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Hatfield Artwork Displayed for All to See
Log Cabin Democrat – August 23, 2019
Years after his death, Conway artist and resident Gene Hatfield is still being honored for his contributions.
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement announced to the community plans to host the “Travelin’ Man” art exhibit Friday through Aug. 30 at UCA Downtown in Conway.
Travelin’ Man Exhibit to be Held at UCA Downtown
UCA News – August 21, 2019
The University of Central Arkansas’s Division of Outreach and Community Engagement will host the “Travelin’ Man” art exhibit at UCA Downtown.
Welcome Home Art Exhibit on Display at UCA Downtown
UCA News – July 17, 2019
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement will present “Welcome Home,” a new art exhibition featuring the works of milkdadd, at UCA Downtown.
“Welcome Home”
Arkansas Times – July 17, 2019
The University of Central Arkansas’s Division of Outreach and Community Engagement opens “Welcome Home,” works by Hannah V. Lemke working as “milkdadd,” at UCA Downtown on Friday, July 19.
Digital Original: Local Artist Uses Work to Express that Social Media Filters are a Good Thing
Fox 16 News – July 19, 2019
“Welcome Home” is a series of more than 30 paintings that portray how the digital age and use of filters on social media can build a person’s self-esteem.
Bella Interactive Art Exhibition on Display at UCA Downtown
UCA News – January 24, 2019
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and the College of Fine Arts and Communication have partnered to present “The Typology of Typography: A Permanent Evanescence,” by Dr. Peter Bella.
UCA Division of Outreach and Community Engagement wins international award
UCA News – December 17, 2018
The Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas has won an International Award in lifelong learning for “Best Marketing” for the Women’s Leadership Network. The award was presented by the Learning Resources Network (LERN), the largest association in continuing education in the world.
The Makings of a Teacher: Textile Art Workshop and Exhibit
UCA News – September 20, 2018
The University of Central Arkansas will host a professional development workshop featuring Deborah Kuster, an art professor in the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Women’s Leadership Network celebrates first year
Log Cabin Democrat – April 21, 2018
The University of Central Arkansas and the Outreach and Community Engagement celebrated the first year of its Women’s Leadership Network at UCA Downtown on Friday. The program was piloted at UCA and kicked off Sept. 11, 2017. UCA Associate Professor and Director of Gender Studies Program Taine Duncan told the dozens of women…
Arkansas Writers MFA Workshop to Hold Reading April 11
UCA News – April 4, 2018
The fourth graduating class of students from the University of Central Arkansas’s Arkansas Writers MFA Workshop will read from their work at UCA Downtown on April 11. The 7 p.m. readings, free and open to the public, are jointly sponsored by the UCA College of Fine Arts and Communication and the Oxford American…
Arkansas Coding Academy to present fifth Demo Day
UCA News – April 3, 2018
The Arkansas Coding Academy (ArCA) at the University of Central Arkansas will hold its fifth Demo Day from 1-3 p.m. April 6 at UCA Downtown, 1105 W. Oak St. During Demo Day, ArCA students will demonstrate how the software-development final projects to the community, potential employers and other stakeholders. “Since the first Demo Day back in November 2016…
UCA Hosts Cookies with Santa in Downtown Conway
UCA News – November 7, 2017
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and Julie’s Sweet Shoppe and Bakery have partnered to host Cookies with Santa in conjunction with the Downtown Merchants’ Christmas Open House on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 1-4 p.m. at UCA Downtown, 1105 West Oak Street, in downtown Conway. Julie’s Sweet Shoppe will provide cookies and icing for cookie decorating and Santa Claus will be available from 1-4 p.m. for pictures…
Grammy-winning guitarist/composer Andrew York to host classes at UCA Downtown
UCA News – September 14, 2017
The University of Central Arkansas Guitar Studio and Palmer Music Company will host a guitar master class and guitar composition workshop given by Grammy Award-winning guitarist/composer Andrew York on Friday, Sept. 22. York will give a classical guitar master class at UCA Downtown, 1105 West Oak St., from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The class will feature…
Hatfield Memorial Exhibit Closes with Reception
UCA News – August 23, 2017
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and the College of Fine Arts and Communication are hosting a closing reception for the Gene Hatfield: A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus exhibit at UCA Downtown on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-8 p.m. For the past month, Gene Hatfield’s art has been on display at UCA Downtown…
New Women’s Leadership Network at UCA
UCA News – August 30, 2017
The University of Central Arkansas is kicking off its new Women’s Leadership Network with a reception hosted by First Lady Jenny Davis. The reception is Monday, September 11 from 3–4:30 p.m. at UCA Downtown located at 1105 West Oak in downtown Conway. The event is free and open to seasoned and aspirant female leaders in the Conway and Faulkner County area.
UCA Downtown Exhibit Honors Hatfield’s Pieces, Achievements
UCA Echo – August 10, 2017
UCA is honoring former art professor and well-known local Conway artist Gene Hatfield with an art exhibit displayed at UCA Downtown through the month of August.
The exhibit, titled “ Gene Hatfield: A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus,” was organized…
Hatfield exhibit includes familiar, unique works
Log Cabin Democrat – August 3, 2017
When representatives from the University of Central Arkansas spoke with Mathilda Hatfield about the possibility of honoring her father, Conway artist Gene Hatfield, through an exhibit featuring his lifetime works, she felt honored. She said UCA came to her right after Gene — who died Feb. 18, 2017 — had passed away and was being acknowledged for other achievement awards and she and her brothers were thrilled with the idea…
Gene Hatfield Exhibit ‘A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus’
UCA News – July 31, 2017
The University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication and Division of Outreach and Community Engagement are hosting the Gene Hatfield: A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus art exhibit at UCA Downtown from July 28 through August 25. UCA Downtown, 1105 Oak Street, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public…
Arkansas Coding Academy Graduates Its Fourth Class
UCA News – July 28, 2017
The Arkansas Coding Academy at the University of Central Arkansas will graduate its fourth class of software application developers, and students will showcase their projects during Demo Day on Monday, July 31 from 1-3p.m. at UCA Downtown located at 1105 W. Oak Street in downtown Conway. “The program has been such a huge success in part from the work of our staff and through the partnerships that we’ve developed over the past year…
UCA awarded grant for MLK Day of Service project
UCA News – January 10, 2017
University of Central Arkansas has been awarded a grant from the MLK Day of Service Community Partnership Project. UCA will use the grant to fund a healthy cooking event for local veterans. The drop-in event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at UCA Downtown at 1105 West Oak Street in downtown Conway…
Community School of Music sets free guitar classes
UCA News – January 9, 2017
The University of Central Arkansas Community School of Music will host three evenings of free beginning guitar classes on Mondays – January 9, 23 and 30 from 6-7 p.m. at UCA Downtown, 1105 West Oak Street in downtown Conway. In each class session, students will learn basic beginning guitar technique…
UCA Downtown showcases marketing coordinator’s art
The Echo – November 11, 2016
UCA Downtown held a reception for its newest art exhibit installation titled “Spirit of the Hive” by Kristen Spickard, a marketing coordinator at UCA. The installation features 4,000 tiny, detailed individual bees attached to a blank white wall with straight pins. The bees are two-dimensional 35mm film prints…
College of Liberal Arts hosts public lecture series
UCA News – September 8, 2016
The University of Central Arkansas College of Liberal Arts will host “Exploring Our World,” a series of public lectures facilitated by university faculty and Conway government officials. This marks the fifth year the College of Liberal Arts has hosted the free public lecture series…
10th ArtsFest celebration set for Conway
UCA News – September 2, 2016
The University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication, in partnership with Hendrix College, the Conway Schools, Faulkner County Library, The Lantern Theatre, Faulkner County Museum, Independent Living Services, King’s, Conway Downtown Partnership, and the Mayor’s Office, will play host to ArtsFest, the citywide celebration of the arts, celebrating its 10th anniversary, Sept. 22 – Oct. 1, at locations all over the city…
Mayor proclaims April 7 as Arkansas Gives Day
Log Cabin Democrat – March 25, 2016
Mayor Tab Townsell proclaimed April 7 as Arkansas Gives Day in honor of the 12-hour fundraising event for nonprofit organizations. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 7, residents can donate to the nonprofit of their choice at www.ArkansasGives.org. The Arkansas Community Foundation…
UCA sculptor to create art at Donaghey Hall
River Valley & Ozark – March 20, 2016
CONWAY — University of Central Arkansas sculptor Bryan Winfred Massey Sr. is creating a bear in the air.Massey, a professor of art, has been commissioned to sculpt a stainless-steel bear to hang on the side of UCA’s Donaghey Hall, the four-story, $16.7 million building…
UCA Downtown hosts Conway Legislative Town Hall
Log Cabin Democrat – March 8, 2016
Conway residents are invited to join local state legislators at 6 p.m. Thursday at UCA Downtown for a Conway Legislative Town Hall. “This is an opportunity for the community to get together, and discuss what we’re (the legislators) trying to do for the community, but also, hear the ideas of the community,” Sen. Jason Rapert said…
Students define ‘refugee’ with puppet slam
Log Cabin Democrat – February 4, 2016
While most puppet shows contain learning illustrations, humor and comic relief aimed toward children, the puppet slam Alpha Psi Omega will host is intended for a more mature audience. The puppet slam titled “Peace, Love and Refugee,” will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at UCA Downtown. “Unlike puppet shows which are usually…
UCA hosts reading of ‘I Am Jazz’
UCA News – February 3, 2016
The University of Central Arkansas Office of Diversity and Community will host a reading of “I am Jazz” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at UCA Downtown located at 1105 West Oak Street in Conway. Cindy Lea, lecturer in UCA’s Schedler Honors College, will conduct the reading. Time will be allotted for questions and comments. “I am Jazz” is the story of Jazz Jennings, HRC Youth Ambassador…
University’s New Downtown Location Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
The Echo – January 20, 2016
UCA Downtown officially opened its doors at 10 a.m. on Jan. 14 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and public reception. Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the opening of UCA Downtown—a new off-campus venue providing…
UCA Holds TEDx Salon
Log Cabin Democrat – January 18, 2016
The University of Central Arkansas will hold the fourth TEDx University of Central Arkansas Salon themed “Reinventing Liberal Arts Education” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at UCA Downtown. The new University of Central Arkansas (UCA) venue, UCA Downtown, is located in downtown Conway at 1105 Oak Street…
UCA Downtown Bridges the Gap Between Campus and Community
Arkansas Money & Politics – January 14, 2016
The University of Central Arkansas celebrated the grand opening today of UCA Downtown, a multiuse space in the heart of downtown Conway. The 2500-square-foot facility will be home to culinary, fine arts, technology and other community education and lifelong learning programs hosted by UCA. Located within walking distance to restaurants and shops, the location is…
Ribbon cutting held for UCA Downtown
KATV – January 14, 2016
The grand opening ribbon cutting of the 2,500 square foot UCA Downtown was held Thursday. The facility, which is on Oak Street in Conway, will be home to food, fine arts, technology, and other community education programs that are hosted by the University of Central Arkansas. Original artwork by UCA students was on display at the grand opening.
UCA Downtown Ribbon Cutting
UCA News – January 14, 2016
The University of Central Arkansas hosted the ribbon cutting and grand opening of UCA Downtown today. About 300 attendees from the downtown Conway community, faculty, staff, students and alumni were on hand to welcome this addition to the city of Conway. The approximate 2500-square-foot facility is now home…
What is UCA Downtown?
THV11 – January 13, 2016
The University of Central Arkansas is taking a step towards connecting the gap between the university and the Conway community. To most, Conway is considered a college town. Three universities sit within the city limits, but some of the residents in Conway have never even stepped foot on some of the campuses, according to…
UCA Downtown grand opening and ribbon cutting
UCA News – January 6, 2016
The University of Central Arkansas will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new UCA Downtown at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 14 at 1105 Oak Street in Conway. As part of the grand opening and ribbon cutting, original art works created by UCA students in the Department of Art will be featured in the front, gallery section of the building…
UCA Downtown invites public to open house
Log Cabin Democrat – December 9, 2015
The University of Central Arkansas will host an open house for the new UCA Downtown from 5-7 p.m. Saturday at 1105 Oak Street. The community is invited to visit the new facility for a tour and to enjoy hot chocolate, candy canes, entertainment and door prizes. The open house is free and open to the public…
UCA hosts open house for new downtown facility
UCA News – December 3, 2015
The University of Central Arkansas will host an open house on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the new UCA Downtown at 1105 Oak Street. UCA Downtown will be home to culinary, fine arts, technology and other community education and lifelong learning programs hosted by UCA. Located within walking distance to popular restaurants, shopping, Toad Suck Square and…
UCA Downtown plans Dec 12 open house
Arkansas Democrat Gazette – November 29, 2015
If it’s too daunting for someone to think about driving to the University of Central Arkansas to take a cake-decorating class or look at art, there’s a new option: UCA Downtown. UCA is renovating 2,500 square feet at 1107 Oak St. and has a three-year lease for $2,500 a month. The space will be used for the public to participate in classes, programs and lectures, or to peruse an art gallery…
New Downtown Space Boosts UCA Fine Arts
The Echo – November 12, 2015
Following its increasingly popular and intensely focused expansion theme, the UCA administration has made a move toward community involvement with a newly leased downtown Conway space located at 1107 Oak St. across from EM Jeans. The space will include an information hall, an event space, a gallery and a kitchen. It is intended to…
UCA Expands Reach to Downtown Conway
Log Cabin Democrat – October 31, 2015
The University of Central Arkansas is expanding its outreach by establishing a presence in downtown Conway. Through a venue leased from Robert “Bunny” Adcock, former UCA board member, the university will soon offer an off-campus location where administrative matters can be handled and student and faculty artwork can be showcased…