Short Takes: Art in the Natural State

The University of Arkansas School of Art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is building something beautiful for students studying art and design. The school is increasing access to art education in Arkansas and is the first and only accredited, collegiate school of art in the state. The epicenter for the school’s studio art and graphic design programs are in the Windgate Art and Design District, which includes the Studio and Design Center. Since its opening in 2023, the Studio and Design Center has become a hub for collaboration, allowing for greater accessibility by the community and giving faculty and students the space they need to develop and showcase their creative interests.