I am happy to announce “Transcendence” will be included in the RAM (Regional Art Museum) Annual Invitational: INCLUSION show. The annual invitation is a national competitive exhibition hosted by the Fort Smith Regional Art museum since 1948.
I’m happy to be participating in the Amplify art and music festival. The Exhibition reception is 5-8 pm, May 3, Mount Sequoyah, Fayetteville, AR
Ode to Spring, Mixed media on paper by RJ Lawlor
“A Garden of Expression—Cultivating Community Through Art" -downtown Rogers, AR
by Ruth Lawlor
This exhibition pays homage to the historical significance of silver and gold in art, bridging eras and cultures to create a dialogue between traditional and contemporary expression. “Silver and Gold” explores the timeless allure of these precious metals. Their luminosity and reflective qualities evoke a sense of opulence, divine light, and transcendence, extending an invitation for contemplation and reflection. .
The Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors will host the 2023 Annual Awards Celebration at Crystal Bridges Museum of Art, April 1, 2023. Two of my paintings have been selected for the art auction benefiting Special Olympics.
TRANSPOSING MELODY NO. 225
36 x 48 inches, acrylic and metallic leaf on canvas.
SOLD
ETHEREAL DISCLOSURES NO. 210
36 x 36 inches acrylic and metallic leaf on canvas
SOLD
RJ Lawlor will be a featured artist at the February 4, art opening at the Gallery on Garrison
photo by Christy Murry
There are many benefits of keeping a visual diary such as improving artistic skills, creativity, mental health and boosting memory just to name a few. Taught by Ruth Lawlor, a practicing artist and advocate of finding joy in keeping a visual diary, the class will meet weekly Monday afternoons from 1-3 pm for eight weeks.
In this workshop participants will learn the basics of visual journaling. The creative practice offers a place to record memories, meditate, explore ideas, try out new art techniques and best of all, play. There are no specialized drawing skills required other than curiosity and interest in learning how you might incorporate visual journaling into a creative practice of your own. Participants will use a variety of materials and learn techniques that make the make this a personally rewarding creative practice.
“Finding the Light in the Darkness of Winter” The January 12 Art on the Bricks Art Walk is offering an immersive experience through a collaboration with students and faculty of the Arkansas Art Academy and other visual and performance artists from the region.
Transposing Melody by Ruth Lawlor
Juried Exhibition: Holy Moly, What’s Next? Opening reception December 16, 2022
I’m pleased to announce ALTERNATE VIEWS NO. 312 will be included in this juried show.
My submission for the silent auction: MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT 6x6” mixed media on canvas
FIRST FROST NO. 066
Mixed media on canvas, 13x13” 195.
This mixed media piece will be included in the Artists of Northwest Arkansas membership show.
This is going to be so much fun! I’ll be giving a doodle art demonstration Thursday evening. Stop by and check out the metallic markers available at Brick Lane.
Art On The Bricks at American Estates in downtown Rogers, AR
THE LAWLOR CREATIVE - A celebration of art, wine and food
The Lawlor family invites you to a collaborative event celebrating art, wine and food.
You are invited. My son Mark and I will be exhibiting paintings and his contemporary hand crafted furniture. Luke and my husband Pete, will be serving their favorite party foods and wine. It will be a casual affair, so grab some friends and stop in Friday June 24, 4-6 pm. / Saturday June 25, 11- 2 p.
Ad Astra Selections Tasting Room, 9898 Pflumm Road, Lenexa Kansas 66215
American Estates in downtown Rogers will host a pop up studio Fridays 11am - 2 pm. Ruth will be painting live in the showroom. Stop in and say hello.
Opening Reception is April 21 at The Blair Center 5200 S Thompson St. Springdale, AR
Life Styles is dedicated in their endeavor to connect their residents with the community of artists in NWA. It is devoted to accessible art education and creative community experiences that inspire, enrich, and unite Northwest Arkansas through the universal language of art.
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The Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors Awards Ceremony celebrated the Art of Real Estate with art awards for achievement and an auction of original art by four artists from Northwest Arkansas. Featured artists: Leslie Perryman, Matt Miller, Shawna St. James and Ruth Lawlor.
Celebrating Women’s History Month, The Art Collective Gallery presents Women In Art
The Artists of Northwest Arkansas Exhibition will open with a reception Thursday March 10, 4:30-8 p.m at the ANA Gallery in the Rogers Experimental House, 121 W Walnut St, Rogers AR
Opening Reception December 9, 4:30-7:30
The Artists of Northwest Arkansas will host a 6x6 show and silent auction. Bids start at $20. This is one the pieces I will be submitting for the auction.
I’ll be exhibiting work in the following locations: American Estates, The Art Collective Gallery and Brick Lane book store in downtown Rogers, AR.
I’m pleased to be showing these and several other paintings at Theo’s in Rogers, AR
Theo’s Rogers, 3300 S Market, Suite #100 Rogers, AR
Visit American Estates website.
Original art by RJ Lawlor Contemporary Art
IN THE VERNACULAR (part 1)
Denver, Colorado
September 18-October 31
