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“Pastel, Deconstructed” with Gay Bechtelheimer
Gay Bechtelheimer will teach Pastel, Deconstructed, a two day workshop February 3-4, 9am-4pm. Bechtelheimer said, "Using dynamic media, we will investigate an avenue to your pastel practice that will invigorate your approach." Cost for the [...]
Gay Bechtelheimer Exhibit in Bastrop, Louisiana
Below Red Hill, 31 Days in the Delta, recent works in pastel and watercolor by El Dorado artist Gay Cole Bechtelheimer will be on exhibit October 3 - November 30 at the Snyder Museum in [...]
SAAC Welcomes Murphy-Pitard Jewelers
Murphy-Pitard Jewelers of El Dorado will be the sponsor for its upcoming production of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. This marks the first time that Murphy-Pitard has sponsored a show at SAAC, and it seems to be [...]
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Cast
We are happy to announce the cast for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, the first production of our 2017-2018 theatre season. The production will open on October 19th and run from the 21st-25th. Alexander Jeffery, director for [...]
Painting Dramatic Landscapes in Pastel With Gary Huber, PSA, PSCM, PSWC, NPS, IAPS-MC
SAAC will host a three day pastel landscape workshop with Gary Huber (garyhuberart.com) November 9-11, 9am-4pm. Cost for the workshop is $350 and must be paid in advance to guarantee participation. Participants may register/pay by [...]
Beginners Pastel Class Saturday January 6 – 10am-3pm
Join Kelly Campbell and learn the basics of using soft pastels on sanded paper. Learn to tone paper for underpainting and the basics of using different kinds of soft pastels to create an original painting. [...]
In the Gallery
“The Song of the Oil and the Brush” in the Lobby Gallery
Local artist Gary Hall will exhibit The Song of the Oil and the Brush in the Lobby Gallery September 30-October 31 with an artist reception on Saturday, September 30, 5-6:30pm. Artist Statement This work is [...]
“A Family Affair” in Merkle and Price Galleries in October
The Garrison family from Russellville will exhibit a variety of artwork in the Merkle and Price Galleries October 1-31, with an opening artist reception on Saturday, September 30, 6-7:30pm. This artistic family includes Bill Garrison, [...]
On Stage
Alexander Jeffery to Direct
SAAC is proud to announce Alexander Jeffery as the director for the fall production of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. This full length drama will take the audience through love and the power of human connection. “Breakfast [...]
2017-2018 Theatre Season
The South Arkansas Arts Center recently announced its lineup of titles for the 2017-2018 theatre season at an announcement party held in the art galleries on August 19th. The upcoming season will be SAAC’s 54th [...]
