Donna Pinckley, Professor of Art, Photography

Faculty Spotlight » By Liz Smith, Associate Chair | Professor of Art, Ceramics » All UCA art department faculty are committed to consistent making and exhibiting. Donna Pinckley, professor of art in photography, is no exception and she has had an impressive record of success with her recent … [Read more...]

Art Education Events and Thanks to Dr. Kuster

Viewpoint; View from the Field » By Jeff Young, Professor of Art, Art Education » Spring Art Education Class Many of the students in Dr. Young’s Introduction to Art Education class this spring will get their first taste of teaching when they work with elementary-age students in the … [Read more...]

View from the Chair

View from the Chair » By Bryan Winfred Massey, Sr., Interim Chair | Professor of Art, Sculpture » Greetings All, Our 2019 spring semester is well under way and our students and faculty are all doing great things! All of the studios are buzzing with creativity and the art education and art … [Read more...]

Come one, come all

Viewpoint; View from the Classroom, Student Perspective » By Louise Mandumbwa, UCA Student | BFA Candidate, Painting BFA critique club programing overview The BFA critique club is comprised of a committed group of art students and all are welcome to participate. The club is not just for BFA … [Read more...]

Scott Meador, Saying Hello

Feature Article » By Scott Meador, Associate Professor of Art, Design » Hello, my name is Scott Meador and I’m very happy to have joined the Art department this semester. I have an eclectic background in art, design, and technology and am pleased to bring my talents to bear on new courses … [Read more...]

20 Million Dollar Grant UCA – CFAC receives a generous gift from the Windgate Foundation

Feature Article » Transformational Windgate Gift By Liz Smith, Associate Chair / Associate Professor of Art, Ceramics » This is an incredibly exciting time in the art department! Change is in the air and we are on a steep upward trajectory! The most significant news of the past few months is … [Read more...]

Graphic Design and Printmaking Students Visit Shooting Star and Yella Dog Presses

Feature Article » By Jessie Hornbrook, Assistant Professor of Art, Printmaking » Field Trip: Arkansas Letterpress Studios Shooting Star Press is owned and operated by John and Robyn Horn, the Horn’s have made it their life’s mission to proselytize for the arts. After a winding, scenic drive … [Read more...]

What is it like to do an internship in New York City?

Feature Article; Internships, Assistantships » By Isabella Cillia, BFA Candidate, Painting » If you are considering applying to BFA program read this! The transition from undergrad to brand new artist in the world is daunting. Not because there isn’t money or jobs in our industry, but because … [Read more...]

Peter Bella, Saying “Hello”

Feature Article » By Peter Bella, Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design » “Hello!” I'm Peter Bella, I consider myself an artist, a designer, and a design educator. Currently I’m an Assistant Professor of Art, with a focus in Graphic Design. I have taught a variety of design curriculum … [Read more...]

New Scholarship Established

Feature Article; Internships, Assistantships » By Liz Smith, Associate Chair / Associate Professor of Art, Ceramics » Chautauqua School of Art at VACI Artist-in-Residence program The department of Art at UCA is committed to providing and supporting outstanding creative learning opportunities to … [Read more...]