Make your community an arts destination while taking your own work worldwide.

Unlock the secrets of living in the country while succeeding as an artist! Discover your community and ways to bring the arts world into rural spaces.

Artists who choose to live in rural areas often face isolation and feelings of being siloed, but opportunities abound for small-town and county-living artists in Arkansas. Learn to capitalize on affordable studio space and creative placemaking while bringing your art to the national stage. Find collaborations and ways to use tourism in the arts.

Join professional artist Jeri Hillis to get a look at how artists in small towns and rural areas can benefit from where they are while building community, connecting with markets and building revenue for individuals and their communities.

 Pros and cons of country living as a visual artist

 Overcoming isolation and building community

 Getting out of your comfort zone, e.g. workshops, outside galleries and competitions

Getting into larger markets/connecting your arts community to metro areas/region

How collaboration with a nonprofit or business can help you succeed

This event is free and includes refreshments. Registration is required because space is limited. The Arkansas Arts Council has teamed with the Mena Art Gallery to make this workshop possible.

This event is free, but registration is required. REGISTER HERE.