The South Arkansas Arts Center cordially invites its members and the community to stop by for a festive toast to celebrate the imminent arrival of the new year. Join the staff on Tuesday, December 31, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at SAAC, where they will be accepting end-of-year donations and sharing their warm wishes for the new year ahead.
While there, let the kids enjoy some punch and cookies while you register them for spring classes, submit scholarship applications, pick up your student’s artwork from the fall semester’s Student Showcase, collect audition forms for the youth theatre production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.,” or purchase the new 2025 SAAC T-shirt!
This year was a banner one for SAAC. Following the significant remodel completed in 2023, the center has flourished as a hub for creative expression, community engagement, and artistic collaboration. Their programs and events have thrived thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of our members and the local community.
SAAC has remained dedicated to its mission of providing enriching arts and educational experiences. With the commitment of its staff, teachers, volunteers, and members, they created and hosted a variety of events—ranging from main stage productions and gallery exhibitions to engaging children’s programs—welcoming patrons and artists from across the region. Additionally, they have provided countless local artists, actors, and musicians with a platform to thrive creatively.
Monetary gifts to SAAC help sustain crucial programs, including free admission to galleries and artist receptions, free guided tours for schools and after-school programs, complimentary children’s theatre performances for schools, scholarships for after-school classes and summer camps, art supplies for youth programming, and support for essential operational expenses.
With heartfelt appreciation, executive director Laura Allen expressed, “Thank you for an incredible 2024. You, the community and our members, are SAAC’s greatest gift!”
SAAC is conveniently located at 110 East Fifth Street, El Dorado, Arkansas. For further assistance send an email to the South Arkansas Arts Center or leave a message on the answering machine. info@ saac-arts.org | 870-862-5474.
