Regional Art Shows

​The state is divided into seven regions, each hosting its own regional art show. Artwork is judged, and the first-place winner from each grade in every region advances to the state art show. Below is information on how to enter your regional show.

Student State Art Show

Each year throughout the regions of the state, members of the Arkansas Art Educators are asked to submit exemplary pieces of artwork created by Kindergarten through high school students in their classrooms. A variety of two-dimensional projects ranging from painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media and computer generated work are judged.

A single piece of artwork from each grade level is selected from each region to represent that area of the state. Judged by art teachers and professional artists, the quality of work selected represents the breadth of learning taking place in art classrooms throughout the state. It hangs from June-August and is an opportunity for artwork from around the state to be seen by residents of Arkansas and by a wide range of visitors from around the country.
REGIONAL ART SHOW DATES
Northwest Region
April 12 - May 3, 2025
Fayetteville Public Library

Northeast Region
March 8, 2025  2 pm - 3 pm
Bigger's Bluff 
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Central Region
March 15, 2025
Wildwood Park for the Arts

Eastern Region
April 1 - 24, 2025
East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center

Western Region
TBA

Southeast Region
April 2 - 13, 2025
University of Arkansas-Monticello

'Southwest Region
March 15, 2025
Historic King School House

REGIONAL ART SHOW CONTACTS
For more information on how to enter your regional art show, contact your regional director:
NORTHWEST REGION
Jerris Palmer
[email protected]
​https://www.facebook.com/groups/1310499712902205/?ref=share

​NORTHEAST REGION
Michale Riggs-Self
Email: northeastregion@ararted.org
​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/616977383744517/?ref=share

​WESTERN REGION
Rana Ward
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2757532144400068

CENTRAL REGION
Candace Barns 
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1449762601917245/?ref=share&mibextid=DcJ9fc

EASTERN REGION
Cheryl McMickle
Email: easternregion​@ararted.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714971108723096/?ref=share&mibextid=DcJ9fc

SOUTHWEST REGION
Amber Lemser
​Email: southwestregion​@ararted.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656675811236750

SOUTHEAST REGION
Cheryl Moring
Email: southeastregion@ararted.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/arkansasarteducatorssoutheast/?ref=share