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Arts & The Park, April 24 - May 3

Arts & The Park, April 24 - May 3

CREATING 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.

View 2026 Schedule of Events

Arts & The Park Calls For Artists

Arts & The Park invites artists of all mediums to participate in one of Hot Springs’ most dynamic celebrations of creativity. From outdoor markets to open studios to large-scale printmaking under a steamroller, there are multiple ways to engage with thousands of visitors throughout the festival. Explore the opportunities below and follow the direct links Read More ...

Gallery Walk

Gallery Walk • Monthly, First Friday• 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. For more than 36 years, local gallery owners in Hot Springs have nurtured a vibrant arts community by opening their doors on the first Friday of every month. Each Gallery Walk showcases new exhibitions from both established and emerging artists, featuring an eclectic mix Read More ...

Art Springs

Two Days of Fun! Look at the Calendar for more details Art Springs is held at Hill Wheatley Plaza and the adjacent Entertainment District on Malvern Avenue between Bridge Street and Spring Street in historic downtown Hot Springs and is open from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, Read More ...

Chalk Walk Sign-Up

Chalk Walk: A Sidewalk Chalk Event Contact: Amanda Mitchell at chalkwalk@hotspringsarts.org for more information about Chalk Walk. Saturday, April 25, from 8:30 AM to 12 PM, the Cultural Alliance will hold our annual sidewalk chalkevent during Arts & The Park- Art Springs. This is a free, judged sidewalk chalk event for students ingrades kindergarten through Read More ...

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Volunteer

Dare to venture into the Arts by helping us with the 2026 Arts & The Park Festival!!! Click button below during March/April, 2026 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 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

Art Moves 2025: Artventurous

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 panels and displayed along Read More ...

The Gala: An Art Nouveau Evening for the Arts

The Gala: Art Nouveau A Night of Art, Fashion, and Celebration in Hot Springs The Gala: Art Nouveau was an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity, community, and the transformative power of the arts. Held in the historic Arlington Hotel Crystal Ballroom, the Gala brought together artists, performers, patrons, and supporters for an immersive, high-end experience inspired 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 ...

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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. Big Steam Music Festival The blues is back in Hot Springs. A new 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 ...

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 is 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.