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The South’s Most Elusive Artist: A Closer Look with Gay Bechtelheimer

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

The South's Most Elusive Artist A Closer Look with Gay Bechtelheimer Join us for a special lunch lecture celebrating The South’s Most Elusive Artist, a rare and powerful exhibit of works by Walter Inglis Anderson. Arts advocate, artist, educator, and recipient of the Judge's Recognition Governor Arts Award in 2024, Gay Bechtelheimer, will present the lecture, offering […]

SAAC’s Art Camp

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

Open to students entering Grades 1-9 Featuring the artistic team of Mike Means, Katie Harwell, and Nicole McAdams. Camp will meet daily from 9am to 12pm, providing a unique opportunity for students to work with multiple art teachers throughout the week. Each day, students will spend an hour with a different teacher, exposing them to […]

Art Reception for Emmaline “Emme” Landes

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

Join El Dorado born and raised artist Emme Landes as she shares some selections from her BFA Thesis Exhibit from Ole Miss. Come wish her well as she moves to Dallas to pursue her MFA at SMU in the fall.

SAAC’s Youth Theatre Camp

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

SAAC will host a Youth Theatre Camp from June 2 to June 6. Participants entering Pre-K through 2nd grade will meet daily from 9am to 11am, while those entering grades 3-7 will gather from 12pm to 4pm. The camp will culminate in a fun and exciting performance at 5pm on Friday, June 6. Under the […]

SAAC’s 24-Hour Musical Camp: “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr”

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

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 […]

SAAC Theater Season Announcement

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

Dress to impress and walk the red carpet as SAAC unveils its 2025–2026 theater season! Join us for a night of paparazzi, fun, and theatrical flair. The evening’s theme? A Season of Pageants, Perils, and Pink. Think you can guess the upcoming season lineup? Submit your guess and you’ll be entered to win a season […]

“Wags, Whiskers, and Watercolors” Corks and Canvas with Michaela Gross at SAAC

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

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 month’s theme, “Wags, Whiskers, and Watercolors,” promises a delightful twist on the beloved pet portrait concept, as participants will create whimsical watercolor representations […]

“The Lion King, Kids”: The Penguin Project Summer Camp Registration Day

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

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 […]

Auditions: SAAC’s Summer Musical Hairspray

South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th, El Dorado, AR, United States

Auditions for the community theatre production of “Hairspray” 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, “Hairspray” offers roles […]


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