# Event Details - **Event Name**: Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrating the 16 artists awarded Fellowships and the 40th anniversary of the program!About this EventCelebrate the Arkansas creatives making a difference statewide and be part of the 40th year anniversary of the Individual Artist Fellowship program! The Arkansas Arts Council will recognize 16 creatives in six different categories during a special celebration 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. These creatives earned the state's top award for individual creatives in 2025.The event is free and will include catered food, artist showcases, live music, poetry, dance and more. Find artist showcases and exhibits! Events happen simultaneously.REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED, BUT HELPS STAFF PLAN.Awardees for 2025 are:Performing Arts: Dance ChoreographyAmy Bramlett Turner, of Hot Springs.Literary Arts: PoetryElizabeth Muscari, of Fayetteville.Tori Sharpe, of Little Rock.Geoffrey Brock, of Fayetteville.Contemporary Craft: Wood ComponentAndrew Blackwell, of Fayetteville.Andrew Myers, of Bryant.Sandra Sell, of Little Rock.Visual Arts: Public ArtJoel Boyd, of Little Rock.Gina Rose Gallina, of Fayetteville.Jose Hernandez, of North Little Rock.Community EngagementChuck Davis, of Rogers.Tram Colwin, of Siloam Springs.Kholoud Sawaf, of Fayetteville.Multisensory WorksJean Schmitt, of Fayetteville.Dazzmin Murry, aka “King Honey,” of Little Rock.Serena Caffrey, of Fayetteville.The Individual Artist Fellowship program was started in 1986 and had been a unique program that supported individual creatives holistically. Awardees were chosen by independent panelists and received $5,000 each to support their artistic practice. For more information, or to let us know about special needs or concerns, please email scarlet.sims@arkansas.gov. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e767b1c0-cbe4-11f0-b8d6-d31b7a34d3e9-rimg-w925-h740-dc191716-gmir.jpg Banner photo courtesy of artist Joel Boyd, "Gateway Woods," mural 2024, located 11420 Bass Prow Parkway in Little Rock.Agenda?: 05:00 PMDoors Open Info: Mosaic Templars Culural Center will open its doors for the Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Reception at 5 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for attendees as soon as the museum opens. Exhibit space and arts displays will also be available. ?: 05:00 PM - 08:00 AMArtist Showcase Info: The reception begins by celebrating Fellows' works. This year's categories were poetry, dance choreography, multisensory, contemporary craft in wood, community engagement and public works. Multiple events will be happening simultaneously. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-rock/individual-artist-fellowship-awards-celebration/100001975022430255 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, performances, live-music, dance - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Little Rock - **state**: AR - **country**: United States - **location**: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center - **lat**: 34.7407324 - **long**: -92.2769908 - **full address**: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 West 9th Street, Little Rock, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/60778b164dc93cf1952555383c8be228412b24e66e8ffa8d394bdb7f92c9751d-rimg-w612-h792-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1764284465 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Celebration being held? - **A:** Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Celebration takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 West 9th Street, Little Rock, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Celebration? - **A:** Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Celebration is organized by Arkansas Arts Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Celebration is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Little Rock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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