faculty
The Department of Art has a talented and dedicated faculty of active artists and art historians who are also experienced teachers. Each holds the terminal degree in her/his respective area of art. Practically all graduate level work is done on a tutorial (individual instruction) basis, which provides excellent rapport and attention to individual student development.
Listed alphabetically
The Art Department Chair is Lynn Jacobs.
Jacqueline Golden
Assoc. Professor
Painting
Tom Hapgood
Asst. Professor
Visual Design
Jeannie Hulen
Assoc. Professor
Ceramics
Lynn Jacobs
Chair/Assoc. Prof.
Art History
Joanne Jones
Instructor
Photo
Angela M. LaPorte
Assoc. Professor
Art Education
Kristin Musgnug
Assoc. Professor
Painting
Marilyn Nelson
Assoc. Professor
Visual Design
John Newman
Assoc. Professor
Printmaking
Michael Peven
Professor
Photography
Stephanie Pierce
Adjunct Faculty
sjpierce@uark.edu
Bethany Springer
Asst. Professor
Sculpture
Larry Swartwood
Visiting Asst. Prof.
Painting, Design
emeritus faculty
Robert Ross
Emeritus Faculty
Watercolor, Drawing, Color Studies, Painting
Donald Harington
Professor
Art History
staff
Connie Vick
Administrative Secretary
FNAR 116
(479) 575-5202
cvick@uark.edu
Cathy Padgett
Multimedia Specialist
FNAR 215
(479) 575-5240
charing@uark.edu
Shannon Dillard Mitchell
Fine Arts Center Gallery Director
FNAR 103
(479) 575-7987
smitche@uark.edu