Past Gallery Shows
In the Merkle, Price, and Lobby Galleries
SAAC hosts Awards Reception for The Viewfinder 2026 Photography Competition • Feb 12
The Viewfinder Photography Competition Exhibit, sponsored by The El Dorado Insider and The Diamond Agency, will be on view in SAAC’s Price and Merkle Galleries from February 2 through March 1, [...]
Magnolia Through Different Lenses: Rhaelene Rollins Lowther & Anna Zusman SAU Faculty and Student Exhibitions • January 2026
The exhibit “Quotidian Moments through Different Lenses” features the collaborative and individual works of Magnolia, Arkansas artists and Southern Arkansas University art professors Rhaelene Rollins Lowther and Anna Zusman. Also on [...]
“Moises Menendez: Miscellaneous Portraits, Landscapes, and Still Life” in the Lobby Gallery • Reception January 8
SAAC will celebrate several of its “Golden Triangle” artist-neighbors from Magnolia, Arkansas with its January exhibitions. Dr. Moises Menendez’s show, “Moises Menendez: Miscellaneous Portraits, Landscapes, and Still Life,” will be on [...]
Artists Cherie Bright and Cindy Magee – Two Sisters, Two Galleries, Two Distinct Visions • Nov 2 – Dec 16
SAAC presents “For the JOY of Living,” an imaginative and interactive exhibition by longtime SAAC member and Creative, Cherie Bright, alongside “Naturally Abstract,” a vibrant new body of work by her [...]
“Waterland, Paintings from Felsenthal” featured in exhibit by artist Kevin Seymore • Nov 2 – Dec 12
South Arkansas native Kevin Seymore debuts his first solo exhibition, “Waterland, Paintings from Felsenthal,” at SAAC this November. The show will be on view in SAAC’s Lobby Gallery from November 3 [...]
Artist Kelly Campbell Brings “Last Call” Exhibit to SAAC’s Lobby Gallery Sept 22 – Oct 29 • Artist Reception Sept 25
El Dorado artist Kelly Campbell will present her new exhibit, “Last Call”, in the Lobby Gallery at the South Arkansas Arts Center from September 22 through October 29, 2025. An artist reception will be [...]
South Arkansas Arts Center Presents “M&M&M” Art Exhibition Mike & Michaela & Marla Aug 4–Sept 18 • Reception Aug 7
Local artists Mike Means, Michaela Gross, and Marla Tomlinson—each with strong ties to SAAC—will showcase their artwork in the exhibition “M&M&M” at the South Arkansas Arts Center. The display will be [...]
Louisiana Artist and ULM Assistant Professor Vitus Shell Presents “Free Lunch” in the Merkle Gallery • Reception Aug 7, 5:30-7pm
Louisiana-born artist and university assistant professor Vitus Shell brings his compelling exhibition, "Free Lunch," to the Merkle Gallery at the South Arkansas Arts Center from August 5 through September 19, 2025. Shell’s [...]
El Dorado native Emmaline Landes returns with new exhibit “Hidden in a Handbag” • Opening Reception June 2, 5:30pm
SAAC welcomes back El Dorado native and emerging artist Emmaline Landes. Emme will present a selection of paintings from her BFA Thesis, “Hidden in a Handbag,” completed at the University of Mississippi in the [...]
The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson Traveling Exhibit in Merkel Gallery May 16-July 30 • Reception May 16 5:30-7pm
The South Arkansas Arts Center is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition will [...]