Location: Bella Vista
Organization Type: Advocacy & Service, Arts Education & Support, Crafts & Applied Arts, Visual Arts
Mission: The mission of Wishing Springs Gallery is to:
Promote local artists by providing a cooperative gallery space
Support arts education through workshops, classes, and demonstrations
Enrich the Bella Vista community with accessible visual arts
Offer artists an affordable, collaborative venue to show and sell their work
It is operated by member artists, who contribute time to run the gallery and maintain operations.
Wishing Spring Gallery
Location: Bella Vista
Organization Type: Advocacy & Service, Arts Education & Support, Crafts & Applied Arts, Visual Arts
Events
Events
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Wishing Spring’s October 2026 Arts & Crafts Festival
Wishing Spring Gallery 8862 W McNelly Rd, Bentonville, United StatesA three-day juried arts and crafts festival featuring original art, handcrafted goods, food trucks, and music. Repeating festival dates: October 15, 16, and 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Established in 1966, the Village Art Club, Inc dba the Artisan Alliance, is a non-profit organization dedicated to...
Mission
The mission of Wishing Springs Gallery is to:\
- Promote local artists by providing a cooperative gallery space
- Support arts education through workshops, classes, and demonstrations
- Enrich the Bella Vista community with accessible visual arts
- Offer artists an affordable, collaborative venue to show and sell their work
It is operated by member artists, who contribute time to run the gallery and maintain operations.
About
Established in the early 1980s, Wishing Springs Gallery began as an extension of the Village Art Club, an organization formed to encourage art appreciation and provide studio space for Bella Vista residents.
The gallery grew as Bella Vista expanded, becoming a gathering place for artists across the region. It has remained one of the oldest continuous art galleries in Northwest Arkansas, known for its cooperative model where artists:
The gallery has expanded its class offerings, public events, and artist roster over the past decade as NWA’s arts scene has grown.
Website, Video & Social Links
Website:
https://www.wishingspringgallery.net/
Video Link:
Social Links:
https://www.facebook.com/WishingSpringGallery
https://www.instagram.com/wishingspringgallery