Harriet Tubman Mural

“Freedom” a Mural Honoring Harriet Tubman The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance celebrated unveiling of the newest installation of public art in downtown Hot Springs in November. Freedom, a mural by Little Rock artist Perrion Hurd, features Harriet Tubman lighting the way to freedom. The ceremony was held at the Central Theater and featured guest Read More ...

Arts & The Park 2022

Another ten-day spring festival is in the books! The 2022 event was held April 29th through May 8th with indoor, outdoor, in-person, and virtual offerings. The theme for the festival, “Creative Roots”, drew inspiration from artists’ own cultural roots and traditions OR our state’s collective cultural heritage. Arts & The Park is hosted each year by Read More ...

Disfarmer Exhibit

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance in collaboration with Visit Hot Springs is sponsoring Disfarmer, a photography exhibit of the work of Mike Disfarmer in the main concourse of the Hot Springs Convention Center as a part of Arts & The Park. The exhibit will be free and will open to the public on Friday, Read More ...

Art Moves 2022

Art Moves: Creative Roots An outdoor art exhibit installed along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, the City of Hot Springs Art Advisory Committee and Hot Springs Parks and Trails collectively produce the annual Art Moves outdoor exhibition which is made up of paintings, drawings, and/or photographs reproduced onto metal Read More ...

The Music Scene

Hot Springs has a wide variety of music festivals and special performances, in addition to many venues and bars that feature life music. Concert by Ibla International Music Competition Grand Prize Winners Don’t miss this one-night-only, free performance by the winners of IBLA International Music Competition at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church located at 841 Read More ...

Fine Art Galleries

Be sure to visit the local fine art galleries in Downtown Hot Springs Art Galleries. Participating galleries include: American Art Gallery 724 Central Ave. 501-624-0550 americanartgalleryandgifts.com Exhibiting art by local, regional, and national artists. Two floors, over 4,000 sq. ft. of fine art. Gallery II: Thomas Kinkade Showcase Gallery. Hours: Mon. – Read More ...

Poetry

Hot Springs has been hosting Wednesday Night Poetry every Wednesday evening since it began on February 1, 1989. It is thought to be the longest continuously-running poetry event in the country. The weekly event is held from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Kollective Coffee+Tea at 110 Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs. From mid-March 2020 Read More ...

Arts Directory

Listing of Artists, Galleries & Arts Organizations in the Greater Hot Springs Area Search the Artist Directory

Volunteer

Blast into the Arts by helping us with the 2022 Arts & The Park Festival!!! Click button below to sign-up to volunteer at Arts & The Park Events. If you appreciate the arts and are interested in helping the Hot Springs arts community grow – then please join us and sign up now to learn about Read More ...

Public Art

Hot Springs is home to a growing collection of notable public art. From murals celebrating Hot Springs’ rich history, attractions, and culture, to its sculpture garden, permanent and temporary exhibits at the Hot Springs’ Convention Center, and more, the spa city serves as a stunning backdrop for creative expression. Hot Springs Convention Center and Bank Read More ...

Gallery Walk

Arts & The Park is in full swing! May Gallery Walk marks the beginning of the second, and closing, weekend of the annual 10-day arts festival. No need to fret, there’s still plenty to do at Gallery Walk and at Arts & The Park. Held the first Friday of every month since 1989 Read More ...

Who We Are

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate, advocate, and promote the Arts and Culture of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

The culmination of HSACA’s efforts are celebrated in May with Arts & The Park. The Alliance additionally hosts quarterly networking meetings for area arts organizations to encourage communication and collaboration. HSACA also promotes local events hosted by individual area artists, galleries, and arts organizations to spread the word about the myriad forms of art created and shared within our community. The Alliance is comprised of area artists, art organizations, and arts supporters with a desire to see the Hot Springs Arts community continue to grow and thrive.