Monthly Gallery Walk gets under way in downtown tonight
Held the first Friday of each month, Gallery Walk features the opening of new art exhibitions showcased in downtown fine art galleries and studio spaces from 5-9 p.m.
“We know that community cases of COVID-19 are rising and hope that all Gallery Walk attendees will adhere to (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines by continuing to wear masks and utilize social distancing. Please remember to enjoy and support our local art scene while keeping our community safe,” said a news release from the event’s sponsor, the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance.
The following galleries will be open for Gallery Walk today, according to HSACA:
All Things Arkansas 610 Central Ave.
Ben Carey returns to All Things Arkansas with his vocals.
American Art Gallery and Gifts LLC 724 Central Ave.
Featuring wall art by Jamie Carter, Jimmy Leach, Ellen Schumacher, Patricia Bailey and Grant Rose, with horsetail pottery by Valerie Hanks-Goetz and limited edition art by Kinkade Studios, G Harvey, and many others. Claude Lambert will be present to talk about his knives and leather sheaves, with Southwest Jewelry by various artists and gourds by Rick Carter.
Artists’ Workshop Gallery 610-A Central Ave.
Artists’ Workshop Gallery introduces new gallery members as featured artists for September.
Kristi Ahlquist picked up a paintbrush for the first time 12 years ago after a devastating cancer diagnosis. “Painting, long at the top of her bucket list, then became a priority. Kristi enjoys painting in both oils and acrylic. Oils allow her to paint the fine details in her realistic dog portraits, while acrylics are her choice when creating her vibrant abstract paintings. Kristi and her husband recently moved to Hot Springs Village from Minnesota, where she indulges her passions for art and golf, and for her lifelong hobby of breeding and showing Cocker Spaniels and Boxers,” a news release said.
Featured artist Glenda Mullikin “loves to create art. It is her therapy, taking her to a different world of color and light that she seeks to capture in every painting. An Arkansas native and now a resident of Hot Springs, Glenda retired from teaching and began an artistic journey that started with a private drawing class. The journey continued with exploring a variety of mediums, all of which she enjoys. Her September exhibit will feature her luminous, colorful paintings in pastel, oil and other mediums. She is a member of the Pine Bluff Art League and the Arkansas Pastel Society.”
Jennifer Wheeler-Peterson is a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago. She also studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. “Prior to retirement, Jennifer was a manager in the graphic design field, taking pottery lessons in her free time. She has won awards for both her paintings and pottery. Her inspiration comes from interesting scenes of people and nature,” the release said.
“I love the moment when every detail collides on the canvas in just the right way,” Wheeler-Peterson said in the release. Wheeler-Peterson and her husband recently moved to Hot Springs Village from North Carolina.
Miniature artists for September are Dianne Morgan and Caren Garner.
Call Artists’ Workshop Gallery at 501-623-6401 for more information. It is open Monday and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. It is temporarily closed for Gallery Walk.
DeSoto 626 Central Ave.
Currently featuring 10 artists, including K.E. Ford. The original work “Griot’s Stage” was recently reproduced for the “Art Moves: Griots” outdoor art exhibition along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. Also featuring Frank Horton, Donna Kricket, Jennifer Hyde, Karina Jo Martinez, Laila Roman, Teresa Mormino, Sarah Karen and Frankque Graham.
Dryden Pottery 341 Whittington Ave.
Zack Dryden will be throwing on the wheel and historic collections of Dryden pottery are available for viewing.
Emergent Arts 341-A Whittington Ave.
The Circle Gallery at Emergent Arts is hosting its first art exhibition since 2019, showing artwork that utilizes collage and assemblage techniques. The exhibition can be viewed until Oct. 1 from 1-4 p.m. weekdays.
Gallery Central 340-A Central Ave.
The gallery features diverse styles and mediums from Arkansas artists and internationally known artists showcasing original fine art, women’s clothing, gifts, and housewares.
Justus Fine Art Gallery 827-A Central Ave.
The September exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery will feature a selection of Linda Williams Palmer’s colored pencil drawings from her Arkansas Champion Trees series, watercolor paintings by Gary Simmons, and the lyrical abstract paintings of Tony Saladino. Additional work by Michael Ashley, Robyn Horn, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and others will also be showcased. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 30.
Kollective Coffee+Tea 110 Central Ave.
The gallery is featuring “Work In Progress” by photographer Jeremy Rodgers.
Legacy Fine Art Gallery 804 Central Ave.
Featuring the artwork of Hessam Abrishami and Goli Mahallati. “Both artists have a unique view of the world and portray that in colorful masterpieces of optimism, romance, intimacy, joy and celebration,” a news release said.
The Warehouse 301 E. Broadway St.
A fun-filled evening of live music, finger foods, drinks, and art by many local artists. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Whittington Gallery 307 Whittington Ave.
Open from 4-9 p.m. Live demonstrations by Brett Anderson, Bre Harris, Bill Alley and others.