Current Exhibitions

Announcements; Faculty & Staff » By Liz Smith, Associate Chair | Associate Professor of Art, Ceramics » Associate Professor and Associate Chair Liz Smith is currently showing work in four exhibition this fall. These are: The McGroarty Arts Center, Botanical Abundance, Tujunga, CA, Juror … [Read more...]

Harlow Speaking at Illinois Art Education Association Fall Conference

Announcements; Faculty & Staff » By Trina Harlow, Assistant Professor of Art, Art Education » Dr. Trina Harlow, assistant professor of art education, was selected to speak on November 6th at the 2021 Illinois Art Education Association Fall Conference. Her conference presentation is titled, … [Read more...]

Interior Design Student Receives Awards

Announcements; Students » By Danielle Barron, Assistant Professor, Interior Design » Callie Anne Self is a senior Interior Design student graduating in August 2021. In May 2021, she placed in four categories at the 2021 ASID South Central Chapter student awards. Silver in Institutional, Bronze … [Read more...]

Arkansas Art Educators Summer Conference & National Art Education Association’s Meeting

Event » By Trina Harlow, Assistant Professor of Art, Art Education » On June 19, 2021, the Arkansas Art Educators (AAE) Summer Conference was held in Conway at Cadron Settlement Park. 45 art teachers from across the state of Arkansas attended this socially distanced AAE in the Park outdoor … [Read more...]

Art History Graduate Find Employment at MONAH

Viewpoint; View from the Field » By Gayle Seymour, Associate Dean CAHSS | Professor of Art, Art History » Lauren Fraser received her BA in Art/Art History emphasis in spring 2021. In this short interview with her, I asked her about finding a job after graduation and any tips she had for … [Read more...]

New Year, New Outlook!

Viewpoint; View from the Chair » By Bryan Massey, Chair | Professor or Art, Sculpture » No Looking Back! As we near the finish line for our Spring Semester; we are determined not to look back and dwell upon all the challenges that this past year presented. Globally many people faced … [Read more...]

UCA Art Education on the National Stage

Feature Article » By Trina Harlow, Assistant Professor of Art, Art Education » UCA Art Education on the National Stage In January of 2021, I was elected to serve on the National Art Education Association’s National Board of Directors as the Higher Ed Division Director-Elect. I attended my first … [Read more...]

Ways Biophilic Design Promotes Human Health and Well-being

Feature Article » By Jennifer Whitehead, ID Program Director, Clinical Instructor » Ways Biophilic Design Promotes Human Health and Well-being Humans are typically creatures of habit. The majority of us are drawn to the outdoors to embrace the freedom that nature provides us. The beauty of … [Read more...]

UCA Interior Design Alum on HGTV’s ‘Design Star: Next Gen’

Announcements; Alumni » By Jennifer Whitehead, ID Program Director, Clinical Instructor » UCA Interior Design Alum on HGTV’s ‘Design Star: Next Gen’ Carmeon Hamilton with Nubi Interiors is an Interior Designer, Lifestyle Blogger (with almost 107k Instagram followers), Branding consultant, and … [Read more...]

Recent Alumni Emerging Artist Award

Announcements; Alumni » By Liz Smith, Associate Chair | Associate Professor of Art, Ceramics » Recent Alumni Emerging Artist Award Anna Wagner - BFA Ceramics 2020 has done a great job of applying to myriad opportunities using the pieces from her UCA Bachelor of Fine Arts senior exhibition and she … [Read more...]