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Argenta Arts District 3rd Friday Art Walk

Celebrate Creativity and Community

Friday, November 15th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Be a part of the Argenta Arts District 3rd Friday Art Walk!

Take a stroll through Argenta, Central Arkansas’s most vibrant Arts District, where galleries and businesses, including the Innovation Hub, open their doors and feature original art from local and regional artists.

Held on the 3rd Friday of EVERY month.
204 E. 4th St., North Little Rock, AR 72114
In the Argenta Arts District

What is the Argenta Arts District 3rd Friday Art Walk?

Argenta, which covers Main Street in downtown North Little Rock and the surrounding blocks, is home to an incredible breadth of art, culture, food, and history. This area is Arkansas’s most vibrant Art District. Just across the river from Little Rock’s River Market, the entire Argenta community hosts an after-hours art night every third Friday of the month.  Participating businesses include the Argenta Gallery, ACANSA Gallery, The Argenta Library, the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, and many more.

Be sure to stop at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, where we offer an opportunity to chat with our Featured Gallery Artists in person. Additionally, we showcase local artisans and makers by providing free booths inside the spacious Hub to display their artisan crafts and talents.  Visitors can find a wide variety of one-of-a-kind gifts and creations from rotating local makers. From handcrafted jewelry to custom woodwork, our indoor market celebrates the diverse skills of our local artisans.

Pick up an Argenta Arts District Passport inside your first Art Walk stop.  Use the Passport QR code to see participating venues and their locations. Collect stamps in your Passport at each stop as you traverse the neighborhood. Submit it to the staff at your final stop to be entered in the monthly drawing for $25 gift cards to local shops and restaurants!

Street-side parking is free in downtown North Little Rock/Argenta. Free and paid parking lots are also available to the public. The Innovation Hub is conveniently located between Parking Lots 8, 9, and 10, making it the perfect first stop!

The 3rd Friday Art Walk is a GREAT opportunity to browse the works on display, connect with talented artists, shop with local artisan vendors, and mingle with the North Little Rock community. Many venues will welcome you with beverages and snacks and the Hub offers family-friendly activities.

3rd Friday Activities at The Hub

Makesgiving

November 15th, 5:00 pm to 8:00pm

Hub Member Showcase

We are showcasing Hub Members through November!

FREE Activity

Artist Demonstration

Meet Ken Wass of MakerBees Creative and learn more about the process of making his popular trays.

Several  wooden trays with deep blue epoxy dry on racks.  Each tray is a lovely walnut brown and in the middle is the topographical region of Lake Degray, filled in with blue.

FREE Activity

STEAM Education Activity - Card Making

Color, fold, and cut your own cards and matching envelopes.

FREE Activity!

Makerspace Activity - PYO Laser-Cut Crafts

Paint and assemble wood panels to create a 3D pumpkin craft!

A laser cut pumpkin has been painted in pretty fall colors with a spray of fall flowers. In the background are recently cut panels that stack together to form the 3d shape.

FREE Activity!

Maker Vendor Fair and Raffle Prizes!

Receive a raffle entry with each Hub Vendor Purchase!

Shop more vendors for more entries!

Makerspace Tours! See What the Hub is About!

Tour the Innovation Hub and see what we have to offer!

Adam, the Woodshop foreman, speaks with a guest in the woodshop next to a large table saw.

FREE Activity

What People Are Saying

“The Innovation Hub in Argenta is a really incredible place. The staff there are very knowledgeable about entrepreneurship, making, and innovating; it is a place that is inclusive for all ages interested in the maker movement.”

Eric G.

“I can’t recommend this place highly enough! A makerspace, a coworking space, an art gallery, and an inspiration. I’m excited about starting my class in a couple of weeks. Just stop by, everyone is friendly and would love to tell you more. You kind of have to see it to believe it. It’s that good.”

Beth L.

“A jewel in the crown of North Little Rock! This huge facility is equipped with all sorts of tools and technology, as well as classes on various types of art endeavours.”

Ann-Marie L.

My first-ever-market event was at the Innovation Hub a few years back. One of my first original paintings I ever sold was to somebody who was visiting the Innovation Hub at the time, and that lady told me ‘One day, you are going to be big, so I am going to purchase one of your paintings now.’ I will never forget that moment as she was an important contact I made at the Hub. The Hub is a great place to learn and grow. Many members of the staff have also supported my work, and I can tell you that the Innovation Hub is community.” themokassoexperience.com

Monica M.

Become a Vendor at The Hub

Are you a maker, artist, or crafter? Don’t miss the chance to showcase your hand-made works inside the Innovation Hub’s climate-controlled and vibrant atmosphere! Booth space is free, and there is no commission fee. Share your creativity with the community and connect with fellow artisans in a festive atmosphere.  We have limited spaces available, so it’s first come, first served! Apply now to become a vendor for an upcoming Art Walk and be a significant part of these exciting events. Join us in celebrating local artistry and creativity.

Meet Our Featured Artists

Local artists are showcased in our gallery for the entire month and are on-site during the 3rd Friday Art Walk, so you have the opportunity to meet and connect with them!

We are located at 204 E. 4th St., North Little Rock, AR 72114, in the heart of downtown North Little Rock.

Become a Featured Artist

What are the benefits of exhibiting at the Hub?  Showcase your work at no cost. The Hub does not take gallery fees or commission fees.  Your pieces are on display the entire month that you are featured.  We support you through social sharing and promotion.  And participate in the 3rd Friday Art Walk to engage with the community one-on-one and make those personal connections that lead to future commissions.

In the spirit of Friendsgiving, we showcase the works of our Hub Members in a group Member Showcase throughout November. Current Hub Members may submit up to 3 completed works for consideration. Applications are opened in September of each year with a deadline of mid-October.  We look forward to sharing your talents!

Snapshots from Past Events

3rd Friday Art Walk Gallery

The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub is a proud affiliate of Winrock International.

FIND US IN NLR

Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
204 E 4th St
North Little Rock, AR 72114

(501) 907-6570

info@arhub.org

OUR HOURS

  • MWF 9AM to 5PM
  • TTH 9AM to 8PM
  • SAT: 1st & 3rd of Month, 10AM to 2PM