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Arts On Main

Carole and Jim Williamson Building and King Opera House

About Arts On Main

Arts On Main, established in 1976, is dedicated to fostering a vibrant arts community by providing diverse opportunities for engagement and enjoyment, as well as educational experiences. Our spacious 20,000-square-foot facility located in downtown Van Buren, AR, offers a myriad of amenities including multiple galleries, adult and children's art studios, a culinary kitchen, a ceramics studio, an art library, and casual gathering spaces. Adjacent to the renowned King Opera House, we host a thriving theatre program that stages both original productions and offers classes and workshops, culminating in performances at the Opera House. For over two decades, Arts On Main has played a pivotal role in delivering art education within the Van Buren School District, and we extend our art education programs through on-site classes and outreach programs. We cordially invite you to immerse yourself in the enriching tapestry of arts and culture that Arts On Main has to offer.

Our Mission

Arts On Main’s 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.

Meet the Creative Team

  • Bill Ratcliff at Arts On Main

    Bill Ratcliff

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARTS ON MAIN (AOM) AND KING OPERA HOUSE

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

  • Logan Sloan

    KING OPERA HOUSE THEATRE DIRECTOR AND MANAGER

    479-474-7767 EXT. 7
    lsloan@artsonmainvb.com

  • Lacey Hendrix at Arts On Main

    Lacey Hendrix

    AOM DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

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

  • Elisabeth Hays at Arts On Main

    Elisabeth Hays

    AOM PATRON SERVICES SPECIALIST

    479-474-7767
    ehays@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

  • Kara Holland at Arts On Main

    Kara Holland

    CERAMIC ARTIST AND TEACHER

  • Lucky Dogwood at Arts On Main

    Lucky Dogwood

    CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR

AOM Board of Directors

JESSICA WILLIS-JONES
President

LANA KIMES-BAILEY
Vice President

KAREN D. ENDEL, EdD
Secretary

CHANCE WEAVER
Treasurer

Chris Baker
Lisa Huckelbury
Dr. Donala K. Jordan, PSY.D.
Kenneth Wayne Kilgore, Jr.
Laura Lehnen

Rusty Myers
Megan Park
Charles Peer
Carole Williamson

Our Campus

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

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.