Hot Springs, Arkansas Arts
Galleries of fine art - a wealth of creativity - a community of artisans
If you’re looking for Arkansas art shows and museums, Hot Springs is the place to go. Ancient wisdom has it that Hot Springs is a power vortex of magnetic energy that points toward creativity and the generation of high potential. Perhaps this is one reason artists from around the world have created a vibrant community of fine Arkansas art museums, art shows, Arkansas art galleries and studios in historic downtown Hot Springs.
Victorian and early 20th century galleries and artist's studios attract collectors and art aficionados from around the world. Hot Springs National Park honors the priceless contribution the arts have made to the city. Check the Hot Springs Arts Calendar for year-round festivals, monthly gallery walking tours and special events.
134 Rugg St.
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
501-624-5075
This gallery has 4,000 square feet of exhibition space on two floors. The upper floor is reserved for solo or small group shows of featured artists. The gallery represents artists of varied backgrounds but showcases artists particularly from the South-Central region of the United States. Most media is considered, but the gallery is noted for "the truly unique and unusual."
Artist's Workshop Gallery
This is a 40-member co-op of very talented local and area artists of all styles, types of painting and mediums. Members set their own prices and all paintings are reasonably priced. Each month two artists are featured during Gallery Walk, as well as the rest of the month.
323 E. Grand
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
501-624-7366
Since 1997 BMG has become a favorite destination for discovering both original and affordable artwork. In 2001 a larger space was acquired to further establish our commitment in the arts district, however the gallery retains the same accessibility and family ownership – Dishongh Scavo and her mother, Pat Scavo. The Blue Moon Gallery represents many national, regional and local fine artists, including sculptors and photographers. Many of the artists have artwork displayed on the gallery website. The website’s monthly gallery news is a great resource for information about the artists and an event calendar for current and future community art events.
620 Central Ave.
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
501-623-2323
Visit Dryden Pottery Factory. Beautiful, collectible artware from mid-America clays and Arkansas quartz. Available at the Basket House, Hot Springs Mountain Tower, and the American Art Gallery. Watch us in action making pottery.
In 1973 Jim & Barbara Larkin built Fox Pass Pottery in a rustic and tranquil woodland setting nestled against Hot Springs National Park. The pottery produces one of a kind pieces and a wide range of functional ware, including vases, lidded containers, dinnerware, serving pieces, mugs, pitchers and teapots.
All the ware is dishwasher safe, durable and chip resistant. The glazes and the clay are mixed at the pottery and fired to almost 2,400 degrees in either gas kilns or wood fired / salt kilns.
Jim, Barbara, and their son Fletcher invite you to visit Fox Pass, where you can observe the activity in the studio, ask questions, and browse in the showroom.
800 Central Ave.
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
501-318-4278 or 877-318-4278
Garland County Historical Society
The Garland County Historical Society, founded in 1960 with 58 charter members, was organized for the purpose of preserving historical records and relics as well as publishing records and articles of interest about Hot Springs and Garland County. For over forty years, it has been the primary source of information about the history of the area. The 12,000+ photographs, numerous newspapers, manuscripts, maps, and secondary sources, comprise one of Arkansas' most outstanding local history collections. For more information, visit their web site.