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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SAAC will be hosting its biennial Juried Art Competition, offering a chance for artists in the region, the state, and beyond, to enter their recent work in an exhibition selected by a leader in the current art world. The competition's juror, Teresa Booth Brown, has been a teaching artist since 1985 and comes most recently […]
June 8-12 Students entering grades 1-9 will rotate, with students grouped according to age, through three activities each day. Each activity will be led by one of three different teachers in visual and graphic art. Age-selected classes will give students the opportunity to try new artistic processes that are tailored to their age and ability. Camp […]