This Week in the Visual and Performing Arts: Feb. 6-13
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences will host guest artist workshops, two recitals and an art exhibition. Students, faculty, staff and guests are encouraged to attend these events in the visual and performing arts.
Visiting ceramic artist Ryan McKerley will give workshops at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the University of Arkansas Ceramics Studio.
S. Michael Shuman will give a piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Fine Arts Center’s Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall.
Guest artist Elizabeth Crawford will give a clarinet recital at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the Choir Room, Music Building 335.
Storm at Sea by Radcliffe Bailey will continue until Friday, Feb. 20, in the Fine Arts Center Gallery. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
This is not a comprehensive list. Please refer to the University of Arkansas events calendar for more information. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Contacts
Tara Grubbs, communications intern
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
479-575-3712,
tgrubbs@uark.edu
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