About Arts On Main
The primary entrance to Arts On Main, 415 Main Street, Van Buren, Arkansas.
Arts On Main is thrilled to be chosen by AIA Arkansas for its Design Awards. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and creativity that went into creating Arts On Main. We are honored to have our efforts acknowledged by such a prestigious organization. Thank you to AIA Arkansas for this honor, and congratulations to all the other winners. AIA Arkansas members and their projects received Design Awards and Chapter Awards at the recent State Convention in Hot Springs. A jury of practicing architects from Alabama selected the 2023 AIA Arkansas Design Award winners. For information on the winning projects and individuals and look at all the Design Award entries, READ MORE.
Established in 1976, Arts On Main serves the River Valley and eastern Oklahoma region by providing educational opportunities, a creative outlet, and connections with fellow art lovers. Situated in the culturally rich downtown area of Van Buren, AR, our art center encompasses a contemporary 20,000-square-foot campus equipped with cutting-edge facilities. Our performance venue, the King Opera House, sits right next door! We curate entertainment events, encompassing both national and local talent, offering unique experiences. At Arts On Main, you will find an ideal venue to fully immerse yourself in the world of arts. We cordially invite you to come and experience, engage, and enjoy all that Arts On Main has to offer.
Our Campus
Arts On Main facility front entrance on Main Street
Multiple galleries (main facility): Chloe & Joe Kirksey Gallery, Victoria & Ken Kilgore Gallery, Beth & Gordon Watson Gallery, GFWC Women’s League of Van Buren Gallery (first floor), and Helen & Richard Hodo Children’s Gallery (second floor)
Gift Shop (Beth & Gordon Watson Gallery, main facility, first floor)
Simmons Foods Culinary Arts Studio (main facility, first floor)
Gene Graham Adult Art Studio (main facility, second floor)
Deborah Yeager Clark Creative U Studio (main facility, second floor)
Jane Owen & Foundation Builders Library (main facility, second floor)
Donna Young Roofscape Patio (main facility, second floor)
Citizens Bank & Trust Company AOM Event Center (left on entry) and the Myers Family Ceramics Studio (right on entry)
Sculpture Garden
King Opera House (next door to the Arts On Main facility)
Directions & Parking
We have ample parking at the back of the Arts On Main campus. From the parking lot, you can access the rear entrance to both the Arts On Main facility and the King Opera House. Parking gives you access to the front entrance of the Ceramics Studio and Event Center.
