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The 2022 Small Works on Paper touring visual arts exhibition opened Friday at the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St.

HOT SPRINGS -- The newest Arkansas Living Treasure, Kimbo Dryden, was honored at a reception on May 20. Hosted by the Arkansas Arts Council, the event was held at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

It's a Tuesday morning in April at Dryden Pottery, and James Kimberly "Kimbo" Dryden is working on a set of bowls.

Seven Governor's Arts Awards were presented at a luncheon on March 16 in the Great Hall of the Governor's Mansion.

Hot Springs artist Kara M. Gunter creates in a variety of media, including fabric, glass, ceramics and installation. Earlier this month she bought a wet belt sander, which will make working with glass easier, she says.

Hot Springs artist Kara M. Gunter creates in a variety of media, including fabric, glass, ceramics and installation. Earlier this month she bought a wet belt sander, which will make working with glass easier, she says.

The Arkansas Arts Council has partnered with the Little Rock-based Windgate Foundation to expand its AAC Fellowship program.

Simmons creates new division

The Arkansas Arts Council announces the artists for the 2022 Small Works on Paper touring exhibition. They include two from Southeast Arkansas -- Crystal Jennings of Rison and Rashawn Penister of Pine Bluff.

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Arts Council announced the artists for the 2021 Small Works on Paper touring exhibition, which will include the work of three Russellville artists. Neal Harrington, Tammy Harrington and David Rackley, all of Russellville, were among the 26 artists whose work was chosen for for the exhibition, which will open at the East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City in January. A virtual grand opening will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 on the Arkansas Arts Councilâ€...