04/27/2026
CS Bank recently completed its $50,000 pledge to the Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) for its growth and beautification project. CS Bank was proud to be among the first to donate toward ESSA’s growth initiatives. Since the completion of CS Bank’s pledge, ESSA has announced that they have achieved its goal for its capital campaign to purchase property adjacent to its existing campus. This achievement marks a transformational milestone for ESSA and the region it serves.
CS Bank CEO Charlie Cross stated, “Our bank is exceptionally pleased to learn that ESSA has successfully completed its fundraising goal, and moreover, that our company was afforded the opportunity to play a role in that endeavor. The continuation and expansion of the school’s mission is one that all of us here at CS Bank are proud to help perpetuate. Kudos to ESSA and all their financial supporters for achieving this level of fundraising.”
When ESSA began 27 years ago in 1998. They were a school without walls, with passionate local artists offering up their studios to support workshops. A few years later, ESSA moved into a small campus with one building and an acre of land. Today, ESSA has grown into a 55-acre campus with seven teaching studios located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
ESSA Executive Director, Kelly McDonough, stated, “Our supporters, near and far, have ensured that ESSA can continue to support the creative community for generations to come. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed.” With this milestone achieved, ESSA is poised to expand its facilities and strengthen its role as a creative hub for artists, students, and visitors. For more information about ESSA, upcoming programs, or ways to support its mission, visit essa-art.org.
