The Arts Center of the Ozarks is Springdale's main venue for theatre productions, gallery exhibitions, and performing arts events. The centre hosts a busy season of community and professional theatre, visual arts exhibitions from regional artists, and occasional touring productions.
For a city of its size, Springdale maintains a surprisingly active arts scene — partly driven by the concentration of creative professionals who have moved to Northwest Arkansas following the Crystal Bridges effect (the Walmart-funded art museum in Bentonville that opened in 2011 and drew national attention). The Arts Center of the Ozarks reflects this broader cultural investment in the region.