Exhibitions and Meet the Artist Receptions

A new exhibition opens each month in the gallery with a public reception which is a great time to enjoy exceptional works of art, an opportunity to meet the exhibiting artist, hear a short, informative gallery talk, ask questions, mingle with other artists and art patrons and enjoy refreshments. 

Gallery Exhibit Opening Receptions are held at the River Valley Arts Center on the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  When a holiday falls on the first weekend, the reception is usually changed to the second Sunday.

 By Kids - For Kids 

Parents bring your children for fun creative activities.  This is a come and go event at the same time as the opening exhibit for the month.  You may come any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. and spend a few minutes or be entertained the entire two hours.  Supplies are free and an instructor is provided.  This is a great time to introduce your children to the beauty, wonder, enjoyment and appreciation of art.
Viewing the exhibits, refreshments and children activities are free of charge and open to the public.  
  Viewing the exhibits, refreshments and Funday are free of charge and open to the public.     

  River Valley Arts Center is open to the public from 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.Monday through Thursday and 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.on Friday. To schedule a group or private tour at other hours please call 479-968-2452.  

“One of the greatest challenges for even some of the larger museums and arts centers today is finding ways to remove  barriers to community participation, including admission charges, according to D. Bacigalupi, executive director of Crystal Bridges,” said River Valley Arts Center executive director Betty LaGrone.  “I am not suggesting that we have exhibits by world famous artists, but we are pleased that we continue to bring quality exhibits and exhibit receptions that can be enjoyed by area residents and visitors that are free and open to the public.”  

Crystal Bridges in Northwest Arkansas opened November 11, 2011 and has exhibits by world famous artists. 
                                                                                        

                                                                Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center
 

Pope County Library, Russellville
 

To be considered as an exhibitor in the Arts Center's Gallery, submit good quality photographs of 2-or 3-d works or an actual piece of art along with your biography to the Visual Arts Committee. This Committee reviews and schedules exhibits several months in advance.  There is also the opportunity to exhibit in the Arts Center's classroom gallery, lobby, Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center or Russellville Branch of Pope County Library.