In a juried process, 15 artists’ entries were selected to be painted on Arkansas Cypress Adirondack Chairs for HSACA’s annual fundraiser.
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 23, at Mid America Science Museum. Hot Seats in Hot Springs will offer a fun-filled evening capitalizing on a large pool of creative resources to raise money in support of HSACA’s mission to celebrate, advocate, and promote arts and culture in Hot Springs, AR.
The event’s emcees, Maxwell Blade and Davis Tillman will lead a live auction of 15 handcrafted Arkansas Cypress Adirondack chairs individually painted by jury-selected artists. The artists are all Arkansas-based, ranging from well-known, local artists, to incredibly talented professional artists, new to the Hot Springs art scene, and some locals whose day jobs may not be art-related but their talents would suggest otherwise. The construction of the chairs was funded by a grant from the Arkansas Department of Heritage.
In addition to the live auction, HSACA will offer multiple unique and creative items in a silent auction, including a limited-edition pair of roller skates from Munro Shoes and an opportunity to have a song written and sung for you by Hot Springs’ own, Don Gooch.
The event will also debut the upcoming installation of HSACA’s “Art Moves: Creative Roots” outdoor art exhibition with an opportunity to purchase the works displayed along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway trail’s 2021 “Art Moves: Griots installation.” The pieces available for auction are one-of-a-kind reproductions of original art, printed onto 30” x 40” metal sheets. The pieces are not only unique but also durable enough for outdoor display.
Attendees can expect to enjoy a fantastic evening at the Mid America Science Museum, including admission to the museum’s Tesla show, music, food, and drinks. Early-bird ticket pricing is available until March 15, tickets are available individually or by tables of 10 at www.hotspringsarts.org.The event will take place on Saturday, April 23rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance is a registered nonprofit whose mission is to celebrate, advocate, and promote arts and culture in Hot Springs. For more information contact HSACA Executive Director, Mary Zunick, at 501-545-6960 and visit www.hotspringsarts.org.
