UALR collaboration showcases new Arcade mural, evolving cityscape

In the span of only 45 years, the Arcade Building and downtown City Market went from a place heralded by city leaders as a sign of Little Rock’s natural progression to a symbol of destruction. Continue reading “UALR collaboration showcases new Arcade mural, evolving cityscape”

Friday reception for artist Dan Thornhill rescheduled

Fall exhibitions at UALR’s Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Building continues, but due to the possibility of inclement weather, an upcoming reception for artist Dan Thornhill has been rescheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Continue reading “Friday reception for artist Dan Thornhill rescheduled”

Visual studies prof to present art lectures

A professor of art in visual studies at Winston Salem State University will visit UALR this week as part of the “Why Take/Teach Foundations?” series for students and faculty. Continue reading “Visual studies prof to present art lectures”

UALR art professors are leaders at regional art conference

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of Art will be well represented at the upcoming annual meeting of the Southeastern College Art Conference in Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.   Continue reading “UALR art professors are leaders at regional art conference”

UALR gallery director to lecture on Arts Center self-portrait exhibit

Brad Cushman, director and curator of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock art galleries, has curated an exhibit at the Arkansas Arts Center that features self-portraits from the collection of Jackye and Curtis Finch Jr. Continue reading “UALR gallery director to lecture on Arts Center self-portrait exhibit”

Student literary magazine to hold launch party

Equinox Magazine, a student-run journal of contemporary literature and art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is celebrating its 2012-2013 issue with an exhibition and magazine launch party. Continue reading “Student literary magazine to hold launch party”

Art professor to study estates in England

Floyd Martin, professor of art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is one of several professors, curators, and design professionals participating in The Attingham Study Program, in an intensive course on historic houses and their collections in specific regions of Britain. Continue reading “Art professor to study estates in England”

UALR art galleries present fall exhibits

The three art galleries at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will display a variety of contemporary works this fall in the UALR Fine Arts Building. Continue reading “UALR art galleries present fall exhibits”

Traveling exhibits to be featured at art gallery

The UALR Fine Arts galleries will host two traveling exhibitions this summer, including one featuring the work of renowned photographer Phyllis Galembo. Continue reading “Traveling exhibits to be featured at art gallery”

Phase II of mural project receives $176,000

The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council has awarded $176,000 to the UALR Gallery Program to fund Phase II of a mural conservation project. It marks the second year the council has awarded funding for the project. Continue reading “Phase II of mural project receives $176,000”