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Grammy-Nominated Kreole Rock and Soul Artist Sean Ardoin to Perform at UCA

By News | March 24, 2024

CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas will present Sean Ardoin Kreole Rock and Soul on Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Ardoin will perform at Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Ardoin blended Creole and Zydeco to create his own genre of music, Kreole Rock and Soul. His electrifying performances and musical prowess, along with his four Grammy-nominated CDs, have earned him a well-deserved reputation. Born in Eunice, Louisiana, Ardoin is a descendant of Amédé Ardoin (the Father of Zydeco) and noted Creole musician Alphonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin. Ardoin has performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, […]

Darla Desiderio Selected for Prestigious RAM Annual Invitational Exhibit

By News | March 24, 2024

Darla Desiderio’s Artwork, Beautifully Made, after review by a distinguished panel, will be on exhibit at the prestigious RAM Annual Invitational: “Inclusive.” Conway, AR – March 25, 2024 – The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum has announce the selection of local artist Darla Desiderio for the RAM Annual Invitational, a highly anticipated exhibition known for highlighting diverse and innovative artistic voices. This year’s theme, “Inclusive,” promises a powerful exploration of unity and connection through various artistic mediums. Darla’s artwork, Beautifully Made, selected for the 2024 Annual Fort Smith Arkansas invitational hosted by the Regional Art Museum strives to reflect the […]

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UCA welcomes artists-in-residence Russell Crotty, Morton Brown, Sean Ardoin

By News | March 24, 2024

CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas will welcome three artists-in-residence Russell Crotty, Morton Brown and Sean Ardoin as a nod to the 2024 total solar eclipse. The artists will have events from March 28 to April 6. Crotty has made important contributions to contemporary drawing since the early 1990s. Apart from his contemporary art pieces, Crotty obsessively and enthusiastically documents the night sky and celestial phenomena. Crotty’s work has been extensively exhibited nationally and internationally and is owned by private collectors, museums and public collections. Brown’s professional areas of interest and expertise include managing the conservation of outdoor works of art, […]

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UCA Hosts Bear Biographies Event

By News | March 24, 2024

CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas will host Bear Biographies (formerly The Human Library at UCA) in the McCastlain Ballroom on the UCA campus on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 12-4 p.m. The drop-in event is free and open to the public. The inaugural Bear Biographies program is inspired by The Human Library, which UCA has hosted annually since 2019. Bear Biographies will create a safe framework for personal conversations that can help challenge prejudice and contribute to greater human cohesion across social, religious, and ethnic identities. Individuals volunteering as “human books” are to represent a stigmatized group in […]

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UCA’s Baum Gallery To Host Spring Senior Art Show

By News | March 17, 2024

CONWAY — The Baum Gallery at the University of Central Arkansas is set to host its Spring BA/BFA senior show beginning March 28 at 4 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The Baum Gallery, located in McCastlain Hall, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday. The opening reception is set for March 28, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The last day for the exhibition is April 26, 2024. During this exhibition, graduating BFA/BA students work with the director of the Baum Gallery to […]

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Tony Award-winning ‘Chicago’ Coming To Reynolds Performance Hall

By News | March 17, 2024

CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall presents “Chicago The Musical” on Monday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, “Chicago” is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. This hit musical has received six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. Produced by Apex Touring, “Chicago” is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording. This tour will be directed by David […]

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UCA Welcomes Artists-in-Residence Sue Schroeder and Christian Meyer

By News | March 17, 2024

CONWAY—Sue Schroeder–who has created more than 110 original dance works–and Christian Meyer–an award-winning composer, musician, fine art photographer, and filmmaker–will be the artists-in-residence at the University of Central Arkansas on March 21, March 27 and March 28. Sue Schroeder’s work has been featured all around the world, from Germany to France, the Czech Republic to Mexico, and more. She has studied under Bill Evans, Anna Halprin, Hanya Holm, Oliver Kostock and John M. Wilson, and many other great dancers. Schroeder is recognized as a leading arts activist and mentor, and the founding artistic director of Core Dance, dually-based in Atlanta […]

10X Growth Accelerator Applications applications open for cohort 8

By News | March 12, 2024

Conductor opens applications for the 8th iteration of their growth accelerator CONWAY, AR – Conductor, in collaboration with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of the highly anticipated 10X Growth Accelerator program. Funding for the The 10X Growth Accelerator is provided by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, making the program available to eligible businesses at no cost. Tailored for Arkansas-based tech or tech-enabled companies with revenues ranging from $100,000 to $10 million, the 10X Growth Accelerator Program offers a comprehensive 14-week intensive curriculum designed to propel businesses towards exponential […]

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