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About the Cover … Hot Water Hill Music & Arts Festival Artwork by Chris & Sandy Meeks

August 31, 2022

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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About the Cover … Happy 33rd Anniversary Gallery Walk

July 28, 2022

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.

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About the Cover … Dinos on the Loose at Mid-America Science Museum

June 27, 2022

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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About the Cover…“Wildflowers” by Kristi Ahlquist

June 7, 2022

16” x 20” acrylic mixed media Whimsically, the simple flowers and combination of colors of “Wildflowers” by Kristi Ahlquist bring to mind a rich earthy foundation, the aqua color of a peaceful pond, and the golden warmth of our sun, reminding this editor of the loveliness of spring in all its simplicity and glory. Ahlquist picked up a paintbrush for the first time twelve years ago after a devastating cancer

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About the Cover … Celebrating Women in Jazz & the Arts

March 5, 2022

Celebrating Women in Jazz & the ArtsOur March cover celebrates National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day by featuring I. J. Routen, aka Dr. I. J. Routen, a jazz musician and so much more. Please take the time to learn more about her on page 13 in this issue. Thanks to Ebony Blevins of MsCameralady.com for permission to use the photo and to Richard Stephens for his vibrant

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About the Cover… Celebrating the Central Theatre

January 29, 2022

Rix has repainted the original wall detail, upgraded theatre and stage lighting, added a disco ball and different types of seating options. Central Theatre was acquired in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic. The Theatre is a gem in Hot Springs that has been overlooked & underutilized for decades. Hot Springs real estate broker and developer, Chris Rix of Rix Realty, took on the daunting renovation.  Immediate

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About the Cover… Our 30th Anniversary!

January 4, 2022

Thanks to all of you who have made 30 years possible!!!!! The Springs Magazine’s 30th Anniversary cover is a tribute to the many artists, festivals, celebrations, beautiful people, and to the remarkable history of the Hot Springs community. The creativity, diversity, and talent harbored in our town have given us plenty to report on over the years. There are so many people to thank for making this possible. To Sonja Lash

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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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