Poor Richard's Art sells original works of art and craft from artisans in Northwest Arkansas. Works include pottery, paintings, photography, baskets, stained glassed, jewelry and much more.

Enjoy the work of over 70 local artists....

Wonderful variety is evident at Poor Richard's Art. With this many artists in one beautiful historic store, you will experience a unique shopping experience in downtown Rogers.

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Artists of the Month - July 2009

Poor Richard’s Art, 116 S. First St. in historic downtown Rogers, is proud to announce the artists of the month for July.  Rogers resident Jan Ironside and Bella Vistan, Myron Williams will be showing off their works during the month, with a reception July 17^th.

Living over 20 years in historic downtown Rogers, Jan Ironside was thrilled when Poor Richard’s reopened 3 years ago as an artist co-op.  She has enjoyed showing her work at Poor Richard’s, as well as becoming more involved in Mainstreet Rogers and the other downtown galleries.

Her 106 yr old house is a wonderful environment for creativity.  The studio is located up a flight of rickety stairs with large windows and street views.  Each of her paintings begins with a scattered thought, observation or memory. The inspirations translate to canvas with vibrant colors and thick palette knife strokes.

When asked, Jan believes “It is the paint that controls the creation. Creamy butter and cupcake icing come to mind to describe the feel of the oil paint on the palette knife. My paintings have bright colors and a reach out and touch texture.”

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Myron Williams began serious woodworking in the early 1970's as a cabinet maker. His business began strictly as a cabinet shop.  Indian Creek Wood Products was established in January 1978 and as cabinetry became less of a challenge his interest turned to custom furniture and pastel painting.  In earlier years of the furniture business, he would build any style or size of furniture and out of whatever wood the customer desired. Before long that became impractical and he realized that he needed to specialize in both the style of furniture and the types of wood offered to customers.

Around 1995, he became very interested in the revival of Mission furniture which was taking place. He took several trips to learn more about the style and origins of this uniquely American furniture and décor.  He liked everything he saw and especially the rich history behind the Arts and Crafts furniture of people like Gustav Stickley.   Myron became a collector and has been building only Mission furniture and accessories ever since.

The Mission style furniture has been combined with his interest in pastel painting.  All of his pastel paintings are originals and are hand framed with the same quarter sawn oak used in the furniture.  Each painting is an art expression to compliment the Mission décor in any home.

Local Galleries Featuring Poor Richard's Artists

Two other galleries within walking distance of Poor Richard's Art regularly feature the artists from Poor Richard's....

DETAIL BELOW DISCUSSES THE ARTISTS WHOSE WORK IS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY IN THESE TWO GALLERIES:

Two Artists Featured at Rogers Little Theatre

Zephyr Blevins Gallery, in association with Poor Richards Art,
proudly presents the works of Kas Taylor and Silas Byers June 30^th - August 12th.

Meet the Artists July 17th, 5-7p.m. at the Theater Gallery during the Third Friday Twilight Walk in Historic downtown Rogers.

Kas Taylor is an expert woodcarver residing on the shores of Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas.

For nature photographer Silas Byers, photography started as a point of reference for painting wildlife and nature. It has since become his primary study. Silas lives in Bella Vista Arkansas, where he spends most of his spare time wandering the hills and floating streams.

The gallery is open from noon to 4p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.to noon Saturday, as well as during theater productions and public events.
116 South Second St.
Rogers, AR
479 631 8988