By Lana Pierce
On Ouachita Avenue, a new business broadcasts its opening, creating a hum of excitement among locals and drawing visitors in with a unique perspective that feels long overdue. Introducing Static, a raw, vibrant mix of underground art, community engagement, and rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Static isn’t just a shop, it’s a frequency. It’s the kind of place you wander into and lose track of time, where every piece has a past, and every corner feels alive.
Miss those record stores where a duo performs with a well-worn guitar and a tip jar up front? That’s Static.
Miss places where local art glistens, and touristy trinkets are absent? That, too, is Static.
Looking for that concert shirt you used to have, that record you wore needles through in college, or a handmade piece of clothing that resonates with your being? Find all that and more at Static.
Owner Laura Myers says, “Static exists to support local artists, musicians, and mindful resellers by giving them a space to be seen and heard. We are rooted in community, actively supporting local nonprofits, promoting local events, and collaborating with the people who make Hot Springs vibrant.”
Evidenced by the artists perched on the bench out front, the steady flow of visitors and friends, and the waft of live music coming from the door, they deliver on the promise of a unique experience. Static is less about shopping and more about showing up. Stay a while. Talk to someone. Find something you didn’t know you were looking for. Support the local economy. Keep the signal alive.
246 Ouachita Ave., Suite 102. Sunday-Thursday: 11 – 6 PM. Friday – Saturday: 11-7 PM.
Learn more about Static at StaticOnOuachita.com, and Facebook: Static On Ouachita, IG, and TikTok: @StaticOnOuachita.
Lana Pierce is a captain with the NLRFD who lives in Hot Springs and owns RetroFit.
