Our Art, Our Region Exhibition Opened in Fayetteville
The sixth annual regional art showcase is now on display at the Alexander Gallery.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Fine Art
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The sixth annual Our Art, Our Region, Our Time exhibition has officially opened at the Alexander Gallery at Porter Art Warehouse. This year, the showcase highlights 102 individual pieces selected from hundreds of submissions.
Why it matters
The exhibition serves to highlight the creative diversity within the regional art community by featuring talent from across Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. By gathering works from various backgrounds, it aims to provide a unified platform for artists in the area.
A selection committee curated 102 works of art from over 600 initial submissions. These pieces represent the creative efforts of 87 distinct artists hailing from Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
The players
Alexander Gallery
This gallery is located at the Porter Art Warehouse and serves as the primary venue for the exhibition.
Odeon Collective
This arts group is scheduled to partner with the Walton Arts Center for upcoming monthly programming.
Walton Arts Center
This organization manages local arts programming and will host monthly vinyl nights during the exhibition period.
The details
The exhibition features a wide array of talent, with participants personally installing their own works during a scheduled intake period at the Porter Art Warehouse. The show stands as the sixth iteration of this regional initiative.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: The exhibition opened with a reception.
December 20, 2026: The exhibition is scheduled to close.
Industry Dynamics
This exhibition aligns with the broader growth of regional art biennials in the American South, which increasingly prioritize hyper-local talent. By focusing on contributors from multiple states, the event follows the pattern set by these regional showcases to strengthen local art networks.
Residents and visitors can view the exhibition at the Alexander Gallery during regular operating hours through late December. The event provides direct access to 102 works of regional art curated from a large field of competitive entries.
The takeaway
The success of this exhibition highlights the depth of artistic output found across state lines in the central U.S. region. Visitors interested in supporting local culture are encouraged to attend before the December closing date.
What happens next
The Walton Arts Center will host monthly vinyl nights with the Odeon Collective throughout the exhibition period.
Further reading
For more on the local creative scene, visit the Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KUAF 91.3.
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