About The Gallery
Gallery Opening night/March 2025
Rooted in Community:
ARC
The Central Arkansas Collective (ARC) is a gathering of professional artists who call Central Arkansas home. While our backgrounds and styles vary—ranging from time-honored classical traditions to modern and surrealist expressions—we are united by a simple, shared purpose: to create work that invites conversation and contributes to the well-being of our local culture. We strive to produce quality art that reflects the heart of our region and offers a meaningful experience for our neighbors.
Art Shared Freely
We believe that art belongs to everyone. It is a privilege to provide Central Arkansas with visual art exhibitions, artist presentations, and community events that we hope will enrich our collective daily life. In the spirit of neighborly connection, all of our exhibits and ArtWalk events are free and open to the public. We would be honored to have you join us.
Growing Together with Blackbird Arts
The Collective is now a part of the Blackbird Arts Collective, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local initiatives like the Conway Poetry Project.
We are deeply grateful to have a new home for our work at The Studio Downtown (1100 Oak Street, Conway). This gallery space was made possible through the kindness and generosity of The Adcock Family Foundation. We also wish to thank H+N Architects for their thoughtful design, which provides a welcoming environment for all who visit.
Grateful for Our Partners
Our work is only possible through the support of our community. In 2024, we were fortunate to partner with The Conductor at The Arnold Innovation Center and The Creative Institute of Central Arkansas. Thanks to the sponsorship of Centennial Bank, we were able to welcome respected creators to the Conway ArtWalk to share their journeys and craft with the public.
Stay in Touch
We would love to get to know you better. Please follow us on social media for updates on our latest projects and invitations to meet our artists. We look forward to seeing you at our next event and hearing your thoughts on the art we create together.
