Welcome Artists!
Thanks to all returning and new members to the Arkansas League of Artists organization. We're gonna have a fantastic 2026!
Important News
ALA's 2026 Members' Show
A RESOUNDING SUCCESS - THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED
Thanks to Mr. Zach Wollert, Asst. Director of the Wingate Art School at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art who judged the event.
2026 ALA Members' Show Details
This show will enjoy a lengthy run through September 30, 2026.
Please see below for a photo of the Winners and/or Their Winning Artworks.
This year's 2026 Members Show awards:
Best of Show "Gold" Award - Katie Bradley - "Photosynthesis"
Pastel Society "Silver" Award - Jay Ewing - "Hotel DeVille de Paris"
Midsouthern Watercolorist "Bronze" Award - Stacy Jones, "Tranquility on The Water"
Sam Caruthers "Out of the Box" Award - Myra Eley - "Moments Before the Fall (Genesis 3:1)"
Modern/Abstract
1st - Sage Arnold - "Ghost Alligator"
2nd - Mary Hatch - "Egret in the City"
3rd - Anne Presley - "Music"
Animal/Wildlife
1st - Blue Ribbon - Diane Huston - "Courtship"
2nd - Louise Carlisle - "Here's Looking At You"
3rd - Suzzette Patterson - "Freja Duck"
Cityscape/Landscape
1st - Blue Ribbon - Pam Huddleston - "Full Moon Bridge"
2nd - Kim Perkins - "Afternoon Float"
3rd - Georgia Chastain - "Evening at Vinos"
Floral/Still Life - No Submissions This Year
Portrait/Figure
1st - Blue Ribbon - Kun Ho Walker - "President Carter"
2nd - Lisa Warden - "Hide and Seek with Emma"
3rd - Cathy France - "The Birthday Party with Self-Portrait"
Please See our Events and News Page for Photos of the Winning Entries.
Some Quick Info About our meetings:
We typically meet at 6 pm on the last Tuesday of each month at the North Little Rock Community Center: 2700 Willow Street, directly across from the Hayes Center.
During these meetings we usually have a guest artist who provides a demonstration or a presentation of helpful tips and insights to inspire both the novice and accomplished artist.
We also hold a monthly art competition, so bring a recent piece of your artwork to share with the group. By entering, you get a chance to win one of 6 ribbon awards given to those artworks most admired by virtue of votes cast by members present.
Each winner then gets to display their artwork in a high-trafficked local business venue for the entire following month.
These venues include: The Art Group Gallery in WLR'S Pleasant Ridge Towne Center; The Draft and Table restaurant in NLR's Argenta District; Buenos Aires Restaurant in LR's River Market area; The renowned Lindsay's Hospitality House and BBQ in NLR; Pyramid Art Books/Hearn Gallery & Custom Framing near Downtown Little Rock; and, the prestigious Red Door Gallery in NLR's Park Hill District.
Each location provides an excellent opportunity to get your work "out there" for viewing by the greater public eye. (Make sure you have your art at the meeting before the voting begins at 6 pm.)
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meeting! You can find more information about ALA here. Oh, and Follow us on social media for more frequent posts. Our FB and Instagram links are at the bottom of this page.