Give the Gift of Original Art:  The December Art on the Bricks Art Walk invites the community to support the artists and creatives who enhance our quality of life while stimulating the local economy. Downtown Rogers is rich in artistic talent with more than a dozen shops, galleries and restaurants that sell handcrafted art and crafts by local artists.

Enjoy Holiday Fun: Experience the December Art on the Bricks Art Walk, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14 for the monthly Art on the Bricks Art Walk with locally made art in locations throughout Downtown Rogers. CLICK HERE to see the map of participating locations. 

Stephanie Hogan of Edward Jones is hosting a pop-up selfie station with Santa an The Grinch from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Collective, 109 W Walnut Street.  

Good things come in small [6x6] packages:

• Shop for the art lovers on your Christmas list with help from The Artists of Northwest Arkansas – ANA Gallery. ANA is a volunteer visual arts organization with 170 members artists. These talented creatives are painting 150+, 6x6 paintings to be auctioned during the 3^rd Annual ANA 6x6 Silent Auction and Fundraiser during the December Art on the Bricks Art Walk.

Zoom in: Participating in ANA events and exhibitions provides regional artists with opportunities to meet and share their art with each other and the public. 

• Thursday, December 14
• 121 W Walnut Street in the Rogers Experimental House
• Public viewing of art from 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Auction from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Artist reception 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Free admission; Patrons are invited to make a minimum starting bid of $20. Proceeds from the fundraiser support ANA’s arts education and events.

There’s more! ANA’s quarterly December all-member show--a popular art exhibition accompanies the silent auction. The December exhibition and sale promises the opportunity to select from hundreds of original works of art to give as a gift or add to your personal collection.

• With a gallery in the Rogers Experimental House at 121 W Walnut Street, and classes and workshops in both Rogers and Fayetteville, ANA is constantly seeking ways to participate in the arts throughout our region.

Zoom out:

• Art Collective Gallery, 228 S. 1st St., The Art of Ruth Lawlor, “Silver & Gold”
• Art Collective Gallery, 228 S. 1st St., Jewelry Trunk Show featuring new works by Debra Koertge and Dave Darpinian
• baked by kori, 128 S 2nd St., features flights of 3 holiday wines – a bubbly, a red and a white – each paired with a mini baked good. 
• Brick & Mortar, 120 W Walnut, NWA Girl Gang is Turning 5. Join the Party.
• Kaleidoscope Collective, 109 W Walnut St., Selfies with Santa and The Grinch, And shop fine art and crafts by 32 regional artists and makers
• Ozark Axe House, 718 N. 2nd St., Ste. 102, Ladies Night! Ladies Throw for 25% off
• Rogers Mercantile, 123 W Elm Street, Enjoy holiday snacks while shopping local makers and Artists.
• DTR Supper Club, 4:30 p.m. Visit some of the galleries at 4:30 p.m. then gather at the designated restaurant (TBA) at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required. Contact Martha at 316-617-4720 to participate.  

Live Performances: 

• Levi’s Gastrolounge & Low Bar, 224 S 2nd St., Enjoy music by the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society Jazz Jam
• Pub on the Bricks, 106 W Elm St., The Great Piano Bar Experiment with “Christmas Themed Music”

• #ShopNWA and #BuyArt! Support our local creative economy. This holiday season, consider gifts of original art and crafts, locally made products and gift certificates for a special night in our downtown.
• Meet the artists and business owners and learn about customized gifts and art commissions that perfect custom creation.
• Locally made products by artists and makers can make heartfelt and meaningful gifts during the holiday season and support locally owned businesses that offer interactive experiences and live entertainment.
• More than a dozen galleries, shops and restaurants will partner with area artists to highlight the creative talent of members of our community. Meet artists and crafters of all mediums and support the local creative economy in Downtown Rogers.

It’s our mission-work:  A key mission of the Rogers Lowell Chamber is to support small business and entrepreneurial development along with economic development for our downtown sector.

What’s happening:  Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk seeks to provide a welcoming and diverse ThirdSpace to members of our community. We also promote downtown Rogers as a destination location for arts, music, dance and other interactive experiences.

How it works:  In addition to extended hours in retail shops, art galleries and pop-up art exhibits are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the 2^nd Thursday of every month.

2023 SPONSORS: Make Art on the Bricks one of your third space destination locations for nightlife, dining, shopping, and art. This free, family friendly experience is supported by generous businesses in our community.  Presenting Sponsor: T-Mobile, Partner: TYSON, Art Sustainer: Rogers Experimental House, Community Sponsor: Arvest Bank, and Washington Regional Urgent Care-Rogers, Media Sponsors: KNWA/Fox 24 News, iHeartMedia, Signage Sponsor: Minuteman Press and Lamar Advertising. The monthly event is coordinated by Rogers Lowell Chamber in partnership with Destination Rogers and business owners and area non-profit organizations and participating artists from across NW Arkansas and beyond.