DONATION TO VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT

VCP Director of Development, Michele Orpin receives check from LeAnn Lawlor on behalf of the proceeds raised atThe Lawlor Creative event in June. For more information about this organization click here: Veterans Community Project

REFLECTIONS, acrylic and metallic leaf on canvas, was created for the raffle at the Lawlor CREATIVE. Thank you to all who contributed to the fundraiser for VCP. Shawn Spratley was winner of this painting.

The Lawlor CREATIVE in review

It was an honor to celebrate with my family and share our appreciation of art, food and wine with extended family and friends. We exhibited paintings, mixed media collage, handcrafted furniture and enjoyed edible art and fine wine. The two day event was a great way to meet new and old friends. And, yes, we sold several pieces of art. Additionally, we raised over $500 to donate to Veterans Community Project.

The Lawlor CREATIVE - June 24 & 25

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 or Saturday.

Here are a few of the paintings you will see at this event:

NABORS Awards Ceremony and Art Auction at Crystal Bridges

The 2022 NABORS (Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors) Awards Ceremony at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. It was an honor to have two of my paintings chosen for the art auction benefiting Special Olympics.

Ruth Lawlor speaking about her painting, Untethered Spirit No. 236, one of seven paintings featured at the NABORS art auction benefiting Special Olympics. (photo by Russell Bloodworth Photography)

Live Painting

Local Artist offers live painting sessions
American Estates

103 W Walnut Street

Fridays & Saturdays

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Contemporary artist, R.J. Lawlor of Garfield, AR, is a popular favorite of art collectors and gallery owners in Downtown Rogers. Her work is bold and expressive and complements the hand crafted furniture designed and constructed by the craftsmen of American Estates. Locally owned businesses like American Estates make a significant impact when they collaborate with local artisans and fellow entrepreneurs. Not only do they help each other grow and thrive professionally, they also add to the quality of life and unique shopping experiences in Downtown Rogers


KNWA TV Interview

 Creating Art During a State of Pandemonium

Pandemonium is the theme for the January Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk, as dozens of regional artists showcase art created during a time of turmoil, turbulence, disorder, and confusion. The pandemic has brought with it opportunities for creatives to look within, reflect on what is important and take that inspiration to create. Expressing one’s feeling through art can help bring order and a sense of purpose to their lives during a time of uncertainty. 

Learn more on KNWA's website.


Work accepted at Niza Knoll Gallery, Denver Colorado

IN THE VERNACULAR has been accepted to the Holy Moly, 2020 What a Year Exhibition at the Niza Knoll Gallery in Denver Colorado.

I stepped away from my usual style to create this assemblage, a narrative of popular pandemic icons and personal responses to isolation during the 2020 health crisis. This is the first of three panels documenting responses during early to late spring of 2020. Inspiration for this project came from considering how I might recycle the growing stack of delivery boxes while also listening and reading the daily news.  Each panel consists of columns of cardboard pieces suspended with copper wire from dowels. The illustrations and words are arranged in loose chronological order. All materials are recycled or repurposed. Media - paint, markers, jute, cardboard, recycled papers, copper and wood. 

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