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March 9, 2016 • Posted in

Wellborn uses artwork to illustrate struggles with ADHD

University of the Ozarks senior Matt Wellborn has struggled with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) his entire life and he's using his artwork to help others better understand his daily endeavors with the condition. Wellborn, an art major from Green Forest, Ark., recently returned from California where one of his paintings, "Assumption Vs. Reality," was […]

March 8, 2016 • Posted in

Art students shine at River Valley competition

The University of the Ozarks art program was well represented at the recent 2016 Collegiate Competition, held at the River Valley Arts Center in Russellville, Ark. Angie Brooks took second place in the River Valley Arts Center’s 2016 Collegiate Competition for her sculpture, "Stuck." Angie Brooks of Clarksville took second place with her sculpture, "Stuck." […]

February 29, 2016 • Posted in

Harrington’s exhibit presents collaborative, cross-curricular experience

University of the Ozarks Professor of Art Tammy Harrington will present her exhibit, "Reactions: Visual Words," in the Stephens Gallery throughout the month of March as part of the University's Artist of the Month Series. The exhibit will run from March 4-31 in the Stephens Gallery, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. There will […]

December 2, 2015 • Posted in

Keck’s senior exhibit examines environmental issues

Kurstein Keck explores the subjects of over-consumption and pollution in her Senior Art Exhibit, "Always More: An Exploration Into Mass Consumption," which will be on display from Dec. 8-12 in the Stephens Gallery. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 in the gallery, located in the […]

November 24, 2015 • Posted in

Becker’s senior exhibit explores family ties and lifelines

In her Senior Art Exhibit, "Family Ties and Lifelines ? The String," Chelsey Becker explores the ever-changing family connections and perspectives that affect and impact people throughout their lives. Becker, a general business and art major from Claremore, Okla., is scheduled to graduate from Ozarks during the Dec. 19 Fall Commencement ceremony. Her senior exhibit […]

November 20, 2015 • Posted in

Binns to present “Larger than Life” exhibit on Nov. 23

Junior English major Samuel Binns will present a one-day exhibit titled “Larger than Life,” on Monday, Nov. 23, in the Stephens Gallery. There will be a reception to meet the artist at 6 p.m. on Nov. 23, in the gallery, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. Binns said the one-day duration of the exhibit […]

October 21, 2015 • Posted in

Art faculty remain active in regional art scene

Faculty members in the University of the Ozarks' art program have been active this semester in the regional art community. Dawn Holder, assistant professor of art, was chosen earlier this month to receive an Individual Artist Fellowship Award by the Arkansas Arts Council. Also, Professor of Art Tammy Harrington and her husband Neal Harrington, who […]

July 20, 2015 • Posted in

Holder recognized at national art exhibit in Washington D.C.

University of the Ozarks Assistant Professor of Art Dawn Holder was recently honored at the opening reception of "Organic Matters: Women to Watch 2015," at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) in Washington, D.C.? Holder’s porcelain installation, Monoculture, is one of 13 works of art selected by NMWA Associate Curator Virginia Treanor […]

May 20, 2015 • Posted in

Art professors Harrington, Holder earn distinctions

University of the Ozarks art professors Tammy Harrington and Dawn Holder have each achieved distinction in recent months on both the state and national levels. Harrington became president of the Arkansas Society of Printmakers (ASP) in October. She was also elected to the board of the Arkansas State Committee of the National Museum of Women […]

May 11, 2015 • Posted in

Beard’s artwork posthumously selected for exhibition

A drawing by the late Theodore "Ted" Beard IV has been selected to appear in an art exhibition at the Batesville (Ark.) Area Arts Council. Beard, a biology major and art minor from Tyler, Texas, died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in March. He was scheduled to graduate on May 16 as part […]