Art Walk Around The Square FAQ’s:

What is an Art Walk Around the Square?

The Arkansas Craft School Art Walk Around the Square is a partnership between local and regional artists, downtown business merchants, The Arkansas Craft Guild, and The Ozark Folk Center. This event is designed to show appreciation of the arts by giving established and emerging artists the opportunity to showcase their work.   Participating merchants will also be able to reach new clientele by increasing foot traffic. 

Benefits: 

• Your submitted images will be displayed on our website to showcase your artwork. A link to your website or social media account will be added to your profile. 

• Participating artists will be showcased on our social media pages (Facebook & Instagram).

• Radio advertisements for this event will be aired on KFFB Radio.

• You will be listed on the Art Walk Around the Square map that will be distributed to visitors. 

When will  Art Walk Around the Square Happen?

The 2026 Arkansas Craft School Art WalkAround the Square will take place on November 6th & 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This means that the artist and merchants will need to coordinate the art’s installation prior to Friday the 6th. Take-down time can happen any time after 4:00 Saturday. If selected to participate, you will receive a letter/email with details of the event by August 28.

Where will the Art Walk Around the Square Take Place?

Participating venues will include merchants located within Mountain View’s downtown. A map of all participating Art Walk Around the Square Merchants, including artist’s information will be available to visitors. Maps can be found at the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce (109 N. Peabody) and the Arkansas Craft School (101 N. Peabody).

Does participation in the Art Walk Around the Square Cost anything?

No. There is no fee for participating. But we do request an item of your creation be donated to the Arkansas Craft School for its annual fund-raising Gala November 19, 2026. Donated items can be given anytime during Art Walk Around the Square or at the close of the event. Thank you for your support.

How do I become a participating artist?

To become a participating artist, please contact the Arkansas Craft School by calling 870-269-8397.  You can fill out an application by going to arkansascraftschool.org and under the EVENTS tab go to Art Walk Around the Square, or you can also stop by our location at 101. N. Peabody Ave. Our hours are Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026. 

How are the artists paired with the merchants?

The Arkansas Craft School will pair artists selected to participate with the merchant. Once your location is assigned by August 28, we will provide you with a letter/email containing the merchant contact person, phone number, email, and location. 

What are the display expectations?

• The artists are responsible for installing and taking down their artwork. Most merchants’ interiors are not natural gallery spaces, so artists will need to provide easels, tables, and displays on which to exhibit their work. 

• The artist is to always respect the guidelines of the merchant.

• The public likes to meet the artist. You will be required to be at your merchant location during the duration of the event. 

• We recommend that the artist exhibit as many pieces available according to your location size. This needs to be coordinated with the merchant.

• Artists are not required to sell their artwork during Art Walk Around the Square, but we do recommend that you do! You must supply your own means of payments from the customers. The merchant is not responsible for sales of your artwork.

Do artists pay commissions to the merchants if you sell artwork at their venue?

No. Artists do not pay commissions to the merchant if you sell work during Art Walk Aroundthe Square.  Art Walk Around the Square is also an opportunity for the merchants to introduce their service/products to new clientele.