hispanic girl painting a picture

Art

The Community Connections Art program is a free program for children with special needs of varying ages, depending on the location. The series of classes allow children to explore their creativity in a positive, encouraging environment, while simultaneously allowing them to explore their senses in new and exciting ways.

african-american girl embellishing a ceramic pumpkin

2026 SCHEDULE

Bentonville

Clover School (5101 Rocky Ridge Trl.)
Thursday | 6-7:15pm | Ages 9-22
Sept 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

*Registration deadline Sept 17th

Director: Lindsay Dover
lindsaymdover@gmail.com

Asst. Director: Melissa Morgan

Cabot

Cabot Public Library (909 W Main St.)
Day TBD | Time TBD | Ages 3-18
Dates TBD

*Registration deadline TBD

Co-Director: Sam Newcombe
abbysmommie32@gmail.com

Co-Director: Izzy Bishop
isabella@communityconnectionsar.org

Conway

Salem United Methodist Church (1018 Salem Rd.)
Thursday | 4:30-5:30pm | Ages 3-18
Sept 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 15, 22

*Registration deadline Sept 17th

Co-Director: Emilia Chapman
echapman@cub.uca.edu

Co-Director:

Fort Smith

Location TBD
Day TBD | Time TBD | Ages 3-18
Dates TBD

*Registration deadline TBD

Co-Director:

Co-Director:

Jonesboro

Earl Bell Community Center (1212 S Church St.)
Tuesday | 4:30-5:30pm | Ages 3-18
Sept 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 | Nov 3, 10

*Registration deadline Sept 22nd

Co-Director: Lyly Coronado
lylybell.coronado@gmail.com

Co-Director: Alonna Davenport
markaya246@gmail.com

Little Rock

Chenal Valley Church (16025 Taylor Loop Rd.)
Tuesday | 6-7pm | Ages 3-18
Sept 29 | Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 | Nov 3, 10, 17

*Registration deadline Oct 6th

Co-Director: Julia Hogue
juliagrace5305@gmail.com

Co-Director: Beth Bishop
bishopb@conwayschools.info

Morrilton

First Baptist Church (200 East Church St.)
Tuesday | 6:30-7:30pm | Ages 3-18
Sept 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 13, 20

*Registration deadline Sept 22nd

Co-Director: Jessica Wiley
jwiley511@gmail.com

Co-Director: Kayleigh Washam
kmwasham1@gmail.com

Russellville

First United Methodist Church (304 S Commerce Ave.)
Day TBD | Time TBD | Ages 3-18
Dates TBD

*Registration deadline TBD

Co-Director:

Co-Director:

Searcy

Carmichael Community Center (801 S Elm St.)
Thursday | 6:30-7:30pm | Ages 3-18
Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 | Oct 1, 8, 15, 22

*Registration deadline Sept 10th

Co-Director: Bella Bartholomew
bartholomewbella@gmail.com

Co-Director: Izzy Bishop
isabella@communityconnectionsar.org

Springdale

The Station (610 East Emma Ave.)
Tuesday | 6:30-7:30pm | Ages 12-18
Sept 15, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 | Nov 3

*Registration deadline Sept 22

Co-Director: Abigail Lombeida
ajl029@uark.edu

Co-Director: Lizzy Lombeida
eglombeida@gmail.com

Register for Fall

Meet the Art Directors!

  • Lindsay Dover

    BENTONVILLE DIRECTOR

    lindsaymdover@gmail.com

  • Melissa Morgan

    BENTONVILLE ASST. DIRECTOR

  • Sharron Burcham

    FORT SMITH CO-DIRECTOR (Summer)

    sharronburcham@icloud.com

  • Alexis Quiroz-Musick

    FORT SMITH CO-DIRECTOR (Summer)

    houseofmusick@gmail.com

  • Lyly Coronado

    JONESBORO CO-DIRECTOR

    lylybell.coronado@gmail.com

  • Alonna Davenport

    JONESBORO CO-DIRECTOR

    markaya246@gmail.com

  • Beth Bishop

    LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR

    bishopb@conwayschools.info

  • Julia Hogue

    LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR

    juliagrace5305@gmail.com

  • Jessica Wiley

    MORRILTON CO-DIRECTOR

    jwiley511@gmail.com

  • Bella Bartholomew

    SEARCY CO-DIRECTOR

    bartholomewbella@gmail.com

  • Isabella Bishop

    SEARCY CO-DIRECTOR

    isabella@communityconnectionsar.org

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hispanic girl showing a leprechaun art project
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