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Our Mission: Bringing art to people and bringing art out of people in Columbia County.

If you are an artist or an art fan and you live or attend school in the Magnolia, Arkansas, area, you have come to the right place. If you're looking for others who share your love of the visual, literary, or performing arts, this site is for you. On the events page of this site, you'll find a listing of Magnolia Arts sponsored and co-sponsored activities like the annual Sidewalk Art Show, Open Mic Night, and out community theater productions. On the Links page, you'll find links to the websites of a variety of Magnolia artists as well as opportunities to develop your own artistic abilities. You might be surprised by what you find. You'll also find links to other artistic resources found in the area. By joining us, you'll help the community by bringing your own talents, interests, and resources to Magnolia's cultural base.
Theater Production: The Wizard of Oz
June 3-6, 2010: WIZARD OF OZ Youth Feature by Katherine Schultz Miller.

Follow the yellow brick road to Foundation Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Center, Southern Arkansas University Campus
The Sixtieth Annual Sidewalk Art Show

The Sidewalk Art Show has long been the centerpiece event of Magnolia Arts and this year marks the sixtieth anniversary of one of Magnolia's most beloved celebrations of art. Though thunderstorms threatened to rain our our celebration, the sun came out and everything worked out fine. We had many talented entrants in our youth and adult divisions and many guests to see the art and participate in the childrens' events. Click on EVENTS above for a more detailed description of the event or on the graphics below for entry forms. Children and teens should use the youth entry form.
Bobo Shinn Purchase Award Winner
The 2010 winner of the Bobo Shinn Purchase Award, shown here, was Ms. Donna Turner. Her painting, Cougar, is shown behind her. Ms. Turner also received the first prize in the 2D category which includes painting and drawing. The Bobo Shinn Purchase Award is the highest adult award received by Blossom Festival paricipants. It is usually presented by Ms. Mary Shinn. This year her husband is presenting the award.
Adult Division Winners:
Bobo Shinn Merit Award: Jan Hartley, "Dogwood and Azaleas"

2D: Paintings and Drawings First Place: Donna Turner; Second Place, Jan Hartley; Third Place: Kathy King; Honorable Mention: Betty Null

3D: Sculpture, Carvings, Architectural: First Place: Ricky Goodwin; Second Place, Stephen Wilson; Third Place, Linda Martindale; Honorable Mention: Ricky Goodwin

Photography: First Place, Marshall Meadows; Second Place, Marshall Meadows; Third Place, Marshall Meadows; Honorable Mention, Elizabeth Crump

Other: Mixed Media, Quilting, Etc. First Place, Betty Null; Second Place, Betty Null
Youth and Children's Division Winners:
Ages 6-8:

Best of Show Honoring Marjorie Chamberlain: Carter Ogle, "Shoo Fly...Get Out of My Eye"

2D: First Place, Gage Martindale; Second Place, Noah Weston; Third Place, Amy Wooldridge; Honorable Mention, Andrew Plummer

3D: First Place, Curtis Hamil; Second Place, Riley Payne; Third Place, Avery Moore; Honorable Mention, Samuel Albin

Photography: First Place, Makenzie Green, Second Place, Carter Ogle; Third Place, Nathan Baker; Honorable Mention, Keith Watson
Ages 9-10:

Best of Show Honoring Marjorie Chamberlain: Carter Ray, "Recycle Bot"

2D: First Place, Reihard Castillo, Second Place; Sarah Elliot; Third Place, Janie Barham; Honorable Mention, Danyel Shackleford

3D: First Place, Will Cannon; Second Place, Ella Williams; Third Place, Ryel Hudgers; Honorable Mention, Scott Elliot

Photography: First Place, Amber Dycus; Second Place, Ella Williams; Third Place, Ella Williams; Honorable Mention, Braden Green
Ages 11-12:

Best of Show Honoring Marjorie Chamberlain: Madison Dees, "Mother's Day Flowers"

2D: First Place, Abby Miller; Second Place, Rachel Dees; Third Place, Kaisi Baker; Honorable Mention, Clayton Riley

3D: First Place, Tess Lester; Second Place, Lindsey Albin; Third Place, Emma Wooldridge; Honorable Mention, Lauren McClure

Photography: First Place, Emma Wooldridge; Second Place, Chloe Phillips; Third Place, Sydney Sanders; Honorable Mention, Emma Wooldridge
Ages 13-15:

Best of Show Honoring Lynette Estes: Tralvious Smith, "The Joker"

2D: First Place, Cindy Rhinehart; Second Place, Brook Fort; Third Place, Datwain Smith; Honorable Mention: Mariah Taycone

3D: First Place, Brook Fort; Second Place, Lilly Giles; Third Place, Jennie Phillips; Honorable Mention, Destiny Amos

Photography: First Place, Susan Pennington; Second Place, Ben Warner; Third Place, Mandy Wilson; Honorable Mention, Brook Fort
Ages 16-18:

Best of Show Honoring Lynette Estes: Kaci Merrell, "Mother and Child"

Best of Show Honoring Dirk Williams: Sarah Nikolai Self Portrait, "Padwang Woman"

2D: First Place, Sarah Nikolai; Second Place, Sarah Nikolai; Third Place, Ashley Laurence; Honorable Mention, Ryan George

3D: First Place, Jessica Patrick; Second Place, Ashley Laurence; Third Place, Chelsea Walker; Honorable Mention, Maggie McWeeney

Photography: First Place, Jessica Arnold; Second Place, Jessica Arnold; Third Place, Chelsea Walker; Honorable Mention, Brandi Mikkulo

CHECK THE EVENTS PAGE FOR CHANGES IN OUR SUMMER THEATER PRODUCTION SCHEDULE. COMING SOON: WIZARD OF OZ

Click on the EVENTS tab above for the latest updates on other events.
MEET THE BOARD: Our Board of Directors is made up of artists and art lovers from around the commuity.

Board Officers: President; Angela Lester; Vice President; Amanda Smitth; Treasurer, Dan May

Board Members: Roger Guevara, Walter Hale, Kim Keith, Steve Nipper, Tim Wise

Executive Director: Janet Rider-Babbitt