Art Paint Draw

08/27/2026

Just a few more days to check out this fantastic portrait show at the Clarkdale Library!!

08/26/2026

Just a few more days to submit to the HeART of America exhibit at YC in Clarkdale!

Call for Art: HeART of America
Artists are invited to submit work for HeART of America, a juried exhibition at the Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery celebrating the symbols, stories, landmarks, traditions, and icons that have shaped the American experience. In honor of America 250, this exhibition explores what it means to be American through diverse artistic perspectives.
Submissions @
https://yavapaicollegeartgallery.submittable.com/submit
Submission Deadline: September 1, 2026

Artist Notification: September 5, 2026
Exhibition Dates: October 1–29, 2026
Artwork Drop-Off: September 22, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
Opening Reception: October 1, 2026 | 5 PM–7 PM

We invite artists to share their vision of America and be part of this special exhibition!

08/18/2026

We had a wonderful beginner acrylic painting class on Saturday with Erinn McCusker. There are a few spaces left in her September class: https://square.link/u/g1teiFfb

08/14/2026

We had a great Watercolor Pencil class with Art Gecko last week drawing ravens! Join us next month where the class will be drawing Prickly Pear Cactus. Perfect for beginners and only a few spots left: http://square.link/u/oJWThZG8

08/12/2026

Join us for two new Pet Portrait Beginner classes with Jan A. Bruso in September! We are excited to welcome Jan and her fun and energetic art style. Space is limited so secure your spot soon!

“Drawing Pet Portraits and Animals with Jan” Tuesday Sept 10th
https://square.link/u/WlSsd701

“Painting Pet Portraits and Animals with Jan” Tuesday Sept 24th
https://square.link/u/huRune7U

check out all of Jan's work on her website: https://retroartbyjan.com/

08/08/2026

Fun with Nita Marlette's "Watercolor Wednesdays!" Class this past week. She offers beginner and intermediate classes twice a month. To see all dates and register go to http://artpaintdraw.com/classes The next class is for beginners on August 19th with a few spots left!

08/06/2026

The opening is tonight from 3:30-5:30 at the Clarkdale Library and the show is running until Sept 26th during library hours. Support your local artists!

08/05/2026

Join us this Fall for our first ever Intermediate Portraiture Series with Mary Rochelle Burnham! For 4 Thursdays afternoons in October and November you will get the opportunity to work with Mary and bring your portraiture work to the next level. Work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, or soft pastel in this self-paced workshop covering the Fundamentals of successful portraiture art using your own personal reference photos. Below are samples of Mary's work in a variety of mediums. For more information about these classes and registration visit here:

Fundamentals of Portraiture I, October: https://square.link/u/1DQOyiWm

Fundamentals of Portraiture II, November:
https://square.link/u/EQzoVLZq

FAQ and Materials list for these Series:
https://www.artpaintdraw.com/portrait-materials

08/01/2026