Celebrating 36 Years of Art at the Hot Springs Gallery Walk
Gallery Walk • Friday, September 5 • 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 of paintings, sculpture, photography, and more. Visitors are invited to meet the artists, explore their work, and experience the rich cultural landscape that defines Hot Springs.
Since its founding in 1989, this monthly tradition has brought fresh energy to Hot Springs’ scenic and historic downtown. From contemporary to traditional, Gallery Walk offers something for every taste, making the city the place to be on the first Friday of each month.
Upcoming Gallery Walk Dates for 2025
October 3 • November 7 • December 5
The following galleries are open for Gallery Walk on Friday, September 5th
Dryden Pottery – 341 Whittington Avenue
Dryden, third generation owned and operated, is a culmination of over 75 years of research and development, in-house formulated glazes and custom-blended clay combine to create a finished quality easily recognizable as “Dryden.” The Dryden showroom has one-of-a-kind, original, new, vintage, and collectible Dryden pottery for sale. We will have many new pottery pieces to view or buy in our Gallery, and our potter will be present for questions.
We are continuing the display of art by Dr. John Zubro Jr. for September, and a collaboration piece, a large, sculpted vase, by Kimbo Dryden and Longhua Xu will be available to view.
Circle Gallery at Emergent Arts – 341A Whittington Avenue
The Bird Show. Emergent Arts will showcase artwork featuring birds by local artists. The show will be on display through October 10th, and the opening reception will be during September 5th Gallery Walk, 5-8PM. Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 12-5PM.
Kollective Coffee & Tea – 110 Central Avenue
Kollective will proudly host Stars for Eyes, an evocative art exhibition of paintings by Lesley Clark.
Aqua – 340 Central Avenue
Aqua features art by iconic local artists Lori Arnold and Alison Parsons and one-of-a-kind handbags by the Arkansas woman-owned line Wolf and Willa. Located next to the beautiful and historic Waters Hotel, Aqua is the sister store to Wrapped and is open until 7 PM.
Wrapped Gift Boutique – 404 Central Avenue
The sister store to Aqua is open until 9 PM during Gallery Walk. This month we will host Alison Parsons and Justin Miller from Leather and Lumber Company with a fun pop-up celebrating the the Hot Springs baseball connection. Leather and Lumber Co. handcrafts incredible leather goods out of retired baseball gloves.
All Things Arkansas – 610 Central Avenue
This exhibit features products from Arkansas, made in Arkansas, and related to Arkansas. It is open for a Gallery Walk with one-of-a-kind local treasures. Ben Carey will provide music for the evening.
Artists’ Workshop Gallery – 610A Central Avenue
The Artists’ Workshop Gallery features the imaginative works of Daryl Wedwick and Joe Wilcox during September’s Gallery Walk.
Wedwick, a retired theatre professor, brings playful watercolor compositions filled with whimsy and visual puns. Wilcox, a self-taught oil painter and current Gallery president, paints vivid wet-in-wet landscapes inspired by Arkansas and his Michigan roots. Also on display: miniature works by June Lamoureux and Pati Trippel.
Gallery Walk – Friday, September 5, 5–9 PM
Enjoy art, conversation, and live dulcimer music by Charlie Mink.
Collective Arts Gallery – 620 Central Ave Suite 2B
Join the 60 local artists of Collective Arts Gallery for a fun night of art and music! The Gallery is found on Central Ave, on the second floor, above the post office, with elevator access in the back of the building. As always, wine and snacks will be available and contributed by our generous artists.
American Art Gallery – 724 Central Avenue
Come enjoy Gallery Walk with us. We have been a cornerstone of the local art community and gallery scene for over 30 years, and feature works from established and emerging artists. New work by Valerie Hanks-Goetz and Jewelry by Ernie Bolieu, wood turnings by Daniel Zero To Infinity will be on display.
Catch My Eye Magic – 801 Central Avenue, Suite 11
We have freehand paintings, handmade jewelry, art prints, henna body art, painted journals, scrunchies, stickers, bracelets, tarot cards, art print tote bags, handmade Crystal rings & SO MUCH MORE!
Underground Lounge – 801 Central Avenue, Suite 12
Underground Lounge is an artistic, one-of-a-kind beer and wine bar with clawfoot bathtubs uniquely repurposed into themed tables. The Lounge is decorated with antique art pieces, vintage collectibles, and family heirlooms. We feature live music and local artists.
Espresso Yourselfie – 801 Central Avenue, Suite 30
At our coffee lounge, we believe that coffee is more than just a beverage – it is an experience. We invite you to indulge in the art of coffee and express yourself in the process, serving expertly brewed espresso drinks alongside mocktails and zero-proof beer. We will be open until 10 pm.
Legacy Fine Art Gallery – 804 Central Avenue
Legacy Fine Art Gallery is excited to showcase fresh work by Zack Butler and Patrick Cunningham, alongside a curated selection of other striking pieces from the gallery’s collection. Join us for an evening of vibrant art, inspiring creativity, and a glimpse into the unique visions of these talented artists.
Justus Fine Art Gallery – 827 A Central Avenue
Justus Fine Art Gallery will feature a thematic exhibit on barns and agrarian architecture September 5-30, 2025. Barns have been a common subject matter for artists of all skill levels and often reflect a nostalgia for a “simpler time” that was tied to the land and family. The theme is revisited with a fresh approach that includes work by artists: Dustyn Bork, Beverly Buys, Donnie Copeland, Jeri Hillis, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, John Lasater, Charles Peer, Laura Raborn, Michael Francis Reagan, Steven Schneider, Sandra Sell, Gary Simmons, and others. The opening reception for the exhibit will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, September 5 as part of the monthly Hot Springs Gallery Walk.
Hotel Hot Springs – 305 Malvern Avenue
Hotel Hot Springs showcases the oil landscape paintings of local artist Joe Wilcox in their contemporary main lobby area. Wilcox captures the beauty of nature on canvas utilizing his own distinctive style His work bursts with color and vibrancy, while evoking feelings of peace and tranquility. While at the hotel for gallery walk, be sure to stop by The Inside Track Grill & Sports lounge. The lounge offers live music every Friday & Saturday along with Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. Open daily.
Wilcox is also one of the featured artists at the Artists’ Workshop Gallery for the month of September.
Gallery participation may change based on availability.
