The South Arkansas Gallery Collective is opening two new exhibits at the El Dorado Conference Center. The opening reception hosted by the South Arkansas Arts Center will be on Tuesday, February 6 from 5:30-7:00pm celebrating SAAC’s exhibition “All Creatures Great and Small: Depictions of the Natural World” and the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society’s (SAHPS) exhibition “A Celebration of South Arkansas College.”
SAAC’s exhibit, a showcase of flora and fauna paintings, are selections from their permanent collection. Featured artists include George Price, Reese Kennedy, Lyda Merkle, Marguerite McDavid, Melinda McFillen Antoon, Janice Rushing O’Qiunn, Roger Sprague, and Nell Hammond.
The SAHPS exhibition will feature a celebration of the original El Dorado High School that is located in the heart of the South Arkansas College campus.
Upon entering the El Dorado Conference Center, visitors will find the exhibits along the first-floor corridors. The SAAC exhibit extends down the front hallway outside of the Murphy Halls, and the SAHPS exhibit can be found along the hallway that houses the Boomtown Bistro and the SouthArk Gear Shop.
The South Arkansas Gallery Collective is a partnership between the SouthArk Foundation, the South Arkansas Arts Center, and the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society where both SAAC and SAHPS rotate exhibitions at the El Dorado Conference Center. Taking their turn to host the reception, the South Arkansas Arts Center will be offering a charcuterie inspired spread along with a varied selection of beverages.
The El Dorado Conference Center is located at 311 S West Avenue in El Dorado, Arkansas. The hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:00am-5:30pm and Fridays, 8:00am-12:00pm.
