Thea Foundation

08/19/2026

Attention Arkansas PK-12 Public School Educators!

Thea’s Art Closet is BACK for the 2026–2027 school year starting August 24!

Now is the time to dream big and plan your creative classroom projects—supplies, materials, and support are just a click away.

✅ Get inspired
✅ Get prepared
✅ Get support

Everything you need to know is right here: theafoundation.org/theas-art-closet
Let’s make this school year your most creative yet!

08/18/2026

School is back in session! Which means it's time for creative Arkansas high school seniors to apply for Thea Scholarships! Whether your passion is visual arts, creative writing, film, performing arts, or fashion design, this is your chance to showcase your talent and earn up to $10,000 in scholarship funds.

Deadline to enter: January 11, 2026
Learn more and start your application here 👉 theafoundation.org/scholarships/

Don’t wait—this is your moment to shine! 🌟

08/05/2026

Sneak peek of "Holding Tension" by Jeff Horton and Yelena Petroukhina.

Join us tomorrow, August 6, for the opening reception at the Thea Gallery from 5:00–7:30 p.m. Meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and be among the first to experience this incredible work.

Everyone is welcome!

08/03/2026

Come see us Thursday!

The two local artists are teaming up for an exhibition exploring balance, pressure and the illusion of stability.

07/29/2026

Join us Thursday, August 6, for the opening of Jeff Horton's and Yelena Petroukhina's "Holding Tension," an exhibition pairing Horton's architectural paintings and Petroukhina's slab built ceramic houses. Doors open at 5:00 PM for an evening of art, drinks, and bites by Heritage Catering. Everyone welcome!

07/17/2026

Come out to Argenta Arts District Third Friday Art Walk featuring the Arkansas Pastel Society, Friday, July 17 from 5:00–7:30 PM.

We are excited to celebrate the vibrant and expressive world of pastel art. Discover bold landscapes, delicate portraits, and everything in between. This is a show you won’t want to miss!

07/09/2026

Even during summer break, our teachers are hard at work!

Our 2026-2027 Arts Reconstruction Windgate Fellows recently wrapped up a week of professional development hosted by Reagan and Tonya Wentzel at North Little Rock High School. Nineteen high school art teachers from across Central Arkansas spent the week learning, creating, and collaborating to expand opportunities for their students.

The impact of their work will come full circle this spring when participating teachers and students showcase their creations at The Creative Collective V.

06/29/2026

The 4th of July is almost here! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday.

Please note the Thea team will be available by appointment only this week. Be sure to give us a call or send us an email before stopping by so we can best assist you.

"Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom." — George Washington Carver

06/12/2026

As we celebrate 25 years of championing arts education across Arkansas, we invite you to help us build the next 25 through our $25 for 25 campaign!⁠
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We’re asking friends, donors, teachers, partners, and anyone impacted by Thea Foundation to make a gift of $25 or more in support of the students, educators, and creative opportunities that continue to shape communities across the state. Thank you for making the first 25 years possible, we look forward to the next 25!

Make a gift here: https://tinyurl.com/3j3t55p6

06/04/2026

TONIGHT! Stop by and check out Emily Wood's latest exhibition at our gallery in Argenta Arts District. Doors open at 5:00 and everyone is welcome!