

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Governor's Arts Awards
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Arkansas Arts Council's Luncheon and Awards CeremonyAbout this EventCome honor artists, arts educators, patrons and arts supporters during the Governor’s Arts Awards at noon March 13 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.Tickets to attend the luncheon are $40 each. The deadline to purchase tickets is February 24. Doors open at 11 a.m.Governor’s Arts Awards recipients are nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals from around the state. Nominees are judged, in part, on the significance of their contributions and achievements in the arts.The 2026 awardees are:Michael Fothergill of Little Rock | Arts Community Development AwardCorey Alderdice of Hot Springs | Arts in Education AwardThe Northwest Arkansas Mall | Corporate Sponsorship AwardKay Thomas of Mountain View | Folklife AwardSheila Holland Cotton of Little Rock | Individual Artist AwardAl "Papa Rap" Lopez of Rogers | Judges Recognition AwardThe Frueauff Family of Little Rock | The Patron AwardFor more information, email Jazmyn.Shambley@arkansas.gov.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/55d10be0-f2f8-11f0-a977-c54f66ab18e0-rimg-w1200-h359-dc000000-gmir.png About the Governor's Arts AwardsEstablished in 1991, the annual Governor's Arts Awards program recognizes Arkansas artists, arts patrons, arts educators, arts organizations and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts community. Recipients are nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals from around the state. Each recipient receives an original work of art created by an Arkansas artist.About the Arkansas Arts CouncilThe Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of Arkansas Heritage, which is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, advances and empowers the arts in Arkansas. The agency supports and perpetuates cultural, educational and economic opportunities in the arts for the benefit of all Arkansans.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/56051430-f2f8-11f0-a0d9-23f031643b6b-rimg-w1200-h337-dc000000-gmir.png
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-rock/2026-governors-arts-awards/100001980672596053
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F2026-governors-arts-awards-tickets-1980672596053
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Little Rock
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Robinson Center
- **lat**: 34.7492294
- **long**: -92.2744598
- **full address**: Robinson Center, 426 West Markham Street, Little Rock, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (https://allevents.in/org/arkansas-department-of-parks-heritage-and-tourism/21590449)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Robinson Center, 426 West Markham Street, Little Rock, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 40 up to 40 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Governor's Arts Awards ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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