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Cantrell Gallery - “Where a lot of great artists hang around!”

Cantrell Gallery features art by over 35 established and emerging local/regional artists  In our large gallery space, we feature special exhibits that run about 7 weeks.  We have at least 6 exhibits each year, each of which feature; either one of our artists that we regularly represent, or it might be a group show.  Each exhibit opens with a reception, which is open to the public, is free, and you can generally expect to meet the artist(s).

We also carry art by nationally and internationally known artists, such as: Dali, Boulanger, Alvar, G.Harvey and Rockwell.

 Everything from prints to original works of art, including three-dimensional pieces and gift items.

What’s a giclee’ print…
When is a print an original?…
Which gallery/custom frame shop has been around for 38 years?

… You’ve got the questions – we’ve got the answers… Come by soon!

August 6 -  September 4

September 10 - October 30

November 5 - December 24

Current Exhibit: “Canvas & Color”, recent works by the LifeQuest Oil Painters

Twelve of the oil painting class members from LifeQuest are displaying their recent work at Cantrell Gallery.  The twelve artists who are participating in this exhibit are: Sam Caruthers, Jennifer Coleman, Jim Conard, Anne Crow, Sharon Franke, Barbara Hawes, Susie Henley, Marty Kauer, Herb Monsonon, Nancy Irving Smith, Mary Lou Ward and Suzanne Warren.

LifeQuest of Arkansas, founded in 1981, is a volunteer-based, non-profit established by and for active adults. They are dedicated to enhancing life's journey through the middle and later years through life-long learning and meaningful volunteerism within the community.  Widely recognized for its extraordinary programming, LifeQuest of Arkansas provides an infrastructure through which adults can create a more purposeful and rewarding post-retirement life, or Third Age.

Barbara Hawes, one of the regular class members since 2006 contacted us about having an exhibit for this class.  The members are encouraged and inspired by the opportunity to display their art in a gallery.  Hawes states: “Our class is really interesting.   We students range in experience from beginners to those who have painted for many years and some were art majors in college.   We've had super instructors: Endia Gomez, Kelly Hargis, Heike Talbert, Jane Holt, Terry Bean, Austin Grimes, Denise Luft, Bill Lewis, Dave Cook, Doug Gorrell, Barry Thomas, and Sharon Franke who is also a student in the class.   Everyone is encouraging of everyone else and there's usually laughter and joking.   Strong friendships have grown out of this class and it's become something of a support group for several.  The class meets for about 3 hours on Wednesday afternoons during the 8-week sessions in fall, winter and spring and for 4 weeks in July.  LifeQuest began as The Shepherd's Center, offering a wide diversity of classes and activities for seniors of 55 and older but now is open to any age.  Book reviews, John Brummett on current events, Tai Chi, Scrabble, Spanish classes, computer proficiency, handy man help and much more.  LifeQuest is sponsored by many different churches and synagogues and relies on donations for the funding needed to continue.”

“Canvas & Color” will continue through September 4.

For more information about the LifeQuest programming visit: http://www.lifequestofarkansas.org/programs.html