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SUMMARY:SAAC: “Annie\, Jr” Youth Theatre Camp 3rd – 7th grades
DESCRIPTION:June 1-5 \nYouth 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 always come out tomorrow. They will meet from 1-4pm\, Monday through Friday. On Friday\, they will stay through show times. \nCost is $120/145
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-annie-jr-youth-theatre-camp-3rd-7th-grades/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T172506Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: "Annie\, Jr" Youth Theatre Camp Jr
DESCRIPTION:June 1-5 \nYouth 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 will always come out tomorrow. They will meet from 9-11am\, Monday through Friday. On Friday afternoon\, they will return at 3 pm and stay through show times. \nCost is $120/145
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-annie-jr-youth-theatre-camp-jr/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260217T213138Z
CREATED:20260217T205024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T213138Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: "Four Seasons at Richland Creek" Watercolor Workshop with Maria Botti Villegas
DESCRIPTION: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 workshops. Scheduled during each of the farm’s natural phases\, each workshop will focus on the beauty of the season.\n\nStudents can register for a single session for $80\, or all four for $320. All supplies will be provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. The workshops are scheduled for March 21\, May 30\, September 19\, and November 28\, beginning at 9:00 a.m. each Saturday.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-four-seasons-at-richland-creek-watercolor-workshop-with-maria-botti-villegas/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T152138Z
CREATED:20260417T151657Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: “Annie\, Jr” 24-hour Musical Camp
DESCRIPTION:May 29-30: \nJoin 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 students upload to Google Drive links provided on SAAC’s Web Site. The group will work from 10 am to 8 pm on Friday. On Saturday\, they will begin at 10 am and perform at 7 pm. \nCost is $120/145
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-annie-jr-24-hour-musical-camp/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family and Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140031Z
CREATED:20260413T195611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T140031Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: "Tote-ally Inkredible" Corks & Canvas with Michaela Gross
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLed 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 print their very own tote bag. Participants will learn the basics of screen printing\, including how to prepare a design\, apply ink\, and transfer their artwork onto fabric\, resulting in a personalized tote that is both functional and uniquely their own. \nSpace is limited to 12 participants\, and early registration is encouraged. The workshop fee is $40. Registration is available through SAAC’s website at www.saac-arts.org or by calling 870-862-5474.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-tote-ally-inkredible-corks-canvas-with-michaela-gross/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152524Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: Auditions for Summer Musical "Legally Blonde"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAuditions will be held Wednesday\, May 20 and Friday\, May 22 beginning at 6:00 PM at SAAC. Open to anyone ages 16 and up\, the production offers roles for 12 principal characters as well as a large\, dynamic ensemble. Sponsored by Murphy USA\, the show will run July 9–12 and July 16–19.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-auditions-for-summer-musical-legally-blonde/2026-05-20/2/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T152524Z
CREATED:20260430T233017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T152524Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: Auditions for Summer Musical "Legally Blonde"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAuditions will be held Wednesday\, May 20 and Friday\, May 22 beginning at 6:00 PM at SAAC. Open to anyone ages 16 and up\, the production offers roles for 12 principal characters as well as a large\, dynamic ensemble. Sponsored by Murphy USA\, the show will run July 9–12 and July 16–19.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-auditions-for-summer-musical-legally-blonde/2026-05-20/1/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163817Z
CREATED:20260504T203026Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: "Outermost" Exhibit by Gay Bechtelheimer
DESCRIPTION: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. Each piece is a different exploration of the artist’s point of view\, from dramatic seascapes to diminutive abstracts.\n\nBechtelheimer\, a retired educator from the El Dorado Public Schools\, looks to a diverse group of sources for inspiration in her work. The primary drivers for this body of work were the atmosphere and aesthetics that she experienced on a recent trip to Cape Cod. “I was not prepared for the expanse of sea and sky that I was going to see\,” she said. “You go to the outermost point of our continent\, and the magnificent\, vast horizon is the only thing in front of you. There is a profound\, eternal certainty to those waves.”\n\nThe exhibition’s title is drawn from the book “The Outermost House” by Henry Beston. He\, along with Henry David Thoreau and Robert Finch are the preeminent chroniclers of this stretch of shoreline\, and passages from their writings are also included on the gallery’s walls.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-outermost-exhibit-by-gay-bechtelheimer/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T173733Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T173733Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: "Full Speed Into Spring" Corks and Canvas with Chris Stone
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis engaging\, social art experience will guide participants in creating a vibrant mixed media collage inspired by the energy and optimism of spring. Drawing from imagery sourced from National Geographic and the El Dorado Insider\, participants will create layered visuals of whimsical narratives that reflect the excitement of springtime\, including places to go\, people to see\, and moments waiting to be enjoyed. Stone will provide the cutout pieces\, and all supplies are included. \nSpace is limited to 12 participants\, and early registration is encouraged. The workshop fee is $40. Registration is available through SAAC’s website at www.saac-arts.org or by calling 870-862-5474.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-full-speed-into-spring-corks-and-canvas-with-chris-stone/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T171402Z
CREATED:20260330T181413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171402Z
UID:10029738-1775928600-1775934000@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: "The Anniversary Cocktail Party"
DESCRIPTION: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 About Flowers will present cocktail accessories and mixers\, including “Drink Your Flowers” natural flower elixirs\, all priced at $10. \nA centerpiece of the celebration is “The Anniversary Necklace” giveaway: a 14K white gold diamond station necklace featuring 10 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds totaling 2 carats\, valued at $6\,209. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 15 for $100 and may be purchased from SAAC or any board member. The drawing will take place on stage before the final performance on April 18\, 2026. Participants do not need to be present to win. Proceeds benefit SAAC’s educational and theatrical programming. \nTickets Here: South Arkansas Arts Center | Buy Tickets\, Packages or make a Donation on TicketstotheCity.com
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-the-anniversary-cocktail-party/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260310T160853Z
CREATED:20260310T145040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T160853Z
UID:10029436-1774947600-1777482000@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: "Fun & Color: The Art of John Goodwin" in the Merkle Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) will present “Fun & Color: The Art of John Goodwin\,” a vibrant exhibition featuring the work of Arkansas artist John Goodwin. The exhibit will be on display in SAAC’s Merkle Gallery from Monday\, March 30 through Thursday\, April 30. An artist reception honoring Goodwin will be held at SAAC on Monday\, April 6 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. \nBorn in El Dorado\, Goodwin earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Louisiana Tech University and now lives in Little Rock. Much of his career was spent working in sales for the photography\, pre-press\, and printing industries\, where he specialized in fine art reproductions. Today\, he works as a full-time artist creating what he affectionately calls “fun art” – bold\, colorful works often centered on cultural and musical themes.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-fun-color-the-art-of-john-goodwin-in-the-merkle-art-gallery/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T160713Z
CREATED:20260306T151018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T160713Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Breakcation: Spring Break at SAAC
DESCRIPTION:The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites young creatives to spend part of their spring break exploring art\, nature\, and hands-on creativity during Spring Break Camp 2026 with Mike Means\, affectionately known as “Mr. Mike.” This three-day afternoon camp is open to students in 4th through 8th grades and will be held Tuesday\, March 24 through Thursday\, March 26\, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day. Light snacks will be provided. \nCampers will participate in a variety of engaging\, hands-on activities inspired by the natural world. Students will create vibrant chalk art\, construct wind chimes\, birdhouses\, and bug hotels\, and complete fine art puzzles\, among other projects. Each activity is designed to spark creativity\, encourage teamwork\, and provide a playful introduction to art and environmental themes. \n \nMust preregister
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/spring-breakcation-spring-break-at-saac/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Family and Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T160713Z
CREATED:20260306T151018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T160713Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Breakcation: Spring Break at SAAC
DESCRIPTION:The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites young creatives to spend part of their spring break exploring art\, nature\, and hands-on creativity during Spring Break Camp 2026 with Mike Means\, affectionately known as “Mr. Mike.” This three-day afternoon camp is open to students in 4th through 8th grades and will be held Tuesday\, March 24 through Thursday\, March 26\, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day. Light snacks will be provided. \nCampers will participate in a variety of engaging\, hands-on activities inspired by the natural world. Students will create vibrant chalk art\, construct wind chimes\, birdhouses\, and bug hotels\, and complete fine art puzzles\, among other projects. Each activity is designed to spark creativity\, encourage teamwork\, and provide a playful introduction to art and environmental themes. \n \nMust preregister
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/spring-breakcation-spring-break-at-saac/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Family and Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T160713Z
CREATED:20260306T151018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T160713Z
UID:10029386-1774357200-1774368000@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:Spring Breakcation: Spring Break at SAAC
DESCRIPTION:The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites young creatives to spend part of their spring break exploring art\, nature\, and hands-on creativity during Spring Break Camp 2026 with Mike Means\, affectionately known as “Mr. Mike.” This three-day afternoon camp is open to students in 4th through 8th grades and will be held Tuesday\, March 24 through Thursday\, March 26\, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day. Light snacks will be provided. \nCampers will participate in a variety of engaging\, hands-on activities inspired by the natural world. Students will create vibrant chalk art\, construct wind chimes\, birdhouses\, and bug hotels\, and complete fine art puzzles\, among other projects. Each activity is designed to spark creativity\, encourage teamwork\, and provide a playful introduction to art and environmental themes. \n \nMust preregister
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/spring-breakcation-spring-break-at-saac/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Family and Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260217T212701Z
CREATED:20260217T204157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T212701Z
UID:10029312-1774083600-1774108800@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: "Four Seasons at Richland Creek" Plein-Air Watercolor Workshop by Maria Botti Villegas
DESCRIPTION: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 workshops. Scheduled during each of the farm’s natural phases\, each workshop will focus on the beauty of the season.\n\nStudents can register for a single session for $80\, or all four for $320. All supplies will be provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. The workshops are scheduled for March 21\, May 30\, September 19\, and November 28\, beginning at 9:00 a.m. each Saturday.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-four-seasons-at-richland-creek-plein-air-watercolor-workshop-by-maria-botti-villegas/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T160634Z
CREATED:20260310T143310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T160634Z
UID:10029435-1773943200-1773954000@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: "Paper Flowers" Corks and Canvas led by Jordan Bolland
DESCRIPTION:The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) invites the community to a creative evening at its March Corks & Canvas workshop\, “Paper Flowers\,” on Thursday\, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. The class will be taught by local creative Jordan Bolland and is open to participants of all skill levels. \nDuring the workshop\, participants will learn how to craft their own colorful paper flowers\, fun\, vibrant creations that will last forever\, unlike real flowers. With step-by-step guidance from Bolland\, guests will create a unique handmade arrangement while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming studio environment.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-paper-flowers-corks-and-canvas-led-by-jordan-bolland/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260205T204857Z
CREATED:20260205T200108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T204857Z
UID:10028881-1772528400-1777568400@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: Merkle Gallery Exhibit "Captivating Landscapes" by Satterfield\, Justus\, Chambers\, and Sell
DESCRIPTION:The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) presents “Captivating Landscapes\,” a group exhibition featuring works by Central Arkansas Artists Susan Baker Chambers\, Dolores Justus\, Barbara Satterfield\, and Sandra Sell. The exhibition will be open to the public from March 3 through April 30\, 2026\, in the Price Gallery. A public opening reception will be held on Thursday\, March 5\, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. \nThe artists contributing to “Captivating Landscapes” share a deep identification with and inspiration drawn from the natural world. While each maintains a distinct visual language and preferred medium\, their work reflects personal relationships to gardens\, fields\, forests\, foothills\, and waterways. From this common ground\, the artists focus on specific elements within particular landscapes\, interpreting them through selective and intentional processes that reveal layers of meaning beyond first impressions.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-merkle-gallery-exhibit-captivating-landscapes-by-satterfield-justus-chambers-and-sell/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260206T140118Z
CREATED:20260205T211704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T140118Z
UID:10028883-1772528400-1774544400@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: Little Rock Painters April Burris and Holly Tilley Bring “Coordinates” Exhibit to El Dorado
DESCRIPTION:The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) will present “Coordinates\,” a two-artist exhibition by Little Rock painters April Burris and Holly Tilley\, in the Merkle Gallery this March. The exhibition opens with a public reception on March 5 from 5:30–7:00 PM. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday\, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. \nThe exhibition represents several years of shared artistic exploration as Burris and Tilley traveled and painted together. Working from direct observation\, the pair created landscapes\, still lifes\, and figurative works that document specific moments in time and place. Each painting includes its exact GPS location\, grounding every piece in a real-world experience while highlighting how two artists can interpret the same scene in entirely different ways.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-little-rock-painters-april-burris-and-holly-tilley-bring-coordinates-exhibit-to-el-dorado/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260205T204926Z
CREATED:20260205T201206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T204926Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: Lobby Gallery Exhibit\, Barbara Satterfield: Found Object Portraits
DESCRIPTION:Clay artist Barbara Satterfield creates original ceramic sculptures and vessels inspired by\nnature\, often incorporating found objects or press molds of found objects she has gathered\nover decades. Primarily a coil builder\, she stretches her medium to coax clay forms into\nunusual compositions that lift up often-overlooked aspects of the natural world. Her\nfinishes range from borosilicate glazes to oil paints and encaustic. Her photography line\,\nOutside In\, provides digital images of her original work to share on a shelf\, tuck in a corner\,\nor grace a small space. Satterfield creates work in her home studio in Conway\, Arkansas\, and her work will be on display in SAAC’s Lobby Gallery from March 3 to March 26.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-lobby-gallery-exhibit-barbara-satterfield-found-object-portraits/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260116T143412Z
CREATED:20260115T175523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T143412Z
UID:10028852-1772528400-1772726400@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: "Plein-Air Basics" Workshop with Holly Tilley and April Burris
DESCRIPTION:“Plein-Air Basics”\nBy Central Arkansas Artists April Burris and Holly Tilley ART GROUP GALLERY Fine Art\nMarch 3-6\n9:00 am- 4:00pm \nIf 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 day workshop is $225. Does not include your supplies. \nEach day you will be guided through all the concepts and steps to learn the value of plein-air painting. In studio will be used for lecture\, demos and weather back up.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-plein-air-basics-workshop-with-holly-tilley-and-april-burris/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20251212T165748Z
CREATED:20251211T173230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T165748Z
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SUMMARY:SAAC: El Dorado Film Festival 2026\, "Screens of Gold"
DESCRIPTION: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 strong emphasis on southern hospitality. \nThe festival has a rich history of attracting notable guests. In 2025\, the festival featured a special 40th-anniversary screening of Fright Night\, attended by El Dorado native William Ragsdale\, who introduced the film and participated in a Q&A session. Past special guests have also included Joey Lauren Adams (Big Daddy)\, Benjamin Weissner (Thunder Road)\, Nicholas Logan (The Last Stop in Yuma County)\, and Tim Molloy of MovieMaker Magazine. \nAt its core\, the El Dorado Film Festival is about connection—bringing filmmakers together\, championing their work\, and helping them take the next step in their creative journey. Whether you’re a filmmaker seeking a platform for your work or a cinephile eager to experience fresh voices in cinema\, the El Dorado Film Festival offers an inviting and enriching experience that celebrates the art of storytelling.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-el-dorado-film-festival-2026-screens-of-gold/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Festivals & Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260205T151642Z
CREATED:20260203T225354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T151642Z
UID:10028880-1771524000-1771534800@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: "Love in Bloom" Eco-Printing Corks & Canvas
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by local artist and educator Katie Harwell\, this relaxed\, hands-on class introduces participants to the art of eco-printing\, a natural dyeing process that uses flowers\, leaves\, and other plant materials to create one-of-a-kind patterns and colors on paper.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-love-in-bloom-eco-printing-corks-canvas/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goeldorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Katie-Corks-Feb-19.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260116T143449Z
CREATED:20260115T212827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T143449Z
UID:10028853-1770109200-1772370000@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC:"Pichwai Art" Exhibition by Manasi Desai
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDesai’s exhibition centers on Pichwai art\, a traditional Indian painting style that originated nearly 400 years ago in Nathdwara\, Rajasthan. Renowned for its intricate detail and vibrant color\, Pichwai art most often depicts Lord Krishna and scenes from his life\, particularly his playful interactions with cows and the Gopis (milkmaids). The term “Pichwai” is derived from the Sanskrit words pichh (back) and wai (hanging)\, referencing the large cloth paintings traditionally displayed as temple backdrops. Historically\, Pichwai art has served as a devotional form of worship and remains an important visual tradition within the Pushtimarg sect of Vaishnavism\, while also conveying stories from Indian mythology and literature.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saacpichwai-art-exhibition-by-manasi-desai/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goeldorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Manasi-Headshot.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20251219T150751Z
CREATED:20251218T215437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150751Z
UID:10028757-1770022800-1772384400@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: "The Viewfinder" Photography Competition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Diamond Agency\, in conjunction with The El Dorado Insider\, is once again sponsoring the competition. This year’s Sponsor’s Purchase Award theme\, “America 250\,” invites photographic interpretations celebrating our nation’s 250 years of freedom and the enduring spirit of patriotism within Union County. The winner of the “America 250” Purchase Award will receive a $250 prize\, and their work will be featured in The El Dorado Insider. Additional cash prizes include $500 for Best of Show\, $250 for First Place\, $150 for Second Place\, and $100 for Third Place. All winning entries will also be considered for publication in the quarterly magazine. \nSAAC will welcome celebrated documentary and architectural photographer Philip Gould\, of Lafayette\, Louisiana\, as the judge for this year’s “Viewfinder” photography competition.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-the-viewfinder-photography-competition/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T170000
DTSTAMP:20251212T165528Z
CREATED:20251211T171911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T165528Z
UID:10028745-1770022800-1772211600@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: Viewfinder Competition
DESCRIPTION: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 deadline of January 27. \nSubmissions 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.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-viewfinder-competition/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260120T142735Z
CREATED:20260116T165216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T142735Z
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SUMMARY:Meet The Candidate & Sign Pickup with Robert Rushing for City Attorney
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Meet & Greet and Campaign Sign Pickup for Re-Elect City Attorney Robert Rushing.\nStop 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.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/meet-the-candidate-sign-pickup-with-robert-rushing-for-city-attorney/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Community,Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T181500
DTSTAMP:20251219T150649Z
CREATED:20251218T212149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150649Z
UID:10028756-1769096700-1769105700@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: Youth Theatre "Doctor Dolittle\, Jr" Auditions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAuditions will be held Tuesday\, January 20\, and Thursday\, January 22\, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on both days at the South Arkansas Arts Center. The SAAC lobby will open for registration at 3:45 p.m. each day. Students in grades 2–8 are eligible to audition.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-youth-theatre-doctor-dolittle-jr-auditions/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family and Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T181500
DTSTAMP:20251219T150649Z
CREATED:20251218T212149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150649Z
UID:10028755-1769010300-1769019300@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: Youth Theatre "Doctor Dolittle\, Jr" Auditions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAuditions will be held Tuesday\, January 20\, and Thursday\, January 22\, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on both days at the South Arkansas Arts Center. The SAAC lobby will open for registration at 3:45 p.m. each day. Students in grades 2–8 are eligible to audition.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-youth-theatre-doctor-dolittle-jr-auditions/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family and Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T181500
DTSTAMP:20251219T150649Z
CREATED:20251218T212149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150649Z
UID:10028754-1768923900-1768932900@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: Youth Theatre "Doctor Dolittle\, Jr" Auditions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAuditions will be held Tuesday\, January 20\, and Thursday\, January 22\, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on both days at the South Arkansas Arts Center. The SAAC lobby will open for registration at 3:45 p.m. each day. Students in grades 2–8 are eligible to audition.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-youth-theatre-doctor-dolittle-jr-auditions/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family and Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20251219T150510Z
CREATED:20251218T211555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T150510Z
UID:10028753-1768500000-1768510800@www.goeldorado.com
SUMMARY:SAAC: Corks and Canvas with Kate Vernon
DESCRIPTION:The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) is excited to kick off 2026 with a fresh and festive Corks & Canvas workshop\, “Hangin’ in the New Year\,” led by guest instructor Kate Vernon. The class will be held on Thursday\, January 15 at 6:00pm and is open to creatives of all skill levels who are ready to ring in the new year with a hands-on\, art-filled evening that promises inspiration\, laughter\, and a welcoming community atmosphere. \nVernon\, a talented local artist and current Kindergarten teacher with the Parkers Chapel School District\, brings her signature blend of creativity\, warmth\, and guidance to the studio. With her comforting teaching style and knack for helping students discover their own artistic spark\, participants will craft their own hanging “welcome” door signs\, perfect for ushering in the new year with color\, charm\, and personal flair.
URL:https://www.goeldorado.com/event/saac-corks-and-canvas-with-kate-vernon/
LOCATION:South Arkansas Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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