May Festival of the Arts

"Beauty, in Antique Style" by Diana Harvey

Diana Harvey’s oil paintings are well-known in Eureka Springs. Learn more about this fine artist and view some of her newest paintings at her reception from 6 to 9 p.m.

Eureka Thyme Gallery – 78 Spring Street – 479-253-6595

Terry Russell, renowned local artist and educator (now retired), will be in the gallery presenting the newest ceramic creations from his Blue Moon Studios. Meet Terry from 1-4 PM & 6-9 PM

Iris at the Basin Park – 8 Spring Street – 479-253-9494

On Thursday, May 13th, as the sun slips behind the Ozark Mountains and dusk settles upon Eureka Springs, the inaugural Eureka Springs Grand Illumination will commence with a lighting ceremony on the great lawn of the historic Crescent Hotel…and so will begin yet another tradition that we hope will last for many years: recognizing Eureka Springs’ Luminary Of The Year.

The Luminary Of The Year is a recognition bestowed upon an individual from the greater Eureka Spring area for their selfless efforts towards the betterment of our community.

The 2010 Luminary of the year is Dee Bright. Dee is being recognized for the scores of hours she devotes to public service each year. In addition to serving as president of The Eureka Springs Preservation Society, Dee also sits on the Historic District Commission and is actively involved in the Eureka Springs Downtown Network. Dee and her husband Rick own two B&Bs in Eureka Springs; The Eureka Springs Hideaway and The Border House.

1886 Historic Crescent Hotel

This ceremony is free and open to the public. We encourage you to join us on the great lawn of The Crescent Hotel, Thursday, May 13th from 8-9pm. Dress is summer casual. There will be light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.

At approximately 8:30pm, the Luminary Of The Year will ‘throw the switch’ an officially light the inaugural Eureka Springs Grand Illumination.

Cynthia Dollard returns to The Jewel Box on May 8th with a new collection of Batik paintings and pillows. Her new works are inspired by her recent studies and travels. Artist reception 6-9 pm

77 Spring Street – 479-253-7828 www.thejewelboxgallery.com

Blue Springs Art Show will feature paintings and drawings by Barbara Kennedy and pottery from Out On Main, May 29th and 30th, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Blue Springs Heritage Center is 5 1/2 miles West of Eureka Springs off HWY 62.

During the month of May, Fusion Squared will be featuring the fused glass work of John Rinehart. For over 30 years, John has been exploring different ways to unmask the ethereal properties of glass. John began working in stained glass and, just like a puzzle, enjoyed creating works of art from individual pieces of glass. But what really hooked him was the opportunity glass provides to play with color. The process of creating is a magical, spiritual journey for John. Capturing the essence of movement and life in his pieces has consumed him for many years. The techniques he learned led him to fused glass. Incorporating dichroic glass into his fused glass and stained glass pieces has led him down new, exciting roads in this enchanted journey.

84 Spring Street – 479-253-4999 www.eurekafusion.com

Zarks will host a show and reception for internationally-known sculpture artist Tim Cotterill on Saturday, May 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

Yes, Tim Cotterill: The Frogman’s Back! – limited edition bronze frog, koi, and gecko sculptures. Cotterill is known for his exceptional bronze sculptures, especially his trademark series of playful and fanciful frogs. In these pieces he manages to capture the spirited character, the jewel like quality, and the pure joy of these fascinating little creatures. The limited edition pieces have a hand-finished patina and are individually signed and numbered by the artist. These pieces are sought by collectors across the United States, Europe, and Asia and have earned Cotterill the title “The Frogman”.

67 Spring Street – 479-253-2626 www.zarksgallery.com

83 Spring Street Gallery kicks off this year’s May Festival with an open house! Stop in and peruse our collection of fine art and unique home décor items. We’ll have some yummy refreshments and special pricing throughout the Gallery for those that come in throughout the day – 10 am – 8 pm.

83 Spring Street – 479-253-8310 www.83springstreet.com

Eureka Fine Art Company will hosts artists: Larry Mansker – Brilliant, varied work, including large-scale landscapes; James Yale – Masterful mythical realism; and Carol Dickie – Colorful landscapes in mixed water media. 6:00-9:00 pm

78 Spring Street – 479-253-6595 www.eurekafineart.com

The Jewel Box Gallery will host artist Courtney Trimble who uses colored pencil to depict wildlife and botanical subjects in a realistic and vibrant style. Reception 6-9 pm.

77 Spring Street – 479-253-7828 www.thejewelboxgallery.com