WELCOME TO THE LOOM
The Loom is a creative gathering space, based in Little Rock, AR, where artists of all kinds are welcome to connect, share work & be part of a creative community.
​Held monthly, each event blends different elements (galleries, open mics, live music, film screenings, crafts, hands-on experiences) featuring local Arkansas artists. Our goal is to build events that allow for communication, connection, and creativity that artists can look forward to, fostering the artistic community in Central Arkansas <3
The Loom was created to fill a need in our community for spaces where artists of all disciplines, all ages and all mindsets can meet to collaborate and create. Our name, The Loom, comes from the idea that individual threads become something stronger when brought together with intention. We see each artist as a thread, carrying their own craft and perspective & when threads intersect, they form a loom of community. Inspired by communal weaving traditions and figures like Arachne, as a symbol of devotion to craft and creation, The Loom represents art as connection.
The Loom
Community
Accessibility
Embodiment
Our Values
Vulnerability
Curiosity
Whimsy
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Riley Hope
Co-founder / Ops Director
Riley is an Arkansas based published fiction and nonfiction writer, journalist and ops director of The Loom. Her works range from local breaking news to pieces touching on the darkest parts of being a human.
Alondra is a multi-disciplinary artist, writer, community-builder, and creative director of The Loom, leading its branding, marketing, and creative direction. Her practice bridges writing, visual art, and world-building in service of gathering people into something meaningful.
Alondra Cruz
Co-founder / Creative Director
