Celebrating 36 Years of Art and Music at the Hot Springs Gallery Walk
Gallery Walk • Friday, August 1 • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance is proud to highlight the 36th Anniversary of Gallery Walk, an iconic celebration of art, culture, and community in Downtown Hot Springs. This special anniversary event will take place on Friday, August 1, 2025, starting at 5 PM.
For the past 36 years, local gallery owners have dedicated themselves to creating a dynamic art scene in Hot Springs, opening their doors every first Friday of the month for the community to enjoy. This month’s celebration promises to be especially memorable, as it will feature not only the beautiful artwork that has made this event a monthly tradition but also the addition of live music performances throughout the evening. A diverse range of music will resonate throughout the galleries, infusing the evening with energy and enhancing the vibrant atmosphere, making this anniversary celebration even more special.
As always, galleries will showcase works from both established and emerging artists, offering an eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures, photography, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, engage with their work, and enjoy the rich cultural landscape that Hot Springs has to offer.
Held the first Friday of every month since 1989 in its scenic and historic downtown, Hot Springs’ monthly Gallery Walk features the opening of new art exhibitions showcased in downtown fine art galleries and studio spaces. From contemporary to traditional, the diverse offerings of Gallery Walk arts and cultural scene make Hot Springs the place to be on the first Friday of each month.
Upcoming Gallery Walk Dates for 2025
September 5 • October 3 • November 7 • December 5
The following galleries are open for Gallery Walk on Friday, August 1st
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. Enjoy music by Noah Donoho.
We are continuing the display of art by Dr. John Zubro Jr for August. Here is an excerpt from his website:
“Instead of carving wood to create a relief, he applies white lines to a black iPad canvas that then creates a virtual relief. This process often begins with thematic inspiration drawn from lucid dreams he experiences that are further developed to produces high-contrast sketches. These rough illustrations are then used to guide the application of the white lines to the iPad canvas.”
Kollective Coffee & Tea – 110 Central Avenue
Kollective will host Stars for Eyes, an art exhibition of paintings by Lesley Clark as well as a musical performance by Chloecherrie.
Indulge – 256 Central Avenue
We are excited to participate in our very first Gallery Walk just in time for Gallery Walk’s 36th anniversary. We are thrilled to feature the talented John Chiego as our spotlight artist for the evening. To make it even more special, visit our secret Courtyard where we are launching our first-ever Sip and Savor Happy Hour from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Music accompaniment provided by Jeff Hartzell.
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. Chloe Stainbrook will play guitar for us.
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
Please join Artists’ Workshop Gallery as we celebrate the 36th anniversary of Gallery Walk. Our August Featured Artists are Pat Langewis and Moonokie McIntire.
Pat Langewis, an award-winning watercolorist, is a signature member of four watercolor societies and a Diamond member of Mid Southern Watercolor in Little Rock. Langewis also paints stunning sunsets in vibrant acrylic and hand paints on silk with French silk dyes. The finished product is one of a kind wearable and framable art.
Langewis lived abroad for many years, and she continues to travel worldwide while teaching watercolor on several cruise lines.
Moonokie McIntire was born in South Korea before she moved to the United States as a young girl. During her childhood, McIntire developed an interest in painting, and she dabbled in watercolor and oil. McIntire set aside her paintbrushes when she became an adult as parenting and a career took over.
Not long ago, McIntire was able to pick up her brushes again with encouragement from her husband. Now retired, McIntire can devote more time to her love of painting. Recently, McIntire began working in mosaics, creating large, framed pieces.
Featured miniature artists are Jan Briggs and Maureen Rousseau.
Charlie Mink will entertain with tunes on his dulcimer.
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. Nathan Groot and James Katowich of Paper Lanterns will provide a soundtrack.
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. Keyboardist Abbi Hedrick will provide music for the evening.
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 proud to debut a new mural titled The Muse of SoHo by the incredibly talented artist Zak Butler. This vibrant piece now graces the upper exterior wall of Legacy Fine Art, just outside the doors of the popular vacation rental SoHo on Central. Enjoy music by guitarist and songwriter, Mike Chais.
Justus Fine Art Gallery – 827 A Central Avenue
The August Exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery will mark the 21st anniversary of the gallery and will feature a wide selection of work by: Michael Ashley, Mark Blaney, Donnie Copeland, Adrian Deckbar, Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, John Lasater, Dennis McCann, Linda Palmer, Sammy Peters, Tony Saladino, Sandra Sell, Gary Simmons, Gene Sparling, Rebecca Thompson, Michael Warrick, and others. The August 2025 opening reception will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, August 1 as part of the monthly Hot Springs Gallery Walk, which is celebrating its 36th year, and David Perry will be playing guitar. Exhibit dates: August 1-31, 2025.
Respected local artists Linda Palmer and Gary Simmons were early active participants in the organization of the monthly Gallery Walk and the development of the arts in Hot Springs. A selection of work by those artists will be included in the August Exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery.
Gallery participation may change based on availability.
