Arkansas Art Scene: What's Happening This Season
Small Works on Paper Exhibit
The Arkansas Arts Council's "Small Works on Paper" exhibit is making its rounds this season. This year marks the 39th edition, featuring tiny artworks by 40 Arkansas artists. The show kicked off in Pine Bluff and will travel to eight other cities.
- Pieces are small, but the talent is huge.
- Juror Kelli Scott Kelley picked two artists for purchase awards.
- A great way to see what local artists are creating.
2026 Viewfinder Photography Competition
Photographers have a chance to show off their skills in the South Arkansas Arts Center’s 2026 Viewfinder Photography Competition. The theme is "America 250," celebrating 250 years of freedom.
- Winner gets $250 and their work featured in the El Dorado Insider.
- Over $1,250 in prizes up for grabs.
- Open to all types of cameras and prints, but no graphic manipulation allowed.
- A cool way to capture the spirit of the times.
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Over in Little Rock, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has a packed schedule.
Upcoming Exhibits
- "A Month of Sundays: Art and the Persistence of Time" opens in February. This exhibit explores how we perceive time. It's part of a collaboration with other museums in the region.
- Cool new media works:
- A video of a tree breathing.
- A dystopian underwater world.
Exhibit on German Expressionism and Soviet cinema posters.
The museum is free to visit, so it's a great way to spend a day.
Art Lovers in Arkansas
Art lovers in Arkansas have plenty to look forward to. From small works on paper to photography competitions and thought-provoking exhibits, there's something for everyone. It's a great time to explore the creative side of the state.
