Winston Taylor, a clay potter from Russellville who studied art at UALR, has been named the 2011 Arkansas Living Treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council.

Now in its 10th year, the Arkansas Living Treasure recognizes an Arkansan who excels in the creation of a traditional craft and who actively preserves and advances his or her craft through community outreach and educating others.

Taylor studied ceramics at UALR while participating in a work-study program led by artist Warren Kessler. After earning a B.A. degree in studio art with an emphasis in ceramics, Taylor worked as a studio assistant to the late Rosemary Fisher at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock, where he also taught beginning and adult pottery classes.

Taylor’s work currently can be seen at the Boswell-Mourot art gallery in Little Rock, Gallery Central in Hot Springs and The Frame Shop & Gallery in Russellville.