White Street Walk

White Street Walk

Friday, May 16th, 2008

4:00pm to 10:00pm.

The 18th annual White Street Studio Walk on Historic White Street is the working address of several local artists who will welcome the public into homes and studios to view their latest works. They will be joined by more than fifty guest artists, most from the Eureka Springs area, who will show weaving, watercolors, jewelry, oils, pottery, stained glass and much more.

Among those displaying will be 15-year show veterans; weaver, Eleanor Lux; watercolorist, Zeek Taylor; and painters John Willer and Mary Springer. The four are the walk's organizers and all by coincidence ended up living on White Street after attending the Memphis College of Art. Lux, who has lived on the street for many years, saw the opportunity of fulfilling her dream of the walk as the other artists moved into the neighborhood.

Besides the attraction of art, the event draws crowds who delight in experiencing a "hidden" Eureka Springs where they can visit with artists in their private spaces. "White Street and the surrounding blocks have a very high concentration of working artists", says Taylor. "I can stand on my front porch and look in any direction and see their homes/studios and know that creativity abounds in this part of town". Those attending get a sense of neighborhood in an area of town that is primarily residential.

One of Eureka Springs' most popular events, the White Street Studio Walk is attended by those seeking art while enjoying the street fair atmosphere combined with refreshments and music. Turquoise flags will identify participating locations. White Street is on the upper historic loop, not far from the Crescent Hotel. The event is FREE to the public.

For information call 479/253-9318 or email zeek.taylor@cox.net.



The following afternoon, May 17th, we will have our "Art in the Park" Celebration, where we have a variety of artist set up booths displaying their art in Basin Spring Park. There will be FREE music starting at 10am. The music line up is as follows;

10am – Matt & Gus Trio

11am – Paul Rawlings

Noon – Opal Fly

1pm – Gayle de la Kruse & Miz Melody

2pm – Chad Martin

3pm – Ozone Players

4pm – Melody & the Mindsweepers

5pm – Jason Freeman



It should be a fun day of audio and visual arts! It doesnt stop there either! That evening we will feature the music of Angelo with Ozakwaaba, for our first Dance in the Park after Dark. Starting at 8pm and going until 10pm, in Basin Spring Park, we will have this amazing Afro-Pop group playing free for all those who want to come out and dance with us.



May18th we will have a Kids Day in Basin Spring Park where the kids will have a chance to make mosaics, paint, and dance with the assistance of local artist. The music will start at noon with Catherine Reed Followed by the Hogscalders, Jeff Kearney and a solo by the wonderful Lany. Everyone is invited so come out and get creative with us!