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 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.
Friday, June 5, 2026 Gallery Walk
Free & open to the public | Central Avenue and Whittington Avenue Arts
June arrives in Hot Springs the first Friday, bringing the Gallery Walk, and the weeks that follow feature free concerts, world-class installation art, live theater, and one of the most distinct Hot Springs traditions on the calendar. The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) presents the monthly Hot Springs Gallery Walk on Friday, June 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. across Central Avenue and Whittington Avenue arts district, with venues opening their doors for an evening of original art, live demonstrations, opening receptions, and community. Free and open to the public. Full participant map available at HotSpringsArts.org and on the HSACA Gallery Walk Facebook Event Page.
JUNE 5 GALLERY WALK HIGHLIGHTS
Justus Fine Art Gallery — 827 Central Avenue
The June exhibit opens during Gallery Walk with new paintings by Laura Raborn depicting night scenes drawn from her sketches and photos of Harbour Island. New marina pastel works by Dennis McCann are also featured alongside works by additional gallery artists. An opening reception takes place during Gallery Walk hours. justusfineart.com
Dryden Pottery — 341 Whittington Avenue
Dryden Pottery continues its 80th anniversary year with new pottery pieces and a collaborative project worth seeing in person. Zack Dryden and artist Longhua Xu are creating a series of signed and numbered anniversary sculptures, only 13 will be made, and Gallery Walk is your chance to see the work in progress. Resident artist Dr. John Zubro will also be on hand to meet visitors and discuss his process of creating digital landscapes and surreal paintings. New smaller prints by Dr. Zubro will be available.
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Static — 246 Ouachita Avenue, Suite 102
Static is hosting a Block Party with printmaking artist Kelsey Gocio for the Gallery Walk evening. Bring your own clothing or choose from a curated rack of vintage blanks in-store, and have them custom hand-block printed using Kelsey’s original designs. Every piece is one of a kind. StaticOnOuachita.com
Circle Gallery @ Emergent Arts — 341A Whittington Avenue
The Color of Love opens at Circle Gallery for June, kicking off Emergent Arts’ Pride celebration for the month. The Circle Gallery provides opportunities for emerging artists to exhibit in a professional setting. Exhibits are themed, non-juried, and open to the public. emergentarts.org
American Art Gallery and Gifts — 724 Central Avenue
American Art features the Daniel Zero To Infinity exhibit with 20% off jewelry during Gallery Walk. Artist Ernie Bolieu will be present during the evening to meet visitors and discuss his jewelry work.
Artists’ Workshop Gallery — 610 Central Avenue
June’s featured artists are Kristi Ahlquist and Jessie Roundy. Ahlquist works in bold color and texture, drawing from the natural world with bright, picturesque oils and acrylics. Roundy paints complex, often surrealistic narratives rooted in personal experience and acrylic layering. Also featured are miniature works by Georgia Chastain and Jamie Craddock, new high school art from Lake Hamilton led by teacher Rana Ward, and live dulcimer music by Charlie Mink throughout the evening. artistsworkshopgallery.com
All Things Arkansas — 610 Central Avenue
This June, All Things Arkansas welcomes Lavender June Farm to the shop. This family-run lavender farm out of DeAnn, Arkansas, grows several varieties of fragrant lavender — Phenomenal, Grosso, and Big Time Blue — all cultivated naturally without chemicals or synthetic fertilizers. Their small-batch handcrafted products, including soothing balms and the signature Golden Hour Oil, reflect the simplicity and beauty of the land they come from.
Catch My Eye Magic — 801 Central Avenue (Closes 7 p.m.)
Meet artist Karina Jo and experience her new interactive works firsthand. Each painting features embedded codes that unlock a video of the art being created — bringing the process to life right in front of you. catchmyeyemagic.com
Moku Playland – 831 Central Avenue
During Gallery Walk this Friday evening, Moku Playland at 831 Central Avenue will be open for adults who are curious about what everyone has been talking about. Stop in, explore the beautifully handcrafted wooden toys and play elements from Japan, and experience a style of play that is surprisingly relaxing, creative, and engaging.
ADDITIONAL JUNE GALLERY WALK PARTICIPANTS
Blue Donut Art Gallery — 430 Valley Street
Aqua Gift Boutique — 340 Central Avenue (Closes 7 p.m.)
Wrapped Gift Boutique — 404 Central Avenue
Collective Arts Gallery — 620 Central Avenue, Suite 2B
Indulge Sweet & Savory — 256 Central Avenue (Closes 6:30 p.m.)
Splash Wine Bar — 325 Ouachita Avenue
The Arlington Hotel — 239 Central Avenue
Casa Bella — 325 Broadway Street
For the most current details and participating locations, follow the June Gallery Walk Event Page on Facebook.
2026 Gallery Walk Dates To Attend
February 6 | March 6 | April 3 | May 1 (During Arts & the Park) | June 5 | July 3
August 7 | September 4 | October 2 | November 6 | December 4