Art Ventures - a nonprofit dedicated to local artist representation, art education, and community collaborations – now has a partnership with the Washington County Court. This partnership aims to positively impact the lives of court-involved youth through enriching art workshops. Art Ventures has engaged masters-level students to lead these innovative workshops in collaboration with the University of Arkansas School of Art. Pete speaks with Executive Director Lakeshia Edwards.
The University of Arkansas Fine Arts Center reopens April 16 after a $38 million restoration. School of Art director Rachel Debuque reflects on the building's history and its future as a hub for arts education.
Catherine Wallack, architectural records archivist at the U of A, discusses curating the Fine Arts Center's reopening exhibition, the building's landmark 1951 art show and the joy of archival work.
Fayetteville native and U of A jazz pianist Claudia Burson discusses her career, her time studying in the Fine Arts Center, and her upcoming performance at the building's April 16 reopening.