The historic Gann Museum has officially opened its doors to a vibrant new exhibition that celebrates the raw talent thriving right in our own backyard. The exhibit, aptly titled “Salty Art,” launched on June 4 and is set to run through August 21. Located at 218 S. Market Street, the showcase is free to the […]
East End teacher and advanced 8th grade art class students paint vibrant mural at local restaurant
A local Mexican restaurant has a vibrant new look, thanks to the dedication of an advanced eighth-grade art class from East End Middle School – and they are looking for another business to beautify. Under the direction of art teacher Laura DePriest, the class recently put the finishing touches on a massive, custom-designed Dia de […]
Create tiny art and exhibit in the Library’s Annual Tiny Art Show this April
Creativity takes center stage this April at the Saline County Library with two opportunities to create and celebrate art: the Tiny Art Showand a Local Artist Showcase. The Tiny Art Show, open to all ages, invites participants to create their own miniature masterpiece. Beginning April 1, patrons can pick up a free 3” x 3” […]
Benton & Bryant Students and their schools win in “Works of Heart” Art Show
Saline Health System welcomed the community to its Works of Heart art show on Feb. 26, celebrating American Heart Month while showcasing artwork created by local high school students. The event, held in the hospital atrium, featured heart-themed artwork submitted by students in grades 9–12. Community members attended the free event and participated by voting […]
Try a 3-D printer, a laser cutter and more at the Library during Makerspace hours
The Saline County Library hosts regular open hours for patrons to have creative time in the Makerspace. This is available in the afternoons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as two Saturdays each month. See the specific days, times and locations below: Benton – Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library, 1800 Smithers Dr, Benton, AR 72015, […]
Find all the local quilt block art installations and join the Saline County Quilt Trail with your own
Have you ever been traveling and seen a barn with a painted square quilt block on the side or end of the barn? How stunning the barn looked in the landscape! This is reminiscent of the barn stars and “hex” stars on barns and other structures in southeast Pennsylvania, started centuries ago by Amish […]
Create tiny art in April and exhibit in the Library’s 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show in May
Get your tiny creative juices flowing and enter this exhibit, or get your magnifying glass to view it. All during May 2024, the Saline County Library will host its 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show. Patrons will be given the opportunity to decorate their own miniature canvases, which will be displayed at the Benton branch for […]
Artist’s Touch on Traffic Signal Box Makes Corner Pop
If you have passed through the Heart of Bryant recently (South Reynolds Road), you may have noticed a splash of color showing up at the corner of Mills Park and Reynolds Road. Aaron Hardin, an art teacher at Bryant Junior High School, recently painted the traffic signal box located on that corner. Instead of a […]
Renovations reveal nostalgic face on Downtown Benton property
There’s a new mural in downtown Benton. Okay, it actually isn’t new. Some around these parts have seen it before, but not for a long time. It has been covered in mauve stucco for possibly decades – some local historians may be able to hazard a guess at the length of time. I said the […]
Youths can submit essay or visual arts by June 1st for this RCA contest
Rural Community Alliance (RCA) is seeking entries of essays and visual art from youth on how to positively impact our rural communities. RCA members have a vision for just and thriving rural communities that offer access to an excellent education, economic opportunity, and rewarding quality of life to all residents. Write an essay (up to […]