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, March 6, 2026 Gallery Walk
The public is invited to Gallery Walk on Friday, March 6, from 5:00–9:00 p.m., as downtown Hot Springs comes alive with art, conversation, and community.
This month’s event reflects the depth and diversity of Hot Springs’ arts scene, pairing emerging young artists with seasoned professionals whose work has helped shape the region’s cultural landscape. From student showcases to established masters, Gallery Walk offers an evening where creativity at every stage is on display.
Among the highlights, Blue Donut Art Gallery will feature a retrospective exhibition by nationally acclaimed contemporary artist David Malcolm Rose, whose bold and expressive works anchor a dynamic exhibition space near the Greenway Trail. At Justus Fine Art Gallery, the March exhibit includes works by noted artists such as Mark Blaney and Robyn Horn, presenting museum-quality sculpture, painting, and mixed media in one of downtown’s premier fine art settings.
These are just a few of the evening’s highlights. Many more galleries and pop-up art events throughout downtown will be open, offering everything from contemporary and traditional fine art to handcrafted works and unique local pieces.
In addition to the downtown galleries, Have a Heart for Art will be held at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA). The student exhibition features artwork from Garland County students across multiple grade levels, giving the community an opportunity to see the imagination and skill of young artists alongside the work of established professionals.
March 6, 2026 Participating Galleries and Activities
Have A Heart For Art @ Arkansas School for Math Science and Art
200 Whittington Avenue
Have A HeART for Art is a program educating students in Garland County about heart disease. Kinder – 6th Grades: 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM; Awards at 6 PM. 7th – 12th Grades: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM; Awards at 7 PM. Open 5:30 – 7 PM.
Dryden Pottery Studio and Gallery
341 Whittington Avenue
Continuing to show paintings by Dr. John Zubro, whose work was inspired by the artist Gustave Dore’, among others. Zubro has mastered a style of ‘etching’ using a blank iPad screen as a canvas, upon which he applies many hundreds, sometimes thousands, of white lines, the totality of which produces the final image that he then prints on canvas. Also have hundreds of pieces of Dryden’s own artistic and functional pottery available in their showroom.
Circle Gallery at Emergent Arts
341A Whittington Avenue
Western Regional Art Show and the Lantern Festival. Emergent Arts will showcase student artwork as part of the Western Regional Art Show (5-8 PM); and at David F Watkins Park, lanterns painted by community members will be on display. Dance and music performances will begin at 6 PM.
Indulge
256 Central Avenue
This collaborative showcase will feature local artists Jade Graves and Diane Burns. Both artists work in multimedia and share a deep love of landscape, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty and atmosphere of Hot Springs. The collection will highlight layered color, expressive texture, and immersive scenic compositions that reflect our connection to place and community. Closes at 6:30 PM.
Aqua
340 Central Avenue
Featuring works by local artists Lori Arnold and Alison Parsons, plus handbags by the Arkansas brand Wolf and Willa. Located next to The Waters Hotel. Closes at 7:00 PM.
Wrapped Gift Boutique
404 Central Avenue
Wrapped Gift Boutique features original works and prints by Allison Parsons, with artwork inspired by Oaklawn as the Hot Springs racing season kicks off, along with scenes of Bathhouse Row. The shop highlights locally made art and thoughtfully curated gifts with a strong Hot Springs feel.
All Things Arkansas
610 Central Avenue
This gallery 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.
Artists’ Workshop Gallery
610A Central Avenue
Georgia Chastain & Jamie Craddock are March’s Featured Artists. Pati Trippel & June Lamoureux are featured Miniature Artists. Student exhibit by Hot Springs World Class High School’s Trojan Art Club. Charlie Mink on dulcimer.
Collective Arts Gallery
620 Central Avenue, Suite 2B
Climb the spiral staircase or take the elevator to the 2nd floor to find the perfect gift in Hot Springs’ largest art gallery. Showcasing 60 local AR artists. Paintings, jewelry, sculptures, cards, glasswork, pottery, & more.
American Art Gallery
724 Central Avenue
Mixed gallery showing during March. Artwork by various artists. Native Works, Daniel Zero to Infinity, jewelry by Ernie Bolieu. The gallery offers a variety of unique and unusual gifts for all occasions.
Justus Fine Art Gallery
827A Central Avenue
March Exhibit features Mark Blaney, Kristin DeGeorge, Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dennis McCann, Sammy Peters, Dolores Justus Reuther, Sandra Sell, Gary Simmons, Katherine Sixbey, Gene Sparling, Elizabeth Weber, Steven Wise, and others. Original art, including sculpture, paintings, ceramics, photography, and more, by recognized artists.
Static
246 Ouachita Ave, Suite 102
A shopping experience with a community mural, covering walls, floors, and ceilings. Currently featuring 7 local artists on display, and soon will be adding more.
Blue Donut Art Gallery
430 Valley Street
Featuring nationally-acclaimed contemporary artist David Malcolm Rose: Retrospective Exhibition. Blue Donut is also an event space. Across from the Greenway Trail and Skatepark. Open until 8 p.m.
Gallery participation may change based on availability. Follow the dedicated Gallery Walk Facebook Event page for the most current updates.
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