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. During the workshop, participants will learn how to craft their own […]
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 […]
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. The exhibition represents several years of […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]