About Us
OUR MISSION
HAL is an organization that is open to artists of many different genre, painting, pastels, photographers, potters, sculptors and anyone who just has a love for the arts. Hosting multiple shows each year for members and non members as well as student art shows for local students. The exhibitions give everyone involved a unique opportunity to showcase their artwork on a regular basis.
Students residing in the five touching counties (Boone, Carroll, Marion, Newton, and Searcy) seeking a degree in visual fine arts at Arkansas colleges or universities may apply for a $500 scholarship.
OUR HISTORY
The Harrison Art League, formed in 1963, is a non-profit, tax exempt organization. All work is done by member volunteers. HAL in association with North Central Arkansas Concert Assoc., The Theater Company and Women's Book Club to form the "Ozark Arts Council" in 1996. The groups goal is to ensure all arts are represented in the Harrison area. To develop a central organization that can help with publicity and fundraising.
OFFICERS
President - Michael Kane
Vice President - Ann Graffy
Secretary - Gina Booth
Treasurer - Roxanne Thompson
Public School Liaison: Gina Booth
Sponsors
The Ozark Arts Council
The Ozark Arts Council
The Ozark Arts Council
HAL in association with North Central Arkansas Concert Assoc., The Theater Company and Women's Book Club went together to form the "Ozark Arts Council" in 1996. And now includes; The Theatre Company of the Ozarks, Northark Drama, International Thespian Society Troupe 2715, Twentieth Century Club, Lyric Theater Concert Association, and the Children’s Choir of the Ozarks.
Clay Maxey
The Ozark Arts Council
The Ozark Arts Council
Sponsoring HAL and our scholarship programs.
We are heavily involved in our community and work to support first responders and healthcare workers with personalized Ford incentives to show our appreciation.
Morris Cattle Auction
The Ozark Arts Council
Morris Cattle Auction
Thank you for sponsoring the awards for The Ozark Mountain Student Art Show at the Boone County Library.
Art After Hours
The Art After Hours on April 18, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. will be held at the Woodland church @ 1001 Gipson Rd, Harrison, AR 72601 No stairs to climb!
This will be a still-life drawing time. We will have a mix of things set up to draw but feel free to bring your own unique items. Feel free to invite a friend who may be interested in drawing or painting, etc. Let's have some fun and fellowship!