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.
Additional sculpture in the city not yet listed on the above link:
“Synchronous” by Randy M. Olson, acquired in 2010, located at front of Exchange Street Parking Plaza
“Catching the Wind” by Gregory Johnson, acquired in 2010, located at the front of fountain, Exchange Street Parking Plaza
“Peace” by Longhua Xu, acquired in 2002, located at back of fountain, Exchange Street Parking Plaza
“Equator” by Jeanfo, acquired in 1984, located on Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail at the Sponsor’s Plaza between Grand Ave and Maurice St
“Indian and Maiden” by John Mark and Nikki Baker, acquired in 2017, located on Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail near Runyon Street
“The Bird Feeder” by John Mark and Nikki Baker, donated in 2017, located on Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail near Runyon by Butterfly Garden
“Lovers/Fighters” by John Mark and Nikki Baker, donated in 2016, located on Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail near Belding St
“Running in Circles” by John Mark and Nikki Baker, acquired in 2016, located on Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail near Hollywood Ave
Two unnamed sculptures were donated by Carolyn Taylor in 2019 and they are located on the Friendship Trail near the low water bridge
A piece funded by the Garland County Master Gardeners was donated to the city in 2019 and is located on HSCGT near the Railroad Trestle
“Yellow Bird” is by Darren Nolan. “Early Sunrise” and “Man and Nature” are by Cunningham located on Convention Blvd., all acquired in 2000
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance celebrated unveiling of the newest installation of public art in downtown Hot Springs in November 2021. Freedom, a mural by Little Rock artist Perrion Hurd, features Harriet Tubman lighting the way to freedom. The concept for the mural was proposed to HSACA, who then commissioned Hurd for the mural honoring the heroic life and impact of Harriet Tubman. The mural project received a great deal of community support including R.E.G.A.R.D., Hot Springs NAACP, and is significantly funded through private donations with the remainder of the funding from a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Completed in 2020 and located at Northwoods Trails, this mural was created by internationally know artist Camille Walala as a part of the ARKanvas Initiative which created 12 murals across the state. Visit ARKanvas.com for more information about the project.