“Soul” by Gary Simmons Choosing new art for our cover is always an adventure. It begins with releasing our latest cover from its current place in our story and delegating it to a special place in our archives. It’s not always easy to let go! However, it was time so, off we moseyed, in search of the perfect August cover. The adventure this month sent us on the prowl for
“Floral Feather” by Gerri Much Gerri Much is a Hot Springs artist who is known for her colorful and whimsical paintings. Splitting her time between Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Sanibel Island, Florida, Much is a member of the Mid-Southern Watercolorists, along with the Sanibel-Captiva Art League of Florida, and the Barrier Island Group for the Arts in Southwest Florida. We were drawn to “Floral Feathers’” beauty and colors and felt
“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
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August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone. For 37 years, our artists,
Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the
Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice
When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood. Whether you’re looking
