• SAAC: “The Anniversary Cocktail Party”

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    SAAC will host an “Anniversary Cocktail Party” on Saturday, April 11 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. prior to the evening performance of "Rumors." The event will feature a signature drink, passed canapés and crudités, and a festive pre-show atmosphere. Murphy-Pitard Jewelers will preview a diamond necklace available for raffle and offer additional pieces for purchase, while All […]

  • SAAC: “Full Speed Into Spring” Corks and Canvas with Chris Stone

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    The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites the community to an evening of creativity and seasonal inspiration at “Full Speed into Spring,” a Corks & Canvas workshop led by local artist Chris Stone, on Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. This engaging, social art experience will guide participants in creating a vibrant mixed media collage […]

  • SAAC: “Outermost” Exhibit by Gay Bechtelheimer

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    Artist Gay Bechtelheimer debuts an exhibition of her new works, entitled “Outermost,” in SAAC’s Merkle Gallery. Her work, which includes watercolor, pastel, and collage, will be on display May 7-28. The bold, colorful, and emotional pieces will be unveiled to the public with a reception on the evening of May 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. […]

  • SAAC: Auditions for Summer Musical “Legally Blonde”

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    The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites performers from across the region to audition for its high-energy summer musical, Legally Blonde The Musical. Bursting with humor, heart, and a bright pop score, this empowering story follows Elle Woods as she defies expectations and proves that staying true to yourself never goes out of style. Auditions will […]

  • SAAC: Auditions for Summer Musical “Legally Blonde”

    South Arkansas Arts Center

    The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites performers from across the region to audition for its high-energy summer musical, Legally Blonde The Musical. Bursting with humor, heart, and a bright pop score, this empowering story follows Elle Woods as she defies expectations and proves that staying true to yourself never goes out of style. Auditions will […]

  • SAAC: “Tote-ally Inkredible” Corks & Canvas with Michaela Gross

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    The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites the community to get creative at “Tote-ally Inkredible,” a Corks & Canvas workshop on Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. Led by local artist and SAAC Arts Academy Visual Arts Instructor Michalea Gross, this hands-on workshop will guide participants step-by-step through the screen-printing process as they design and […]

  • SAAC: “Annie, Jr” 24-hour Musical Camp

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    May 29-30: Join seasoned teen drama director Lynn Gunter as she leads students entering grades 8-12+ through the unique opportunity to stage the musical “Annie, Jr” in just 24 hours! Everyone that signs up will get a part, but participants will audition for their parts. Auditions will be on May 4 and will be videos that […]

  • SAAC: “Four Seasons at Richland Creek” Watercolor Workshop with Maria Botti Villegas

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    The worlds of art and nature will collide in a four-part, plein-air drawing and painting workshop led by artist Maria Botti Villegas throughout 2026. “Four Seasons at Richland Creek Farm” will allow participants to enjoy the beauty of El Dorado’s own Richland Creek Farm and create a work of art on-site during four distinct, seasonal […]

  • SAAC: “Annie, Jr” Youth Theatre Camp Jr

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    June 1-5 Youth Theatre Camp students ages 4 through 2nd grade will journey “Into Annie's World” on June 1-5, culminating in a bright and shining performance on Friday at 5pm and 6 pm. Under the leadership of Hannah Hickman and Cassie Hickman, participants will engage in dancing, acting, and singing while learning that the sun […]

  • SAAC: “Annie, Jr” Youth Theatre Camp 3rd – 7th grades

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    June 1-5 Youth Theatre Camp students grades 3rd through 7th will journey “Into Annie's World” on June 1-5, culminating in a bright and shining performance on Friday at 5pm and 6 pm. Under the leadership of Hannah Hickman and Cassie Hickman, participants will engage in dancing, acting, and singing while learning that the sun will […]