Alecia Walls-Barton. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

UA Little Rock Annual Student Competitive on display March 26 to April 15

University of Arkansas at Little Rock art and design students will show off the best of their work during the Annual Student Competitive art show on display in the Brad Cushman Gallery in the Windgate Center of Art + Design from March 26 to April 15.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Annual Student Competitive on display March 26 to April 15”

Joshua Brinlee's 2017 digital print, "Self-Portrait as Provider."

‘Masculine Projections’ on display at UA Little Rock March 29

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host an exhibition featuring artist Joshua Brinlee’s photographic self-portraits, which explore societal expectations of masculinity.  Continue reading “‘Masculine Projections’ on display at UA Little Rock March 29”

A delegation from Little Rock attends the dedication ceremony for Michael Warrick's sculpture, "Youth," which was gifted to Hanam City, South Korea. The group includes (L to R) Robert Coon, Warrick, Joon Park, Ashvin Vibhakar, and Melanie Berman.

Sister Cities Sculpture finds permanent home in South Korea

With hundreds of people gathered around, Michael Warrick, while wearing pure white gloves that matched the chilly Dec. 15, 2017, weather, pulled on a golden rope to reveal a beautiful 7-foot sculpture previously hidden by a white satin sheet.  Continue reading “Sister Cities Sculpture finds permanent home in South Korea”

Alecia Walls-Barton. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

Walls-Barton explores identity and childhood memories through artwork

When Alecia Walls-Barton was a little girl, she loved watching her grandfather work with fabrics in the small shop in his home in Sheridan, Arkansas.  Continue reading “Walls-Barton explores identity and childhood memories through artwork”

Alecia Walls-Barton drawing, "A Place Called Home"

UA Little Rock to host exhibition for graduating student artists

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host an exhibition featuring the work of its graduating art and design students.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host exhibition for graduating student artists”

Sofia Gonzalez. Photo courtesy of Arkansas Arts Council.

UA Little Rock alumni, employees chosen for Arkansas Artist Fellowships

Three University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni and employees from the Department of Art and Design have received a $4,000 fellowship from the Arkansas Arts Council.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock alumni, employees chosen for Arkansas Artist Fellowships”

Sally Mengel, co-owner of Loblolly takes a look at the students projects during the final critique for the Package Design class as they present their Loblolly branding project (4 ice cream pint designs, a hot cocoa package, and a macaron package) at the Green Corner Store on May 1, 2017.

From the classroom to the creamery: UA Little Rock students work with local business

University of Arkansas at Little Rock graphic design students recently flexed their creative muscles, completing a real-world, hands-on project for a local ice cream parlor. Continue reading “From the classroom to the creamery: UA Little Rock students work with local business”