Bethannie Newsom Steelman will host a studio tour at 415 Park Ave. in Hot Springs on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 11 a.m., as part of Arts and the Park. The event features live painting by Steelman, musical performances by Ricko Donovan, DJ Schaeffer, Gino Del Ray, and the band Inoculated Log, as well as New Orleans-style snowballs from Spa City Snowballs. Steelman, who creates murals for businesses, began renting her studio in April and is excited to share her creative process with the public.
This event matters because it highlights the growing local arts scene in Hot Springs, providing a platform for artists like Steelman to connect with the community and showcase their work outside of commercial commissions. The studio tour, combined with the monthly Gallery Walk, underscores the city's efforts to foster cultural engagement and support for visual artists, musicians, and small businesses, strengthening the area's creative economy.