Residencies bring professional performing and visual artists, composers, creative writers, and filmmakers to the UCA campus for one or more days for the purpose of expanding student learning experiences. They offer the general student body exhibits, lectures, performances, readings, and screenings that enlarge awareness and appreciation of the arts, and provide students participating in the arts with master classes, presentations/discussions, and workshops that enhance understanding and professionalism.
The UCA Artist in Residence program is funded by the UCA Student Arts Fee. At UCA, we believe that a rich and vibrant arts culture is valuable and necessary to the education of all students, regardless of major or background. All events are located on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway, AR 72035, unless otherwise specified. All events are free to UCA students and open to the public (no reservations/tickets are required unless otherwise specified).
For details about upcoming events, download the full schedule here or visit our CubConnect page.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Gayle Seymour at gayles@uca.edu or (501)-450-3295.
Sneak peek of what’s coming this year:
Fall 2021
Lily Kuonen, visual art
Cecilia López, soprano & Nathan Salazar, piano
Joey Tartell, trumpet
Marita Golden, fiction writing
Ivalas Quartet, strings
Allison Newcombe, lighting design
Serge Jolimeau, metalwork sculpture
Jon Metzger, percussion
Tiffany D. Jackson, YA writing
Fabida Jean-Louis, paper textile design, photography, & sculpture
Spring 2022
A Love Supreme, jazz ensemble
Elizabeth Rush, environmental writing
American Horn Quartet, brass
LA Theatre Works, audio theatre
Chase Earles, pottery
Tanya Orellana, scenic design
Alejo Vietti, costume design
Gasali Adeyemo, fibers
Akeem Ayanbisi Ayanniyi, drums & drum making