Quarterly Networking Meeting

New Spaces New Faces The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance will host its next Quarterly Networking Meeting on Monday, August 28 at the Karicole/Historic Kress Building in downtown Hot Springs (620 Central Ave. 2nd Floor) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The meeting will begin outside at the building’s back entrance with an introduction to the building’s mural, Read More ...

Gallery Walk

Gallery WalkFriday, December 15 p.m. to 9 p.m. December Gallery Walk Gallery Walk is getting UGLY this month! Sport your ugliest Holiday themed top at December Gallery Walk to win a prize in one of two categories: the “Most Ugliest” or the “Discernibly DIY Artistry.” To enter the contest, stop by the HSACA tent located on Central Avenue. 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. The interactive map below will Read More ...

Art Moves 2023

Art Moves: Creative Roots An outdoor art exhibition 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

In addition to some great local venues to enjoy bands and performers, Hot Springs has a number of non-profit arts organizations that produce multiple music events each year. So, whether you enjoy classical or folk, opera or blues, there’s something for you. Arkansas Highlands Folk Project The Arkansas Highlands Folk Project (AHFP) is a collaboration Read More ...

Fine Art Galleries

Be sure to visit the local fine art galleries in Downtown Hot Springs Art Galleries. 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. – Sat., 10-5. Artists Workshop Gallery 610A Central Read More ...

Poetry & Performance

Wednesday Night 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. Read More ...

Arts Directory

Listing of Artists, Galleries & Arts Organizations in the Greater Hot Springs Area Make sure you can be found, register today! Search the Directory

Volunteer

Blast into the Arts by helping us with the 2024 Arts & The Park Festival!!! Click button below during March/April, 2024 to sign-up to volunteer at Arts & The Park Events. For year-round volunteering, fill out form below. If you appreciate the arts and are interested in helping the Hot Springs arts community grow – then 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 film A Portrait of America, Disfarmer will screen November 5, at 11am Read More ...

Arts & The Park 2023

2023 Arts & The Park It was a great festival!!!! The 2023 festival was held from April 28th through May 7th with indoor, outdoor, in-person, and virtual offerings. The theme for the festival, “Art & Soul”, celebrated the utility of art for the artist and highlight the different ways art is used as a tool 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 each spring 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.