Past Gallery Shows
In the Merkle, Price, and Lobby Galleries
Artists Accepted in Juried Art Competition – Reception July 21, 6-7:30pm
Juror Kevin Haynie, preparator at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, selected 44 artists from around the country to included artwork in the exhibit. SAAC's 2018 Annual Juried Art Competition will be showing the [...]
Kevin Haynie • Juror for 2018 Competition
The SAAC is pleased to have Kevin Haynie, preparator at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, as juror for this year’s Annual Juried Art Competition. This national competition is open to [...]
Mike Means • May 2-31
“Back to Basics” by El Dorado artist Mike Means is currently hangs in the Lobby Gallery through May 31st. SAAC will host an artist’s reception to honor Means on Thursday, May 31 at 6:00pm in [...]
Gay Bechtelheimer • May 3 – June 29
"Recent Works" by El Dorado artist Gay Bechtelheimer is currently showing in the Price and Merkle Galleries. Bechtelheimer has been on a bit of a personal journey with her art in the past three [...]
SAAC to Host Artists’ Reception for WMS Studio Art Classes Tuesday May 15
The South Arkansas Arts Center will host an artists’ reception to honor the Washington Middle School students and teachers from the 5th and 6th grade studio art classes as they present “A Lifetime of Wonder” [...]
SAAC to Hold Reception to Honor El Dorado Artist Gay Bechtelheimer
The South Arkansas Arts Center will host a reception on Thursday, May 3, at 6:30pm to honor El Dorado artist Gay Bechtelheimer, as she opens her new exhibit, "Recent Works", in the Price and Merkle [...]
Annual 5×5 Art Dash May 5
It's time for the annual 5x5 Art Dash on May 5! Doors open at 5pm for cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres - take a few minutes to look at the 55 5x5's in the Merkle [...]
“On the Boards” by Paul Waschka • Lobby Gallery March 2-28
Paul Waschka's exhibit "On the Boards", a collection of photographs from past productions in the Callaway Theater, is his second solo show at SAAC. Paul became interested in photography during his high school years while [...]
“Varying Images; Same Path” by Mary Hardy • March 2- April 26
Mary Hardy is a mixed media artist living and working on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Her show, "Varying Images; Same Path", deals with aspects of depth explored through random and entwined myths and memories. [...]
SAAC Presents “The Viewfinder” Photography Competition, Awards Reception Saturday
The South Arkansas Arts Center’s open photography competition, “The Viewfinder”, will be on display in the Merkle and Price Galleries from February 6-27, 2018. The bi-annual judged photography competition is sponsored by William P. Cook [...]