​Rendering by Rhaelene Rollins Lowther

Building the Future of the Arts

At Magnolia Arts, we believe in the power of the arts to touch hearts, inspire creativity, and lift the human spirit. Your gift truly matters. By joining us today, you help Magnolia Arts usher in a new era of community and regional impact.
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Together, we can transform our new building into a safe, welcoming, and state-of-the-art gallery and studio space — a vibrant home for youth, families, and citizens across Magnolia, Columbia County, and the ArkLaTex. Your support brings this vision to life.

Donation of your Choice
​ NOTE: There is an option to set up a monthly donation!

Brushstroke Booster

$25.00

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Buys basic hardware and fixtures for classroom & studio.

Gallery Glow Giver

$50.00

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Helps purchase lighting needed for gallery displays.

Wired for Creativity Supporter

$100.00

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Supports electrical upgrades for safer, modern wiring.

Studio Flow Friend

$250.00

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Covers essential plumbing components for the studio sinks & restrooms.

Cool & Creative Contributor

$500.00

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Contributes to energy-efficient HVAC installation.

Renovation Renaissance Patron

$1,000.00

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Cornerstone Creator

$2,500.00

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A cornerstone gift powering core building systems and renovation milestones.

Magnolia Arts is a 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Organization EIN # 71-0481133 ( ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE) 

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​​The Imperial Building will be Magnolia Arts Gallery and Studio

In 2020 the family of Anne and Galloway Woodward family donated the Imperial Building adjacent to the Magnolia Arts Center, increasing the physical footprint of our facility. This neighboring space will be renovated and designed to house an art room, scene shop, restrooms, lounge, and much-needed art gallery space. The additional space will be known as “Magnolia Arts Gallery and Studio” and will provide much-needed space for art classes, exhibitions, digital art, sales space, artist workshops, installations, music classes, open studio painting pallets, and gallery openings.

History of the Woodward Building

 The building was originally owned by Joe L. Davis. Mr. Davis who was an attorney, businessman, and served a term as the county Judge of Columbia County.  The Davis family was one of the pioneer families who came to Columbia County from Georgia before the civil war, and they originally settled in the community of Atlanta.  Years later Joe L. Davis, rented to the Aubrey Galloway family, who had a high-end shoe store there (Imperial Shoes) for many years.
In the 1940’s, Galloway “Wag” Woodward acquired the building from the Davis family.  Wag married Mary Davis, the daughter of Joe L. Davis and Ella Arnold Davis.  In the early 1980’s the building was given to their son Galloway Woodward and his wife Anne and they established the Imperial Antique mall and Let’s Do Lunch restaurant in the building. In 2012, Anne’s illness required her to retire.  

​Renderings by Rhaelene Rollins Lowther

Magnolia Arts History

​Magnolia Arts Council (also known as Magnolia Arts) was incorporated in 1963 and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1977. Magnolia Arts began with the Annual Side Walk Arts Show, which started in 1950 when a local art teacher, Marjorie Chamberlain wanted to display her student’s art and expose the community to art. It is now held during the Magnolia Blossom Festival in May. This year was the 75th anniversary. Thanks to an expansion arts grant through Arkansas Arts Council, the organization has grown to support the arts in all its forms, making the arts a vital part of the community. These events give all members of the community a chance to express themselves through the arts or to be a spectator. Magnolia Arts encourages and assists existing organizations sponsoring cultural and artistic activities.
A building was donated by Ann Gantt Gibson in 2010 and The Magnolia Arts Center opened in October 2011.
In 2020 a piece of land was donated and sold. With those funds Magnolia Arts achieved a 10-year goal on their strategic plan of creating a fully endowed operational endowment through Arkansas Community Foundation.

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