Art Of The Ouachitas

Mena Art Gallery

Mena Art Gallery is located in beautiful downtown

Mena. Though this inviting and cozy gallery may not be large in scale, the shows presented are on the national level. The Mena Art Gallery supports individual and community involvement in the creative arts and strives to inspire and serve all ages of artists. In addition to art shows and exhibits, the gallery provides workshops, seminars, field trips, classes, and more. To learn about all the Mena Art

Gallery has to offer, visit the gallery at 607 Mena Street or call 479 394-3880.

Ouachita Little Theatre

Ouachita Little Theater is a performing arts organization in the town of Mena, nestled in the magnificent Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. The OLT’s mission is to plan productions, recruit qualified directors, perform shows for children and adults and produce workshops in the theater arts. When visiting, please stop by the Ouachita Little Theatre at 610 Mena Street. For more information about OLT, acting, becoming a volunteer, renting the theater for your performance or event, or costume rental, call the information line at 479-243-0186, email info@ouachitalittletheatre.org or visit their website, ouachitalittletheatre.org.

American Artisans is a distinctive gallery representing quality artisans from Polk County and across the nation. The high quality work includes blown glass, wood turning, wood boxes, jewelry, gourd art, paintings, kaleidoscopes, pottery and many more exceptional items. Stop in to shop and stay for an incredible lunch! American Artisans is located at 615

Mena Street.

Please call 479 394-1112, for additional information.

Wild Hare Art Glass Studio and Gallery

As you explore the many shops of the Mena Arts District, be sure to indulge your creative side at the Wild Hare Art Glass Studio and Gallery. This imaginative studio inspires its guests with original, exquisite designs. Here you will find unique gifts ranging from wall hangings to ornaments, birds to bird houses, and platters to stained glass. For the artists, a wide variety of art supplies are available to help you create your masterpiece. Wild Hare Art Glass Studio and Gallery features an on-site kiln and offers many classes and workshops. Stop by, relax, and see what inspires you! 609 Mena Street.

Ouachita Arts Celebration

Fall colors are ablaze and a cool mountain breeze awaits you at the Ouachita Arts celebration held annually on the first Saturday in November. This highly anticipated, indoor-outdoor festival attracts thousands of visitors each year. The festival offers a variety of fun and engaging activities. Enjoy fine arts and crafts, shopping, live music from a variety of performers, face painting, children’s activities, a quilt show and many other features. This festival is constantly adding new events you won’t want to miss. To find out more about this year’s festival go to www.menapolkchamber.com

Ouachita Portrait Collection

Explore the exquisite works of Monta Black Philpot proudly displayed in the historic KCS Depot Visitors Center. This Prismacolor pencil art collection portrays local residents as seen through this local artist’s eyes. The brilliant detail captured in the portraits will capture your imagination as you learn the stories behind the faces. Spend some time in the beautiful depot, lost in the chronicles of rural Arkansas as told through her work. 524 Sherwood Avenue