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
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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
AOM PATRON SERVICES SPECIALIST
479-474-7767
mbyrd@artsonmainvb.com -
Jessye King-Wooten
AOM PROGRAM DIRECTOR
479-474-7767 EXT. 5
jking@artsonmainvb.com -
Stephanie Payton
AOM CERAMICS STUDIO AND GALLERY MANAGER
479-474-7767 EXT. 6
spayton@artsonmainvb.com -
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
The Carole and Jim Williamson Building serves as the primary facility, facing Main Street
Reception/Lobby
Beth & Gordon Watson Gallery and Gift Shop
Multiple galleries: Chloe & Joe Kirksey Gallery, Victoria & Ken Kilgore Gallery, Beth & Gordon Watson Gallery, GFWC Van Buren Women’s League Gallery (first floor), and Helen & Richard Hodo Children’s Gallery (second floor)
Simmons Foods Culinary Arts Studio
Gene Graham Adult Art Studio (second floor)
Deborah Yeager Clark Creative U Studio (second floor)
Jane Owen & Foundation Builders Library (second floor)
Donna Young Roofscape Patio (second floor)
Citizens Bank & Trust Company AOM Event Center (left on entry) and the Myers Family Ceramics Studio (right on entry), situated at the rear of the campus behind the Carole and Jim Williamson Building
Sculpture Garden
King Opera House (next door to the Arts On Main primary facility)
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.
