Community Calendar

The 2025 Small Works on Paper opens in Helena, Arkansas at the Delta Cultural Center event on July 11, 2025, with an opening reception from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. This event will feature food and entertainment. Guest speakers about Small Works on Paper will also be present. This art exhibit will run through to August 22, 2025.

The Small Works on Paper exhibition travels to up to 10 venues throughout the state in a yearlong show and offers Arkansas artists an opportunity to showcase their artwork to patrons all over the state. An out-of-state juror selects a maximum of 40 pieces of artwork for the exhibition.

The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 14, for “Pushing Forward: Politics, Social Conflict, and the Racial Divide in the Art of Kevin Cole” at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. The reception is open to the public and free.

Cole’s “Pushing Forward” is a collection of the Pine Bluff native’s paintings, prints, and sculptures developed throughout his career. Cole’s works are imbued with symbolism that speaks to the weight of racial injustice. The exhibition is sponsored by Simmons Bank.

For more information, contact Programs Director Shakeelah Rahmaan at srahmaan@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/kevin-cole-pushing-forward

Established in 1991, the annual Governor's Arts Awards program recognizes Arkansas artists, arts patrons, arts educators, arts organizations and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts community.

Recipients are nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals from around the state. Each recipient receives an original work of art created by an Arkansas artist.

The deadline to make a nomination for the 2026 Governor's Arts Awards is Sept. 5.

Model trains - plastic & diecast models - toys - crafts of all types. Model train, train photography, and plastic model car contests. Over 280 vendor tables selling new and used items. Something for the whole family!

The ARTx3 Campus will host an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 14, for “Pushing Forward: Politics, Social Conflict, and the Racial Divide in the Art of Kevin Cole” at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. The reception is open to the public and free.

Cole’s “Pushing Forward” is a collection of the Pine Bluff native’s paintings, prints, and sculptures developed throughout his career. Cole’s works are imbued with symbolism that speaks to the weight of racial injustice. The exhibition is sponsored by Simmons Bank.

For more information, contact Programs Director Shakeelah Rahmaan at srahmaan@artx3.org or 870-536-3375.

Webpage: artx3.org/exhibitions/kevin-cole-pushing-forward

🐾 Paws on the Promenade 🐾
📅 Saturday, Aug. 23 | 10AM–12PM | The Promenade at Chenal

Bring the family—two- and four-legged—for a morning of wagging tails and community fun! 🐶💙 Enjoy a pet walk* , games, treats, giveaways, and kid-friendly activities.

🛁 FREE Doggy Treatment from FurryLand
🐕 Meet adoptable pups from Care for Animals

*Walk entry requires a $5 or pet food donation for the Care for Animals Pet Food Pantry.

Don’t miss this tail-wagging good time! 🐾✨

Pagan event to discuss topics and create community in the Central Arkansas Area. Come have fun and some coffee, tea, water!

Established in 1991, the annual Governor's Arts Awards program recognizes Arkansas artists, arts patrons, arts educators, arts organizations and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts community.

Recipients are nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals from around the state. Each recipient receives an original work of art created by an Arkansas artist.

The deadline to make a nomination for the 2026 Governor's Arts Awards is Sept. 5.

Model trains - plastic & diecast models - toys - crafts of all types. Model train, train photography, and plastic model car contests. Over 280 vendor tables selling new and used items. Something for the whole family!

Established in 1991, the annual Governor's Arts Awards program recognizes Arkansas artists, arts patrons, arts educators, arts organizations and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts community.

Recipients are nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals from around the state. Each recipient receives an original work of art created by an Arkansas artist.

The deadline to make a nomination for the 2026 Governor's Arts Awards is Sept. 5.