Feature Article » By Gayle Seymour, Associate Dean CAHSS | Professor of Art, Art History » In early 2019, a friend asked me what UCA was doing to mark the suffrage centennial in 2020. What a fantastic opportunity, I thought, to use the arts—sculpture, fibers, clay, graphic design, music, … [Read more...]
United: The Acorn Project
Feature Article » By Liz Smith, Associate Chair | Associate Professor of Art, Ceramics » United: The Acorn Project, a collaborative ground mural made up of thousands of hand-made ceramic acorns in an array of skin toned hues and varied forms was created by a large and diverse array of … [Read more...]
Art Student Awarded Prestigious SURF Grant
Viewpoint; View from the Classroom » By Lillie Wren, BFA Studio Art, Emphasis Graphic Design » SURF Grant Awarded to senior, Lillie Wren, for Souvenirs Distributed at Suffrage Centennial Celebration My project process began about one year ago when I had a meeting with the associate dean of … [Read more...]
Interior Design Program Highlights Senior Capstone
Spotlight » By Toni Gocke Wyre, Clinical Instructor of Interior Design » Schematic Design Development is underway in Advanced Interior Design Studio, a senior level course focused on any large commercial project (15,000-25,000 square feet) of the student's choosing. This project will … [Read more...]
Arkansas Art Educators Honors Dr. Jeff Young with Award
Viewpoint; View from the Field » By Trina Harlow, Professor of Art, Art Education » Arkansas Art Educators, the state association for the National Art Education Association, honored Dr. Jeff Young of UCA with the 2020 Higher Education Educator of the Year Award for his service to art … [Read more...]
Redesigning HERstory, talk at International Conference
Announcements; Faculty & Staff » By Peter Bella, Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design » Professor Peter Bella, Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design, was invited to present at the 2020 Valencia Design Education Forum this fall which was held virtually from Valencia Spain on … [Read more...]
Interior Design Hosts Mask, Mingle, and Materials Event
Event » By Jordan Johnston, BS Interior Design » Mask, Mingle & Materials, a materials fair hosted by the University of Central Arkansas American Society for Interior Designers (ASID) Student Chapter was an incredible success! Twenty vendors from across Central Arkansas gave some amazing … [Read more...]
Art Education Club Embraces Fall of 2020
Viewpoint; View from the Classroom » By Shelby Bennett, Art Ed Club Co-President, BA Art Education » The National Art Education Association Pre-Service Chapter, known as Art Ed Club on campus, has been busy planning events for club members and to create community during the fall of … [Read more...]
Photography Exhibition
Announcements; Faculty & Staff » By Donna Pinckley, Professor of Art, Photography » Professor Donna Pinckley's photograph was accepted in Portraits 2020 that took place in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The juror was Paula Tognarelli, Executive Director and Curator of Photography at the Griffin … [Read more...]
