The location is the working studio of local artist, Barbara Kennedy, and features her oil and acrylic paintings, giclees, cards and one of a kind jewelry.

Barbara Kennedy Studio

Now open Thursday – Sunday 11 til 5
266 N. Main Street
Eureka Springs AR 72632
Phone: 479.253.6652

While you’re there, see this fun painting by Betty Johnson. Betty is the featured artist at Eureka Thyme on May 5, the first of four gallery strolls in celebration of the Art of Eureka. Meet Betty from 1-4 p.m. and again from 6 to 9 p.m. Her new paintings are full of joy and delight in life. Check this blog often as some big announcements will be forthcoming soon!

Eureka Thyme:  On May 5, features Betty Johnson, whose pet portraits grace the homes of many animal lovers across the country. Although Betty is mainly known for her series, “Old Masters Gone to the Dogs”, she is also an accomplished landscape and people /doll portrait artist. What will she have for us in this show? I can hardly wait to find out!  19 Spring Street, 363-9600.

Studio 62 in Eureka Springs is hosting its 7th Annual Art as Prayer—a month-long exhibition of original works, utilizing art as a vehicle to spirituality. Studio 62 is the gallery of resident artists, Jody Stephenson and Ron Lutz. On Highway 62 West in Eureka Springs, next to Bavarian Inn, 363.9209.

The Prospect Gallery will feature Eureka Springs legendary Carol Saari, the driving force behind Art in the Opera, and a phenomenal painter in her own right.  Come meet Carol, explore her paintings, and marvel at her unsurpassed sense of color, form, and light!  42 Prospect, 253-5012

During the entire month, Artifacts Folk & Fine Art Gallery has donated space for the 3rd Annual Eureka Springs Invitational Art Show, where more than 50 selected, local artists will be displaying their works for purchase.  37 Spring Street, upstairs, 363-6660.

On May 5th, Artifacts is also hosting Artist Demonstrations.  From 3 to 6 p.m., folk Artists Lorna & Craig Trigg Hirsch demonstrate their flutes & drums and lead interactive flute/drum workshop, and from 6 to 9 p.m. fine artist Lisa Bauer’s Artist Demonstration .  37 Spring Street, upstairs, 363-6660.

Speaking of Iris and Rick, their gallery is next to Basin Park at 8 Spring Street. I don’t know what new art they have, but they have one of the truly great sellers of art in Lyla Allison. Visit with her and see her casual, elegant jewelry. Speaking of jewelry, Nancy and Wayne at The Jewel Box have moved from their long-held location right past Quicksilver to a spot closer to the park. They’re at 40 Spring Street, across from Artifacts at 37 Spring. Then up the Street is Zarks, a long-time favorite gallery at 67 Spring. Rick and Sarah Armellini have decided to retire. Lucky for us they have sold the business and it will continue in the same space. Stop in to say goodbye and hello! Then on to Quicksilver who I’m sure will have some super cool art in various forms. Whew! It’s okay if you can’t visit us all in one night! We will have strolls every 2nd Saturday — plus in the Month of May we’ll have special times planned for every single Saturday! We guarantee you’ll have a good time!

And don’t forget Eureka Thyme! We’re partying with Kriste-lee and Mr. Shrine and we’ll be there until no one is coming in the door anymore! Happy Spring to everyone!

Maureen Dailey, Kriste-lee, Marsha Havens being folly-full at a past gallery stroll

Eureka Springs Gallery Association celebrates April Folly all month long, with whimsical, zany, fun and fabulous art! Here are some of the special exhibitions and events around town in April:

Eureka Thyme‘s April gallery stroll in Eureka Springs will have the theme of April Follies. We can’t think of any two artists more fun and colorful than Kriste-lee and Mr. Shrine. Kriste-lee has been an artist all her life and she is now working in multi-media collages. They are full of joy, as is she! Mr. Shrine (a/k/a Ralph Wilson) has a sense of humor which keeps everyone around him smiling. And his work reflects that joy! Meet Ralph and Kriste-lee and view new and favorite creations on Saturday, April 14, from 1-4 p.m. and again during the regularly scheduled gallery stroll from 6-9 in the evening. 19 Spring Street, (479) 363-9600.

Fantasy & Stone, at 229 N. Main Street, celebrates April Folly with wonderful, whimsical jesters by Meredith Edwards. (479) 253-5891.

The Prospect Gallery, at 42 Prospect, explores April Folly with a special exhibition: “From the Sublime to the Ridiculous.” Carol Saari’s lovely, lyrical, small Saraswati and Ganesha canvases, and Rebecca J. Becker‘s paintings of jesters and fools will tease viewers into April smiles. (479) 253-5012.

"Waiting in the Wings" by Rebecca J. Becker

The Jewel Box will feature the latest jewelry collection by local silversmith Wayne Schmidt. Cosmic Crystals includes earrings and pendants of Swarovski crystal framed by hand fabricated silver settings. Visit The Jewel Box at their NEW location, 40 Spring Street. Reception for the artist 6-9pm April 14. (479) 253-7828.

No Fooling at Studio 62 this month! “April Plein Air” – Plein air paintings by Jody Stephenson will get you inspired for this year’s season of painting. Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs will be back on the streets starting April 4. See their list of scheduled painting dates and locations at www.studio62.biz. The group welcomes all artists who love painting the great outdoors. Studio 62 also features the photography of Ron Lutz, a master at capturing the fleeting effects of light on the local landscape. Studio 62 on Highway 62 west (Next to Bavarian Inn). Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. 479-363-9209.