Arkansas Art Educator ArtLab

The School of Art at the University of Arkansas is hosting the second annual Arkansas Art Educator ArtLab this summer with three sessions to choose from, including one in collaboration with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

About ArtLab
ArtLab is a free professional development program is for Arkansas Art Educators teaching in K-12 classrooms and districts across the state of Arkansas. The School of Art will provide 30 hours of professional development credit through this program.

Application Process

NOTE: Applications for the 2026 ArtLab sessions are now closed. 


Applications for all three sessions is open online through April 17 at 11:59 p.m. (CT). Participants will indicate date preferences on the application form; however, participants will only attend  one session. 

While the sessions share a similar format, Session 1 (June 24–26) will be held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art with specialized sessions led by CBMAA experts and SoA-invited speakers. After registering, educators will receive further details. If spots for all sessions fill, the School of Art will initiate a waitlist.

Cost
ArtLab is free to attend.

Lodging
For those traveling to Northwest Arkansas, lodging will be available and supported by the School of Art. Registrants will indicate on their form if they require lodging. Details will be emailed.


Dates

The School of Art will offer three sessions. When registering, educators can select which session(s) they prefer to attend. They will be notified of their specific assigned sessions, based on their preferences,  by end of April or early May.

If registrants do not have a preference, they may indicate on the form.

  • Session 1: June 24-26; in collaboration with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, hosted on the Crystal Bridges campus.
  • Session 2: July 8-10 at the University of Arkansas
  • Session 3: July 15-17 at the University of Arkansas


APPLICATIONS

Applications closed on April 17, 2026. All applicants will be notified on the status of their application in May.

ArtLab 2027 dates have not yet been released. Please check back in early 2027 for more details.

Questions? Contact Director of Recruitment + Outreach, Alexis Freeman-Pickett, via email at axf018@uark.edu. 

Quick Info

Session Dates

  • Session 1:  June 24-26
  • Session 2: July 8-10 
  • Session 3: July 15-17

Locations

Session 1: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Sessions 2 and 3: University of Arkansas (Fine Arts Center / Studio + Design Center)

Applications for the 2026 ArtLab sessions closed on April 17, 2026. Applicants will be notified on the status of their application via email in May.

Note: Applications do not guarantee attendance. The School of Art will be in contact via email with confirmation. A waitlist will be communicated if spots fill. 

Questions? Contact Director of Recruitment + Outreach, Alexis Freeman-Pickett, via email at axf018@uark.edu.