing Up in Arkansas

June 1 - July 15, 2016

Visual panels depicting a collective memory of growing up in Arkansas from 1890 to 1980 told by the people who did it, and conveying the importance of passing family histories from one generation to another.  On loan from The Department of Arkansas Heritage. 

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Goza Spring Art Show

May 11 - May 21, 2016

These creative and colorful art pieces from Goza Middle School 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, will be on display from Wednesday, May 11th through Saturday, May 21st.

​Reception:  Thursday, May 12th, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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How I See It, Works by Smithzonian Students

April 27 - May 7, 2016

This eclectic exhibit by the students at Smithzonian Art Center

​in Arkadelphia encompasses works by first year students to advanced artist, first graders to senior adults, watercolor to clay, and plenty in between.

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A reception will be held on Friday, April 29th, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. with awards announced at 6:00.  The public is invited.

Arkadelphia Arts Center
625 Main Street
Arkadelphia,  AR  71923

Hours:  Wednesday - Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 2

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AAE Southwest Regional Student Exhibition

April 6 - 16, 2016

The Arkansas Art Educators Southwest Regional Student Exhibition represents kindergarten through 12th grade students from ten school districts in the southwest area of Arkansas.  

A reception will be held on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00 to 2:00 with award winners recognized at 1:45.  Free and open to the public.
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Hours:  Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5
            Saturday 10 to 2






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Henderson State University:  Celebrating 125 Years

March 2 - 31, 2016
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Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the founding of Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas.  A special display of photographs and memorabilia will highlight events in the history of the institution.

Hours:  Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5
            Saturday 10 to 2

Black History Exhibition


January 27 - February 27, 20
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Presenting a diverse collection of contemporary art by local artists.  The art pieces range from digital prints to realistic and abstract creations.  The exhibit introduces the viewer to the diversity of the arts and artists in our community.

​Sponsored by the Clark County Arts and Humanities Council, a non-profit organization.

Hours:  Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5
            Saturday 10 to 2

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Holiday Bazaar
A Shopping Event

December 2nd - 19th, 2015


​Holiday items galore!!
Fabulous finds and great prices on wreaths, holiday decor, paintings, toys, Christmas trees, and much more!

Help support the arts in Clark County by shopping at the Arkadelphia Arts Center during these 3 weeks.  

Sponsored by the Clark County Arts and Humanities Council, a non-profit organization.

Hours:  Wednesday - Friday, 10 to 5
            Saturday, 10 to 2






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​Quilting Treasure - A Batik World
October 22 - November 21, 2015

Opening Reception for the public,
Thursday, October 22
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.


 Currently on exhibit at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, "Quilting Treasure - A Batik World", is a grand display of colorful quilts designed and made by members of the Clark County Quilter's Guild.

 Showing is an array of patterns and styles of quilts with many of them using batik fabrics, a method of producing colored designs on textiles by dyeing, having first applied wax to the parts to be left undyed, then removing the wax.

Arkadelphia Arts Center
625 Main Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923

Hours:  Wednesday - Friday 10 to 5
             Saturday 10 to 2

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9th Annual Round About Artist Studio Tour
October 16 - 18
Friday and Saturday, 9 to 5
Sunday, 1 to 4




​Pick up a free tour guidebook at the Diamond Lakes Visitor Center or the Arkadelphia Arts Center and enjoy this self-guided driving tour to the studios of local artists where you can see their creations and works in progress. Wood carving, painting, photography, ceramics, fiber art, and temari, are just some of the types of art available for sale. For more information call 870-245-7982 

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Art Educators' Show and Sale
September 9 - October 10, 2015


Reception open to the public:
Thursday, September 10
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.



Clark County Arkansas has exceptional art instructors ranging from teachers in the public and private schools and universities to those offering private lessons.  This exhibit features their work and gives our community an opportunity to see the creativity of those teaching the skills necessary to produce visual art.  

Wednesday - Friday, 10 to 5
Saturday 10 to 2


For more information call 870-403-8216

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Folk Art Show and Sale
June 10 - August 29, 2015

Reception open to the public:
Thursday, June 18, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

The show features art by both professional and non-professional artists done in the style of folk art, a style that is descriptive of the lives and experiences of everyday people, usually done in strong forms in simple arrangements.   Special to the show are two paintings done by legendary painter Clementine Hunter, who painted in the early 1900’s and has been referred to as the black Grandma Moses.  In addition to Hunter’s art are pieces by the following artists:  Peggy Dorris, 

Sam Blackmon, John Tackett, Jane Weston, Bobbye Thomas, 
Patricia Horton, Scooter Orsburn, and George Baker.  
Most of the art will be for sale with proceeds going to the non-profit Clark County Arts and Humanities Council, which runs the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main Street, Arkadelphia. 

 Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5

 Saturday 10 to 2 

 For more information call 870-403-8216

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GOZA SPRING ART SHOW 2015
May 13 - May 30, 2015


Reception, Thursday, May 21st
4:30 to 5:30
Public is invited



Goza Spring Art Show 2015 is now showing at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main Street, Arkadelphia.  The exhibit includes colorful and creative work done by Goza Junior Hight 6th, 7th, and 8th grade art students throughout the school year lead by art teacher Shirley Howard.  Arts Center hours Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 2.  

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FOCUSED:  An Exploration of Self

April 22 - 25, 2015

An intimate look at the lives of three Advanced Photography students from Henderson State University.  Each artist uses their camera to examine the people, places, and ideas that shape their experience.  Through their lens, viewers get a peek into individual stories which are common to us all.


RECEPTION:  Open to the public
                        Friday. April 24th
                        4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

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Southwest Region V Student Art Show
April 1 -11, 2015



Colorful and creative art from kindergarten through 12th graders representing eleven schools in southwest Arkansas.  First place winners will continue to the state show.

Reception open to the public, Saturday, April 11th, 1:00 - 2:00
Winners recognized 1:45 p.m.



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Beyond Layers features portraits of black women within community and family structures.  Artist Delita Martin has paired her portraits with domestic objects - spoons, bottles, bowls - to help tell her stories.  The added layers of printmaking, collage, and sewing add depth to each surface and to each story.

"My process of layering various printmaking, drawing, sewing, collage, and painting techniques allows me to create a holding space where my symbolic language and identities converge creating a new filter for interpretation and offering other narratives for women who have historically been marginalized."


Exhibit Dates:
February 18 through March 28, 2015
Hours:  Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5
Saturday 10 to 2



Reception open to the public:
Thursday, February 26, 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Artist to speak at 5:15

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VISIONS OF OUR FORE-MOTHERS, an introduction to the 2015 Black History Events for the Arkadelphia Arts Center, focuses on domestic items related to the everyday life of our fore-mothers.  Included in the exhibit are hanging quilting frames from the early 1900's, a collection of vintage aprons, and much more.



Exhibit dates:
January 28th through February 14th, 2015
Hours:  Wednesday - Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 2

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Estamos Aqui (We Are Here) features contemporary serigraphs by artists who took an opportunity to learn a specialized silkscreen print technique from a collaborative Austin-based residency.  Many of the artists are speaking from the Latino perspective, and the resulting portfolio of prints expresses their celebrations, sorrows, challenges, popular culture, and personal experiences.

Featuring vivid colors and sometimes startling imagery, the works in Estamos Aqui (We Are Here) encourage audiences to ask questions about the nature of cross-cultural exchange and discover how artists find their voice through personal stories and experiences that become part of the artistic process.

Exhibit dates:

November 12 through 

January 7, 2015

Reception

 open to the public:
Thursday, November 20th
4:30 to 6:00


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8th Annual Round About Artist Studio Tour
October 17-19
Friday and Saturday, 9 to 5
Sunday 1 to 4


Pick up a free guidebook with directions to the studios of Arkadelphia area artists at one of two locations:  the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main Street, Arkadelphia or at the Diamond Lakes Regional Visitor's Center, 124 Valley Road, Caddo Valley.  This free self-guided tour takes you to the private studios of area artists offering a variety of art to experience and purchase including painting, fiber art, temari, wood carving, photography, jewelry and more.  Sponsored by the Caddo River Art Guild.  For more information go to www.caddoriverartguild.com or call 870-245-3612.



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The exhibit explores Arkansas' natural and artistic heritage and inspires viewers to celebrate the beauty that can be found in their own backyards.  It consists of 18 large colored pencil drawings, detail drawings, and photo-documentations of depicted trees.  The art work is accompanied by short anecdotes and stories to encourage multi-generational conversations.
Family gallery brochure guides and additional educational materials are available at www.ChampionTreesExhibit.com

This exhibit is organized for travel under the auspices of the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, a nonprofit organization that gratefully acknowledges the generous exhibit support provided by Champion Sponsors Plum Creek Timber Company, Domtar, and the Williams-Palmer Families; Medalist Sponsors Robyn and John Horn; and individual donations from those who appreciate the arts, education, and Arkansas' champion trees.  This program is supported in part by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Additional support comes from these Clark County area timber industries:
Brazeale Lumber Co. Inc.,Sparkman, AR
Clark Timberlands, Hot Springs, AR
Griffin Logging, Inc., Gurdon, AR
Hunter Wasson Timber Services, LLC., Arkadelphia, AR  
K. W. Jester Logging, Arkadelphia,  AR
Kingwood Forestry Services, Inc., Arkadelphia,  AR
Olds Foundation, Amity, AR
Potlatch Corporation, Warren, AR
Resource Management Service, LLC, Sheridan, AR
Ross Foundation, Arkadelphia,  AR
Shields Wood Products, Inc., Arkadelphia,  AR

Mark & Catherine Karnes
Allen & Frances Morgan
Ross and Mary Whipple



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This show features a wide variety of arts and crafts from area artists and beyond.  All work is for sale, great gifts!!



Clark County Arts and Humanities Council annual membership meeting
Honeycomb Restaurant, 705 Main Street, Arkadelphia, AR
May 6, 2014  
6:00 p.m.

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Goza Spring Art Show
April 30 - May 10, 2014
Showcasing the art of Goza Middle School students
6th, 7th, and 8th grades

Arkadelphia Arts Center hours:  Wednesday - Friday, 10 to 5
                                                 Saturday, 10 to 2


4th Annual Photography Contest
Sponsored by the Caddo River Art Guild
April 9th – April 26th, 2014


Winners:

Best of Show: Michael Leonard, “Misty Fall”

Rising Star: Allie Calvert, “Checkmate”

ADULT
Landscape/Architecture
1st:  Betty Acheson, “Reflected Glory”
2nd:  Sharon Prislipsky, “Splendor in the Gorge”
3rd:  Lowell Thomas, “Rockport, MA Harbor”

Animals/Wildlife
1st: Michael Leonard, “Winter Herd”
2nd: Vic Prislipsky, “Blast Off!”
3rd: Kathy Gratzon, “Intense”

Still Life/Floral
1st:  Sharon Prislipsky, “First Sign”
2nd: Ryan Dykes, “Smoking Shells”
3rd: Patricia Brown, “Mr. Postman”

People /Portraits
1st: Sharon Prislipsky, “Product of the Delta”
2nd: Sidney Stanisch, “Mom”
3rd: Janice Smithpeters, “Charleigh”

Creative
1st Sherry O’Rorke, “Smolder”
2nd DeeDee Conklin, “Peek a Boo”
3rd: Patricia Trulock, “Chevy”

YOUTH
Landscape/Architecture
1st: Mattie Sukraw, “The Fair”
2nd: Ashley Stucker, “Old Chouteau Elevator Co”
3rd: Brook Lasley, “Old Pine”

Animal/Wildlife
1st: Victoria Walker, “Bird on a Wire”
2nd: Jessica Hollis, “Serenity”
3rd Caitlyn Jones, “Ladybug”

Still Life/Floral
1st: Ashton Lancaster, “Bible With Heart”
2nd: Emily Evans, “Nostalgia”
3rd: Haley Goodwin, “Hay Day”

People/Portraits
1st: Mattie Sukraw, “Spring is Here”
2nd: Hannah Land, “Carissa”
3rd: Kytanna McFarlin, “Sun”

Creative
1st: Emily Evans, “Frozen in Time”
2nd: Allison McPherson, “Polaroid”
3rd: Matty Sukraw, “Behind Closed Doors”




The 4th Annual Photography Contest
The April show at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, "The 4th Annual Photography Contest", sponsored by the Caddo River Art Guild, is up and will be hanging through Saturday, April 26th, 2014.

The gallery space is filled with 199 fabulous photographs including 2 age divisions (youth and adult) and 5 subject categories.  There are entries from all over the state of Arkansas and many of these folks will be at the reception and awards presentation on Saturday, April 26th, from 3:00 to 4:00.

Please come by and see the exhibit, vote for a People's Choice photograph, and support the Clark County Arts and Humanities Council and their efforts to bring arts to the community and the community to the arts!
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ART ON MAIN
Friday, April 7th
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
GREAT FUN AND FINE ART
Silent auction and refreshments

Proceeds benefit local chaper of Imagination Library
Sponsored by Arkadelphia Sunrise Rotary Club

On exhibit through March 22, 2014
Southwest Regional V Student Art Show
Displayed is colorful and creative art from kindergarten through 12th graders from nine school districts in southwest Arkansas.
Reception open to the public, Saturday, March 22nd 1:00 - 2:00
Winners recognized 1:45 p.m.
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Celebrating Archaeology Month in March, with the theme of American Indians, the Clark County Historical Association will present speaker Amanda Paige of the Arkansas History Commission.  She will be speaking on "Chickasaw Removal Through Clark County, Arkansas", Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 1:30, at the Clark County History Museum, 750 S. 5th Street, Arkadelphia, AR, 870-230-1360.  



"Chickasaw Removal Through Clark County, Arkansas"
Speaker:  Amanda Page, Arkansas History Commission


March 12, 2014
Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.


Clark County History Museum
750 South 5th Street
Arkadelphia, AR  71923
870-230-1360

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"EARLY EDUCATION IN CLARK COUNTY"

The Arkadelphia Arts Center is celebrating February Black History month with “Early Education in Clark County”.  The exhibit takes the viewer through a pictorial history of African-American education from the mid-1800s to the present with emphasis on the Peake Rosenwald school.  The exhibit opens February 5 and ends February 28.  Admission is free.  Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main Street, hours are Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (870)245-3612.

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Showing at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, January 8th - 25th: 
 "Sometimes All That Remains Are Visions and Dreams:  School Days in Clark County, Arkansas (1920-1930)"  

Sponsored by the Henderson State University's Jane Ross Photography Project, the exhibition features a series of prints created by photographer and artist Rhonda Berry.  Berry's interpretive photographs utilize images from large format copy negatives of Clark County Schools (circa 1920-1930) that are a part of the Jane Ross Photographic Archive, which is housed at Henderson State University. 
 She has combined the vintage negatives from the collection with contemporary negatives she exposed at the school sites and the surrounding countryside.  The images embody layered memory of people, landscape, the schools and of times gone by.  
In choosing the "Old Schools" imagery, the exhibit honors the memory of Jane Ross and her interest and support of education in Clark County as well as her professional enthusiasm for the world of photography.  Beverly Buys is Director and HSU Faculty Advisor for the Project, Rebecca Hall Fulmer is curator and writer for the Project and Rhonda Berry is printer, photographer and artist for the exhibition. 
 Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main Street, hours Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 2.  For more information call 870-245-3612.


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Winter Wonderland

Now showing at the Arkadelphia Arts Center is the Winter Wonderland show and sale.  There will be a variety of works from local artists featuring winter themed art. Our gift shop area will have a variety of holiday items available for purchase. The show will run December 4th through the 28th. Center hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. For more information, call 870-245-7982. 

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Henderson State University / Ouachita Baptist University Student Salon Exhibit


This exhibit features recent work created by students enrolled in Visual Art Departments of Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University. There will be a diverse selection of artwork from a variety of mediums that will be available for sale. A reception will be held at the Arkadelphia Arts Center on Wednesday, October 30th, from 4:30 to 6:00. The show will run October 25th through November 21st. Center hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. For more information call 870-210-5235.

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Sweet Tea and Porch Swings


September 11th - October 12th 

Reception held Thursday, September 12th 4:30 to 6:00

The Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main Street, is holding a reception for the current exhibit, “Sweet Tea and Porch Swings”, a photography exhibition by HSU art major and long-time Arkadelphia resident Sherry Harmon O’Rorke. Ms. O’Rorke will be sharing her view of country living in rural Arkansas through her photographs, which include not only digital images, but also cyanotype, van dyke brown, and traditional silver gelatin prints (B&W). This honest and intimate glimpse into country life is one that should not be missed. Open to the public. 

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Quilted Treasures


August 2nd – September 7th, 2013
Reception on Thursday August 8th 4:30 to 6:00
The public is invited to Quilted Treasures, an artistic and social event displaying the talent of the Clark County Quilters Guild. Included are a number of quilts made through a variety of methods using tools that will also be shown as part of the exhibit. Additionally featured are the Quilts of Valor crafted specifically for US veterans. This unique showcase of quilts is one that should not be missed. Summer hours are Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 2. For additional information call 870-210-5235.
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Retrospective


July 11 - June 31, 2013
Reception: July 11, 4:30 - 6:00pm
"Retrospective" includes over 80 paintings, photographs, prints, ceramics, and sculpture by 20 Clark County artists of the past including many representations of the Desoto Bluff, an Arkadelphia landmark.  Charles Richardson, a noteworthy Arkadelphian who painted in the 1920's through the 1940's is represented with 17 of his original oils.  The wide variety of subjects and styles is a must see.  "Retrospective" dates, July 11 through 31, summer hours are Wednesday through Friday 10 to 5, Saturday 10 to 2.  For additional information call 870-245-3612.
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Theatrical Design: The Art and Craft of Designing for the Stage

May 22 - June 29, 2013
Reception: May 23, 4:30 - 6:00pm
Sponsored by Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University
In the Arkadelphia Arts Center Gallery through June 29, 2013.


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Real and Genuine


Real and Genuine consists of 12 stories filled with photographs, words, and audio from Christians in the western half of Arkansas about their relationship with Christ. Each story focuses on a particular person, couple, or family. The photographs are mainly environmental portraiture from the time she spent with them. The images are black and white, with sizes ranging from five by seven to eight by twelve. They are framed in repurposed wooden frames that have been painted black. The long and short interviews can be accessed through the blog: www.realandgenuine.blogspot.com  In the Arkadelphia Arts Center Gallery through April 27, 2013.

Goza Spring Art Show


May 8 - 18, 2013     
Highlighting the work of  Arkadelphia’s Goza Junior High School art students created during the school year. In the Arkadelphia Arts Center Gallery through May 18, 2013.


Art Walk


April 8 - April 30, Ouachita Baptist University Galleries
Eight Studio Art and Graphic Design majors are exhibiting this spring. The exhibit spaces are spread around Ouachita's campus and include the Hammons Gallery in Mabee Fine Arts, the lobby gallery of the Verser Theatre and a portion of Lile Hall including the English Department. The artists are Hunter Soper, Rebekah Poynor, Andrea Lock, Courtney Sharp, Rebecca Houlihan, Jessica Caldwell, Nicole McPhate and Grace Anne Thomas. The exhibits will be available to the public through April 30.
Sponsored by: Ouachita Baptist University


Southwest Regional V Art Educators 2013 Student Exhibition

March 8 - April 6
Reception: April 6, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
The Southwest Regional Student Art Show, full of colorful and creative art is a show of kindergarten through 12th grade student work from 10 school districts in the southwest region of Arkansas. The first place winners at this regional show will move on to the state competition. The show runs through Saturday, April 6th culminating in a reception, open to the public, from 1:00 to 2:30 with recognition of the winners at 2:00. 


Trees and Treasures

December 5 - January 19
"Trees and Treasures" exhibit will be on view at the Arkadelphia Arts Center December 5 - January 19. Christmas trees representing the arts organizations in Clark County are throughout the exhibit along with a large variety of vintage treasures including a collection of musical instruments from around the world, small old sewing machines, doilies, a peddle tractor, rocking chairs from the 1800's and much more.  Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 to 5, free and open to the public. The trees will be displayed through Saturday, December 29th and the treasures will remain on exhibit through Saturday, January 19th. For more information call 
870-245-3612. 



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