About Us

The Pine Bluff Art League (PBAL) has a 60+ year history of serving the Pine Bluff, AR community. We began as The Brush and Palette Guild, a small group of enthusiastic artists in the 1940s, and became an entity in April of 1992, currently known as The Pine Bluff Art League. Since the 1940s, the PBAL has developed into a 100+ member art organization including artists from Hot Springs, Little Rock, and Germany.

Just a few of the benefits of being a member of the PBAL includes a local Gallery and Studio located at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center in Pine Bluff, AR. Our talented artists range from amateur to professional as some have been acknowledged state and nation wide for their artistic painting, sculpture, and photography expertise.

Our Mission

The mission of the organization shall be:

• The study and practice of all elements of fine art.
• The promotion of exhibits sponsored by the Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas and other Pine Bluff Art League exhibits.
• The fostering of community interest in art and the appreciation of art.

Our Purpose

This corporation which became an entity April 2, 1992, shall be known as The Pine Bluff Art League.

The purposes for which this entity is organized and incorporated, (Certificate Domestic Non-profit Corporation, State of Arkansas, dated June 10, 1994) are exclusively art exhibits, cultural or historical activities, and discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures, etc. within the meaning of 501 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.

Regular Meetings

The Pine Bluff Art League meets at 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the first Sunday of each month at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, 211 W. 3rd Street, Suite 108, Pine Bluff, AR in rooms A&B, unless circumstances warrant a change of time or place.

Executive Board Meetings

The Executive Board, consisting of the above officers and committee chairpersons, meets at 2:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Additional meetings may be called by the President. This organization is a non-discriminatory and open to all adults (age 18 and above) interested in promoting the mission as set forth in our MISSION.

Studio Hours

Our studio is located in the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, 211 W. 3rd Street, Suite 108, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. Our studio hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the exception of holidays.

Our members are welcome to take advantage of our studio to conduct art-related activities such as painting, sketching, drawing, and discussing various art topics.

Lunch Bunch Group

Our Lunch Bunch Group meets every Thursday at our studio typically from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm to reminisce with other art league members over lunch, share art techniques, paint, sketch, draw, and other art-related activities. Each member brings a dish to pass for this special lunchtime event.

Business Exhibit Locations

The following companies support the PBAL by displaying our artists’ artworks on a monthly basis at their following business locations:

• Simmons Bank - Main Street, Pine Bluff, AR
• Pine Bluff National Bank - Olive Street, Pine Bluff, AR (next to Walmart)