Art, Culture, & Connection: On Display at Your Library
The North Little Rock Public Library System is home to two art galleries, showcasing painters, sculptors, fiber artists, and more. Check out Laman Library's current display on the second floor, and check the calendar for the next after-hours opening reception. Stop by Argenta Library's gallery on the first floor, and stop by during Third Friday Art Walk to explore their new exhibit every month.
Visit the Galleries whenever the library is open, except when a new show is being installed.
On display at Laman Library until September 30, 2026
Arkansas League of Artists Annual Exhibition
Stop by Laman Library (2801 Orange St., NLR, Ar 72114) to view the Arkansas League of Artists Members Exhibition, on display through Wednesday, September 30. This free exhibit features original works from ALA members across five categories: Abstract/Mixed Media, City/Landscape, Animal/Wildlife, Portrait/Figure, and Floral/Still Life.
The Arkansas League of Artists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging individual artists and their right to free expression, fostering creativity through exhibitions, educational opportunities, and programs that support original works of art throughout Arkansas. Learn more at www.arleagueofartists.org, and join us for an opening reception on August 14th, 2026 from 6-8pm.
On display at Argenta Library until September 11, 2026
Messengers & Messages by Aida Ayers, Deborah Kuster, Melissa Lashbrook, Lisa Thorpe, and Emily Moll Wood
Five Fiber Artist, five messengers, five ways of looking at the world and sharing ideas, five approaches to fiber art and five voices sharing their art.
Learn more about these incredible artists and how their approach their craft by clicking the button below.
2026's Argenta Artists
September 18 - October 19
August 21 - September 11
July 17 - August 7
May 15 - June 5
April 17 - May 8
March 20 - April 10
February 20 - March 13
January 16 - February 6
Third Fridays at Argenta Library
Join us for a monthly celebration of local art and culture in the Argenta Art District! Every third Friday, tour downtown Argenta and explore local businesses and their featured artists. Come to Argenta Library for free snacks and drinks, plus the debut of this month's show!
Thanks to our friends at the Argenta Arts District for hosting and coordinating Third Friday Art Walk.
Interested in Displaying Your Artwork?
Email our Gallery coordinators! It's never too early to add your name to the list - our galleries can book out over a year in advance. There is no charge to display work in our galleries.
For Laman Library's gallery, email Richard at RTheilig@nlrlibrary.org.
For Argenta Library's gallery, email Carol at CMcCreight@nlrlibrary.org.