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How to catch the attention of galleries and improve your portfolio.

Have you ever wondered how to catch the attention of a gallery owner? In today’s fast-paced and high-tech world, what are the strategies for getting gallery representation?

Join us for a special, in-depth workshop led by artist Robert Bean, who will delve into his personal experience and strategy for getting gallery representation. Learn what it means to have a gallery show your work and the pros and cons of gallery spaces. Bean will talk about changes to what galleries are looking for, ways to get your foot in the door to get your work shown and what your portfolio needs to do for you.

Five artists who register for this workshop will be selected for personalized, virtual portfolio reviews and one-on-one consultations to be arranged by Robert Bean after the workshop. Portfolios will be selected randomly.

About our Facilitator
Robert Bean has been slinging his own unique brand of visual stories on canvas and paper since the late 1990s. A graduate of the School of Visual Art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bean serves as the Department Chair of Painting and Drawing at the Museum School of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is an adjunct instructor of figure drawing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Bean is a facilitator for Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Artist INC programs, which focus on professional development skills for creatives. He is also a recipient of a 2022 Individual Artist Fellowship Award for graphic novel art. For more information visit rbfineart.com.

US Road Running is hosting the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Two Rivers Park in Little Rock on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The race starts at 8:00 AM and includes 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Registration and event details are available at https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/LittleRock/TwoRiverParkLittleRockAR682024. US Road Running is also hiring dependable local race-day staff for this event. Apply at https://usroadrunning.com/RaceStaffApplicationForm.php or contact race@usroadrunning.com.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 11 AM – 1 PM
The Promenade at Chenal – Main Street
Main Street is turning into the neighborhood’s favorite hangout! Come enjoy sweet and savory tastings from your favorite Promenade spots, refreshing beverages, live music from Bad Habit, and free hot dogs—because no block party is complete without them.
Meet the Promenade retailers, check out exclusive offers, and have fun with giveaways, games, and family‑friendly entertainment. It’s a relaxed, Saturday made for meeting neighbors, making memories, and celebrating community.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors—let’s make Main Street the happiest block in town!

Good morning,

I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to reach out on behalf of the Greater Central Arkansas Board of REALTORS® Safety Committee to share information about the upcoming Beverly Carter Memorial 5K & Fun Run taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Paradise Park in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

This event was created to honor the legacy of Beverly Carter while raising awareness for REALTOR® safety and helping fund safety initiatives and resources for real estate professionals throughout our community. We’re expecting participation from local REALTORS®, businesses, families, and community members across Central Arkansas.

We would love the opportunity to have your station help share the event with the community. I’ve attached the official press release and event flyer for your review. We would also be happy to coordinate an interview or provide additional event information if needed.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration. We truly appreciate your support in helping us spread awareness for such an important cause.

REALTOR®
Lotus Realty
501-392-4353
msfitrealty@gmail.com

The Arkansas Folklife Festival is a free, statewide celebration of the living traditions that shape Arkansas through music, dance, foodways, craft, storytelling, and community culture. Held June 26–28, 2026, at Riverfront Park in North Little Rock, the festival brings together artists, musicians, cooks, makers, and tradition-bearers from across Arkansas’s six culturesheds for a weekend of performances, demonstrations, workshops, family activities, and shared cultural experiences.

The inaugural festival will feature headline performances by blues legend Bobby Rush and acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, alongside traditional and contemporary artists from across Arkansas and the South.

Part of the Smithsonian’s “Of the People: The Festival of Festivals” initiative during America’s 250th anniversary year, the Arkansas Folklife Festival is proudly positioned as “The People’s 250” — a community-centered celebration of the stories, traditions, and creativity that connect Arkansans across generations and regions. Admission is free and open to the public. Learn more at arkansasfolklifefestival.org.

The Arkansas Folklife Festival is a free, statewide celebration of the living traditions that shape Arkansas through music, dance, foodways, craft, storytelling, and community culture. Held June 26–28, 2026, at Riverfront Park in North Little Rock, the festival brings together artists, musicians, cooks, makers, and tradition-bearers from across Arkansas’s six culturesheds for a weekend of performances, demonstrations, workshops, family activities, and shared cultural experiences.

The inaugural festival will feature headline performances by blues legend Bobby Rush and acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, alongside traditional and contemporary artists from across Arkansas and the South.

Part of the Smithsonian’s “Of the People: The Festival of Festivals” initiative during America’s 250th anniversary year, the Arkansas Folklife Festival is proudly positioned as “The People’s 250” — a community-centered celebration of the stories, traditions, and creativity that connect Arkansans across generations and regions. Admission is free and open to the public. Learn more at arkansasfolklifefestival.org.

The Arkansas Folklife Festival is a free, statewide celebration of the living traditions that shape Arkansas through music, dance, foodways, craft, storytelling, and community culture. Held June 26–28, 2026, at Riverfront Park in North Little Rock, the festival brings together artists, musicians, cooks, makers, and tradition-bearers from across Arkansas’s six culturesheds for a weekend of performances, demonstrations, workshops, family activities, and shared cultural experiences.

The inaugural festival will feature headline performances by blues legend Bobby Rush and acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, alongside traditional and contemporary artists from across Arkansas and the South.

Part of the Smithsonian’s “Of the People: The Festival of Festivals” initiative during America’s 250th anniversary year, the Arkansas Folklife Festival is proudly positioned as “The People’s 250” — a community-centered celebration of the stories, traditions, and creativity that connect Arkansans across generations and regions. Admission is free and open to the public. Learn more at arkansasfolklifefestival.org.

How to seek arts opportunities through business, nonprofit and artist collaboration and partnership.

While artists and small businesses remain stuck in survivor mode, many continue to overlook collaborations that could have huge returns on investments, including reaching new audiences, joint marketing, creative solutions and more. Joint events, bartered services and community outreach between both individual artists and businesses could help keep both thriving statewide.

About our Facilitator
Robert Bean has been slinging his own unique brand of visual stories on canvas and paper since the late 1990s. A graduate of the School of Visual Art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bean serves as the Department Chair of Painting and Drawing at the Museum School of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and is an adjunct instructor of figure drawing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Bean is a facilitator for Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Artist INC programs, which focus on professional development skills for creatives. He is also a recipient of a 2022 Individual Artist Fellowship Award for graphic novel art. For more information visit rbfineart.com.