Monthly Gallery Walk gets underway tonight in downtown
Hot Springs’ monthly Gallery Walk features the opening of new art exhibitions showcased in downtown fine art galleries and studio spaces.
The following galleries will be open for Gallery Walk from 5-9 p.m. today, according to Liz Colgrove, program director, Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance. All Things Arkansas 610 Central Ave.
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American Art Gallery 724 Central Ave.
Featuring work by Erselle Hiemstra, Jimmy Leach, Adam Hooker and Virgil Barksdale, with horsetail pottery and pine needle baskets by Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Southwest Jewelry by Ernie Bolieu will be present to discuss the design and tradition of the jewelry. Featuring wall art by various artists. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Artists’ Workshop Gallery 610-A Central Ave.
Featured artists for July at Artists’ Workshop Gallery are Linda Gaeta and Moonokie McIntire.
Gaeta started collecting art masks over 30 years ago after a trip to Bali, according to a news release from the gallery.
“Masks show the many sides of the people they represent. I feel that, as human beings, we each use masks to present different aspects of ourselves to others,” Gaeta said.
“Every piece is unique and is never repeated. Each creation begins by selecting a mask, then choosing a color palette based upon the mask. The art doll’s character develops as Gaeta works through its creation,” the release said.
McIntire was born in South Korea shortly after the Korean War. “Through those difficult times, she gained an interest in art from her father and spent her free time painting in watercolor, oil and acrylic. As an adult, her creative expression took form as hair salon owner, cosmetology and jewelry design. McIntire recently moved to Hot Springs from Seattle, Washington. Her husband encouraged her to pursue her passion by taking art classes. Recently, McIntire started working in mosaics. The joy she feels when creating is reflected in her artworks,” the release said.
David Malcolm Rose also will be showing some of his “Life in the Time of Corona” paintings. The show will run through August.
Rose, known for his “Lost Highway” miniatures, is back again and this time as a painter, according to a news release from the artist.
“A few years ago, I started painting again after a 35-year hiatus. During that extended break I was making 3D art and telling the story of the ‘Lost Highway’ — the small independent businesses that were left behind by the rise of the interstate system in the middle of the last century. My newer paintings were, at first, a continuation of that story,” he said.
“As COVID descended, the world around us became surreal, my painting became surreal as well. Once again, I found myself relating a story. This time the narration was taking place in real-time.
“Between the quarantine and the masks, we became faceless people. It soon became apparent that Corona was not going to come and go in a few months like a normal flu. Time grew heavy. Nearly everything we knew — home, family, leisure, and work — was going to be different for a long, long time. There was a good chance that parts of our lives would never be the same,” Rose said.
“The story of Life in the Time of Corona will be a subject of interest for years to come.”
Featured Miniature Artists are Linda Shearer and Pati Trippel.
Charlie Mink will entertain with tunes on his dulcimer during Gallery Walk.
Call the gallery at 501-6236401 for more information. The gallery is closed Tuesdays and open noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, but otherwise open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visit Artists’ Workshop Gallery on Facebook or http://www.artistsworkshopgallery.com.
DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop 626 Central Ave.
A recent expansion includes some of Hot Springs’ most gifted artists. Featuring art, décor, jewelry, and an expansive collection of gem and minerals from around the world.
Dryden Pottery 341 Whittington Ave.
A culmination of over 75 years of research and development.
Third-generation owned and operated. In-house formulated glazes and custom-blended clay combine to create a finished quality that is easily recognizable as “Dryden.” Made with local Arkansas quartz silica mined nearby in Malvern and processed in Hot Springs. “Dynamic pieces have become prized by collectors from all over the world,” a release said.
Gallery Central 340 Central Ave.
The gallery features original fine art in diverse styles and mediums from Arkansas artists as well as internationally known artists, and carries women’s clothing, gifts and housewares.
Justus Fine Art Gallery 827-A Central Ave.
Justus Fine Art Gallery will host an exhibition focused on the value and immediacy of artist studies for the July and August exhibits.
“Studies can serve as a valuable exercise in developing composition and direction for more finished work. Since the artist is not as concerned about creating a ‘finished piece’ with a study, there is often more freedom and experimentation,” a gallery news release said.
Work by artists including Mark Blaney, Randall Good, John Lasater, Laura Raborn, Gary Simmons and Emily Wood will be featured.
Justus Fine Art Gallery will host a reception for the exhibition from 5-9 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Aug. 30.
Local Art Entity: The Club House 118 Arbor St.
The Local Art Entity presents Summer Poetry nights from 5-9 p.m. each first Friday of the month during its Gallery Walk Art Markets located at The Club House Hot Springs, July 7 and Aug 4. Register for summer programs, workshops, art markets, and more at http://www.thelocalartentity.com.
Rebecca Peterman Photography
801 Central Ave., Suite 30 The photographic art of Rebecca Peterman includes architectural photos of downtown Hot Springs and the premiere of her 50/Fifty Series of portrait stories of women over 50 and the ways they transform as they age.
The Warehouse 301 Broadway St.
Monthly Pop-Up Gallery, including free hot dogs, live music, refreshments, and art for sale. Ample parking is available.
Whittington Gallery 307 Whittington Ave.
The largest collection of local art in Hot Springs, featuring work by 60 artists, with two new exhibiting artists. Drinks, refreshments, and fun will be provided from 4-8 p.m. Traditional Art Guild’s Art of the Month Winner, Sara Domerese’s “Super Avocado,” will be on display.
Wrapped Gift Boutique 404 Central Ave.
Wrapped Gift Boutique features new paintings by Alison Parsons. Developing a new collection of work, Parsons has expanded her style in a gestural, lyrical expression. Also featuring Riley Art Glass.
For more information about the Hot Springs Area art opportunities, visit http://www. HotSpringsArts.org.