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About the Cover… “Freedom” by Perrion Hurd

November 30, 2021

The Springs Magazine is honored to share the work of artist Perrion Hurd on our December cover. Hurd is a master printmaker, public art muralist, and teaching artist. Much of his work revolves around his love of music and geometric shapes with strong lines and bold colors.  Hurd’s newest large-scale mural, “Freedom,” is prominently displayed in Hot Springs on the corner of Market Street and Central Avenue. The concept for

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About the Cover… Call for Artists to Paint Adirondack Chairs

August 28, 2021

Our September cover brings exciting news about an opportunity for artists to showcase their work and help benefit one of Hot Springs’ oldest non-profit arts organizations. The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is reviving its 2005 Adirondack Chair Exhibition and Auction on April 23, 2022. Arkansas artists are invited to submit entries, whether they have just started exploring the visual arts, or have been painting for many years. Artists

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About the Cover… C4K’s Birth of an Artist Art Sale

July 31, 2021

The Springs Magazine August cover was all set to showcase the 8th Annual Birth of an Artist Art Sale & Fundraiser, which was to be held Saturday, August 14, 2021. However, due to the current increase in the delta variant of Covid-19, the Cutwell 4 Kids (C4K) team has decided to postpone the event. The team would very much like to reschedule this event as soon as it is deemed

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About the Cover… A Place of Healing for Body, Mind, and Soul…

July 1, 2021

Downtown Hot Springs is getting a piece of history back. While it has always been a place of healing dating back to Native American times and more recently the site of St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital, those days ended as downtown became mostly abandoned during the early 90s. As businesses returned and the area began enjoying a renaissance, there was always something missing – a place of healing. At 301 Exchange

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About the Cover…“Various Roses” by Jimmy Leach

May 30, 2021

This vibrant, textured painting by Jimmy Leach, titled “Various Roses,” graces the cover of The Springs Magazine’s June issue. This stunning piece, as well as other works of his, are shown at American Art Gallery, at 724 Central Avenue, in downtown Hot Springs. The gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10AM – 5PM, so there’s ample opportunity to stop in to see it. “Various Roses” is a 20” x 20”

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About the Cover…Chris Meeks’ “Spring Break Bath”

March 28, 2021

After many years of admiring the graphic artistry of Chris Meeks, we’re very happy here at The Springs Magazine to showcase this piece he created just for us. As a Hot Springs based illustrator, Meeks has been honing his skills in illustration for the past several years. While working as a graphic designer for the local newspaper, The Sentinel-Record, Meeks pursued his side hustle as a freelance illustrator, working for

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About the Cover…Happy 100th Anniversary Hot Springs National Park

March 1, 2021

Our March cover celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Hot Springs National Park with a gorgeous photo by Hot Springs’ very own fabulous photographer, Aaron Brewer. Brewer is well-known for his stunning visuals of ballet dancers, athletes, events, and nature, as well as for his ability to capture the heart and soul of the people he photographs. He has caught the essence of our National Park in many different photos, especially

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About the Cover…Something is Fishy in Hot Springs

February 1, 2021

Local angler and fishing guide, Shane Goodner,calls this catch a good day on the lake! Stepping outside our typical arts box for our 29th Anniversary issue, we’re hopping on a fishing boat to show off a local angler. As our Hot Springs lakes open up for fishing and fishing tournaments, what better time to feature Shane Goodner, of Catch ‘em All fishing guide service? “What began as a fun and

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Hot Springs National Park Celebrates 100 Years!

January 1, 2021

The 100th anniversary of Hot Springs National Park (HSNP) will be celebrated with monthly and year-long events throughout 2021. The public is invited to attend any and all of the family-friendly and FREE events. All are interactive, educational, and full of opportunities to connect with, not just Hot Springs National Park rangers, but other park partners as well. Several, like the Junior Ranger Day and Thermal Springs Festival, are geared

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About the Covers in This Issue

December 1, 2020

This is the month of “covers” for The Springs Magazine. Back in May and June we promised to include our Mother’s and Father’s Day covers once we were in print again. What better time than now to give a little present to all the great mom’s and dad’s that were our cover gals and guys? Please check out pages 6 and 7 in our December issue to once again salute

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About Our Cover… Northwoods Trail Rider

November 1, 2020

The Springs Magazine November cover photo captures a bike rider on the Northwoods Trail as he goes airborne negotiating the hills and obstacles along the trail. This spectacular trail will be the site of the Second Annual Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival, November 13-15.  If you haven’t seen the trail yet, with cool weather, fall colors and top-notch bikers, this would be the perfect time to bring the family and check

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About Our Cover… Celebrating Centenarian Homes

August 1, 2020

Our August cover photo features one of the fourteen homes in the Quapaw and Prospect area that is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. We’re invited to take a drive or better yet, stroll through the neighborhood and admire the beauty, tradition, and love that has been put into these lovely old beauties. To locate this year’s Centenarian homes, look for the white sign in the yard designating its 100th

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