The Artist In U presented by Unity Health
2018 Schedule
The Artist in U workshops are free classes taught by accomplished aspiring artists of all ages thanks to Platinum Sponsor Unity Health Harris Medical Center.
The workshops are free, but space is limited. Please call 870-523-3618 to register. Walk ins will only be allowed if space permits so registration is encouraged. All classes will be held outdoors (Plein Air) in the new park on Front Street( GPS 412 Front Street, Newport, AR 72112). or, in case of rain/weather issues, at the Newport Business Resource Center, 201 Hazel Street, Newport, AR 72112.
April 25th – Senior Adults (65+)
10:30 am – Noon
Donna Hohn (Newport, Arkansas) – 20 spaces
Beginning Acrylic Painting – Painting a Cardinal on Canvas
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Penny Jo Paush (Jonesboro, Arkansas) – 20 spaces
Acrylic Painting on Canvas – Exploring Your Inner Artist
May 23rd – Adults
10:30 am – Noon
Trish Corder (Smithville, Arkansas) – 15 spaces
Watercolor Painting – Beginning and Intermediate Techniques
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Ashleigh Davidson (Little Rock, Arkansas) – 20 spaces
Jewelry from Paper Mementos – Soldered Pendants
June 27th – Elementary (1st – 6th Grades)
10:30 am – Noon
Maggie Maddison (Little Rock, Arkansas) – 15 spaces
Acrylic Painting – Learning to Paint with Acrylics
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Carol Davis (Bay, Arkansas) – 25 spaces
Paint Pouring – Learning to Use the Four Pouring Techniques
July 25th – Junior High/High School (7th – 12th Grades)
10:30 am – Noon
Donna Hohn and Debra Jackson (Newport, Arkansas) – 25 spaces
Acrylic Painting – Learn to Paint a Portrait of Your Favorite Pet
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Dewana McIntosh (Smithville, Arkansas) – 20 spaces
Topic Pending
August 22nd– Pre-School (Ages 4 to 5)
10:30 am – Noon
Amy Morris (Pocahontas Arkansas) – 25 spaces
Acrylic Painting – Learn to Paint
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Peggy Ann Meitzen (Batesville, Arkansas) – 25 spaces
Drawing – Drawing Animals, Bugs and Fish
September 26th – Adults
10:30 am – Noon
Brenda Lawrence (Batesville, Arkansas) – 20 spaces
Oil Painting – Landscapes Using the Wet on Wet Technique
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Don Smith (Newport, Arkansas) – 20 spaces
Acrylic Painting – Techniques for Abstract Painting
The classes are free. Registration is required. Call 870-523-3618 to register for one of the classes. Park Address: 412 Front Street, Newport, AR 72112.
CONFIRMED SPONSORS FOR THE DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
Platinum Sponsors
Arkansas Steel Associates, ASU-Newport,
M&P Banking, Insurance and Investments,
Newport Economic Development Commission,
Unity Health Harris Medical Center
Gold Sponsors
Bad Boy Mowers, City of Newport, George Kell Motors,
State Representative Michael John Gray,
Greenway Equipment, O’Connor Distributing
Silver Sponsors
All That I Am Books, C&C Distributors, Harris Ford,
Future Fuel Chemical Company, Jackson County Historical Society,
Jackson’s Funeral Home, Mize Heating & Air Conditioning,
Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, Newport Rotary Club, Riceland Foods, Ritter Communications, Southwest Steel Processing,
Bronze Sponsors
Charlie Watson and Diane Miller, David Couch, Entergy, Farmers Elevator,
Jackson County Council on Tourism,
Dr. Jabez and Pat Jackson, KASU Radio, Miller-Newell Engineers,
Moving Jackson County Forward, Newport Construction, Inc., Scott Wood Ram Truck Center, State Representative Dwight Tosh
Special Friend Sponsors
Prosecuting Attorney Henry Boyce, Boyce and Boyce PA, State Senator Ron Caldwell, Catfish Farmers of Arkansas,
CenterPoint Energy, Darling Pharmacy, Dillinger Funeral Home, Grady Auctions and Realty, H & V Leasing, IberiaBank,
Iron Mountain Regional Arts Council, Dr. Patti Mullins, DDS, Richard Peel Enterprises, LLC, St. Michael’s Place, Village Mall, Inc.
Friend Sponsors
Bratcher Real Estate, Dr. Kelly McKinney, DDS, Dr. Guilford and Retha Dudley,
Helena Agri-Enterprises, Jackson County Farm Bureau, John Minor Crop Insurance,
Newport Lions Club, Mark Manning Shelter Insurance
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