Auditions for the South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) Youth Theatre’s spring production are just around the corner, and young performers are invited to get ready for a wildly fun adventure. This spring, the Youth Theatre will bring the animal-filled classic musical Doctor Dolittle, Jr. to life on stage. Auditions will be held Tuesday, January 20, […]
Auditions for the South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) Youth Theatre’s spring production are just around the corner, and young performers are invited to get ready for a wildly fun adventure. This spring, the Youth Theatre will bring the animal-filled classic musical Doctor Dolittle, Jr. to life on stage. Auditions will be held Tuesday, January 20, […]
Join us for a Meet & Greet and Campaign Sign Pickup for Re-Elect City Attorney Robert Rushing. Stop by to meet Robert, visit with community members, pick up yard signs, and show your support for continued experience, integrity, and transparency in city leadership. All are welcome.
The South Arkansas Arts Center will welcome celebrated documentary and architectural photographer Philip Gould, of Lafayette, Louisiana, as the judge for this year’s “Viewfinder” photography competition. Sponsored by The El Dorado Insider and The Diamond Agency, the exhibition will be on display in SAAC’s Price and Merkle Galleries February 2–February 27, 2026, with an entry […]
Submissions are due Tuesday, January 27, and the exhibition will be open to the public from Monday, February 2 through Friday, February 27. A public reception and awards announcement will take place on Thursday, February 12, from 5:30 to 7:00pm. The Diamond Agency, in conjunction with The El Dorado Insider, is once again sponsoring the […]
The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) will present “Pichwai Art,” a debut exhibition by artist Manasi Desai, on view in the Lobby Gallery from February 3 through March 1. An Artist Reception will be held on Thursday, February 12, from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Desai’s exhibition centers on Pichwai art, a traditional Indian painting style that […]
The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites the public to shake off the winter blues and rekindle a little love for creativity at “Love in Bloom,” a special Corks and Canvas workshop on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Led by local artist and educator Katie Harwell, this relaxed, hands-on class introduces […]
El Dorado Film Festival is a premier showcase of independent cinema in the heart of El Dorado, Arkansas—a small town with a rich artistic heritage. Founded in 2014 as part of the South Arkansas Arts Center’s 50th anniversary, the festival has grown into a welcoming and inspiring experience for filmmakers and audiences alike, with a […]
“Plein-Air Basics” By Central Arkansas Artists April Burris and Holly Tilley ART GROUP GALLERY Fine Art March 3-6 9:00 am- 4:00pm If you ever wanted to understand plein-air oil painting more, keep your color fresh and clean and have some fun —this three day workshop sponsored by SAAC is for you. Cost for the three […]
Clay artist Barbara Satterfield creates original ceramic sculptures and vessels inspired by nature, often incorporating found objects or press molds of found objects she has gathered over decades. Primarily a coil builder, she stretches her medium to coax clay forms into unusual compositions that lift up often-overlooked aspects of the natural world. Her finishes range […]