Arts in the Air Professional Art Exhibit and Sale
The 4th annual Arts in the Air Professional Art Exhibit and Sale was held May 2-23, 2009 at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain. Designed to celebrate the creativity and originality of Arkansas’ artists, this show features only 20 of Arkansas’ best artists each year.
Artists selected for the 2009 show included the following:
- Ellen W. Alderson – Forrest City
- Lisa Bauer – Huntsville
- Robert Bean – Little Rock
- Darrell Warren Berry – Little Rock
- Sheila Cantrell – Batesville
- Virmarie DePoyster – North Little Rock
- Carol Dickie – Eureka Springs
- Bill Garrison – Russellville
- Charles Harrington – Bella Vista
- Timothy Jones – Rogers
- Patrick Larsen – Conway
- Nina Louton – Hot Springs
- Dennis McCann – Maumelle
- David Mudrinich – Russellville
- Thu Nguyen – Cabot
- Charles Peer – Siloam Springs
- Kathryn Semolic – Eureka Springs
- Gary Simmons – Hot Springs
- Todd A. Williams – Siloam Springs
- Robin Young – Malvern
This year, the opening of the show was held in conjunction with the Rockefeller Institute’s annual heritage event. Called WR: The Rockefeller Brand on the Arts in Arkansas, the heritage program featured a discussion of Gov. Rockefeller’s personal contributions to and support of art and arts education in Arkansas. Read a press release about the Arts in the Air opening events.
Proceeds from sales of the art support Envision U and other student art programs at the Rockefeller Institute.
Thanks to the many Arkansas artists who submitted applications to this year’s show. Each year we hope to keep the show fresh and different by showcasing the variety of work being created by professional artists in all different parts of the state.
Contact Julie Hall by phone at (501) 727-6220 or by e-mail for more information.
Click on the "Open Slideshow" icon on the right to view photos from the opening events.
