Art Gallery

Since 1997, Blue Moon Gallery, 718 Central Avenue in Hot Springs has become a favorite destination for discovering both original and affordable artwork. In 2001 a larger space was acquired to further establish our commitment in the arts district.

The Blue Moon Gallery represents national, regional and local fine artists, including sculpture and photography. Many of the artists have artwork for display on the gallery website www.bluemoonartgallery.com.

The website’s monthly gallery news is a great resource for information about the artists and an event calendar for current and future community art events.

Each month the gallery is transformed to accommodate the artwork of a featured artist or a special event. The Opening Reception is always held during Gallery Walk on the first Friday evening of each month. This tradition has continued for more than twenty years and is anticipated by locals and visitors for a chance to meet the artists and purchase their favorite selections.

The gallery also rents the space for catered events, special parties and receptions. It is a popular choice for wedding parties, anniversaries and conference gatherings.

The gallery is located in the heart of downtown Hot Springs and in the center of the Arts District, across the street from the City Visitor Center and two blocks from the Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center.

Named by several publications as “Best of the Best” 2007, 2008, 2009

Artwork is exhibited in spacious surroundings of approximately 2500 sq. ft

Open year around for First Friday Gallery Walks and daily business operations

Represents outstanding, award winning artists from Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee & Texas

Prominent user-friendly web site

Nationally and locally advertised in art publications and newspapers; backdrop for local TV commercials; served as host for visiting travel writers; visited by tourists from around the globe

Art galleries, Restaurants,  Coffee shops, Cafes, Bars, Bookstores, Eclectic boutique shopping, Spa Baths, Salons, Shoe Repair, Theatres, Musical entertainment, Banquet facilities, and various expo offerings and concerts  at Summit Arena  Hospital, Post Office, Banks, are all within walking distance.

3000 square feet of commercial space
Curbside parking with two city parking lots connected to this block
14’ high ceilings throughout most of the space
Open space with storage
Private office at the back of the space
Private kitchenette
One bathroom
Private internal stairs located in office that go to the second floor
Upper walls and ceiling are plaster and lathe
Lower walls are a mix, plaster, drywall, or exposed brick
Original wood floor with some carpet area covering concrete

First Floor interior

General Info:
Original wood floors all painted
The external side walls are exposed brick
The internal original walls are thick plaster and lathe
New walls are drywall
The 2nd floor has new (2004) central heating and air on a two zone system, separating living space from studio space.
The 2nd floor has 3 entries.
The private main street entrance with ground floor entryway and 24 steps (In Hot Springs it is rare for the 2nd floor to have private entry from the main street).
Backdoor entry from alley with 1 step
Interior back entry from the back office on the first floor
Ceilings are 16’ throughout the second floor with a couple of exceptions noted below.
16’ ceilings are all original bead board painted.

Bedroom:
Fits Queen size bed.
Built in book shelves
Two high interior windows with water glass let in morning light.
Painted wood floor like driftwood
Walls painted in sand colored sea oats fading into light blue sky with small clouds
White trim
3 double outlets
1 closet with shelf and light
Standard 8’ ceiling

Bathroom:
Original claw foot tub, white and in very good condition
Separate custom shower with poured marble walls and trim ('04)
New toilet (12/09) with built shelves over toilet
Sink with under cabinet and open side shelves ('04)
Floors are tile and painted wood
One double outlet by sink
Large round mirror over sink
Two high interior windows let in afternoon light
Bathroom can be entered from living room or hallway

Living room:
4 high interior windows that let in afternoon light
4 double outlets

Open kitchen:
Completely remodeled in 2004 - Formica counter tops
Single bowl sink - Many drawers and shelves
Corner swivel shelves - Glass top stove (new 1/04)
Older model Dishwasher
Older model Refrigerator
Large pantry with light
Painted wood floors
Painted drawers and shelves
Wrap around wooden bar to kitchen counter
--comfortable for 4- 6 people on stools
Exposed brick wall with ghost painting that
-- reads “Valley of the Vapors”
Pantry doors: antique doors, painted in wood trim and
-- grape leaf motif
Counter/cooking area has 2 double outlets and 1 quad outlet

Open loft area above kitchen for storage

Drop ceiling over kitchen area:
Soft faux finish painting
Round ceiling light
3 recessed lights
Ceiling fan

Large interior antique solid wood door with snow glass, separating living space from work/studio and stair entry
2 large high interior windows let in morning light, antique snow glass

Kitchen dinning area
Open to the kitchen
Eating area good for up to 4 at table
One double outlet
Hanging light over table area
Ceiling fan
1 large high interior window let in morning light, antique snow glass

Large hallway
One wall exposed brick
Opposite and end walls faux painted
Double wood doors leading to the back, inside storage area, interior stairs to the 1st floor, door to the alley.

Separate from living space:

Office
Large office with interior windows for morning & afternoon light
Two doors
Built in shelves

Photography darkroom

Photography hot & cold sink

Studio/entertaining space
Morning & afternoon light from two huge windows facing main Street (Central Ave)
Huge space to use in countless ways

http://www.garvangardens.org/