Past Gallery Shows
In the Merkle, Price, and Lobby Galleries
“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 [...]
Visual Arts Committee Make CALL FOR ENTRY for the 2025 Membership Showcase • Entry Deadline for Artwork Sept 19
SAAC invites all area artists to enter the 2025 Membership Showcase that will be on exhibition in the Merkle Gallery at SAAC September 23 through October 29. SAAC members and new [...]
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 [...]
Lace Up and Get Ready to Run for Arts! The 10th Annual 5×5 Art Dash to be hosted on May 5
Get ready to sprint into creativity! The South Arkansas Arts Center’s popular 5x5 Art Dash returns for 2025. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this event promises an unforgettable evening of art and [...]
Artist Gayle Hurley new exhibit “Good Hope: A Celebration of Creativity and Connections” • Reception April 10, 5:30-7pm
"Good Hope: A Celebration of Creativity and Connections" is an engaging exhibition featuring the dynamic works of Gayle Hurley, a multimedia artist from Birmingham, Alabama. Join us for a special reception [...]
Special Committee Plans to Bring Walter Anderson Traveling Exhibition “The South’s Most Elusive Artist” to El Dorado
The South Arkansas Arts Center is preparing to welcome the work of famed Ocean Springs, Mississippi, artist Walter Inglis Anderson as part of a traveling exhibition entitled “The South’s Most Elusive Artist.” Through the [...]