Our next meeting will be the the third Monday in April. Plan on coming and visiting which always make for a lively conversation.

Because artists often work in creative isolation, our membership meetings strive to provide that sense of connection and encouragement and a forum for ongoing art dialogue. Having a facility of our own—a center for meeting, education, artmaking, and sharing our work with the community—is a unique privilege that not many small city art groups have. To keep it up and running, we need all our artists. When you come to membership meetings, come with the expectation of sharing interests, ideas, and inspiration with fellow artists. That is foremost and most important.

We look forward to seeing you there and bring a snack to share. Everyone is welcome.

Well known local artist, Bill Wells will teach a watercolor class beginning on Thursday, April 30th through May 2nd from 10 am - 4 pm with an hour off each day for lunch. His works in watercolor, oils, and mixed media can be found in many private collections across the country. Bill says watercolor is still his first love though.

Bill will teach on how to learn and enrich your life using watercolor skills. Bill will offer mini demonstrations throughout the class to help further your skills. Drawing skills will be helpful but not necessary. Bring favorite sketches or photos that you can use for your painting. Materials needed for this class are watercolor paints: CadmiumYellow, Cadmuim Red, Violet, Burnt Sienna, Sap Green, Ultramarine Blue, and Cadmium Orange. Watercolor paper and 3 different sizes of paint brushes should also be brought to this class.

Cost will be $75.00 for all three classes with a class size limited to ten students. All proceeds from this class will be donated to the gallery.For more information or to put your name on the signup sheet call the gallery at 479-394-3880.

Treat yourself-or someone you love-to the only luxury destination spa in Arkansas.

Located on pristine Lake Ouachita at Mountain Harbor Resort and nestled among the trees overlooking the lake, it is only an hour from Mena, but a world away from the ordinary.

Just in time for Mother's Day, Turtle Cove Spa is teaming with the Mena Art Gallery to offer a special one-hour spa experience for only $80.00 (half of which will go to support the gallery).

Stop by the gallery at 607 Mena St. to pick up your tickets and directions; then make your reservations with Turtle Cove Spa by telephone.

A wonderful gift for Mother, a new graduate, or just a reward to yourself.

Visit the studios of many local artists throughout the Ouachita Mountains. Watch them create. Take home unique works of art.

The beauty of the region and the simpler lifestyle has attracted artists from all over to settle in the Ouachitas where they find quiet and inspiration for their creativity. This year's art trail has some great artists, some well known around the state, the country, and even around the world. You click the link below to view representative works of all the participating artists, as well as biographical information about the artists participating.

While exploring Arkansas' finest art treasures, enjoy the many good restaurants, and relax overnight at a charming cottage, cabin, or comfortable hotel. Enjoy performing arts or live theater, shop for distinctive gifts and antiques, or just wind along a country road. See our suggested lodging, dining and area attractions by clicking the food and lodging link in our website.

Experience October in the Ouachitas--delightful weather, beautiful views, crystal clear streams and rivers, and friendly people. The Ouachita Art Trail will be held for three days, Friday through Sunday, October 9, 10 and 11, 2009.

To follow the Ouachita Art Trail, guests will begin at the Mena Art Gallery, on 607 Mena Street, across from the Ouachita Little Theater, where you will pick up the maps and directories.

For more information visit our website Ouachita Art Trails Weblink

You may also obtain more information by telephone at 479 394-3880 or by e-mail to email@menaartgallery.org. Artists interested in the 2009 tour may sign up by filling out the paperwork and returning it to the Mena Art Gallery at 607 Mena St., Mena, AR 71953.To print the standards sheet with the signup sheet form, Standards and Artist Application