May Festival of the Arts

During the month-long May Festival of the Arts, Iris at the Basin Park Gallery, at 8 Spring Street, will host the 9th Annual High School Art Exhibit presenting the work of high school art students from Berryville, AR and Eureka Springs, AR. This 9th year of the events will benefit Heifer International.

Student Art Show

The art students’ inspiration comes from Heifer International’s goal of our global communities working together to end hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth.  Their teachers, Sara Russell, Berryville High School and Jessica Cummings, Eureka Springs High School challenged them to examine the true meaning of community.

The students have created bowls (vessels) symbolizing the simple idea of giving families a source of food enabling them to create a sustaining environment rather than short-term relief solutions.  The students gained valuable lessons on sharing animals, resources, and skills with global communities in need.  The proceeds of the sale of these vessels will be donated to Heifer International.

There will be a reception for the artists on Thursday, May 6th from 6-8 PM.  The public is invited.  The art will be on display during the month-long May Festival of the Arts.  Please visit the Iris at the Basin Park at 8 Spring Street and see how art education in our schools has impacted these young artists.

For more information call the gallery at 479-253-9494.

Photographer Susan Storch

My Secret Eureka - Photo by Susan Storch

Professional photographer, Susan Storch will lead this photography walk in historic Eureka Springs, My Secret Eureka, beginning at the Crescent Hotel and ending at the downtown trolley depot, will be an event of May Festival of the Arts on May 6th from 4-7 p.m.

Participants will photograph details along the way that will include gargoyles, fences, and florets. $15 with proceeds going to The Arts Council. Participation will be limited to 30 so advance registration is required. Download Registration Form or contact Susan by email:  Susan Storch or call 479-253-7878.

'Weather Prayer' by Jody Stephenson 2010

The 6th Annual ‘Art as Prayer’ Exhibit will be held at Studio 62 Gallery, 335 W. Van Buren, throughout the month during May Festival of the Arts 2011.

This free, multi-artists exhibition presents works in several media depicting prayer.

Free. Open Daily except Tuesdays. For more information on the invitational exhibition art show visit the website

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Native American flute artist, John Two Hawks, will present his Annual Mother’s Day concert at the Aud on Sunday May 8, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Tickets are $12 at the Aud or may be purchased in advance on Two Hawks website.

Mothers are free – bring your Mom (or someone else’s Mom!).

The “Bank On Art Show” will display the works of more than 40 local fine artists during the month long May Festival of the Arts celebration. A variety of two and three dimensional work will be exhibited for the entire month. The free exhibit can be seen by the public Monday through Friday during regular business hours at Arvest Bank, Community First Bank, and Cornerstone Bank.

Beulah Gladstone - Watercolor by Zeek Taylor

There will be receptions for the artists at each bank on three consecutive Thursday evenings:

Community First Bank – 107 West Van Buren/US 62 – (479) 253-0500 on Thursday, May 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Cornerstone Bank – 152 East Van Buren/US 62 – (479) 253-2265 on Thursday, May 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Arvest Bank - 151 East Van Buren/US 62 – (479) 253-3600 on Thursday, May 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Free music will be performed from the band shell in Basin Spring Park on Friday, Saturday, Sundays and holiday Mondays all month for the May Festival of the Arts 2011.

Join us in Basin Spring Park for local and regional talent, weather permitting.

Africa in the Ozarks – May 7th

Jazz – May 14 1-5pm followed by Gallery Stroll

Bluegrass – May 21 1-5pm (Hogscalders & Delta Reign from Alabama)

May 28 – Jones Van Jones 1-3 and buddha’s grove shoes (from Springfield)/Reggae dance party 3-5 pm

For more information visit www.eurekasprings.org.

The monthly Poet Luck at Writers’ Colony will be held on Thursday, May 19th – This potluck dinner and literary salon is open to the public and held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

“Poetluck” brings together established visiting poets and writers with local poets and writers, aspiring writers, and all those interested in the creative process. Bring a dish or beverage to share, and a receptive, interested mind. The evenings combine conviviality, craft, and critique. Topical content may make this event suitable for ages 14 and above.

Potluck begins at 6 p.m.- Join us to share dinner, listen to the resident writers for 20 minutes, and then share your own work for up to four minutes. followed by readings of writers in residence and locals and visitors who would like to share a 4 minute read.

Location: 515 Spring Street, Eureka Springs
For more information call 479-253-7444

Each cardinal is approximately 16" tall - $265

The mother and daughter painting team of Blakeley and Sylvia Wilson invite you to enjoy a presentation of hand-painted vintage percolators.

Thirty-five hand-painted carved wooden cardinals will also be featured, each with its own personality and beautifully painted in the Wilson’s unique folk style.

Join us in a celebration of May Festival of the Arts – May 7th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Delicious desserts, beverages and cheerful art.

Wilson and Wilson Folk Art, 23 Spring St.
479-253-5105.

The First Presbyterian Church will host its 125th Anniversary Celebration at 209 Spring Street in Eureka Springs. An Open house, entertainment and refreshments will be offered from 2pm-5pm on May 15th, 2011.

The Church was built in 1886 of the same limestone as the Crescent Hotel. The congregation was organized early in town history – 1882 – but met in a big tent for the first year. The original tall wooden bell tower has being restored. The church’s manse is across the street.

For more information call 479-253-9417 or visit website.

by artist, Jody Stephenson

As part of the May Festival of the Arts Taste of Art: A Visual Feast, Lovin’ Oven Bakeria will present a month long showing of work by painter Jody Stephenson.

The restaurant will host a reception for the artist on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 6 – 8 pm.

Location: Lovin Oven Bakeria
121 East Van Buren, Eureka Springs
479-253-0123