“Origami Wheel” by Jeremy Rodgers Our June cover came about because of an encounter with friends of friends who happened to have moved to Hot Springs and brought their Origami warehouse with them. The various papers are so vibrant and colorful and intricately made, I thought creating a collage with the paper would make an interesting cover for The Springs. After a ring-ring here and a ring-ring there, and a
Conceived by a hands-on mad woman, implemented by the capable hands of a photographic genius, made possible by several dozen out-of-hand yet fabulous artists, fed by the excellent staff at what is hands down the most extraordinary bathhouse brewery in the world . . . this is the combo of chaotic stuff that brought about our “All Hands on Deck” May cover. What a delight and joy it was to
April’s cover pays tribute to the 2023 Art Moves outdoor exhibit situated along the Hot Springs Greenway Trail. The public is invited to attend the debut Friday, April 28, at 5 PM. This event kicks off the 10th annual Arts & The Park Festival – a 10-day celebration of the arts in Hot Springs and surrounding areas. Plan to stroll the Greenway Trail to view the newest 20 images reproduced
Photo: Ben Rouse. CDSM band clockwise from top right: Ben Presley, Tyler Jundt, John Restivo Jr., Jack Blauvelt, Drew Kirby, Vinny Restivo. Our March cover pays tribute to the 19th annual Valley of the Vapors festival by featuring Atlanta-based CDSM a.k.a. Celebrity Death Slot Machine – one of the indie bands in the lineup at the March 17-19 festival. Reviews of CDSM’s music are replete with phrases like “filled with
“Tree/Cycle of Life” is a collaborative art exhibit at Mid-America Science Museum featuring work by woodturning sculptor Gene Sparling and colored pencil artist, Linda Williams Palmer. When he is not in his workshop/studio, Sparling will likely be found hiking the Ozark Highland and Ouachita Trails. He has miles of trails with mountains, springs, creeks, meadows, and abundant wildlife, right outside his back door, providing the raw material for bowls like
Among Hot Springs’ most productive resources in its art community is Ernest Nipper, a Camden native who returned to Arkansas in 1988 after a 32-year career as an executive for Illinois Bell System in Chicago. He and his wife of 33 years, Rosemary, were avid volunteers for many of the city’s notable art functions. He is one of the original founders of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute, actively engaging
When your city gives you gorgeous murals, the best thing an artsy magazine can do is showcase them on our cover. This beauty, titled “Venus of the Springs,” was barely dry when Jeremy Rodgers (Yes! Jeremy of our November cover) gathered up his cameras and headed our way. He captured Venus in all her beauty and even got some snaps of Thomas Nagin and Patrick Cunningham, building owner and mural
Ernie Bolieu, Native American Jewelry Designer To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we asked our friend Ann Gilbert at American Art Gallery to ask if her friend, Ernie Bolieu, would consider sitting for a portrait for our November cover. When Ernie graciously accepted we called on local photographer, Jeremy Rodgers, to capture Ernie’s “essence.” And capture him, he did! Ernie, Jeremy, and his camera worked together effortlessly and the result
2022 Marks 31 Years! Two Ways to Attend. Click here for a link to the printable Festival Guide. This year marks the 31st year of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival and is the longest-running non-fiction film festival in North America. HSDFF will return to the Arlington Resort Hotel as the main venue with two screens hosting in-person screenings. The 2022 festival is embracing an expansive hybrid approach and making
When it comes to finding outrageous covers for The Springs Magazine, sometimes it just takes asking the right person. In this case, a casual ask to Sonny Kay over at Low Key Arts lead to our good fortune in snagging a second Chris Meeks cover. (Check out our March 2021 issue.) Chris and his wife Sandy are the creative geniuses behind this madcap poster designed for Hot Water Hills Music
Happy 33rd Anniversary Gallery Walk The Springs Magazine called on artist Gary Simmons for one of his famed Gallery Walk cartoons for our August cover to commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of Gallery Walk. Simmons likes to portray us at our finest and he certainly managed that with his comical cartoon. We hope you’ll take a trip to Downtown Hot Springs for Gallery Walk on Friday, August 5, from 5-9 PM.
Our on-the-spot reporter heard a rumor that this gal (guy?) might be lurking in the wilds at Mid-America Science Museum, along with some of her/his buddies! Upon inspection, our reporter heard much roaring and stomping and caught a glimpse of this humongous creature … EEEEEK!!! Parents! Find safe harbor for your children! Our reporter got a photo but we haven’t seen nor heard from her since she emailed her story
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“Moku Playland” Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs. Hidden somewhere among the
Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue. Open Thursday-Tuesday
The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,
Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue. As we reflect
