Arts & Culture in Batesville, Arkansas

The Culture and Arts scenes in Arkansas are booming. Visit our galleries, museums, community theaters, and festivals.

The BATESVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing community access to the arts. They work to increase awareness of the arts in Batesville and surrounding areas through educational programs, art exhibitions, workshops, and community art projects. Each fall, BACC host its annual ARTOBERFEST, featuring artists from across the region. Learn more and get involved at batesvilleareaartscouncil.org.

The BATESVILLE BRASS SOCIETY’s concerts are free and family friendly. Enjoy a variety of brass music performed by members of the Batesville community.

The BATESVILLE COMMUNITY THEATER is a non-profit theatrical group dedicated to bringing theater to Batesville and the surrounding areas. BCT is the oldest, continuously running community theater group in Arkansas.

The BATESVILLE SYMPHONY LEAGUE partners with area supporters to showcase the talents of local string, wind, and percussion musicians.

GALLERY 246 is located on Main Street. Their mission is to bring together artists—professionals to amateurs—to improve Batesville’s beloved Downtown. Learn more at gallery246.com

The INDEPENDENCE COUNTY LIBRARY provides programs and services to the residents of Independence County and is governed by a fivemember library board. Learn more at indcolib.com

LYON COLLEGE is an arts and cultural hub in its own right. Students work to bring high-quality productions and performances to life. The college’s bands, choir, bagpipers, theater, and art students have presentations and shows throughout the year. The college’s KRESGE GALLERY showcases artwork from students and professional artists from around the globe.

Lyon hosts the ARKANSAS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL , one of the premier Scottish festivals in the United States. Established in 1979 as the Highland Games, the festival is emblematic of the college, its Scottish heritage, and its Presbyterian connection. Over the years, the festival has grown from a small Scottish fair to one of the top venues in the South Central United States for bagpipers, bands, dancers, and athletes.

The NORTH ARKANSAS DANCE THEATRE provides Arkansas communities and schools with a rich cultural experience through the fine art of classical ballet and other dance forms. Learn more at nadt.info