Hot Springs Gallery Walk is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. Friday to showcase works of art created by local and visiting artists.
Featured artists are often present to discuss their pieces and guests will see a wide range of fine art.
The free first Friday event and opening receptions are open to the public at the following galleries:
• Alison Parsons Gallery, 802 Central Ave. -- Presented will be the exhibit, "In Perfect Balance -- Art in Motion," featuring new kinetic mobile sculptures by Little Rock artist Gerald Lee Delavan. A special reception will be held from 5-9 p.m. and Delavan will be present to speak with guests. His mobiles offer a new perspective with every changing moment. Utilizing natural elements and simple materials, he creates mobile sculptures of beauty and, oftentimes, humor. Delavan considers natural materials the "soul" of his pieces.
• American Art Gallery, 724 Central Ave. -- Valerie Hanks-Goetz will demonstrate horsetail hair weaving and pine needle basket weaving. Work by gallery artists Margaret Kipp, Gaylia Gilbert, Jimmy Leach and Caren Garner will be on display, in addition to wood turnings by Virgil Barksdale and bronze pieces by Don Offenbacker. Guests may also visit the Thomas Kinkade Gallery upstairs in Gallery II.
• Artists' Workshop Gallery, 610-A Central Ave. -- Watercolorist Pat Langewis and
artist Jim Reimer will be showcased during July, and both will be present during Gallery Walk to meet visitors and talk about their art.
• The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, 626 Central Ave. -- The "Air Waves" exhibit will be up through Aug. 1. This curated exhibition of artworks is inspired by the radio and its influence on modern culture. Proceeds from pieces sold from "Air Waves" will benefit KUHS 97.9, Low Key Arts, and The FAC. A bygone era of old-time radio is shown in Roxanne Butterfield's stained glass radio station microphone. Pat Langewis' watercolor will take people to the early days on air. John Mark Baker's sculpture captures the feeling of listening to a favorite rock music station, while Philip Chwalinski's acrylic abstract gives the feeling of road trip radio. Other artists represented include Gertrude Tara-Casciano, Philip Chwalinski, Kaye Coombe, Margaret Foote, Ike Garlington, Jeri Hillis, Nita LoRe, Marc Menefee, Clause Pollard, Cynthia Schanink, Sharon K. Simmons and Don Watson.
• Gallery Central, 800 Central Ave. -- July's event will showcase all new pieces by Doyle Young, Jacqueline Ellens and
Virginia McKimmey. Representatives from The Wine Rack will pour tasting selections.
• Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827 Central Ave. -- A summer exhibit will feature work by Taimur Cleary, Dolores Justus and Emily Wood, along with pieces by Michael Ashley, Robyn Horn, Rebecca Thompson, and more. The exhibition will continue through July 31. Owned by artist Dolores Justus, the gallery offers a wide range of original art, including sculpture, paintings, ceramics, and photography, by recognized artists.
• Legacy Fine Art Gallery, 804 Central Ave. -- Visitors may view works by local artists Daisy McDonald, Carole Katchen and Byron Taylor. Staff at Legacy wish guests a happy Independence Day.
• Ozark Cultural Center, 425 Central Ave. -- Samantha Hudon, Miss White River and contender for Miss Arkansas 2015, will welcome guests, answer questions and pose for photos from 5-7 p.m. The Hot Springs Readers Theater will perform humorous Independence Day skits at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. Current exhibits include "Arkansas Champion Trees: An Artist's Journey," by Linda Williams Palmer; "Her Indomitable Spirit: A Tribute to Marjorie Lawrence," the Metropolitan Opera star who sought the healing waters of Hot Springs National Park after contracting polio; and the Hot Springs National Park Artist-In-Residence permanent art collection. Refreshments will be served from 5-8 p.m.
Entertainment on 07/02/2015