One of the leaing cultural institutions in the state, the Arkansas Arts Center is located on the corner of 9th and Commerce streets in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. The center features a permanent collection of various works of art along with occasional special exhibitions. Other parts of the center include a research library and rooms for several art education classes for a variety of age groups. The restaurant Best Impressions and gift shop are also located within the center. Many of the facilities such as the main atrium and the lecture hall can be rented for special events.