Art at the airport

The public is invited to an opening reception featuring the works of Traditional Art Guild Artist Nina Louton from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 in the terminal building at Hot Springs Memorial Field, 525 Airport Road. The exhibit will remain on display until mid-May.

The collection, “Horses and Horse Lovers,” is an eclectic mix of acrylics, oils, and watercolors. Although the majority of the works are realistic, there are a few contemporary art pieces. A retired teacher, Louton understands how important art is to the well-rounded child. “Success in artistic endeavor can actually improve academic success,” states Louton. Born ninth of ten children on a farm near Lake Ouachita’s Denby Point, she began studying art with her mother using paper, clay, cloth, wax, and gourd art, as well as clothing design and gardening. She earned a Bachelor of Science and Education degree from Henderson State University in 1970, and a Masters Degree in 1991. Married to husband Jimmy in 1969, the Loutons raised three children. Believing that supporting the arts is an important part of being an artist, Louton is a former board secretary of The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, a member of several Fine Arts Center committees, and president of the 2007-2009 and 2012 Traditional Art Guild. Working with The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, she teaches Terrific Tuesdays and Wonderful Wednesdays to home school students and summer art since 2002 as well as adult classes in multi-media arts. More of Louton’s work can be seen at the Artists’ Workshop.

 

TAG sponsors a new exhibit at the airport each month and meets monthly on the third Thursday except through the summer months at the Garland County Library.  For membership information, contact President Joanne Kunath, 501-262-2953 or Traditionalartguild.com .