Kukuli Velarde

UA Little Rock to Host Artist Kukuli Velarde as Windgate Distinguished Lecturer

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome acclaimed Peruvian American artist Kukuli Velarde as the next Windgate Distinguished Lecture Series featured artist for the Spring 2023 Semester. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Artist Kukuli Velarde as Windgate Distinguished Lecturer”

UA Little Rock students display their artwork during the Holiday Art Sale.

UA Little Rock Holiday Art Sales Returns Dec. 1-2

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for art lovers! UA Little Rock will host its annual Department of Art and Design Holiday Art Sale on Thursday, Dec. 1, and Friday, Dec. 2. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Holiday Art Sales Returns Dec. 1-2”

Liz Koerner, Rose Tectonic, glass mosaic tile, Poplar, plywood, MDF, paint

UA Little Rock to Host Art Exhibit Featuring Faculty Work

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Art Gallery will host its Faculty Biennial Exhibition from Oct. 24 to Nov. 18 in the Brad Cushman Gallery in the Windgate Center of Art and Design. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Art Exhibit Featuring Faculty Work”

Margo Duvall's untitled photograph.

UA Little Rock to Host Oct. 6 Artist Talk with Margo Duvall

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host an artist talk with fine art photographer and art educator Margo Duvall Thursday, Oct. 6. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Oct. 6 Artist Talk with Margo Duvall”

UA Little Rock studio art major Caleb LeFevre, left, was awarded the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Art Scholarship by philanthropist Lesley Shallom during an event at the Windgate Center for Art + Design in celebration of World Art Day. Shellam is holding one of LeFevre's charcoal art works.

UA Little Rock to Host Arts and Business Panel Discussion

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is working to connect the arts and business through an upcoming panel discussion. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Arts and Business Panel Discussion”

UA Little Rock art student Nicole Stewart stands alongside sculptures she has created at UA Little Rock. Photo by Angie Faller.

Stewart Gains Valuable Experience Through Internship with Johnny Cash Sculptor Kevin Kresse

Nicole Stewart, a junior studio art major at UA Little Rock, had a rare opportunity to work on a public sculpture that will be placed in the U.S. Capitol Building after interning with Johnny Cash sculptor Kevin Kresse this summer. Continue reading “Stewart Gains Valuable Experience Through Internship with Johnny Cash Sculptor Kevin Kresse”

Artist and UA Little Rock Alumnus Kevin Kresse stands next to his model of the Johnny Cash sculpture while visiting UA Little Rock in 2022. Photo by Angie Faller.

Artist Kevin Kresse Brings Music Icon Johnny Cash to Life

UA Little Rock alumnus and famed Arkansas artist Kevin Kresse has spent the past year of his life taking on a monumental task – creating an 8-foot-tall statue that will capture the life and legacy of country music icon Johnny Cash. Continue reading “Artist Kevin Kresse Brings Music Icon Johnny Cash to Life”