Scholarship recipient Annika Wade, left, and scholarship donor Leslye Shellam, right, are shown with a painting Shellam donated to UA Little Rock that was painted by her mother, Linda Blaine Flake. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Exhibit of Linda Blaine Flake Scholarship Winner

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a solo exhibit for Annika Wade, the 2022-23 recipient of the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Scholarship, beginning Monday, May 22. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Exhibit of Linda Blaine Flake Scholarship Winner”

Leslye Shellam, left, donor to the L. Dickson Flake Endowed Scholarship and the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Art Student Scholarship, leads a panel discussion with scholarship recipients Ashley Lawrence, center, Annika Wade, second from right, and Lamar Townsend, right, to discuss how art and business are connected and the importance of philanthropy in supporting students in both fields.

Shellam Shares Importance of Art and Business Philanthropy in Higher Education

Philanthropist Leslye Shellam shared the importance of supporting college students in both the arts and business during a Sept. 27 panel discussion at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Shellam Shares Importance of Art and Business Philanthropy in Higher Education”

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 studio art major Caleb LeFevre was awarded the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Art Scholarship by philanthropist Leslye Shellam in celebration of World Art Day. Photo by Ben Krain.

LeFevre is first recipient of Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Scholarship

Caleb LeFevre, a junior studio art major from Little Rock, has been awarded the first scholarship from the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Art Scholarship. Continue reading “LeFevre is first recipient of Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Scholarship”