Celebrate the Arts All Month Long with South Arkansas College! This April, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of creativity during SouthArkâs Arts in April celebration! From hands-on workshops to live performances, weâre offering a wide variety of events that are sure to inspire and engage art lovers of all ages. Whether youâre crafting your […]
âGood Hopeâ is a celebration of artistic diversity, showcasing a vibrant collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media. This exhibition serves as a testament to the power of creativity to inspire, uplift, and unite individuals from all walks of life. Each piece in the exhibition reflects a personal journeyâmoments of joy, beauty, and challenges […]
Each year, local Artists in Education Maria Botti Villegas and Jorge Villegas work on art projects in conjunction with the El Dorado High School art teachers and students. The results of this school year's project will be on display in this exhibit.
đ¨â¨ Paint & Post: Watercolor Your Own Postcards â¨đ¨ Get ready to unleash your creativity with Kelly Campbell in this fun and relaxing watercolor postcard workshop! Whether youâre new to painting or an experienced artist, this class is the perfect opportunity to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind postcards that you can share or keep for yourself. đđ […]
Celebrate Arts in April at the SouthArk Art Show! đ¨â¨ Join us for a special SouthArk Student, Faculty, and Staff Art Show Reception on Wednesday, April 30th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Mahony Family Library. This exciting event will showcase the creativity of our talented SouthArk community, and youâll get a first […]
The Annual Mayhaw Festival in El Dorado, Arkansas, is a beloved community celebration that captures the unique spirit of the region. Held each spring, typically when the mayhaw berries are ripe, this festival is a delightful blend of local heritage, family fun, and Southern hospitality. Â At the heart of the festival is the celebration […]
Get ready for a night of laughs! Join local improv comedy group Gimme A Second for a high-energy, totally unscripted performance at the South Arkansas Arts Center. This […]
Auditions for the community theatre production of âHairsprayâ will take place on Monday, May 12, and Tuesday, May 13, with callbacks scheduled for Wednesday, May 14. Auditions will be held in the SAAC lobby, starting with registration at 6pm and auditions beginning at 6:30pm. Directed by local EHS theatre teacher Hannah Davis, âHairsprayâ offers roles […]
SAAC will host the Penguin Project, a week-long summer camp focused on inclusive theatre. Participants are invited to register and take part in an open call on Tuesday, May 13 beginning at 3:45pm. Artists entering grades 3-12 and Mentors entering grades 5-12 are invited to participate. Registration will be followed by an inaugural cast meeting […]
The South Arkansas Arts Center invites the community to unleash their creativity with local artist Michaela Gross at the upcoming Corks and Canvas event on Wednesday, May 15th, at 6 PM. This monthâs theme, âWags, Whiskers, and Watercolors,â promises a delightful twist on the beloved pet portrait concept, as participants will create whimsical watercolor representations […]
The South Arkansas Arts Center is pleased to host The Southâs Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition will be on display in the galleries at SAAC May 16-July 30, with a public reception on the evening of May 16. The […]
Dress to impress and walk the red carpet as SAAC unveils its 2025â2026 theater season! Join us for a night of paparazzi, fun, and theatrical flair. The eveningâs theme? A Season of Pageants, Perils, and Pink. Think you can guess the upcoming season lineup? Submit your guess and youâll be entered to win a season […]
SAVE THE DATE! đś Save the Date! đśSymphony on the Squarefeaturing the South Arkansas Symphony đ Downtown El Dorado, Arkansasđ Saturday, May 24, 2025đ 7:00 PM Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music under the stars, surrounded by the charm of Downtown El Dorado. Bring your lawn chairs, your friends, and your love […]
SAAC is excited to introduce a new 24-Hour Musical Camp for students entering grades 8 and up (grades 7-12 for the 2024-25 school year). Participants will spend an intensive 24 hours beginning Friday, May 30, from 10am to 10pm and going through Saturday, May 31, from 10am to 8pm, preparing to present "Fiddler on the […]