Past Gallery Shows
In the Merkle, Price, and Lobby Galleries
“Just a Lil’ Bit” by Daisy Bright Open in the Price Gallery • Reception March 6
The South Arkansas Arts Center welcome the exhibition "Just a Lil' Bit," featuring the works of El Dorado native and Ruston, Louisiana-based cartoonist and illustrator Daisy Bright. The exhibition will be on display from February [...]
Artists Dinah Van Hook and Janice Hughes to Judge the 2025 Student Art Show and Competition
SAAC makes an open call for entries to the 2025 Student Art Show and Competition! This is a wonderful opportunity for all area and surrounding-area students in grades K-12 to showcase [...]
Reimagining the Masterpiece by Conway artist James Volkert in the Merkle Gallery • Reception January 23
SAAC is proud to present "Reimagining the Masterpiece," an innovative exhibition by renowned artist James Volkert who lives in Conway, Arkansas, showcasing from January 13 to February 19, 2025, at the Merkle [...]
Lagniappe: A Unique Exhibition Celebrating Open Studio Artists • Reception January 23
On display at the Price Gallery is a group exhibition entitled "Lagniappe," displaying a unique collection of artworks created by the members of the weekly Open Studio led by artist and educator Gay Bechtelheimer [...]
Fall 2024 Arts Academy Showcase for SAAC Visual Arts Students • Price and Lobby Galleries Dec 16-20
Join us at SAAC for the Arts Academy Student Art Reception on Tuesday, December 17, from 5:30 -7:00pm. This event will showcase the works of SAAC's Arts Academy students, who have been exploring a [...]
Mary Claire Parker returns to SAAC with new Art Exhibit “The House on Willow Creek Road” • Lobby Gallery thru February 19
SAAC is excited to host the opening of artist Mary Claire Parker’s debut exhibition titled “The House on Willow Creek Road.” Please join us for a special opening reception on Thursday, January 9th [...]
“Our World” by Texas Artist Douglas Darracott showing in the Merkle Gallery • through January 3rd
SAAC is thrilled to host the exhibition titled "Our World," showcasing the recent works of Douglas Darracott from December 2, 2025, to January 3, 2026. The exhibition will feature a collection [...]
“Things Remembered”: A Nostalgic Art Exhibition by Hot Springs Artist Donna Twyford • Reception Tues, Oct 29
SAAC is proud to present “Things Remembered,” a solo exhibition featuring the evocative watercolor paintings of Hot Springs artist Donna Twyford. On display in the Merkle Gallery from October 21 to [...]
Steve Slaughter Showcases Unique Raku Pottery in the Price Gallery • Reception Tues, Oct 29
The Price Gallery exhibition features local artist Steve Slaughter and his original Raku pottery. The exhibition will run from October 21 to December 12, 2024, with an artist reception scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, [...]
Rhonda Hicks and Janice Hughes in the Lobby Gallery “Unveiling Potential” • thru Dec 12
SAAC is proud to host the upcoming Lobby exhibition titled "Unveiling Potential," showcasing the work of talented local artists Rhonda Hicks and Janice Hughes. This compelling exhibition will run from October [...]