The King Opera House
A historical docudrama set in 1901, revolving around a small hauntedtown in Arkansas by filmmaker Devon Parks…
Westland
Tim West was a reclusive, college-educated artist from Winslow, Ark., who produced unique art for 60 years. Tim West was…
LeeNora Parlor
A return to the South enhances an artist's ability to produce her desired work. I create paintings of my family…
"The Music of Friends"
"The Music of Friends" follows three young musicians – Rachel Herman, a violist from western Pulaski County; Jenny Nulson,a pianist…
Thomas Harding, Photographer
Thomas Harding III was an internationally recognized, fine art pinhole photographer. Produced in 1993 as a segment for AETN's "Arkansas…
The Unexpected
A look at the murals created during the Unexpected Festival in Fort Smith, Arkansas.…
Marlon Blackwell, Architect
Marlon Blackwell discusses the practice of architecture in Arkansas and how the surroundings and culture inform his work. "In many…
"Love You, Too"
A profile of Peggie Wallis, an 88-year-old ballet teacher in Northwest Arkansas. "Love You, Too," is a profile of Peggie…
Jerry Phillips
For Phillips, the act of drawing with pencil is a conversation with time. Jerry Phillips is a visual artist who…
Jackie Nyamutumbu, Musician
Jackie Nyamutumbu was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. Produced when she was pursuing a Bachelors degree in Biology at Hendrix College,…
Nancy Nolan, Photographer
Nancy Nolan's celebrated photographic series "Parks Pants" is a brilliant and poignant meditation on the life and growth of both…
Jorge Villegas
An artist from Argentina settles in South Arkansas. This short documentary was originally created in 1986 as part of an…
Rita Henry
An artist from Dermott uses photography to pin down memories. Still photography is my voice. Photographs pin down my memories.…
"Irma Gail Hatcher - Arkansas Quilter" by Dave Anderson
Irma Gail Hatcher is a former elementary school teacher turned master quilter. She has created numerous award-winning quilts, some of…
"The Craft Artist - Leon Niehues" by Joe York
Leon Niehues taught himself basket making as a way to support his family's back-to-the-land lifestyle in rural Northwest Arkansas. His…
2016 Governor's Arts in Education Award
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Pine Bluff
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff is the recipient of the Arts in Education Award.…
Criswell's Conundrum
Warren Criswell's story of his arrival in Arkansas reads like a story from his abandoned apocalyptic novel: Wanting to set…
"74 Fiddles - Violet Hensley" by Joe York
Violet Hensley, known as the "Whittling Fiddler," "Stradivarius of the Ozarks" or more simply, the "Fiddle Maker," has always been…
2016 Governor's Arts Community Development Award
Dr. Dean Kumpuris, Little Rock
Kumpuris was recognized for his devotion to Riverfront Park and the installation of public art there and in the Vogel…
2017 Governor's Folklife Award
Freda Cruse Hardison, Mountain View
Freda Cruse Hardison is a writer, photographer, and a scholar of folklore, culture and history of the Arkansas Ozarks. She…
2016 Governor's Judges Recognition Award
Theresa Timmons-Shamberger, Maumelle
Timmons Art Foundation director Theresa Timmons-Shamberger of Maumelle won the Judges Recognition Award for her non-profit that provides instruction in…
Hans Stiritz
LOUPE segment "The Music of Friends" was created by film director Hans Stiritz. Stiritz produces and directs films for his…
2017 Governor's Judges Recognition Award
Max Elbo, Eureka Springs
Max Elbo is a graphic artist specializing in music festival posters, award-winning logo designs, illustrations for children's books and countless…
2016 Governor's Individual Artist Award
RB McGrath, Pine Bluff
Her portrait of President Clinton is part of the Clinton Foundation Collection and her portrait for former Gov. Mike Beebe…
Diana Michelle
Diana Michelle earned a degree in fine art with an emphasis in photography, as well as a Bachelor of Science…
Carousel Restoration
The restoration of the horses on the historic Over The Jumps Carousel at the Little Rock Zoo. Little Rock artist…
Eugene Perry
The story of a man who finds art and creates a world outside of himself. This short documentary tells the…
BOBGOBLIN 'Sinister'
The veteran rock band produces this classic 80's arcade inspired music video. BOBGOBLIN is a veteran rock band that formed…
2017 Governor's Corporate Sponsorship of the Arts Award
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP, Little Rock
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP is a law firm dedicated to supporting the arts community in Little Rock and Arkansas.…
2017 Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award
Thom Hall, Little Rock
Thom Hall served as museum registrar, special projects coordinator and collections manager for the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock…
2016 Governor's Corporate Sponsorship of the Arts Award
Deltic Timber, El Dorado
Deltic Timber Corporation, headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas, is the recipient of the Corporate Sponsorship of the Arts Award. In…
Art in Rural Communities: The Batesville Area Arts Council
Highlighting the Batesville Area Arts Council Galler. My wife and I have lived in rural Arkansas for almost nineteen years.…
"The Perfect Plane - Larry Williams" by Nathan Willis
Larry Williams of Eureka Springs has contributed greatly to a revival of the 18th century trade of wood plane making,…
Maria Botti-Villegas
I am an artist. I am an artist-in-residence for the state of Arkansas. I came to Arkansas 21 years ago…
2017 Governor's Arts in Education Award
Art Porter Music Education, Inc., Little Rock
Art Porter Music Education (APME) was founded to honor the memory of legendary Arkansas jazz musician, producer and educator Art…
"Mudpuppy - Peter Lippincott" by Nathan Willis
Peter Lippincott never planned on being a potter. With degrees in zoology and secondary science, he taught school and worked…
2017 Governor's Individual Artist Award
Reese Rowland, Little Rock
Little Rock. He has designed some of Arkansas’s most recognized buildings, including Acxiom’s River Market Tower Headquarters, The Bank of…
Al Allen
Al Allen (1925-2008) was a painter whose contributions to Arkansas culture were his artwork, his teaching, his development of the…
Building The Orrery
A profile of northwest Arkansas artist Eugene Sargent and his creation, The Orrery. A profile of northwest Arkansas artist Eugene…
2016 Governor's Folklife Award
Sonny Burgess and The Legendary Pacers, Newport
A rockabilly band formed in Newport in 1955.Today's band members are Sonny Burgess on guitar and vocals, Kern K. Kennedy…
"The Rocking-Horse Winner" by Devon Parks
This episode features a narrative film adaptation of D.H Lawrence's short story 'The Rocking-Horse Winner.' Locked in the grasp of…
"Wisdom of the Hands - Doug Stowe" by Gabe Gentry
Doug Stowe uses all Arkansas wood in his shop in Eureka Springs, where he's been making custom furniture and a…
2017 Governor's Arts Community Development Award
Sam and Barbara Tobias, Mena
For the past 15 years, Sam and Barbara Tobias have provided generous support to SouthWest Artists, Inc., a community-based arts…
Kevin Cole
An artist from Pine Bluff talks about his works and inspiration. Kevin Cole was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and…
"Bump - Dallas Bump" by Joe York
Dallas Bump, 94, makes chairs at his small woodshop in Bear, Arkansas, using the same techniques that were passed down…
"Winston - Winston Taylor" by Kat Wilson
Winston Taylor works from his home ceramics studio in Russellville, Arkansas, and teaches at the Arkansas River Valley Arts Center,…
"Suspension of Disbelief - Robyn Horn" by Joe York
Robyn Horn is a native Arkansan whose sculptural works have drawn regional and national recognition. Among her works is her…
Beyond The Music Hall - Educational Outreach at the ASO
A peek at what the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra does for young musicians.…
Arthur Hunnicutt
Take a look back at this Oscar nominated actor with the Arkansas Traveller! Arthur Hunnicutt was born in Gravelly, Arkansas…
2017 Governor's Patron Award
Johnelle Hunt, Rogers
Johnelle Hunt is the chairman of Hunt Ventures, and she and her late husband, J.B. Hunt, founded J.B. Hunt Transport.…
2016 Governor's Patron Award
Dr. Thomas A. Bruce, Little Rock
A Patron Award went to Dr. Thomas Bruce, who with his wife has given generous gifts to arts organizations in…
"Blade of Damascus - J.R. Cook" by Greg Spradlin
J.R. Cook of Nashville, Arkansas, has been making knives for nearly 30 years. His work includes standard lines with names…
A Lookback at Carousel
Take a journey back to 1990 with this Arkansas Traveller piece on the Herschell-Spillman Carousel. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program…