Experience. Engage. Enjoy
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
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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
AOM DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
479-474-7767 EXT. 4
lhendrix@artsonmainvb.com -

Elisabeth Hays
AOM PATRON SERVICES SPECIALIST
479-474-7767
ehays@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 -

Kara Holland
CERAMIC ARTIST AND TEACHER
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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
The Carole and Jim Williamson Building serves as the primary facility, facing Main Street
Reception/Lobby
Beth & Gordon Watson Gallery and Gift Shop
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 in the Patio Garden
Sculpture in the Patio Garden
King Opera House (next door to Arts On Main)
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.

