Gallery Walk, held the first Friday of each month, gets underway tonight in downtown Hot Springs. 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 CDC 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," the event's sponsor, the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, posted on its Facebook page.
According to HSACA, the following galleries will be open for Gallery Walk today, unless otherwise noted:
All Things Arkansas
610 Central Ave.
Features products from Arkansas, made in Arkansas, and relating to Arkansas.
American Art Gallery and Gifts LLC
724 Central Ave.
Featuring Valerie Hanks-Goetz with new work and demonstrating pine needle basket weaving.
"To see someone smile when looking at the work of my hands is the greatest compliment I can receive because it means they are sharing my smile. I wanted to do something that I enjoyed, something that would not need to be upgraded or replaced in a year, something that would bring honor to my family and tribe, the Muskogee Nation of Florida. I find art in unusual places has grown from the Muskogee belief that everything has a purpose and nothing should be wasted," Hanks-Goetz says in a news release.
Claude Lambert will be present with his knives; Ernie Bolieu will show jewelry and discuss Southwest Design; and there will be wall art by Jimmy Leach, Patricia Bailey, Margaret Kipp and Carole Beam.
Artists' Workshop Gallery
610-A Central Ave.
Visit Artists' Workshop Gallery's Facebook page and website at http://www.artistsworkshopgallery.com for more information about the gallery and its artists.
Two area artists, Jan Briggs and Joy Clark Hill, are the gallery's featured artists for August.
"Enthusiasm and passion abound in all Jan Briggs' works," a news release said. "Inspiration for her art comes with each new day, bringing an eclectic display of color, subjects and styles. She works in a variety of media, including pieced watercolor, a technique she developed. Animals, rural barns, churches and landscapes are but a few of her favorite subjects," all of which will be seen in her August exhibition.
"Drawing for as long as she can remember, Jan has always enjoyed many types of art. She is a longtime resident of Hot Springs and attended Henderson State University, later finishing her BFA degree in Studio Arts. She has won numerous awards for her work and her paintings hang in many commercial and private collections across the country. She is active in several arts and community organizations," it said.
Hill is originally from Texas and moved to Hot Springs Village in 2007. In addition to art, her passions include gardening and music. "While she enjoys many art genres, Joy is particularly fond of modern and abstract painting. Her art is distinguished by deliberate strokes of vibrant and energetic colors, using unique techniques and textures. She enjoys telling a story of her thought process in her paintings, allowing the viewer to participate in the creative interpretation of her work," the release said.
"Music is a theme in her recent works and she often uses sheet music as the first layer. Her August exhibit will feature some of the famous guitars that shaped the face of early rock 'n' roll and still influence modern sound today. Joy's entertaining art may be seen in galleries and private collections across the United States."
Miniature Art featured artists for August are June Lamoureux and Pati Trippel.
Call 501-623-6401 for more information. The gallery's hours on Monday, and Thursday through Saturday, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and, on Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
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Justus Fine Art Gallery
827-A Central Ave.
The August exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery contemplates nature and connection with a selection of new ceramic work by Michael Ashley, photography by George Chambers, paintings by Tony Saladino, and watercolors by Michael Reagan, a news release said.
Additional work by Robyn Horn, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and others will also be on display during the exhibition.
A reception will be held from 5-9 p.m. today as part of Gallery Walk. The exhibit will be on display through Aug. 31.
Gallery Central
340-A Central Ave.
The gallery features diverse styles and mediums from both Arkansas artists and internationally known artists showcasing original fine art, women's clothing, gifts, and housewares.
The Warehouse
301 E. Broadway St.
A fun-filled evening of live music finger foods, drinks, and art by many talented local artists. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Whittington Gallery
307 Whittington Ave.
The featured artist of the month for Whittington Gallery is 5-year-old Evan Lunkenheimer. She enjoys creating "bright and colorful pieces sure to make anyone smile." Lunkenheimer credits her artistic technique to fellow Whittington Gallery artists Hildegard Honold, Bre Harris and Diana Garrison.
Dryden Pottery
341 Whittington Ave.
Zack Dryden will be throwing on the wheel and historic collections of Dryden pottery are available for viewing.
Kollective Coffee+Tea
110 Central Ave.
The gallery is featuring "Work In Progress" by photographer Jeremy Rodgers. Rodgers is a Hot Springs local and established portrait photographer who now uses his love of nature photography as part of his physical rehabilitation after suffering multiple strokes several years ago.
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. Artists are often available during Gallery Walk to chat and also accept commissions.
For more information about the many fine art galleries located in the Hot Springs Area, visit http://www.hotspringsarts. org.
