Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Arkansas’ Choice Hotels you’ll be a stone’s throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Arkansas offers.

In the Ozarks Region

Harding University Stevens Art Center
900 E. Center Street
Searcy, AR  
501-279-4000

The Stevens Art Center is the premier art center in Searcy, where you’ll combine educational fun with just-plain-fun. Your visit to this Arkansas destination will pit you face-to-face with two galleries featuring fine art originals from both students and faculty. Make sure to encourage the little ones to take the children's tour, which houses specific pieces geared towards developing minds. This will surely inspire infinite possibilities.

North Arkansas Symphony
605 Dickson Street
Fayetteville, AR  
479-521-4166

Like a fine piece of classical music, the North Kansas Symphony presents a fully professional regional orchestra worthy of experiencing. In the world of national music, this symphony has made a venerable name for itself, encompassing artistic excellence, innovative programming, and collaboration with internationally-acclaimed artists. All in all, this is the perfect venue for a night of music, fun, and memories.

Arkansas Music Pavilion
Mall Avenue
Fayetteville, AR  
479-587-8336

When traveling through Fayetteville, you’ll want to stop at the Arkansas Music Pavilion – it’s been known to provide much more than just an excellent musical experience. Many locals claim that when the sun sets on this beautiful canopied semi-permanent structure, it conspires for a night of enchantment. This outdoor venue is the perfect place to visit when needing that musical escape. The Pavilion provides high security and several children-appropriate conveniences.

In the Central Region

Baum Gallery of Fine Art
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR  
501-450-5793

The Baum Gallery of Fine Art is a cultural gem that is an exceptional family destination. The gallery houses exhibitions and events that welcome interaction and encourage a creative dialogue. The gallery is known to participate in national and international touring exhibitions and programs. This is certainly one place you will want to take your time experiencing, as the art pieces require much attention.

Arkansas Arts Center
9th & Commerce Streets
Little Rock, AR  
501-372-4000

This is the epicenter of Arkansas’ artist community, located in the metropolis of Little Rock and serving the state and country at large. Come here to view the trappings of a full museum, whose exhibits include fine art, historic furnishings, and full-scale sculptures. Afterwards, visit the library, whose resources won’t fail you in your search for the perfect artistic interpretation.

Hearne Fine Art
500 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR  
501-372-6822

At this Arkansas attraction, you’ll find a plethora of exhibits which will inform and delight. The medium are disparate and varied, and including painting, photography, and sculpture. A host of rich rotating exhibits are augmented by some resident exhibits which have become favorites in Little Rock’s burgeoning art community.

In the River Valley Region

Walton Fine Arts Center
415 N. College Street
Clarksville, AR  
479-754-3839

Here you’ll find rare glass and ivory carving collections and oil paintings. The center also hosts special events on a monthly basis as well as theater, so make sure to call ahead.

Fort Smith Art Center
423 N. 6th Street
Fort Smith, AR  
479-782-1156

Located in the historic Vaughn-Schapp house, this is one of the few remaining instances of Victorian Second Empire in the town of Fort Smith. But don’t let the architecture be the end of your artsy exploration – in fact, let it be just the beginning of a day spent exploring the art center’s annals. Showcasing work in a variety of mediums by nationally acclaimed artists, there’s not a dull day at the Fort Smith Art Center.

Arkansas River Valley Arts Center
1001 E. B Street
Russellville, AR  
479-968-2452

Come here to experience the art world of Arkansas like never before. Two distinctive galleries blend a gorgeous ambience in the town of Russellville with some of the greatest talents the state will ever see to provide an experience which will leave you wanting more. After your day, visit the gift shop, where many special gifts are available for purchase.

In the Ouachitas Region

Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs
405 Park Avenue
Hot Springs, AR  
501-624-0489

Come here to experience the trappings of Arkansas’ oldest art center. Featuring regional, national and international artists, the gallery is a staple of Arkansas art life. A gallery devoted to the showcasing of an individual artist exposes some of the best budding artistry of the state, and other galleries showcase national and international talent.

Artists’ Workshop Gallery
810 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR  
501-623-6401

The galleries on display at the Artists’ Workshop Gallery will stun and amaze you. As such, each piece of art on display was created by a member of the workshop, and many pieces have common threads tying them together. See the result of an award-winning workshop on vivid display at the gallery, and call ahead for special events and gallery openings.

Gallery Central
800 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR  
501-318-4278

The name says it all – this is Hot Springs’ premier art gallery. Art galleries, we should say, as there are five separate galleries in this collection, each with their own theme, motive, and overall air. From contemporary art whose interpretation requires a keen eye and a conceptual mastery to multi-medium art whose creativity will blow you away, there’s something to be found for everyone at this Arkansas cultural attraction.

In the Timberlands Region

South Arkansas Arts Center
110 E. 5th Street
El Dorado, AR  
870-862-5474

Whatever your interest in theatre, you’re welcome to explore it at the South Arkansas Arts Center. Providing the town of El Dorado with a respectable venue for the performance of works as broad as Shakespeare and as entertaining as the latest children’s musical, there’s something for everyone on the stage of the center.

Southern Arkansas University Brinson Fine Arts Building
100 E. University Street
Magnolia, AR  
870-235-4242

You’ll fine some of the most beautiful works of art in the world in annals of the Southern Arkansas University Brinson Fine Arts Building, to which Southern Arkansas University has lent its name, reputation and funding. The building is the winner of numerous awards in the art world, and an active gallery contains works by national and international artists, faculty, and students.

Pine Bluff Convention Center & Japanese Garden
1 Convention Center Plaza
Pine Bluff, AR  
870-536-7600

Come to the Pine Bluff Convention Center & Japanese Garden at the right time, and you’re sure to catch an expo which will fascinate and inform you. From cars and kitchenware to the occult and Feng Shui demonstrations, there’s no telling what’ll be the next great demonstration to fill the floor of the convention center. Afterwards, visit the Japanese Garden, which is host to hundreds of exotic species.

In the Delta Region

Arts Center of the Grand Prairie
108 W. 12th Street
Stuttgart, AR  
870-673-1781

This large 3,000-square-foot building offers 100 feet of white-walled space which is often the host of larger works of art. Some of Arkansas’ finest artists have donated works to the center, and works by well-known painters, sculptors and other medium-makers the nation throughout find their home within the white walls of the center.

Arkansas State University Fine Arts Gallery
114 S. Caraway Road
Jonesboro, AR  
870-972-3050

This Arkansas cultural attraction offers nothing less than what might be expected from a venerated cultural institution like Arkansas State University. Fine art from history’s greatest masters resides within the walls of the museum, and exhibits are both rotating and permanent. The gallery is sponsored by the well-known and respected fine arts department of Arkansas State University.

Forum Civic Center & Theatre
115 E. Monroe Street
Jonesboro, AR  
870-935-2726

This attraction in the heart of Arkansas’ Delta region was once a restored former movie theatre. Now, performing arts of all kinds can be found within its walls. See the interpretive works of a number of thespians, thinkers, and artists on live display at the Forum Civic Center & Theatre, which often hosts touring companies and special productions throughout the year.

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