South Arkansas Arts Center

06/06/2026

HAPPENING NOW! Boys & Girls club!

06/06/2026

Stop by Boys & Girls club and enjoy (maybe buy) the art by young artists!

06/05/2026

Summer begins for our young artists and dancers next week. Join us for an exciting lineup of visual arts and ballet camps designed to inspire imagination, build confidence, and encourage self-expression. With opportunities available for children and teens of all ages and experience levels, SAAC’s summer programming offers something for everyone, from first-time artists and dancers to students eager to strengthen their creative skills.

Art & Ballet Instructors: Nicole McAdams, Katie Taylor Harwell, Kara Rushing, Peppermint Rushing & Mike Means

Camps Still Open for Registration!
🩰JUNE 8-11 🩰 Story Time Ballet Camp, 3-6 yrs
🎭JUNE 8-12 • Five Minute Play Project, grades 4-8
🎨JUNE 15-19 • Art Camp, grades 1-9
🎨JUNE 22-25 • Mini Art Camp, 3-6 yrs
🎭JULY 20-25 • Penguin Project “Annie Kids”, grades 3-12
🩰JULY 27-31 • Ballet Camp, grades 1-4 & grades 5 & up

Register online or call SAAC at 870-8625474
https://saac-arts.org/summer-camps/

06/04/2026

Join artist Nicole McAdams for her next creative Corks & Canvas workshop “Make, Bake, and Wear” to make your own custom designed oven-baked clay earrings on Thur, June 18, 6pm.

Led by Nicole, an elementary art teacher and SAAC art instructor, this fun and engaging evening will give participants the opportunity to design and create custom clay earrings. With a wide variety of colors, styles, and designs to choose from, attendees can design earrings that reflect their own personal style while enjoying a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether participants are beginners looking to try something new or experienced crafters eager for a creative night out, the workshop is designed for all skill levels. As part of SAAC’s popular, sip-friendly Corks & Canvas series, guests can enjoy an easygoing evening filled with creativity, laughter, and handmade art while learning to create unique, wearable pieces. It's perfect for a night out with friends, a casual date, or a solo creative adventure.

Fee is $40 and all materials are provided. Bring your favorite beverage, and a light snacks will be provided.

Register online or call the SAAC office at 870-862-5474.
https://saac-arts.org/corks-and-canvas-june-2026/

06/04/2026

Last night, the journey to Legally Blonde officially began with our first cast read through!

What an incredible room filled with talent, energy, and enthusiasm. We are excited to bring together this amazing cast and creative team as we begin rehearsals for what promises to be a fun, heartwarming, and unforgettable summer musical.

We cannot wait to share this production with our community. Stay tuned for behind the scenes photos, rehearsal updates, and plenty of pink along the way!

06/03/2026

There is an open call for young artists for a show and sale at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County - Arkansas this Saturday. Please support this event! Share the opportunity with all the young artist you know that might want to sell their work. Stop by the B&GC gym to shop the art sale! Currently we have 13 artist from age 5 to 16 singed up. Artist Mike Means from SAAC and David Lee from the B&GC will be on site to mentor the kids. Each artist is handling their own sales. It will vary from artist to artist how they can accept payment, so it might be good to bring cash.

Artist Registration Link: https://saac-arts.org/youth-festival-of-the-arts/

Attention Young Artists! 🎨 Do you like to paint, draw, make jewelry, design clothes, or another creative endeavor? Is your room overflowing with your creations? Would you like the opportunity to sell your artwork to the community?

The Boys & Girls Club and South Arkansas Arts Center are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind kids’ art marketplace, the Youth Festival of the Arts, on June 6. From 10 am to 12 pm, the indoor Lanxess Gym at the Club will be filled with an art fair, featuring young artists from across the area.

We will provide a table and chair, and the rest is up to you! Decorate your booth as much or as little as you like. Bring as many pieces to sell as you would like, as long as they are your original creations. Price your work as you see fit, keeping in mind that you will provide 10% of your sales total to the organization at the end of the day.

Questions? Call SAAC at 870-862-5474 or the Boys & Girls Club at 870-863-8753.

📌Sign up online: https://saac-arts.org/youth-festival-of-the-arts/

Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County - Arkansas South Arkansas Arts Center

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the entire cast of Legally Blonde! We are excited to bring this energetic and uplifting musical to the SAAC stage this summer. Thank you to everyone who auditioned and shared their talents with us.

06/01/2026