Michael Warrick stands by his sculpture, “Straight Lines on a Round World,” in front of the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, which commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase Survey.

College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences awards four Summer Research Fellowship Grants

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences awarded $10,480 in Summer Research Fellowship Grants to four professors who are spending their summer breaks performing unique research.  Continue reading “College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences awards four Summer Research Fellowship Grants”

Artist Kevin Kresse stands by his sculpture, "The Ground Breaker," that was recently installed at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Photo by Ben Krain/UA Little Rock Communications.

Groundbreaking sculpture finds new home at UA Little Rock

In 2000, Jack Kinnaman, founder of Kinko Constructors Inc., became enamored with a sculpture Kevin Kresse, a family friend, created for his daughter. The sculpture was so beautiful that Kinnaman asked Kresse to create a life-size sculpture for his home.  Continue reading “Groundbreaking sculpture finds new home at UA Little Rock”

Former and current chairs of the UA Little Rock Department of Art attend CRE8 on Feb. 16 at the Windgate Center for Design + Art. From Left: Don Van Horn (1988-93), Floyd Martin (1994-95), Jane Brown (1996-98), Win Bruhl (1998-2013), Tom Clifton (2013-2016), Mia Hall (2016-2017), Carey Roberson (2017-present).

CRE8 event showcases new Windgate Center, raises scholarship money

Hundreds of UA Little Rock supporters got a first look inside the Windgate Center of Art + Design on Feb. 16 at the signature event CRE8, honoring the Windgate Charitable Foundation for its gift that made the center possible. Continue reading “CRE8 event showcases new Windgate Center, raises scholarship money”

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”

Sherri and Jerry Damerow are the 2017 recipients of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Fribourgh Award. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/UA Little Rock Communications.

Fribourgh Award Reception raises $60,000 for STEM scholarships at UA Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock raised $60,000 for undergraduate mathematics and science students during the eighth annual Fribourgh Award Reception held Sept. 28 at Pleasant Valley Country Club.  Continue reading “Fribourgh Award Reception raises $60,000 for STEM scholarships at UA Little Rock”

Michael Warrick's sculpture, "Youth."

UA Little Rock to host exhibit on Michael Warrick’s Sister City sculpture

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host an exhibit detailing the creation of a sculpture built to commemorate the 25-year partnership and friendship between the sister cities of Little Rock and Hanam City, South Korea.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host exhibit on Michael Warrick’s Sister City sculpture”

Michael Warrick

Sculpture highlights importance of Louisiana Purchase Survey

Through three designs, one natural disaster, and 12 years, artists Michael Warrick and Aaron Hussey saw the culmination of their partnership – a sculpture commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase Survey – dedicated during a Feb. 20 ceremony. 
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