UCA Artists Give Back

Blackbox Gallery » By Madison Conklin, BA Art, Emphasis: Fine Art » Last semester, UCA Art students joined together on a Thursday evening after a long day of classes to give back to the patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Students participated in a rock painting event in the Black … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Printmakers Making A Collaborative Turn

Student Perspective, Printmaking » By Madison Conklin, BA Candidate, Fine Art | Printmaking Club President » This past October 3-7 ten UCA Print Club members along with two faculty members took a 1,055 mile trek west to Laramie, Wyoming. Printmaking Professor, Jessie Hornbrook, accompanied by … [Read more...]

Students excited for opportunity

View from the Studio By By Wesley Hart At the core of UCA’s art department is a student body so excited for opportunities, they create their own. The best example of this ambition and involvement can be found in our extra-curricular clubs within department and across disciplines. Active members … [Read more...]