The Visual Arts

The Poet's Loft features a new local artist every month participating in the historic Hot Springs Gallery Walk on the first friday of each month.

The artworks on display in our social area are from local artists not represented by local Art Galleries in our community. It's an ever-changing display on rotation. This enables the Artist to experience the monthly Gallery Walk event from the perspective of having their works "viewed". It takes a lot of courage to put oneself out there in such a visual way and many people don't have that opportunity due to the restrictions of the typical gallery requirements.

Artwork display space is provided on "first come first served" basis on a 30 day rotation. We coordinate the scheduling for people wanting to display. If someone fails to provide his or her artworks on their display start date, we will offer the space to the next person on the display list. Since there are no display usage fees, The Poets Loft asks the artist to make a 10% donation of all proceeds for sales of artworks sold from The Poets Loft during the display period.

We require three to seven finished works with a maximum artwork size of 30" x 40". Artwork must be able to safely hang on the wall space provided or display in the cabinet space provided. An artist biography and the artist's photo (on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper - for display with the works) must be submitted with the Artwork Submission Form. Each work must have an identification display card; Artwork Title, Artist Name, & Price. The artist must actively self promote.

For space availability and scheduling information about displaying your works, please email Judy Ladd at jumperladd@yahoo.com or call 501-655-3492.

The Work of Pam Rawls