Experience. Engage. Enjoy

Arts On Main

Carole and Jim Williamson Building and King Opera House

About Arts On Main

Founded in 1976, Arts On Main enriches the River Valley and eastern Oklahoma with educational programs, creative outlets, and community connections. Located in downtown Van Buren, AR, our 20,000-square-foot campus features state-of-the-art facilities and neighbors the King Opera House. Our mission is to provide vibrant opportunities for all to engage with and enjoy the arts through experiences and education, while cultivating and showcasing artists and their works. We invite you to come and experience, engage, and enjoy all that Arts On Main has to offer.

Arts On Main is honored to have been selected by the Arkansas Association of Building Contractors for the Excellence in Construction Award in the Historic Renovation category, as well as by AIA Arkansas for its Design Awards. READ MORE

Meet the Creative Team

  • Bill Ratcliff at Arts On Main

    Bill Ratcliff

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARTS ON MAIN AND KING OPERA HOUSE

    479-474-7767 EXT. 2
    bratcliff@artsonmainvb.com

  • Logan Sloan

    THEATRE DIRECTOR AND MANAGER OF KING OPERA HOUSE

    479-462-1279
    lsloan@artsonmainvb.com

  • Lacey Hendrix

    AOM DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

    479-474-7767 EXT. 4
    lhendrix@artsonmainvb.com

  • Madeline McVay Byrd at Arts On Main

    Madeline McVay Byrd

    AOM PATRON SERVICES SPECIALIST

    479-474-7767
    mbyrd@artsonmainvb.com

  • Jessye King-Wooten at Arts On Main

    Jessye King-Wooten

    AOM PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    479-474-7767 EXT. 5
    jking@artsonmainvb.com

  • Stephanie Payton at Arts On Main

    Stephanie Payton

    AOM CERAMICS STUDIO AND GALLERY MANAGER

    479-474-7767 EXT. 6
    spayton@artsonmainvb.com

  • Gray Ashton at Arts On Main

    Gray Ashton

    KING OPERA HOUSE ASSISTANT MANAGER AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

    913-605-0797
    gashton@artsonmainvb.com

  • Terri Burt

    AOM MARKETING AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

    479-474-7767 EXT 3
    tburt@artsonmainvb.com

Arts On Main
Board of Directors

Jessica Willis-Jones
PRESIDENT

Lana Kimes-Bailey
VICE PRESIDENT

Karen D. Endel, EdD
SECRETARY

Chance Weaver
TREASURER

Chris Baker
Megan Grimm
Lisa Huckelbury
Dr. Donala K. Jordan, PSY.D.

Kenneth Wayne Kilgore, Jr.
Rusty Myers
Charles Peer
Carole Williamson

Our Campus

Directions & Parking

415 Main Street
Van Buren, Arkansas

The AOM Parking lot at the back of the campus has ample parking from which you can access the rear entrance to both the Arts On Main facility and the King Opera House. AOM Parking gives you access to the front entrance of the Ceramics Studio and Event Center.

 
Arts On Main Map