The Idle Class

09/04/2026

Last call to see "This Wheel is on Fire" The Legacy of Levon Helm" at Alexander Galllery in Fayetteville. The exhibit runs through Saturday - don't miss it.

08/13/2026

Today, catch the opening reception for Revelations of My Youth,” an exhibition by artist Alexia Lams, from 5-7 p.m. at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff. https://shorturl.at/B0ZNy

07/17/2026

Artist Kat Wilson documented the Mount Sequoyah Center + The Alternative Art School's Summer Residency in this photo essay. Check it out: https://idleclassmag.com/summerresidencyphotoessay/

07/16/2026

Submissions are now open for our next issue! We are accepting poetry, prose and visual art. Please email submissions to [email protected] and include:
Your full professional name. Your submission (either in the body of the email or as an attachment). A brief note about your relationship to Arkansas.

POETRY & PROSE
We’re accepting all forms of the written word, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, etc. Original writing only. Fiction submissions should not exceed 1,000 words.

VISUAL ARTS
We’re accepting all forms of visual art, including photography, illustration, collage, painting, printmaking, digital art, textile art, comics, and more.

Deadline: September 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

07/02/2026

ARTIST FEATURE: Madi Hurst of Yellville runs a portrait business called dooodledumpp. She can be found at art markets and events all around central AR. Her art delighted many at droppinghairpins this June!

Madi’s art favorites:
Visual artist: Rose O’Neill
Album: I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are Beautiful yet So Unaware of It - the 1975
Movie: Portrait of a Lady on Fire

06/27/2026

ARTIST FEATURE: Anna Bivens is a multimedia artist and was our featured artist at droppinghairpins this June. While she created beautiful live portraits during the event, her work also includes collage and plein air painting. She teaches art classes at the Saline County Library in Benton, AR.

Anna’s art favorites:
Favorite album: Grace by Jeff Buckley
Favorite book: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Favorite visual artist: Suzanne Stryk

06/19/2026

The Idle Class recently got to attend The Big Picture, an exhibition at The Gallery at Theo’s in Rogers open June 1-August 1. It showcases the work of 13 incredible artists, each accompanied by a graphite portrait by artist and curator Jerry Cooper.

When asked to share a bit about themselves, almost every one of these artists started with how much they love this group. This is a truly special team of artists.

03/05/2026

Photography submissions are open! We’re accepting work of all genres for review for our upcoming issue.

Please send your work for consideration to [email protected].

Include:
1. Your full name
2. A description of your submitted work
3. Attached files of your work

Deadline: March 27th

02/25/2026

Today's the day - the El Dorado Film Festival returns at the South Arkansas Arts Center. EDFF brings talented filmmakers and industry professionals from around the world. It's a jewel of a film festival that can't be missed! Read more on our website >>

The El Dorado Film Festival returns to the South Arkansas Arts Center from February 25 through March 1, offering a sophisticated synthesis of independent cinema and regional artistry. This year’s program features award-winning narratives and Academy-caliber talent, reflecting EDFF’s vision for a...