4 Places to Discover Local Art Near Little Rock and Sherwood, AR

Nothing warms the soul like the recognition of human nature through art. Art has a magical way of bringing people together even in the roughest times. We’ve compiled a list of local art galleries near Little Rock and Sherwood, AR to bring some joy into your life.

1. The House of Art

This local dive has earned the respect of talented artists all over Arkansas for their incredible support of the arts in all shapes and forms. Visit their open mic night to discover masters of poetry who make magic using words as their medium, dancers who transcend language with their body movement, and to just generally vibe with the laid-back atmosphere of a group of like-minded artists and browse their collection of art in between acts.

2. Art Group Gallery

You might just witness the process of a masterpiece in action when you stop by the Art Group Gallery. The artists whose work resides in this gallery can often be found engaged in conversation with customers and making time to explain their techniques. Watch them work while you discuss booking a private art lesson, or consider commissioning a one-of-a-kind work of art depicting your favorite landscape to drive through in your 2023 Kia Forte GT.
 

3. Cantrell Gallery

There is a good reason that this gallery has been the longest-standing gallery and custom framing company in the area. Their customer satisfaction goes above and beyond a typical gallery setting, with a certified art appraiser on staff and restoration specialists working with various subjects. If you have an heirloom art piece that needs conserving, bring it to the professionals at the Cantrell Gallery for their expertise.
 You will also find their gallery of both established and emerging local artists that span mediums from paintings, dolls, glass works, and more. Browse the collection of beautiful artwork and see their expert framing department for a custom frame to fit your new piece.

4. The Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square

Located at the Library Square in Little Rock, this little gemstone is a must-visit for any art or book lover. The quiet atmosphere of a bookstore combines with the vibrant colors of abstract art. In serving the objective to support local, the bookstore features gently-used books of all genres donated by the community.

The unique artwork found in their three gallery spaces ranges from handmade jewelry to repurposed comic book pages. They also regularly rotate their featured exhibitions with inspiring local works of art. Check out their upcoming events for exhibits about personalized yard art, landscape pieces influenced by areas of Arkansas, and more.

Art has a way of expressing the beauty in life that we aren’t always capable of seeing on our own. When you have talked to the extraordinary artists who bring life to the impossible at the Art Group Gallery, stop in to see us at Crain Kia of Sherwood to tell us your favorite medium to work with!

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