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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.
About Us
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 exhibit
- The fostering of community interest in art and the appreciation of art.
Our Purpose
The Pine Bluff Art League became an entity April 2, 1992 (Certificate Domestic Non-profit Corporation, State of Arkansas, dated June 10, 1994) for the purposes of 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) and teens (15-17 with a referral from an adult member or an art teacher) 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 Groups
Our Lunch Bunch Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at our studio typically from 9:30 am to 3:00 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)
- Beaucoups Cajun Cafe, White Hall, AR