Friday, August 7, 2026 Gallery Walk
Celebrating 37 Years, Free & open to the public | Downtown Hot Springs Area

Hot Springs’ longest-running monthly arts tradition celebrates a major milestone on Friday, August 7, as Gallery Walk marks 37 consecutive years of First Friday evenings filled with art, music, and community. The celebration also launches a landmark week for the city, which commemorates its 150th anniversary on August 11 while joining the nation in celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The evening begins with a toast at 5 p.m. and continues throughout the Central Avenue and Whittington Avenue Arts District, where galleries, studios, and shops will welcome visitors alongside live musicians performing at select locations.

A NIGHT OF ART, MUSIC AND CELEBRATION

Galleries, studios, and shops across downtown Hot Springs will open for the evening, with original art, working artists, and open houses throughout the district. This month, several stops along the route will feature live musicians as part of the birthday celebration, adding sound to the usual mix of art, conversation, and community that Gallery Walk is known for.

HSACA Gallery Walk Facebook August Event Page

August 7 Gallery Walk Highlights

Artists’ Workshop Gallery — 610A Central Avenue
Thirty-six local artists fill the gallery with paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and mixed media. Featured artists Pat Langewis (watercolor and painted silk) and Daryl Wedwick (whimsical watercolors) headline the panels, alongside featured miniatures by Jennifer Wheeler-Peterson and Michael Preble.

Blue Donut Gallery  —  430 Valley Street

Opening The Art Guild (TAG)’s Annual Juried Show. Hot Springs Art Guild might be our city’s oldest, longest-running art organization, as it began in 1963!  TAG Artists include a variety of talents such as woodcarvers, painters, sculptors, and skilled artisans.

Collective Arts Gallery — 620 Central Avenue, Suite 2B
Collective Arts Gallery welcomes four new artists to its collection: watercolorist Aliza Bloom Robinson, ceramicist and painter Katie Stanage, painter Amanda Skaggs, and painter Rosemary Wooten. Meet the artists, enjoy food and beverages, and take in live guitar by Terry Rugeley.

Justus Fine Art Gallery — 827 Central Avenue
“Saturation,” the gallery’s August exhibit, spotlights artists working in vibrant color, including Susan Baker Chambers, Donnie Copeland, Emily Wood, and others, and marks the gallery’s 23rd anniversary. On view August 7 through 31, with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring refreshments and an appearance by Susan Baker Chambers.

Ouachita Wax and Naturals — 118 Central Avenue

Choctaw artist Connie D. Phillips joins in-store with additional artwork available for purchase, plus live music for the evening.

Static — 246 Ouachita Avenue, Suite 102

“Familiar Bodies,” featuring Savannah Brinkley and Scarlett Clements, explores memory and the body through reclaimed textiles, found objects, painting, and mixed media. The exhibit contains explicit imagery and mature themes; 18+ only. Suggested $5 donation benefits the Natural State Burlesque Festival. DJ Courier provides music, with sweets by La Brujas Dulceria.

The Local Art Entity — A Gallery Walk pop-up art market featuring local art and handmade goods, a collaborative photo area, and a puppet-crafting workshop.

ADDITIONAL JULY GALLERY WALK PARTICIPANTS

Dryden Pottery — 341 Whittington Avenue

Indulge Sweet & Savory  —  256 Central Avenue (Closes 7 p.m.)

Aqua Gift Boutique  —  340 Central Avenue (Closes 7 p.m.)

Wrapped Gift Boutique  —  404 Central Avenue

All Things Arkansas  —  610C Central Avenue

American Art Gallery  —  724 Central Avenue

Velvet Attic — 800 Central Ave. Upstairs, Suite 2

Catch My Eye Magic  —  801 Central Avenue (Closes 7 p.m.)