APRIL 24 - MAY 3, 2026A 10-DAY FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE ARTSSpecial FeatureHOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK | ARWe the Arts 1776-2026
PRESENTING SPONSORSSPONSORSVisit Hot Springs | Garvan Woodland GardensCity of Hot Springs | The Springs Magazine | Dorothy MorrisMary and Robert Zunick | Martha Jane Murray and Neil MunroCOMMUNITY SPONSORSAITOH Paper | All Things Fiber | Arkansas Renaissance FestivalAnthony Tidwell | Cafe Mi Amor | The Church of Duane AllmanCity of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee | The Club HouseCrystal Bridges | Cutwell 4 Kids | Dallas Paper Arts | Emergent ArtsGarvan Woodland Gardens | Grand Avenue United Methodist Church Garland County Library | Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co. Hot Springs World Class High School Arts Department I Can! Dance Garland County | IBLA International | John MollicaLake Hamilton Theatre Troupe | Lakeside High School Arts Departments National Park College | Statements for the HomeStatic on Ouachita | Stephen Koch | System AdminTheta Pi | Traditional Art Guild Wednesday Night PoetrySupport for HSACA is provided in part by the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation and the Elisabeth Wagner [email protected] | hotspringsarts.org134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening arts and culture in Hot Springs and Garland County. Through promotion, collaboration, and signature events, HSACA connects artists, organizations, and audiences whilehelping the community experience the region’s creative life.Arts Ambassador 2025Ashley Campbell Carter, a founding board member of the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) and chair of both Art Springs and The Gala, is a driving force behind arts centered events in Hot Springs. The Arts Ambassador Award, presented annually at The Gala, honors someone who reflects HSACA’s mission to celebrate, advocate for, and promote the arts. Campbell Carter, co-owner of Statements for the Home, was recognized for nearly 20 years of dedication and leadership in the local arts community. “As a founding board member of HSACA, I have had the privilege of watching Ashley help build this organization and strengthen our arts community year after year,” said Mary Zunick, Cultural Affairs Manager for Visit Hot Springs. “Her dedication, vision, and willingness to lead are exactly what the Arts Ambassador Award represents. She has made an extraordinary impact on the arts in Hot Springs.” Congratulations, Ashley.The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) celebrates, advocates for, and promotes the arts through the dedication of supporters and volunteers who help make it all possible. To recognize a few who go above and beyond, HSACA created the Sweet heARTs, our own take on a Homecoming King and Queen, with a little more heart and a lot more hustle. For 2026, we proudly honor Anthony Tidwell and Helen Bumpass.A Hot Springs native, Anthony Tidwell founded Cutwell 4 Kids to help children grow in confidence and express their individuality through art. For more than a decade, he has built community partnerships, inspired young artists, and shown the power of art through the annual Birth of an Artist student exhibit and sale. Helen Bumpass has supported the Hot Springs community and its arts organizations for more than 30 years. Through her dedicated volunteer service, including Arts & The Park and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, she has helped create meaningful arts experiences and strengthen the city’s cultural life.SweetheARTs 2026 John Cooksey had a unique talent for connecting with people. This gift enabled his spirit to live on in the hearts of each soul he touched during his years in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He enjoyed sitting down and asking what brought you to Hot Springs. He was eager to hear your story and share his own love of the city-- the best spokesman Hot Springs could have had. Whether it was an event downtown, a new restaurant, the opening of a bike trail, a secret cave, or a snowstorm, his excitement and enthusiasm overflowed with optimistic energy. As a tireless and selfless champion of the people of Hot Springs, John’s unmatched desire and ability brought everyone together through the lens of his camera. He did what he loved alongside people who became friends.In Memory, John Cooksey
CELEBRATING THE ARTSCREATING A SPACE TO CELEBRATE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE HOT SPRINGS ARTS COMMUNITY, OFFERING BEAUTIFUL PLAY AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES TO SHARE WITH OUR FELLOW FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) welcomes you to the Arts & The Park 2026 festival, a 10-Day Celebration of the Arts with live performances, captivating art exhibits, interactive play, culinary experiences, workshops, art labs, poetry reading, gallery walk, and studio tours across downtown Hot Springs and partner venues April 24 through May 3, 2026. Oaklawn is the premier sponsor, allowing the festival to be shared and talents to be showcased for everyone to enjoy.In support of celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary, HSACA proclaims this year “We the Arts” as its annual theme, a play on words from the preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America, hoping to show how art unifies us through our varied experiences, reflecting America’s melting-pot nature.Now in its second decade, Arts & The Park is designed to make the arts easy to access for locals and visitors alike, with most events free and family-friendly.SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendar to attend the 2027 Arts & the Park.Friday, April 23, 2027 - Sunday, May 2, 2027. We hope to see you there!ART TALKS:An Evening with Featured Artist, Patrick ShearnSponsored by Garvan Woodland GardensOaklawn Events Center, 2705 Central Avenue, Rooms 5 and 6Friday 4/24, 7 PMAn exclusive opening night experience welcoming artist Patrick Shearn for a conversation about his stunning art installation, “Where the Wind Lives” a kinetic, large-scale, installation. This is a rare opportunity to step inside the artist’s creative vision as he shares the inspiration, process, and meaning behind his work. After his presentation, you’ll have the chance to meet Patrick one-on-one, ask questions, and connect directly with the artist in a thoughtful, personal setting. This is more than just an opening—it’s a moment to truly understand the art and the person who created it. “Where the Wind Lives” Exhibit will be at Garvan Woodland Gardens from April 24 to October 31 and is included with purchased admission to Garvan Gardens. ARTS & THE PARK:Featured Illustrator, Thomas GreenSelected design representing “We the Arts” theme for 2026 Arts & The Park.Thomas’s design was also one of twenty selected artists for the 2026 Art Moves Outdoor Art Experience.“Greenways of Freedom, Pathways of Progress” reflects both the literal and symbolic role of pathways in civic life. Greenways are not only physical routes through a landscape, they are cultural corridors that connect communities, histories, and future possibilities. The work brings together multiple figures representing a broad and diverse spectrum of individuals who have walked and marched these pathways toward greater freedom, helping to shape the evolving fabric of the contemporary American landscape. - Thomas Green
ART MOVESArt Moves: We the Arts Unveiling Celebration The City of Hot Springs Arts Advisory Committee, in collaboration with the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, celebrates the 2026 installation of Art Moves, titled “We the Arts.” The exhibition adorning the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail between Hollywood Ave. and Belden St. joins the semiquincentennial celebration of America by featuring works that celebrate the artistic evolution of, and influences on, American art and culture. The exhibition emphasizes an array of arts through depictions of America in all its iterations and influences. The 2026 exhibit can be experienced through April 2027.Begin your visit to this outdoor art exhibition at the Hollywood Avenue parking lot and head north to Belding Street. Or park at the Majestic Park parking lot and walk the trail south to Hollywood Park. Be sure to see all 20 pieces celebrating America’s Art History. A QR accompanies each panel to share additional details on the artist and their art work.FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Hot Springs Creek Greenway TrailTitle: Brooklyn Meets KansasEli VegaHot Springs, Arkansas 71901Medium: Photography, Size: 21” x 31”Bio: Eli Vega was born in a railroad boxcar. It was that dramatic start to life that forced his creative juices to find solutions to his life experiences. Those same creative juices fed his artistic endeavors in the future, including his photography.Title: Making WavesMiranda Hood BrewerHot Springs, AR 71901Medium: Mixed Digital Media, Size: 30” x 40”Bio: Artist, Actress, Singer, Mother, business owner. Miranda loves being a part of the community. One of the artists in the making of the “block mural” beside Central Theatre. Creating a one-of-a-kind Adirondack Chair. And has been a part of numerous fundraisers for the City of Hot Springs National Park. And in numerous music festivals.Title: Legacy of the MayaGini SheffieldHot Springs, AR 71913Medium: Acrylic, Size: 30” x 40”Bio: Gini Sheffield currently exhibits at the Collective Arts Gallery in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Inspired by the natural world, her mixed media art is abstract, impressionistic, and representational. In 2025, Arts & The Park included her piece, “Night Walk”, in the Art Moves Greenway Trails Exhibition.Title: Luxury and DecayKori SmithGurdon, AR 71743Medium: Prismacolor Colored Pencils, Size: 8”×10”Bio: I am a 35-year-old woman raising three boys in southwest Arkansas with my wife. I am intimately fond of the outdoors and stay inspired to create by spending time immersed in nature.Title: Morning in Motion Along Bathhouse RowMarietta TuckerHot Springs, AR 71913Medium: Watercolor, Size: 18” x 24”Bio: Marietta Tucker is a self-taught artist living in Hot Springs, Arkansas. As a watercolor artist, she finds inspiration in the medium’s versatility. Marietta enjoys painting many of the colorful sites in and around Hot Springs. Her work is often characterized by intricate details highlighting the interplay of light and texture. She is a Signature member of Mid Southern Watercolorists. Marietta has received several local art awards, & her work has been selected twice for the Lewis Memorial Award in the Mid-Southern Watercolorist’s Annual Exhibition.Title: Different PerspectivesJeremy RodgersHot Springs, AR 71913Medium: Mixed Medium, Size: 30” x 40”Bio: Jeremy Rodgers is a local of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He started taking pictures in the early 90’s as part of his mixed media paintings that were heavily influenced by the late artist Robert Rauschenberg. After attending Ringling School of Art and Design in Florida, he started full-time as a commercial and portrait photographer. His pieces, paintings as well as photographs, have been in numerous galleries and private collections.Title: Flag DayRichard StephensHot Springs, AR 71901Medium: Watercolor, Size: 13” x 20”Bio: A native of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Richard earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from the University of Central Arkansas in 1969. Having been introduced to the medium in college, Stephens’s rediscovered transparent watercolor in the early 90’s. He quickly garnered a reputation nationwide for his confident, loose, impressionistic paintings. For the past 22 years, Stephens has shared his passion for the medium by conducting painting workshops around the country.Title: Do Not DisturbKathy HolcombeHot Springs, AR 71913Medium: Watercolor, Size: 12” x 9”Bio: Kathy Holcombe, a Hot Springs native, is an artist on a mission to drive a Winnebago around the world. She recently returned from a two-year journey across the Americas, traveling through 20 countries from Alaska to Argentina. Along the way,she gained a deep appreciation for America’s rare public lands and the powerful connections they create between people, wild places, and wildlife.Title: Prairie PassagesSusan JeterLittle Rock, AR 72205Medium: Photography, Size: 18” x 12”Bio: Local central Arkansas photographer and ceramic enthusiast. I consider myself a seeker of new places and new adventures – always seeking simplicity.Title: LoveJohn MollicaChattanooga, TN 37402Medium: Acrylic and Bottlecaps on CanvasSize: 30” x 40”Bio: John Mollica has spent a career in the arts, beginning in the mid-eighties. His work began with screenprinting and art for music merchandise, such as album covers, t-shirts, and posters. It has progressed to original painted works, commercial art installations, and murals.
Title: American AnimalsCathy MelvinHensley, AR 72065Medium: Mixed Media Collage, Size: 14.7” x 11”Bio: I am a children’s book author and illustrator living in central Arkansas. I love to encourage children, both young and young at heart, to stay curious and creative, especially when it comes to the natural world. My work is nature-themed, using mixed media and painted paper collage. I use my scissors to piece together a picture of painted textures to form a story, which I hope will delight, engage, and stimulate the imagination.Title: LibertyMichael PrebleCamden, AR 71701Medium: Photograph, Size: 15” x 20”Bio: Photographer since 1987. Currently, Member & Publicity Manager, Artists’ Workshop Gallery, Hot Springs. Retired art curator, 2013, after 50 years. Senior curatorial positions at Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Newport News, VA; Bass Museum of Art, Miami, FL, and others. Curator, William Baziotes Retrospective Exhibition, 2003-2004, Guggenheim Collection, Venice, and Editor, William Baziotes Catalogue Raisonne.Title: American IconJamie Craddock-JohnsonHot Springs, AR 71901Medium: Watercolor & Ink, Size: 9” x 12”Bio: I am a self-taught artist who loves using bright colors and fine details in my watercolor paintings. I spend as much time as I can painting our national parks and the wildlife they protect.Title: Et Toi!John GoodwinLittle Rock, AR 72212Medium: Acrylics, Size: 18” x 24”Bio: John Goodwin studied graphic design at Louisiana Tech before specializing in limited edition fine art reproductions at a printing company and becoming a full-time artist himself. His “Fun Art” focuses on culture and musical themes and has been featured in exhibitions across Arkansas and internationally. John’s Blues related images can be found on Beale Street, at the Delta Blues and Delta Cultural Center Museums, and also at the King Biscuit Blues Festival.Title: A Living MosaicGabriela HogueHot Springs Village, AR 71909Medium: Acrylic and Oil with DigitalEnhancement, Size: 30” x 40”Bio: Gabriela Hogue creates figurative paintings that explore women, community, and emotional presence through layered acrylic and oil techniques. Originally from Ecuador and nowliving in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, she brings a bicultural perspective, blending realism with abstraction. She studied in Ecuador and the United States, including the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Altos de Chavón School of Design, and has shown her work in group exhibitions at galleries and community art spaces.Title: HunterLonghua XuHot Springs, AR 71901Medium: Acrylic, Size: 36” x 36”Bio: Graduated with an art degree, with exhibitions in Shanghai and the USA, living in Shanghai until 1989, and moved to American on to now, you can see my art on Xu-Longhua.comTitle: Freedom of ExpressionBob DionHot Springs, AR 71913Medium: Digitized B&W Negative, Size: 15” x 20”Bio: As a fine art photographer for the past 50+ years, Bob Dion has an interest in seeking out eclectic subject matter, including fauna, landscapes, cityscapes, cars, and people. As a professionalphotographer, Bob worked in the auto, film, and music industries. Growing up in Detroit, he was fortunate to take photography classes in High School, where he learned composition, film, and print processing. After high school, urban photography. Later, he worked as a professional photographer in the auto, film, and music industries until moving to Hot Springs.Title: Fairy LandGary SimmonsHot Springs, AR 71913Medium: Charcoal, Size: 18” x 24”Bio: Gary Simmons has worked as an artist in Hot Springs since 1973. He is primarily known for pen-and-ink art but also works in watercolor, charcoal, pastel, and oil. He taught art at Henderson State University for 22 years and now works out of his home studio.Title: Collaboration Co-Creation CalibrationKelly CarrollBismarck, AR 71929Medium: Digital, Size: 12” x 9”Bio: Kelly is an innovative, local mixed media artist who brings a splash of color wherever she goes! A Creator and maker, she pulls her inspiration from nature to honor the mystical wisdom of Mother Nature. Her work incorporates symbolism to represent hidden meanings and universal truths, using vivid hues to excite and evoke curiosity and contemplation. You can find her work locally at Collective Arts Gallery.Title: Greenways of Freedom, Pathways of ProgressThomas GreenSeattle, WA 98126Medium: Digital Illustration, Size: SVGBio: Thomas Everett Green is an artist, professor, writer, and Hot Springs native. He studied art at Lakeside High School with Beau Myers and graduated in 1988. He holds a BFA from Middle Tennessee State University and an MFA from Memphis College of Art. His work explores contemporary themes in pop culture, including obsession and impulse, and has been exhibited and featured in national and international magazines. He was the Featured Artist for Hot Springs Arts & The Park (2016).
A Festival and Art Fair ExperienceArt Springs Entertainment EventsHill Wheatley Plaza, 605 Central Ave. Art Springs, a FREE 2-day outdoor festival, is bursting with talented, fine artists, artisans, kids’ events, face painting, and the Art Springs Stage featuring many live performances. Held at Hill Wheatley Plaza and the adjacent Entertainment District on Malvern Avenue between Bridge Street and Spring Street in historic downtown Hot Springs.Plan to play and get immersed in the Art Interactive area of the event, which includes Chalk Walk, Crystal Bridges Mobile Art Lab, Under Pressure steamroller printing event, a Renaissance Faire, a free children’s book giveaway, a graffiti wall, workshops and demos, local authors, and tons of arts and crafts. Bring your appetite, as there will be plenty of food and drinks to purchase from some of Arkansas’ best food trucks.Art Springs StageSat. 4/25, 10 AM - 9 PMSun. 4/26, 11 AM - 4 PMJoin emcee Stephen Koch, host of Arkansongs, for two days of music, theatre, awards, dance, and fun on the Art Springs stage. Musical performances from famed Country songwriter Erin Enderlin, whose songs have been recorded by legends such as Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire and Terri Clark. Enjoy local favorites - Jacob Flores, Miranda Hood-Brewer, Big Papa Binns, Allie and Patrick, among others; and come visit your friends and neighbors with performances from local schools as well as the Pocket Theatre. Headlining music after hours on Saturday night from 6:30 PM - 9 PM is Brady Roseberry.Art Moves AuctionAuction Opens online at 10 AM, Wed. 4/1, In person viewing, Sat. 4/25;Auction closes at 2 PM, Sun. 4/26.Place your bid on a piece of Hot Springs Art History - Art Moves. The 2025 exhibition pieces are reproductions of original art by artists focused on the year’s theme ARTventurous. The display panels exhibited along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail will be up for public auction online and during Art Springs. The 30” x 40” reproductions are printed on metal sheets and can be displayed indoors or outdoors. The works are available to own to make room for the 2026 installation. The Art Moves Auction for the 2025 exhibit pieces can be viewed and bid online, or in person. Registration and bidding will be accepted online Wednesday, April 1, at 10 AM and closes at 2 PM on Sunday, April 26. Interested bidders can register by scanning the provided QR, or visit HotSpringsArts.org to access the bidding platform. In person bidding available during Art Springs, April 25 and 26.SATURDAY & SUNDAY | APRIL 25 - 26, 2026ART SPRINGSSat. 4/25, 10 AM - 6 PM, | Sun. 4/26, 10 AM - 4 PMScan for more event details, Art Moves auction, and stage schedule.
ART SPRINGS INTERACTIVE EVENTSEntertainment District - Malvern Avenue Crystal Bridges Mobile Art LabSat. 4/25, 2 PM - 6 PM, Sun. 4/26, 12 PM - 4 PMChannel your inner Kusama and create some bold, vivid, polka dot art. A special 2-day set-up through the generosity of Crystal Bridges. The art lab will feature lots of free artistic activity.Arkansas Renaissance FestivalSat. 4/25, 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun. 4/26, 10 AM - 4 PMA sampling of the Arkansas Renaissance Festival will bring merriment and interactive events, including charcoal rubbing, elaborate performances, live painting, and more!Kids Book GiveawaySat. 4/25, 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun. 4/26, 10 AM - 4 PMFree Books! Sponsored by Theta Pi Sorority and a grant from the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation, HSACA offers free children’s books to Art Springs visitors.Under PressureSun. 4/26, 12 PM - DoneBlock printing down Spring Street using a 2-ton steamroller! Registration to participate is required, viewing is for everyone!Garvan Woodland GardensSat. 4/25, 10 AM - 2 PM, Sun. 4/26, 12 PM - 4 PMGarvan Woodland Gardens is excited to be participating in this year’s Art Springs with an interactive replica of our Art Installation, “Where the Wind Lives.” Children can explore what they love about nature and our beautiful state of Arkansas in this interactive art piece. Craft TentSat. 4/26, 11 AM - 4 PM, Sun. 4/27, Noon - 4 PMPresented by the Garland County Library and Emergent Arts, enjoy free arts and crafts with a new activity hourly. Garland County Library BookmobileSat. 4/25, 11 AM - 4 PMA traveling library that brings a curated selection of books directly to you.Graffiti WallSat. 4/25, 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun. 4/26, 10 AM - 4 PMA fan favorite presented by Cutwell 4 Kids, visitors are invited to let out their inner child and write on the walls. The Church of Duane Allman Sat. 4/25, 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun. 4/26, 10 AM - 4 PMA mobile folk art music installation dedicated to Duane “Skydog” Allman.Workshops and DemonstrationsSat. 4/25, 1 PMWatercolor SketchingJamie Craddock-JohnsonSat. 4/25, 12 PM - 3 PMWheel PotteryGinger Ladehoff, National Park CollegeSun. 4/26, 10 AM - 1 PMWheel PotterCorina Fedorowicz, Arrowpoint PotterySun. 4/26, 1 PMLego Block PrintingMelinda Shunk, Bricks and Mini FigsA Festival and Art Fair ExperienceChalk WalkHill Wheatley Plaza, 605 Central AvenueSat. 4/25, 8:30 AM to 12 PMThe Cultural Alliance will host the annual Sidewalk Chalk Event during Arts & The Park-Art Springs. This free, Judged sidewalk chalk event is for all ages. A guest Judge will score the works at 12 PM, with winners announced on the Art Springs Stage at 12:30 PM. The art is created on the sidewalks adjacent to Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs. Pre-registration at HotSpringsArts.org. Free-Play with chalk will also be available in select areas on-site.Hot Springs World Class High SchoolSat. 4/25Choir Performances 10 AMDance Troupe special performance 11:30 AMArt Club - All ages face painting 1 PM - 6 PMFine Artists & ArtisansSat. 4/25, 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun. 4/26, 10 AM - 4 PMMeet talented artists and their creative work, that represent a large selection of mediums and styles. This juried selection of artists are experienced artists showcasing their curated art for the public to enjoy and shop their beautiful work.Alison Parsons - PaintingCathy Melvin - Author/ IllustratorChristina Thompson - JewelryColleen Carter Allen - PotteryCraig DunnDemonstrating Fractal Burning on WoodDave & amp; Lisa Thompson 2025 -Demonstrating | Blacksmith Steel ArtDavid Patten - WoodworkingGigi Buhrow - JewelryGinger Ladehoff - PotteryHaley Crabb - Fiber art installationHeidi & amp; Terry HolstineTerrylyn CollumUnder the Son Visions -Mixed mediaHeidi Roeglin - Acrylic PaintingJamie Craddock -Demonstrating | WatercolorJan Booker - Pop Art & amp; Art ShirtsJohn Faginkrantz -Demonstrating | Acrylic collageJohn Mollica - Acrylic Folk ArtJoy Ballard -Demonstrating | Stained GlassKristy York - Mixed MediaLisa Garcia -Candles, Soaps, & amp; LotionsLori Arnold - PaintingMalinda Scott -Demonstrating | Portraitistmixed mediaMargarita Peraza Rugeley -PaintingMiranda Brewer - PhotographyNancy Nichols - JewelryPamela Burns - Demonstrating,Jewelry, Pottery, Mixed MediaPatricia Langewis - Watercolor, Acrylic, Silk ArtistRoger Clinton - SoapsRyan Rooney - PaintingSusan Washington - PaintingTJ Southard - DemonstrationWoodworkingTad Huck - Acrylic paintin
April 24 - May 3, 2026COMMUNITYPARTNER EVENTSLet It GrowCollective Arts Gallery, 620 Central Ave, 2nd FloorThur. 4/23 - Sun. 4/26Thur. 4/30 - Sun. 5/03During Arts & The Park, we invite you to help create a public work of art at the gallery. As part of the “Let It Grow” exhibit, Collective Arts Gallery will create a wooden “tree” that visitors can decorate throughout the festival. Visitors of all ages are welcome to add a small mark. Each addition will grow the work into a vibrant garden of creativity, reflecting the voices and imagination of our community and festival visitors.Garland County Library1427 Malvern AvenueDiamond Art ClubFri. 4/24, 10 AM - 11:30 AMJoin our monthly Diamond Art Club for adults! Each session features a themed miniature diamond art project. Begin a new project or continue working at your own pace in a relaxed, social setting. All skill levels welcome—supplies provided.Music MondaysMon. 4/27, 4 PM - 5 PMAcoustic Jam session: An open forum for musicians to share songs, practice together, and enjoy unplugged music. No specific genre, just bring your acoustic instrument and good vibes.Amazing MakersRegistration RequiredTue. 4/28, 4:30 PMChildren ages 7-12 are invited to join Ms. Tiffany and Ms. Katie as we explore quilter and artist Basil Kincaid! We will learn about his work, share a snack, and take part in a collaborative quilt project in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. To register for this event, please visit https://calendar.gclibrary.com/event?id=265182. 250 ThreadsThurs. 4/30, 9 AM - 3 PMAll Things Fiber and Garland County Library presents “250 Threads” to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Textiles and fiber have been crucial to this nation’s growth. Weaving, quilting, embroidery, knitting, crochet, needlework, and spinning yarn are just a few of the many methods on display at this pop-in fiber arts event. Visit the Garland County Library on April 30, 2026, during 9 a.m to 3 p.m, to meet (am pm consistency?) and observe area skilled textile artists. In April, make sure to check out the “History of Fiber” exhibit in the library’s glass display case.Magical CreaturesFri. 5/1, 6:30 - 8 PMCalling all dragons, wizards, fairies, mermaids, gnomes, and other magical folk of all ages! Join us after hours for an evening of magical crafts, games, food, and fun. Costumes welcome.Garvan Woodland GardensExplore the newly opened “Where the Wind Lives” Exhibit by Patrick Shearn, a kinetic, immersive outdoor experience, from April 24 to October 31, 2026.Earth Day Sound Bath879 Park Avenue, Suite CFri. 4/24, 6 PM - 7:30 PMRegistration Required, $30 per personImmerse yourself in the healing frequencies of three Paiste gongs, crystal singing bowls, ocean drum, chimes, shamanic drums, rain stick, and a Rav Vast tongue drum. Allow the vibrations to soothe your nervous system and nourish your spirit. Bring your own yoga gear.Citizens of the Earth: Clan of Bones435 Whittington AvenueSat. & Sun 4/25-4/26, 1 PM - 4 PMThirteen women transform thirteen animal pelvis bones into an awakened “Tribe of Skulls.”Decked Out: Student Skateboard Design RevealValley Street Skate Park, 411 Valley StSat. 4/25, 1 PMThis will be an unveiling of the skateboard art created by Lakeside High School art students. There will also be a skating demo by LHS students. The skateboards tell autobiographical stories about where each artist would travel to on their boards. It could be a physical or metaphysical place.Art BitesCafe Mi Amor, 2032 Central AvenueMon. 4/27, 6 PMRegistration Required by 4/17, $45 Per Person, Limited TicketsJoin us at Cafe Mi Amor for a farm to table, locally sourced chef’s tasting featuring newly crafted dishes and dessert from Stay Pastry. Cuban-inspired Cafe Mi Amor’s diverse menu caters to every palate with fresh baked - everything - there’s no place else like it in Hot Springs. Intro to Cyanotype PrintingStatic on Ouachita, 246 Ouachita Ave Suite 102Tues. 4/28, 9 AM - 11 AMRegistration Required by 4/26, $25 per person – all materials includedDiscover the magic of sun printing in this hands-on cyanotype workshop led by local artist Laura Myers. Participants will learn the basics of this historic photographic process and create their own vibrant blue prints using natural materials and found objects. This relaxed, beginner-friendly session invites experimentation, creativity, and playful exploration. Botanical materials provided by The Mood Floral Co.Community-Wide Partner Locations The Hot Springs community is an art destination experience and there isn’t a better way to beimmersed in the arts than in the space where the magic happens. The Following are our Arts & ThePark community partners’ events they have curated specifically for our annual 10-day festival. For themost current participants and details, please follow our Arts & The Park Facebook Event for updates.Scan for more event details, Art Bites tickets, and Art Designs registration.
Art DesignsStatements for the Home, 600 Ouachita Ave.Tues. 04/28, 6 PM - 8:00 PMDefine Your Design Style, where design is more than throw-pillows and paint color. It reflects how we live, travel, collect, and ultimately create spaces that feel like home. It is an art. In this interactive seminar, we’ll explore the personalities and stories behind different interior styles and how designers bring them to life. During the seminar, you’ll take a short quiz to discover your style and see how our designers turn inspiration into cohesive, beautiful spaces. Wednesday Night Poetry Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central AvenueWed. 4/29, 6:30 PMFeaturing New Mexico poet, Zachary Kluckman The longest-running consecutive weekly open mic series in the country.Art SoundsIBLA Foundation Concert, Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 841 Quapaw AvenueThur. 4/30, 6 PMThe IBLA Foundation in New York City organizes annual music competitions for pianists, singers, instrumentalists, and composers in Ragusa Ibla, Italy. Winners have been presented in prestigious venues such as Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Alice Tully Hall, Kioi Hall, and Tokyo Opera City Hall in Japan; and, for one night only, they will perform at the Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 841 Quapaw Ave. This year, the performance will be opened with a guest appearance from the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre.Gallery WalkDowntown Hot Springs and surrounding areas.Fri. 5/1, 5 PM - 9 PMCheck Facebook Event for Gallery Walk participants. A monthly First Friday tradition in downtown Hot Springs that invites the community to explore art, music, and creativity throughout the evening. Beginning at 5 p.m., galleries along Central Avenue and nearby downtown spaces will be open with new exhibitions, featured artists, live music, and special experiences, offering a relaxed and enjoyable evening while supporting the Hot Springs’ vibrant arts scene. Stroll at your own pace, stop in where curiosity leads you, and enjoy all that our creative community has to offer.Hot Springs Gem & Mineral ShowThe Club House, 118 Arbor Street Suite AFri. 5/1, 5 PM - 9 PMSat. 5/2, 10 AM - 5 PMSun. 5/3, 10 AM - 4 PMThe Local Art Entity is honored to present the 4th annual event. This indoor and outdoor event showcases local and traveling experts of their craft with astounding collections of rocks, crystals, gems, and minerals for sale. Enjoy food trucks, artists, live music, entertainers, and geological speakers throughout the last weekend of Hot Springs Arts & The Park celebration.THANKS TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERSHSACA thanks our volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and grantors for making these events possible. As a largely volunteer-led organization, we rely on their generosity to celebrate, advocate for, and promote the arts in and around Hot Springs. That support also benefits our local economy. Festival attendance is estimated to generate more than $350,000 in revenue, equal to seven full-time jobs.We also give special thanks to the Young Men of Distinction for helping artists unload and set up.HSACA offers volunteer and internship opportunities, including service hours for high school students. For information, email volunteer@hotspringsarts.orgGGGaaalllaaaPPPPooooppppttthhheeeNovember 07, 2026Abold,brilliant,chicfundraiser for thearts.SAVETHEDATE2026 Board of Directors:Martha Jane Murray, Board ChairMary Zunick, Vice-ChairKat Daniels, Executive DirectorTiffany Rogers, SecretaryJoAnn Mangione, TreasurerAshley CampbellTina BarkerWayne BryanDawn CattaneoKim EverhartAmanda MitchellMechele McNaryAllyson Pittman GattinRick RamsayGianna Wurzl2026 Arts & The ParkLiz Colgrove, DirectorAdvisory Board:Dorothy MorrisLinda PalmerRobert ZunickGary SimmonsKate Schaffer2026 Arts & The Park Program CreditsPublishing: The Springs MagazineGraphic Design: Wess Daniels | Erin BaberPhotos: Liz Colgrove | Mary Zunick | JoAnn MangioneAshley Thompson | Amanda MitchellEditors: Kat Daniels | Liz Colgrove | JoAnn Mangione | Kim EverhartGET INVOLVED! Join HSACA by getting involved as an artist or someone wanting to support our thriving art community, through programs like Arts & The Park, monthly Gallery Walk, quarterly networking meetings, The Gala, and other program opportunities. Contact Kat Daniels at [email protected].
STUDIO TOURS#1 Jeri Hillis Studio Jeri Hillis, 125 Pullman Avenue • Hot SpringsJeri Hillis is a professional working artist/teaching artist working in multiple mediums. She is known for oil paintings of historic architectural features of urban ruin landscapes and mixed media collages of detailed butterfly/moth watercolors with ephemeral fragments enhanced by her emotive brush strokes and pencil lines.#2 Dryden Pottery(open only Saturday, May 2nd)Multiple Artists, 341 Whittington Ave. • Hot SpringsFor over 80 years Dryden Pottery has been producing high-quality ceramics with an artistic flair. Known worldwide, our in-house formulated glazes and clay mix were engineered by founder AJ Dryden. The Quartz crystal clay and glazes are sought after and easily recognized by collectors. Currently, 4th generation operated, we work tirelessly to create beautiful, high quality, one-of-a-kind, art pottery, sculptures, and functional pottery.#3 Highpoint Studio Lori Arnold, Erma Stillsmith105 Robertsridge • Hot SpringsEnjoy a day of demonstrations, wonderful artwork, and refreshments. Sit by the fire pit or take a walk around the gardens or just take in the views. We are looking forward to showing you our latest creations.#5 The Tea Horse Koryu Foundation & Tea SchoolJennifer Huffman, 134 Greenwood Avenue, • Hot SpringsA Japanese tea practitioner and cultural educator and founder of The Tea Horse and the Tea Horse Korya Foundation, Jennifer shares the traditions of Japanese tea through demonstrations, workshops, and seasonal gatherings inspired by the aesthetics of the Way of Tea. A graduate of the Urasenke Midorikai program in Kyoto, her work focuses on building community through tea, hospitality, and cultural exchange. Her tea school serves as a gathering place for students and guests to experience the quiet beauty of tea practice and the spirit of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.#6 Lola’s Art PlaceLola Warren, 314 Pinewood St. • Hot SpringsI have worked with just about every art material imaginable including painting, metal, wood, fibers, ceramics, stone, and glass. I teach ceramics and fused glass at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, and glass casting at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock.#7 Richard Stephens StudioRichard Stephens, 400 Pritchard • Hot SpringsI enjoyed a 48 year career in the world of commercial art. Overlapping the last 10 years was my rediscovery of my long lost love of Watercolor. For the last 23 years I have been producing about 250 paintings a year as well as teaching watercolor workshops all over the country. My style of painting would be termed Impressionist, viewing a recognizable subject painted quickly and loosely..letting the magic of watercolor do what it wants to do. I have been fortunate to have my work recognized, via competitions and publications, on a National and International level.#7 Stevie Spargo StudioStevie Spargo, 400 Prichard • Hot SpringsI work mainly with Acrylic Pours and Resin, creating both functional art and fine art decorative work. My creative products range from large tabletops and countertops, charcuterie boards of various sizes, cutting boards with intricate designs and colors, and one of a kind coaster sets to fine art wall pieces of various sizes and themes. I am available for commissions and love working with clients to create the perfect addition for their space.SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 2-3, 2026A Creator Space Experience#4 Blue Donut Art Gallery and Craft GalleryLaura Blue Waters, 430 Valley Street • Hot SpringsShowcases the works of local, regional, national, and international artists, including ironwork by Hot Springs’ own Tri-Lakes Ornamental Ironworks. Studio Tours are free, self-guided tours that offer the opportunity to meet artists in their creative spaces, see their artistic process in action, ask questions, and buy some art. Studios are open Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM.The studios are numbered and organized to minimize mileage; however, the studios may be visited in any order during operating hours.All studios are in Hot Springs unless otherwise noted. Visit HotSpringsArts.org for details about each studio.
STUDIO TOURS#8 Gary Simmons StudioGary Simmons, 133 Brown St. • Hot SpringsBeen an active artist of pen and ink, watercolor, and oil in the community since 1973. Taught pen workshops nationally, taught art at Henderson State for 22 years, awarded the Governor’s Individual Artist of the Year Award.#9 Crooked Little Studio VisualDiana Garrison, 318 Arrowhead Dr. • Hot SpringsArtist, writer and designer in printmaking, painting, and education, working from garden-side studio, recently relocated to Hot Springs from San Francisco.#10 Gigi GaulinGigi Gaulin, 196 Gobert • Hot SpringsI love metal and being able to share this work. I believe art has no map to follow; it is a process, as is anything else, and needs time and space to unfold and be expressed.#9 The DungeonDaniel Cassity, 318 Arrowhead Drive • Hot SpringsI am a visual storyteller emphasizing imagination within the still life genre. A few highlights from my resume include national and international exhibitions/competition awards, museum purchases, a short film, and magazine articles. Most recently I have begun producing promotional videos for YouTube. 70270270270BUS70STUDIO TOURS#1 — Jeri Hillis Studio — Jeri Hillis125 Pullman Ave., Hot Springs#2 — Dryden Pottery — Dryden Family341 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs#3 — Highpoint Studio — Lori ArnoldHighpoint Studio — Erma Steelsmith105 Robertsridge St., Hot Springs#4 — Blue Donut Art Gallery430 Valley St., Hot Springs#5 — The Tea Horse — Jennifer Huffman134 Greenwood Ave., Hot Springs#6 — Lola’s Art Place314 Pinewood St.,Hot Springs#7 — Richard Stephens Studio — Richard StephensStevie Spargo Studio — Stevie Spargo400 Prichard St., Hot Springs#8 — Gary Simmons Studio — Gary Simmons133 Brown St., Hot Springs#9 — Crooked Little Studio Visual — Diana GarrisonThe Dungeon — Daniel Cassity318 Arrowhead Dr., Hot Springs#10 — Gigi Gaulin Studio — Gigi Gaulin196 Gobert Rd., Hot SpringsStudio Tours Shortest Path FFrreeee aanndd OOppeenn ttoo tthhee PPuubblliicc111222333444555 666777999888111000 May 2-May 3, 2026