The Hot Springs community is an art destination experience, and there isn’t a better way to be immersed in the arts than to be in the space where the magic happens. The Following are our Arts & the Park community partners’ events they have curated specifically for our annual 10-day festival.
Follow our Arts & the Park Facebook Event Page for updates.
Let It Grow, Collective Arts Gallery, 620 Central Ave, 2nd Floor
Thur. 4/23 – Sun. 4/26, Thur. 4/30 – Sun. 5/03
During Arts & The Park, we invite you to help create a public artwork at the gallery. As part of the “Let It Grow” exhibit, Collective Arts Gallery will create a wooden “tree” that visitors can decorate throughout the festival. Visitors of all ages are welcome to add a small mark. Each addition will grow the work into a vibrant garden of creativity, reflecting the voices and imagination of our community and festival visitors.
Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave
Diamond Art Club, Fri. 4/24, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Join our monthly Diamond Art Club for adults! Each session features a themed miniature diamond art project. Begin a new project or continue working at your own pace in a relaxed, social setting. All skill levels welcome—supplies provided.Music Mondays, Mon. 4/27, 4 PM – 5 PM
Acoustic Jam session: An open forum for musicians to share songs, practice together, and enjoy unplugged music. No specific genre, just bring your acoustic instrument and good vibes.Amazing Makers, Tue. 4/28, 4:30 PM (Registration Required)
Children ages 7-12 are invited to join Ms. Tiffany and Ms. Katie as we explore the work of quilter and artist Basil Kincaid! We will learn about his work, share a snack, and take part in a collaborative quilt project in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. To register for this event, please visit https://calendar.gclibrary.com/event?id=265182.250 Threads, Thurs. 4/30, 9 AM – 3 PM
All Things Fiber and Garland County Library present “250 Threads” to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Textiles and fiber have been crucial to this nation’s growth. Weaving, quilting, embroidery, knitting, crochet, needlework, and spinning yarn are just a few of the many methods on display at this pop-in fiber arts event. Visit the Garland County Library on April 30, 2026, during 9 AM to 3 PM, to meet and observe area skilled textile artists. In April, make sure to check out the “History of Fiber” exhibit in the library’s glass display case.Magical Creatures, Fri. 5/1, 6:30 – 8 PM
Calling all dragons, wizards, fairies, mermaids, gnomes, and other magical folk of all ages! Join us after hours for an evening of magical crafts, games, food, and fun. Costumes welcome.
Earth Day Sound Bath, 879 Park Avenue, Suite C
Fri. 4/24, 6 PM – 7:30 PM (Registration Required, $30 per person)
Immerse yourself in the healing frequencies of three Paiste gongs, crystal singing bowls, ocean drum, chimes, shamanic drums, rain stick, and a Rav Vast tongue drum. Allow the vibrations to soothe your nervous system and nourish your spirit. Bring your own yoga gear.
Citizens of the Earth: Clan of Bones, 435 Whittington Avenue
Sat. & Sun 4/25-4/26, 1 PM – 4 PM
Thirteen women transform thirteen animal pelvis bones into an awakened “Tribe of Skulls.”
Decked Out: Student Skateboard Design Reveal, Valley Street Skate Park, 411 Valley St
Sat. 4/25, 1 PM
This will be an unveiling of the skateboard art created by Lakeside High School art students. There will also be a skating demo by LHS students. The skateboards tell autobiographical stories about where each artist would travel to on their boards. It could be a physical or metaphysical place.
Art Bites, Cafe Mi Amor, 2032 Central Avenue
Mon. 4/27, 6 PM Registration Required by 4/24, $45 per person
Join us at Cafe Mi Amor for a farm-to-table, locally sourced chef’s tasting featuring newly crafted dishes and dessert from Stay Pastry. Limited tickets available. Cuban-inspired Cafe Mi Amor’s diverse menu caters to every palate with fresh-baked – everything – there’s no place else like it in Hot Springs. The atmosphere exudes warmth and welcomes guests with open arms, friendly staff, and a menu bursting with mouthwatering dishes. Tickets are limited. Please click the registration link to purchase tickets.
“Let Freedom Ring” Spring Concert, The Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto Blvd
Tues. 4/28, 7 PM
The Village Chorale invites you to join them for a special Spring concert filled with patriotic music to celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary.
Intro to Cyanotype Printing, Static, 246 Ouachita Ave, Suite 102
Tues. 4/28, 9 AM – 11 AM,
Registration Required by 4/26, $25 per person – all materials included.
Discover the magic of sun printing in this hands-on cyanotype workshop led by local artist Laura Myers. Participants will learn the basics of this historic photographic process and create their own vibrant blueprints using natural materials and found objects. This relaxed, beginner-friendly session invites experimentation, creativity, and playful exploration. Botanical materials provided by The Mood Floral Co.
Art Designs, Statements for the Home, 600 Ouachita Ave.
Tues. 04/28, 6 PM – 8:00 PM Registration Required.
Define Your Design Style, where design is more than throw-pillows and paint color. It reflects how we live, travel, collect, and ultimately create spaces that feel like home. It is an art. In this interactive seminar, we’ll explore the personalities and stories behind different interior styles and how designers bring them to life. During the seminar, you’ll take a short quiz to discover your style and see how our designers turn inspiration into cohesive, beautiful spaces. Free, but space is limited. Please click the registration link to reserve your place.
Wednesday Night Poetry, Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Avenue
Wed. 4/29, 6:30 PM
The longest-running consecutive weekly open mic series in the country.
IBLA, IBLA Foundation Concert, Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 841 Quapaw Avenue
Thur. 4/30, 6 PM
The IBLA Foundation in New York City organizes annual music competitions for pianists, singers, instrumentalists, and composers in Ragusa Ibla, Italy. Winners have been presented in prestigious venues such as Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Alice Tully Hall, Kioi Hall, and Tokyo Opera City Hall in Japan; and, for one night only, they will perform at the Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 841 Quapaw Ave. {This year, the performance will be opened with a guest appearance from the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre.
Gallery Walk, Downtown Hot Springs and the surrounding areas.
Fri. 5/1, 5 PM – 9 PM
A monthly First Friday tradition in downtown Hot Springs that invites the community to explore art, music, and creativity throughout the evening. Beginning at 5 p.m., galleries along Central Avenue and nearby downtown spaces will be open, featuring new exhibitions, featured artists, live music, and special experiences, offering a relaxed and enjoyable evening while supporting Hot Springs’ vibrant arts scene. Stroll at your own pace, stop in where curiosity leads you, and enjoy all that our creative community has to offer. Follow the dedicated Facebook Event Page for Gallery Walk participants and updates.
Hot Springs Gem & Mineral Show, The Club House, 118 Arbor Street, Suite A
Fri. 5/1, 5 PM – 9 PM, Sat. 5/2, 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun. 5/3, 10 AM – 4 PM
The Local Art Entity is honored to present the 4th annual event. This indoor and outdoor event showcases local and traveling experts of their craft with astounding collections of rocks, crystals, gems, and minerals for sale. Enjoy food trucks, artists, live music, entertainers, and geological speakers throughout the last weekend of the Hot Springs Arts & The Park celebration.