Artists of Northwest Arkansas

ANA Studio Class - Evelyn Jorgenson
2026-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
New Educational Opportunity:
Ever wish you had a coach to give you feedback on your work? Beginning September 3, ANA will offer Wednesday Studio, a coaching/tutorial class held alternate Wednesdays at the ANA Studio from 1:00 to 4:00. Taught by ANA Gallery Artists and other professionals, the sessions offer opportunities for feedback, inspiration, and strategies for growth as participants work
Mini-lessons and demonstrations will be offered based on individual needs. What to bring: completed artwork, artwork in progress, materials for new pieces, personal art supplies. Come for as many sessions as you like. Check the website for dates and coaches.
February 18: Evelyn Jorgenson – Collage

Discussion of what Collage is as an art medium
Show examples of collage work done by the presenter and discuss each briefly
Brief discussion of artists who have used collage (Matisse and others) as a medium
Stress importance of design, balance, color, contrast, and movement within the picture

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medium: Work in any medium. Different instructors will be there to coach as needed.
Cost: $30 per class (pay at the class)

Anniversary Gallery Group Exhibit
2026-02-12 16:30 - 19:30 | ANA Gallery, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Come join us on Thursday evening for our one year anniversary at the ANA Gallery. There’s food, drinks, art, and the artists to visit with.

ANA Studio Class - Liz Cox
2026-02-04 13:00 - 16:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Come join us in the ANA Studio for a studio class every other Wednesday. Starting September 3rd the ANA Studio will be open to anyone that would like to come paint with an instructor/artists. Each session will be hosted by a different instructor, but you can work in whatever medium you would prefer. We are here to assist you as needed. Each instructor will do a short presentation at the beginning of the studio and then be there to assist and coach you as needed. Classes are 3 hours long and you pay at the door. You don’t have to be an ANA member to participate.
February 4, 2026: Liz Cox – Mono printing technique using a gel plate
Gel printing is a simple mono printing technique using a soft, flexible gel plate to create unique, textured art by layering acrylic paint, stencils, stamps, and found objects onto the plate, then transferring the design to paper for a one-of-a-kind print with no press needed.
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medium: Work in any medium. Different instructors will be there to coach as needed.
Cost: $30 per class (pay at the class)

ANA Studio Class CANCELLED
2026-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Come join us in the ANA Studio for a studio class every other Wednesday. Starting September 3rd the ANA Studio will be open to anyone that would like to come paint with an instructor/artists. Each session will be hosted by a different instructor, but you can work in whatever medium you would prefer. We are here to assist you as needed. Each instructor will do a short presentation at the beginning of the studio and then be there to assist and coach you as needed. Classes are 3 hours long and you pay at the door. You don’t have to be an ANA member to participate.
January 28, 2026 – Becky Christenson – Color Charts
Color charts. How to make them, Why to make them, and how to use them. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the paint you use. Sharpen your ability to make critical color judgements when you paint.
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medium: Work in any medium. Different instructors will be there to coach as needed.
Cost: $30 per class (pay at the class)
The ANA Studio
300 N. 2nd Street
ANA Studio
Rogers, AR 72756

January 2026 Social Paint Night CANCELLED
2026-01-27 17:00 - 20:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Bring whatever artwork you’re working on or start something new. We are setting up tables in the big room or bring your easels and come paint or work with us. We will all work together for the evening and visit amongst ourselves. You can discuss what you are working on and find inspiration and support in the group setting. We’ll have some finger foods and and good friends.
This is an event that you can mark on your calendar – the 4th Tuesday every month is Social Paint Night.

Mary Talbert Artist Presentation and Celebration
2026-01-15 13:00 - 15:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
I started painting with pastels and joined Ozarks Pastel Society in 2001 and soon became a signature member. I have exhibited in many shows and have taken many workshops. I am currently enjoying painting in acrylics with a group of friends at the West Fork Fire Station. I’m also a member of Artists of Northwest Arkansas and exhibit my paintings at the ANA Gallery in Rogers, Arkansas.
Come join us for an afternoon of stories, art, and a piece of cake with Mary Talbert as we celebrate her 102 birthday.

ANA Studio Class
2026-01-14 13:00 - 16:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Come join us in the ANA Studio for a studio class every other Wednesday. Starting September 3rd the ANA Studio will be open to anyone that would like to come paint with an instructor/artists. Each session will be hosted by a different instructor, but you can work in whatever medium you would prefer. We are here to assist you as needed. Each instructor will do a short presentation at the beginning of the studio and then be there to assist and coach you as needed. Classes are 3 hours long and you pay at the door. You don’t have to be an ANA member to participate.
January 14, 2026 – Open Studio Day
January 28, 2026 – Becky Christenson
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medium: Work in any medium. Different instructors will be there to coach as needed.
Cost: $30 per class (pay at the class)
The ANA Studio
300 N. 2nd Street
ANA Studio
Rogers, AR 72756

Flower Workshop - Gary Johnson
2026-01-10 09:30 - 15:30 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Gary’s Flower workshop will be on painting an Iris flower. Gary will send each person signing up for his workshop a drawing for your to transfer to watercolor paper so you can get started painting without having to draw the flowers first. He will use a 1/4 sheet of watercolor paper for his demo. He will also pass out a greeting card with a preprinted scene on it that you can paint and then send to someone of your choosing. If you have time, paint it during the workshop hours or take it home to paint at your leisure.
There may be a few hidden surprises during the course of the day as well, so plan to come and have some fun.
This will be a one day class on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Gary will hold this class at the new ANA Studio located at 300 N 2nd St, Rogers AR from 9:30 to 3:30. If you have trouble signing up, contact Gary at 479-249-5405

Anniversart Exhibit
2026-01-08 16:30 - 19:30 | ANA Gallery, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States

Membership Show and 6x6 Silent Auction
2025-12-11 16:00 - 20:00 | ANA Gallery, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Help us raise money for education programs and events at ANA. Find some great original art for Christmas gifts this year. Our fifth annual 6 x 6 Silent Auction is a fund raising event supporting the programs and events of ANA.
We are holding our fifth annual 6 x 6 Silent Auction on the evening of Thursday, December 11, just in time for Christmas gift shopping. The 6” x 6” show is a silent auction that has become an ANA tradition to raise money for education programs, events and program expenses. We’ve handed out over 220 FREE 6” x 6” stretched canvases to anyone that wants to participate. Artists take them home, paint whatever you choose on them, and then bring them to art drop-off for the December Membership Show on Friday and Saturday November 28 – 29, between 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Help us build our ANA programs.

Kathleen Conover Watercolor Workshop
2025-12-08 09:30 - 2025-12-11 15:30 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Watercolor Master Class Workshop
Monday, December 8 – Thursday, December 11, 2025
9:30 am – 3:30 pm daily
$450 non-members
$400 ANA members
You asked how I got the designation of “master artist”. I should be embarrassed to say it is “self-assigned”. I have the top signature status in the biggies: AWS-DF (Dolphin Fellow), NWS-M (Master artist, after being in 10 NWS international exhibitions), TWSA-MA (Master Artist, after being in 10 TWSA exhibitions), ISEA-NF (Nautilus Fellow), Watercolor Honor Society (WHS), and more if I wanted to keep paying their annual dues.

Dec Drop Off
2025-11-29 13:00 - 17:00 | ANA Gallery, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
The 2025 December Membership Show is December 3 – December 28, 2025. Just like we did last year, we had our opening reception for both the December Membership Show and the 6×6 Silent Auction on the same night. Last year was an amazing success even though we were without a home. This year we are back in our own space and will hold the December Membership Show and the 6×6 Silent Auction at our new home at the ANA Gallery/Studio in downtown Rogers, AR.
Drop Off Date for Membership Art: Friday – Saturday, November 28 – November 29, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Artist Reception Date: Thursday, December 11, 4:30 – 8:00
Art Pick Up Date: Friday & Saturday, January 2 – 3, 2026, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop Off Date for 6×6 Auction Artwork: Friday – Saturday, November 28 – November 29, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Dec Art Drop Off
2025-11-28 13:00 - 17:00 | ANA Gallery, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States

Nov Social Paint
2025-11-25 17:00 - 20:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States

John Lasater Studio Class
2025-11-25 13:00 - 16:30 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
CANCELED
What is the definition of a studio class? I see it as something like an apprenticeship. Our studio classes are hlf day studio class where you can come and just paint whatever you like, in whatever medium you want, but WITH me, and as you need help, I give it.
Medium: Any, although my main medium is oil colors. Here is my supply list for oil painting

Pat Sweeden Artist Presentation
2025-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Explanation and demonstration of the process of painting a flower from selection to completion.
Pat believes “art is soul inspiration.” Her goal is to spark an emotion that causes one to move in
and take a closer look. Painting mostly florals, animals, hearts and whimsical art using oil and acrylic.

Gary Johnson Abstract Expressionist Class
2025-11-15 09:30 - 15:30 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Gary’s new abstract expressionist watercolor full day class will be filled with material and tips for new and old artists wanting to have some capability to paint in an abstract expressionist manner. We’ll be using watercolor paint, acrylic paint, oil pastels or watercolor pencils along with some of your very favorites like salt and alcohol. A materials list is below and can be found at the registration site.
This will be a one day class on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Gary will hold this class at the new ANA Studio located at 300 N 2nd St, Rogers AR from 9:30 to 3:30. If you have trouble signing up, contact Gary at 479-249-5405 and he will assist you.

Fall Into Art
2025-11-13 16:30, 2025-10-09 16:30 - 19:30 | ANA Gallery, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Fall is in the air and the colors begin to change. Greens turn to red, yellow and orange. The temp gets crisp and it’s time to our fall show. Come join the ANA Gallery Group for our Fall Into Art Exhibit.

ANA Studio Class with Mary Datum
2025-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Make Your Own Art Christmas Cards
My process does vary but this is what I do when using acrylics. I sketch what I think would look good on a card. Then I transfer the sketch onto my blank card using my printer. I then paint it. However if I am using oils I draw right onto the card then paint, oils can be manipulated so any mistakes with the drawing can be fixed. I use Strathmore Canvas Cards, they come with envelopes. They are waterproof. Or canvas paper can be used. Just has to be cut down and no envelopes.
I will be demonstrating something simple, either a Christmas tree or a snowman. They do not require a sketch I will bring some acrylic paints and canvas paper if anyone wants to try this. I do not have extra brushes though. I will bring copies of some sketches if anyone wants to try something different than a tree or snowman.

John Lasater Studio Class
2025-11-11 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-14 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-30 13:00 - 16:30 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
What is the definition of a studio class? I see it as something like an apprenticeship. Our studio classes are hlf day studio class where you can come and just paint whatever you like, in whatever medium you want, but WITH me, and as you need help, I give it.
Medium: Any, although my main medium is oil colors. Here is my supply list for oil painting:

ANA Studio Class – Evelyn Jorgenson
2025-10-29 13:00 - 16:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Come join us in the ANA Studio for a studio class every other Wednesday. Starting September 3rd the ANA Studio will be open to anyone that would like to come paint with an instructor/artists. Each session will be hosted by a different instructor, but you can work in whatever medium you would prefer. We are here to assist you as needed. Each instructor will do a short presentation at the beginning of the studio and then be there to assist and coach you as needed. Classes are 3 hours long and you pay at the door. You don’t have to be an ANA member to participate.
October 29 – Evelyn Jorgenson –Collage
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medium: Work in any medium. Different instructors will be there to coach as needed.
Cost: $30 per class (pay at the class)
The ANA Studio
300 N. 2nd Street
ANA Studio
Rogers, AR 72756
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Social Paint Night - October
2025-10-28 17:00 - 20:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States

Watercolor Intuitive Abstract Workshop
2025-10-22 09:30 - 2025-10-24 15:30 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Gary’s new abstract watercolor 3 day workshop will be filled with material and tips for new and old artists wanting to have some capability to paint in an intuitive abstract manner. The cost for this workshop will be $300 for ANA Members and $350 for non-members.
Gary will run this workshop at the new ANA Studio located at 300 N 2nd St, Rogers AR on Wednesday through Friday, October 22, 23, and 24 from 9:30 to 3:30 daily. More information will be coming and sign up will be through the ANA website at: www.artistsnwarkansas.com.
If you have trouble signing up, contact Gary at 479-249-5405 and he will assist you.
The Daily Drill
Day One – I will demonstrate how to do an angular abstract painting with three steps that you can watch and learn from. This will involve an initial drawing followed by blocking in the primary colors leaving a center of interest for later development. Next will be working from light to dark and development of the center of interest. Last will be additional enhancement of the painting.
Day Two –will involve doing an intuitive abstract where I will demo a lot of different approaches for you to choose from in your painting. This will involve using many different materials you may choose to use. I will bring stencils for use by you, tape of various widths, salt, alcohol, etc. Bring a mouth atomizer if you have one, you may want it for texture. Most of all, bring an open mind.
Day Three – will involve a series of demos for doing a painting of abstract glasses and bottles. This will be a very fun one that everyone in the past has fully enjoyed.

John Lasater Artist Presentation
2025-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
As a representational painter, I’m attracted to the variety of formal possibilities in a motif; characteristics like the shapes of shadows or the colors of forms. I respond with playfulness, then objectivity, then moments of raw emotion, which often look like rescuing the effort with a unified simplification, or messing it up to give myself more problems to solve.

ANA Studio Class - Cat Stone
2025-10-15 13:00 - 16:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Come join us in the ANA Studio for a studio class every other Wednesday. Starting September 3rd the ANA Studio will be open to anyone that would like to come paint with an instructor/artists. Each session will be hosted by a different instructor, but you can work in whatever medium you would prefer. We are here to assist you as needed. Each instructor will do a short presentation at the beginning of the studio and then be there to assist and coach you as needed. Classes are 3 hours long and you pay at the door. You don’t have to be an ANA member to participate.
October 15 – Cat Stone – Watercolor
October 29
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medium: Work in any medium. Different instructors will be there to coach as needed.
Cost: $30 per class (pay at the class)
The ANA Studio
300 N. 2nd Street
ANA Studio
Rogers, AR 72756
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ANA Studio Class - Gerald Hatley
2025-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 | ANA Studio, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Come join us in the ANA Studio for a studio class every other Wednesday. Starting September 3rd the ANA Studio will be open to anyone that would like to come paint with an instructor/artists. Each session will be hosted by a different instructor, but you can work in whatever medium you would prefer. We are here to assist you as needed. Each instructor will do a short presentation at the beginning of the studio and then be there to assist and coach you as needed. Classes are 3 hours long and you pay at the door. You don’t have to be an ANA member to participate.
October 1 – Gerald Hatley – Watercolor
October 15
October 29
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medium: Work in any medium. Different instructors will be there to coach as needed.
Cost: $30 per class (pay at the class)
The ANA Studio
300 N. 2nd Street
ANA Studio
Rogers, AR 72756
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sept Art Pick Up
2025-09-26 13:00 - 2025-09-27 17:00 | ANA Gallery, 300 N. 2nd Street, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
September Membership Show Art Pick Up. Great Show!
