Since the arrival of Benini, other artists have come to town to exhibit their work and they, too, fell in love with the area and relocated. Many of these gallery owners have made long-term committments to this burgeoning art mecca by purchasing the buildings in which they operate. In addition, growth of the art industry in downtown Hot Springs has been a major factor in the revitalization of Central Avenue. The galleries also operate a strong educational program open to students from area colleges, high schools, and even elementary schools. The students visit all galleries in the area, spending time in each to learn about art and artists first hand.
Opportunity continues to exist to spread art throughout the Hot Springs community.
One example of the success of the local artists and gallery owners is the recent art exhibit at Hot Springs' new Convention Center . The Arts Cooperative Team sponsored the solicitation of art and chose over 87 pieces to be exhibited from May 1999 to December 1999. Many artworks were purchased by individuals who viewed these pieces at the Convention Center. Some were purchased by The Convention Center itself for permanent display. This was one of the first efforts ever to display such valuable and fragile art in a local place, where security is not always available.