Touring Fine Arts' updated home at the University of Arkansas

By Kyle Kellams,

Sophia Nourani

Published April 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM CDT

On today's show, we get a close-up of a $38 million restoration of the historic Fine Arts Center at the University of Arkansas, prepare for the building's new life and reflect on its first opening 75 years ago. We also hear Claudia Burson, who will perform at next week’s reopening, on our Steinway.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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